1984 US Open - Mark Roth vs. Guppy Troup pt1

The date was March 17, 1984 where Guppy Troup met Mark Roth in the final match to bowl for the $38,000 top prize. Guppy, who qualified 5th, defeated Mal Acosta, Larry Laub, and Steve Cook for the right to face Roth in this Major tournament. It was noted that Troup was using a ball that was 20 years old at the time...looks like an AMF, with the 3 dots at the top. Take note that Roth was chewing gum, and was even chewing it during his approach! Up to that point in time, Roth had never won a major. It was a great match that went all the way to the last ball. I hope you enjoy. For more bowling videos, please take a look at my website, http://www.mrbowling300.com

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[whirlawaysteven]

ahhhh.. when bowling still had dignity and a soul and didn't resemble the wwf.

[aranere]

I cant tell you how much i miss the Saturday afternoon telecasts on ABC with Chris Schenkel and Bo Burton

[bacharles1]

@aranere It was classy and exciting at the same time.

[bacharles1]

@whirlawaysteven Amen



[jman72385]

I remember watching this video at a youth association tournament. This gave me inspiration to bowl great and I ended up placing in the top 5 in singles in my division.

[slkaiser69]

@whirlawaysteven I can relate to that. It isn't about shot making anymore. Now it's about who can rev the ball the most and hook the dog-shit out of the ball. I remember when people played the oil line almost as though there was a ditch. Anymore a lot of people will just crank it from four or fifth board and trying to keep it from hooking high by throwing it harder.

[BrandonJBlair]

Thumbs up if "Alley Cats Strike!" lead you to Guppy Troupe.