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Here's the conclusion of the championship match of the 1973 US Open between Mike McGrath and Earl Anthony.
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Wow! Those poor shots cost Earl the US Open title. Thanks again for sharing!
what a line-up for the finals here……..all hall of famers….much more fun to watch the old time matches than the almost “get it out of your hand get a strike” bowling of today
He made one hell of a shot at the 6-7-10, though… shook the 7 pin just a bit.
The US Open and the Showboat – the two tournaments where Earl had many high finishes but couldn’t win.
I like how Schenkel tells Earl at the end of the telecast that he brings in more viewrs to the telecasts!
not the nicest of reactions… but he won lol.
Who’s the announcer with Schenkel? I like his style. I loved Earl Anthony growing up and never saw this match. awesome stuff.
Billy Welu
A suicide in 74
It’s Billy Welu, a great bowling announcer who died of a heart attack much too young in 1974.
No Rick, it wasn’t that
Love how they presented all the checks to the top finishers. Now we never get to see even the check presentations for the winners. ABC did bowling right.
The great Billy Welu.
There was only one Earl Anthony. Bill Miller Wenatchee Wa.
Earl is greatest bowler. R.I.P.
My buddy and I were there that day. Got to go in before the crowd, met Don Carter and had to go buy Lifesavers for Billy Welu. Obviously a great memory.
Please post proof to avoid that pesky BS troll
I was disappointed that Earl Anthony never won U.S. open. I Loved to watch the Earl Anthony Show.