Danny Kuchcinski Tops PHA (Professional Horseshoe Association) Erie Open
Dan
Kuchcinski suddenly regained his form to top Bob West, Ray Martin, and Elmer
Hohl in the finals to capture the Erie Open, August 15th, and win
the $1500.00 first prize money. In the pressure
packed championship game, Dan and Elmer were tied 16-16 at the end of the
regulation 50 shoe game. Dan tossed 4
ringers in the 4-shoe tiebreaker to win 25-16 with 87%. The tourney sponsor was Lou Porreco of
Porreco Motors – local Datsun dealer.
The final game was broadcast live on the local radio station.
|
Danny Kuchcinski |
85.7 |
|
Elmer Hohl |
81.5 |
|
Ray Martin |
80.0 |
|
Bob West |
82.0 |
|
Clyde Martz |
81.0 |
|
Ansil Copeland |
70.0 |
Semi-Finals
Group 1
|
Elmer Hohl |
4 |
1 |
80.4 |
|
Bob West |
3 |
2 |
80.8 |
|
Clyde Martz |
3 |
2 |
77.6 |
|
Stan Manker |
3 |
2 |
77.2 |
|
Jim Knisley |
1 |
4 |
73.6 |
|
Al Zadroga |
1 |
4 |
67.2 |
Group 2
|
Ray Martin |
3 |
2 |
83.2 |
|
Dan Kuchcinski |
3 |
2 |
81.6 |
|
Ansil Copeland |
3 |
2 |
78.4 |
|
Ansil Copeland |
3 |
2 |
78.4 |
|
Oscar Engle |
3 |
2 |
76.4 |
|
Steve Fenicchia |
2 |
3 |
71.2 |
|
Roger Voael |
1 |
4 |
78.0 |
Qualifying Round
Group 1
|
Elmer Hohl |
7 |
0 |
87.1 |
|
Bob West |
6 |
1 |
81.0 |
|
Oscar Engle |
4 |
3 |
78.6 |
|
Jim Knisley |
4 |
3 |
78.0 |
|
Al Zadroga |
4 |
3 |
71.4 |
|
Steve Fenicchia |
3 |
4 |
70.8 |
|
Sam Sutton |
2 |
5 |
72.3 |
|
T. Kuchcinski |
0 |
7 |
58.3 |
Group 2
|
Roger Vogel |
6 |
1 |
82.2 |
|
Ray Martin |
5 |
2 |
83.7 |
|
Clyde Martz |
5 |
2 |
83.7 |
|
Stan Manker |
4 |
3 |
76.0 |
|
Ansil Copeland |
4 |
3 |
75.0 |
|
Dan Kuchcinski |
3 |
4 |
78.0 |
|
Clair Bruce |
1 |
6 |
70.5 |
|
Jack Rainbow |
0 |
7 |
65.7 |
©1999 by Steve Morris