1983 Waukegon Open

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$100,000 WAUKEGAN OPEN
Bertrand Lanes, Waukegan, III., Aug 26-30, 1983
Yikes! It's Zikes-14 Years Later

Les Zikes rekindled memories of 14 years ago by winning four straight matches to emerge victorious for the second time in his pro career at Bertrand Lanes in the $100,000 Waukegan Open.

Zikes had won his only previous title here in 1969 and repeated in overwhelming fashion. He rolled past four opponents, including top qualifier Johnny Petraglia, and tied a PBA record by advancing to the championship from 24th-place, where he qualified for match play.

Ironically, It was Petraglia who placed second to Zikes In 1969. This time around, Zikes topped Petraglia, 258188, In the title match, tossing seven consecutive strikes midway through the game to seal the win and $13,000 winner's check.

The championship round started with Zikes topping Jimmy Certain, 249-203. Zikes then rolled past Earl Anthony, 210-150, and Tom Baker, 246-206, before facing Petraglia.

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Pos. Name, City/State Total Amount

1 Les Zikes, Palatine, Ill. 963 (4 games) $13,000
2 Johnny Petraglia, Manalapan, N.J. 168 (1 game) 7,500
3 Tom Baker, Buffalo, N.Y. 206 (1 game) 5,500
4 Earl Anthony, Dublin, Calif. 150 (1 games) 4,500
5 Jimmy Certain, Milwaukee, Wis. 203 (1 game) 4,000

PLAYOFF RESULTS - Zikes defeated Certain, 249-203; Zikes defeated Anthony, 210-150; Zikes defeated Baker, 246-206; and in the championship games, Zikes defeated Petraglia, 258-168.