1976 AMF Pro Classic

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$100,000 AMF PRO CLASSIC
Garden City Bawl, Garden City, N.Y., Feb 17-21, 1976
Weber A Classic Pro

Describing the victory as "one of my greatest ever," Dick Weber captured first place in the $100,000 AMF Pro Classic.

In a classic struggle between two of pro bowling's giants, Weber edged Earl Anthony, Tacoma, Wash., 216-210, for the $14,000 winner's prize.

The win was important to Weber for a number of reasons. Previously tied with Don Johnson for the lead in total PBA victories at 24, Weber went ahead of Johnson. The $14,000 payoff enabled Weber to become the first pro bowler to surpass career winnings of $500,000 as he scored his first tour victory since 1973.

TELEVISED FINALS

Pos. Name, City/State Total Amount

1 Dick Weber, St. Louis, Mo. 432 (2 games) $14,000
2 Earl Anthony, Tacoma, Wash. 210 (1 game) 8,000
3 Glenn Pierce, Jacksonville, Fla. 369 (2 games) 6,000
4 Fred Conner, Mar Vista, Cal. 393 (2 games) 5,000
5 Ed DiTolla, Maywood, N.J. 217 (1 game) 4,000

PLAYOFF RESULTS-Conner defeated DiTolla, 218-217; Pierce defeated Conner, 198-175;Weber defeated Pierce, 216-171, and in the championship game, Weber defeated Anthony, 216-210.