RENO, Nev. - In an exciting day of competition at the 2013 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships, three bowlers rolled perfect games, and one team made a run at tournament history.

Chad Kloss of West Allis, Wis., David Flemming of Fairborn, Ohio, and Chris Snyder of Allegan, Mich., recorded the fifth, sixth and seventh 300s of the year, respectively, marking the first time since June of 2011 there were three in one day.

Kloss' run at perfection solidified his personal place in the record book, and the effort helped Red Carpet Lanes of Waukesha, Wis., close Friday's early team event at the National Bowling Stadium with a 1,272 game, the third-highest team game in tournament history. Turbo 2-N-1 Grips 1 of Madison, Wis., holds the single-game record with 1,281, which it shot en route to the 2011 Regular Team title, also held at NBS.

Red Carpet Lanes opened the day with games of 1,075 and 1,152, and the talented group moved into second place in Regular Team with a 3,499 total, the fourth-highest team score in 110 years of USBC Open Championships competition. Lodge Lanes Too of Orlando, Fla., leads with a record score of 3,538.

Kloss, a 36-year-old right-hander and former exempt player on the Professional Bowlers Association Tour, added games of 203 and 228 for a 731 series. He was joined by former Junior Team USA member Chris Pierson (735), former PBA exempt player Dave Beres (718), Chad Maas (669) and 1993 Regular All-Events champion Jeff Nimke (646).

"Going into the 10th was pretty much about the team because that's what we're here for," said Kloss, who made his 13th Open Championships appearance. "Individual achievements are good, but team is everything. That's what kept me calm. I got the last shot in a little. Off my hand, I had the feeling it was going to half 10, but somehow, the 6 pin took it out. It also was a little emotional for me personally because it made me think of my dad, who passed away on New Year's Eve. We were really close, and I have a memorial card I always carry with me."

Despite team practice sessions at home and a solid game plan, the members of Red Carpet Lanes struggled with transition at the end of the first game, but followed the lead of their companion team, Southern Storm of Ocala, Fla., which posted games of 1,093, 996 and 1,073 for a 3,162 total.

"Our game plan was to stay right as long as possible," Kloss said. "We started out huge in Game 1 but missed a move. Our other team saw it, and they finished really strong. We realized it was time to move in a hair and use the bump we created. It seemed like everything came together for the most part as a team. I know we didn't take the lead, but I couldn't be more proud of what we did."

PBA50 titlist Brian Brazeau led the way for Southern Storm with a 685 set and was joined by Jace Peterson (667), three-time Open Championships titlist John Socha (616), Rich Abboud (600) and 2008 Regular Doubles champion Dennis Rakauskas (594).

Flemming and Snyder each strung together 12 consecutive strikes during the late team event to earn their places in the record books.

Flemming, a 55-year-old right-hander, opened with the 300 and followed it with 216 and 170 for a 686 series. As he approached the final frame, he made sure to stick with his routine.

"I mostly tried to remind myself to keep doing the same things that I had been doing," said Flemming, who made his 31st tournament appearance and helped his team to a 3,020 total. "I kept the same process. Wipe the ball off and concentrate on having my ball swing beneath my shoulder. I just tried to focus on those things and not think about the possibility of shooting 300. I just tried to take my time and execute good shots."

The Greater Dayton USBC Hall of Famer appreciates the history of the event and significance of his accomplishment. His teammate, Rick Starbuck of Kettering, Ohio, rolled a perfect game at the 1997 Open Championships in Huntsville, Ala. He also was excited to bowl 300 just before his anniversary to his wife, Jeri.

"I know my history of bowling pretty well, and I fully appreciate what it means to shoot 300 at the Stadium, especially at the USBC tournament," Flemming said. "By the time I bowled it, back home it was my anniversary. My wife couldn't make the trip because she's running a half marathon, so I'm pretty thrilled that it happened on our anniversary."

Snyder, a 39-year-old right-hander, started his team competition with 209 and 215 before delivering on all 12 shots in his final game for a 724 series, his highest in 15 years at the event. He tried to remain calm through breathing exercises.

"I just took deep breaths and wanted to make good shots," said Snyder, who led his team to a 3,001 total. "On the 12th one, my heart was racing pretty good, so I took an extra big deep breath and threw it."

Snyder has performed well at the local and state level, but achieving perfection on the challenging Open Championships lane condition made his accomplishment even more special.

"This is the biggest stage I've bowled on," Snyder said. "I've shot 300 at our state tournament, but the conditions are tougher here. To be able to do it on a tough condition makes it even better. A lot of great bowlers come here and shoot big scores, and to be a part of that is a big honor."

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