1986 Hammer Open

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$125,000 HAMMER OPEN
Boulevard Bowl, Edmond, Okla., Jul 18-23, 1986
Another Ringer For Williams

In one fell swoop, Walter Ray Williams Jr. won his third title of the 1986 Professional Bowlers Association season, captured a check for $18,000 and vaulted into the lead in both the official money ($118,460) and average race (214.44) as he won the $125,000 Hammer Open.

A capacity crowd cheered the 27-year-old Californian in defeating leading qualifier Brian Voss, 237-223, in the championship game, after eliminating another crowd favorite, Guppy Troup, 244-212, in the semifinals of the championship round.

The Hammer Open finals started with Troup toppling rookie Jack Jurek, making his professional debut on the national tour, in a 265-259 thriller. Troup then rallied to oust Kent Wagner, a finalist for the second straight week, 225-202.

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Pos. Name, City/State Total Amount
1 Walter Ray Williams Jr., Stockton, Calif. 481 (2 games) $18,000
2 Brian Voss, Tacoma, Wash. 223 (1 game) 9,500
3 Guppy Troup, Neptune Beach, Fla. 702 (3 games) 7,000
4 Kent Wagner, Palmetto, Fla. 202 (1 game) 5,500
5 Jack Jurek, Lackawanna, N.Y. 259 (1 game) 4,500
PLAYOFF RESULTS - Troup defeated Jurek, 265-259; Troup defeated Wagner, 225-202; Williams defeated Troup, 244-212; and in the championship game, Williams defeated Voss, 237-223.