1981 ARC Alameda Open

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$95,000 ARC ALAMEDA OPEN
Mel's Southshore Bowl, Alameda, Calif., Jan 20-24, 1981
Handley Hooks His First

"Hookin" Bob Handley survived three open frames in the championship match and edged Jay Robinson, 202-200, for his first PBA championship in the $95,000 ARC Alameda Open.

Robinson, who had advanced from third place in the stepladder finals with wins over Jeff Morin and Earl Anthony, could have claimed the crown with a double in the 10th frame. After collecting the first one, Robinson went light on the headpin, leaving the 2-5 pins, giving the $12,000 top prize to Handley.

The explosive, wide-hooking Handley led the tournament by 325 pins going into the finals although he was mired in 50th place after two rounds of qualifying. He averaged 241 for his final 30 games going into the championship round.

TELEVISED FINALS

Pos. Name, City/State Total Amount

1 Bob Handley, Fairway, Kan. 202 (1 game) $12,000
2 Jay Robinson, Van Nuys, Calif. 633 (3 games) 7,000
3 Earl Anthony, Dublin, Calif. 156 (1 game) 5,000
4 Jeff Morin, Cleveland 397 (2 games) 4,500
5 Marshall Holman, Medford, Ore. 222 (1 game) 4,000

PLAYOFF RESULTS - Morin defeated Holman, 227-222; Robinson defeated Morin, 223-170; Robinson defeated Anthony, 210-156; and in the championship match, Handley defeated Robinson, 202-200.