1979 Rolaids Open - Roth vs. Holman - Part 1

The date was Feb. 10, 1979 at the Dick Weber Lanes, Florissant, Mo. Mark Roth, who qualified 2nd, was coming off his 247-166 victory over Dan Roche, to meet the #1 qualifier, Marshall Holman. Roth, reining player of the year, soundly defeated Holman, 279-227 to capture the $15,000 top prize, and his 17th career title. Also, I believe Holman was using a Brunswick LT-48, and Roth a Columbia Yellow Dot. I hope you enjoy.
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[@sciwiz57]

Golden age of of bowling

[@essbe7158]

Thanks for posting

[@Polishjazzman]

Thanks so much for posting all these treasures MrBowling. Really brings back memories!

[@PresidentGas1]

This really was the pinnacle of bowling. The days when if you averaged 190's in leagues you were really respected. Anyone 200 and better was an outstanding bowler. I carried a Yellow Dot and a White Dot those days. Always wished for a Bleeder but never could get one. The only real downside to those days were the pros were complete dicks and had egos that were off the charts bad. Roth and Holman were right up there with the worst ................ the nicest guy I ever met on tour was Earl.

[@jaysantos11]

Marshall Holman was my guy when i was a kid bowling at Yosemite Lanes in Modesto california

[@adammatza]

RIP, Mark Roth. 💔

[@paulhash9071]

Holman had the best physical game probably ever but his "hide behind my ego" bravado and his victim martyr complex probably cost him another ten titles at least. cant remember how many times I saw him throw his hands down before the 5th frame of a game to the point nelson burton started commenting about it

[@jayjarnold]

And I still have my LT-48. lol! Just bought "The Break," tho...

[@JohnnyLaps]

After this they went to synagogue and left a small tip at lunch

[@beeemm2578]

1:26

[@NickoMcbrainRules]

Thanks for posting!

[@mccurdy77]

higgy04...George Benson - Breezin'

[@higgy04]

What was the song ABC used as their bowling theme?

[@vdogg43]

Wow, what a slap in the face if he would have shot a 300, he would have received a Ford Mustang, 1979 model was a turd.

[@dcbandnerd]

As nice as it is that he's cheering on Roth...who's the guy that won't stop shouting?!

[@dnx112]

My Grandma hated holman. She called the midget creep holman.