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Oklahoma bowler shoots 299 at USBC Open Championships

Oklahoma bowler shoots 299 at USBC Open Championships

On a day when the leaderboards at the USBC Open Championships were given a slight jolt, Darrell Banks of Edmond, Okla., etched his own name into the history books with the fifth 299 game of this year's event.

Minnesota bowler breaks all-events record at USBC Open Championships

Minnesota bowler breaks all-events record at USBC Open Championships

After a disappointing performance at the USBC Masters in February, Matt McNiel of Chanhassen, Minn., worked hard to make sure he was prepared for his return to the National Bowling Stadium for the 2010 USBC Open Championships.

Indiana bowler takes all-events lead at USBC Open Championships

Indiana bowler takes all-events lead at USBC Open Championships

John Bauerle Jr. of Indianapolis was in such a zone at the 2010 USBC Open Championships that nothing could've stopped him from taking the Regular All-Events lead Saturday afternoon.

Indiana bowler reaches 50 years at USBC Open Championships

Indiana bowler reaches 50 years at USBC Open Championships

Don Mitchell of Indianapolis became the 125th bowler to reach 50 years of participation at the USBC Open Championships on Thursday night.

Defending champion falls short at USBC Open Championships

Defending champion falls short at USBC Open Championships

Under the watchful eyes of many spectators at the National Bowling Stadium, Ron Vokes of Racine, Wis., attempted to become the first bowler in USBC Open Championships history to claim back-to-back Regular All-Events titles.

Twins celebrate 25 years at USBC Open Championships

Twins celebrate 25 years at USBC Open Championships

Vernon and Victor Hoffman of Wichita, Kan., have been inseparable all their lives. They dressed alike when they were children, shared the same interest in bowling and cars and competed together on their high school wrestling team.

Two bowlers roll perfect games at USBC Open Championships

Two bowlers roll perfect games at USBC Open Championships

There were only six perfect games through the first 55 days of the 2010 USBC Open Championships, but there have been three more in the last four days at the National Bowling Stadium.

On the Lanes with Ron Vokes

On the Lanes with Ron Vokes

In the coming months, we'll talk with some of the best-known bowlers at the USBC Open Championships and get their thoughts on their time at the tournament and what it takes to succeed on the championship lanes.

Pennsylvania bowler joins 100,000-Pin Club at USBC Open Championships

Pennsylvania bowler joins 100,000-Pin Club at USBC Open Championships

After 60 years and 537 games at the USBC Open Championships, Anthony Malone of Erie, Pa., left the tournament lanes last year 10 pins shy of adding his name to the short list of bowlers who have knocked down 100,000 pins at the storied event.

Michigan bowler has memorable week in Reno

Michigan bowler has memorable week in Reno

Dave Ewald of Macomb, Mich., takes full advantage of the USBC Open Championships experience each year, and that includes making time to compete at the nearby Storm Bowlers Journal Championships, presented by USBC.