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Wes Malott Bill O'Neill Dave Traber Mike Machuga
Game 1 Game 2

Championship

 

Game 1   Wes Malott vs Bill O'Neill    
         
Wes Malott       Bill O'Neill
1   X 28
2   X 47
3 8 1 56
4 7 / 76
5   X 106
6   X 135
7   X 155
8 9 / 175
9   X 195
10 8 / 215
  X  

The difference in this match was breakdown and who got the breaks when it hit. Malott leaves the 4-9 in the third, a 3-7-10 in the 4th (he picked it up). Bill O'Neil got the early string and didn't realize breakdown as early or as bad. The left lane caught him late in the match. Two opens on the left lane late in the game let Wes back in the match, needing to double and count to shut out Bill in the 10th the left lane seemed to get the best of him as well. Bill was the lucky one to finish on the right lane needing to double he was able to close the deal.
1   X 30
2   X 60
3   X 90
4   X 119
5   X 139
6 9 / 156
7 7 2 165
8   X 184
9 7 2 193
10 X X 223
  X  

 

 

 

Game 2   Mike Machuga vs Dave Traber    
         
Mike Machuga       Dave Traber
1 9 / 20
2   X 40
3 7 / 60
4   X 90
5   X 120
6   X 149
7   X 169
8 9 / 188
9 9 / 206
10 8 / 225
  9  

This match was decided in practice when Dave Traber decided to use the ball he used all week. The Ultimate Inferno that matched up so well during the early games of the qualifying rounds was done. But his confidence was not. Instead of making the switch to a new ball we drilled for this situation he went with his gut. I never disagree when a player goes with his gut reaction. But even Dave said at the end of the match, I chose the wrong ball.
1 9 / 20
2   X 39
3 8 1 48
4   X 68
5 9 / 87
6 9 / 106
7 9 / 126
8   X 146
9 9 / 164
10 8 / 184
  X  


Ultimate Inferno

 

 

 

 

 

 

Game 3   Mike Machuga vs Bill O'Neill    
         
Mike Machuga       Bill O'Neill
1   X 30
2   X 60
3   X 90
4   X 118
5   X 137
6 8 1 146
7 9 / 166
8   X 196
9   X 226
10 X X 256
  X  

This was going to be a memorable day for one of these two bowlers. Mike and Bill were both looking to capture their first PBA title. It was obvious Bill was not very comfortable with his look on the left lane. Fortunately for Mike, he seemed to have a better grasp on the difference. After getting through the first match with a ball he used and a line he had used all week, he was convinced he was going to need something different. Recognized as one of the more versatile players on tour Mike was able to use this versatility to make November 13th, 2005 one of the most memorable days of his life.

Congratulations Mike on a well deserved win!

 
1   X 28
2   X 47
3 8 1 56
4   X 85
5   X 105
6 9 / 125
7   X 155
8   X 185
9   X 215
10 X X 245
  X  

A long time waiting
Mike Machuga celebrates his first PBA title with the famous Machuga flop.