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.

 

Finals

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