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$150,000 FAIR LANES OPEN
Fair Lanes Woodlawn, Baltimore, Md., Feb 26-Mar 3, 1990
Wiseman Hometown Hero In Baltimore
Danny Wiseman thrilled his ardent local supporters who had turned out en masse to witness his first PBA victory In the $150,000 Fair Lanes Open at Fair Lanes Woodlawn. Baltimore's Wiseman topped Don Moser, San Jose, Calif., 255-201, to earn the $28,000 top prize and an invitation to the Firestone Tournament of Champions.
Wiseman, a four-year pro competing in his first full-time year on the Tour, began his first championship round appearance with six consecutive strikes. He led by 54 pins after six frames before sparing, and a late triple by Moser merely closed the gap while Wiseman cruised home.
The ABC Sports-televised finals began with 13-time PBA champion Pete Weber topping Tony Westlake, Edmond, Okla., 209-182, and then he ousted Robert Lawrence, Austin, Texas, 247-211. Lawrence was seeking his place in the PBA record books in becoming the only player to win his first two titles back-to-back.
Weber, Florissant, Mo., appeared unstoppable, but Moser was equal to his challenge and emerged in the semifinal, 255-234. Moser picked up $14,500 as runner-up and hoped his habit of improving one position annually continues in Fair Lanes Opens.
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Pos. Name, City/State Total Amount
1 Danny Wiseman, Baltimore, Md. 255 (1 game) $28,000
2 Don Moser, San Jose, Calif. 456 (2 games) 14,500
3 Pete Weber, Florissant, Mo. 690 (3 games) 8,500
4 Robert Lawrence, Austin, Texas 211 (1 game) 7,000
5 Tony Westlake, Edmond, Okla. 182 (1 game) 6,000
PLAYOFF RESULTS-Weber defeated Westlake, 209-182; Weber defeated Lawrence, 247-211; Moser defeated Weber, 255-234; and in the championship game, Wiseman defeated Moser, 255-201.