1969 PBA San Jose Open Semifinal Johnny Guenther vs Billy Hardwick part 1

The date was February 1st, 1969. The Professional Bowler's Association held a national tournament at Saratoga Lanes, a bowling establishment situated in San Jose, California. In the previous match, 4th seeded Johnny Guenther rolled the 2nd ever televised perfect game earning a $10,000 bonus from the PBA and a new Mercury Cougar automobile. Here's part 1 of the semifinal match. Billy Hardwick is his next opponent

[@nordattack]

0:44 I love the look Billy Hardwick gives to Johnny Guenther as Johnny goes to sit down after his opening double and 14 strikes in a row. Billy was like "wtf?!"

[@johnbarnett6924]

On the nose❤ but Ten in the. PIT❤ the first i was ever Witness to Again thanks for the memories ❤revisted May 10 2024 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@drivein1014]

Those old Brunswick masking boards are so cool. These classic PBT shows are still fun to watch.

[@anthonylombardo4229]

DRIVEIN101 I love the 60s masking units, this set and the gold crowns. My favorite however, the 70s Brunswick Astro Shields

[@leopoldmozart]

"How does he do it, Chris? Everybody wonders how Hardwick does it." --Nelson Burton Jr.

[@Ken_Weber_organist]

amazing how those lanes backend have a good 'hold' area and balls do not 'snap' on the backend, probably a LOT of carry-down

[@stewartberger7734]

Keith Jackson great at bowling as well. No surprise

[@newbieOo]

Rest in peace

[@irishpogi]

what was that all about Wayne?

[@MikeHL78]

@leopoldmozart Yes indeed! Bo said that during the '76 Firestone telecast.

[@williamdunphy352]

Commentators:
Keith Jackson & Billy Welu.

[@MrBman253]

man those balls dont hook at all compared to todays equiptment

[@anthonylombardo4229]

Brendan Rollins They were made from rubber!