1984 Denver Open

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$115,000 DENVER OPEN
Celebrity Sports Center, Denver, May 22-26, 1984
Gant "Mile High" At Denver

John Gant, a 26-year-old rookie on the PBA Tour, lived up to his advance notices and captured the $115,000 Denver Open.

He won two games including the title match against leading qualifier Steve Cook, 223-173, to notch his first PBA victory and firmly establish himself as leading contender for Sporting News PBA Rookie of the Year honors.

Gant, who averaged 229 during the 42 games of qualifying and match play, eliminated Pete Weber, 255-215, for the right to face Cook In a battle of southpaws.

Weber looked tough in the early going as he first outscored newcomer Gerry Kesler, 232-215, and then hometown favorite Henry Gonzalez, 252-200. Shawn Christensen tied a PBA record when he rolled three perfect games at the Celebrity Sports Center during the week.

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Pos. Name, City/State Total Amount

1 John Gant, Pittsburgh, Pa. 478 (2 games) $16,000
2 Steve Cook, Roseville, Calif. 173 (1 game) 8,250
3 Pete Weber, St. Louis 699 (3 games) 6,000
4 Henry Gonzalez, Colorado Springs, Colo. 200 (1 game) 5,000
5 Gerry Keslar, Seward, Neb. 215 (1 game) 4,000

PLAYOFF RESULTS - Weber defeated Keslar, 232-215; Weber defeated Gonzalez, 252-200; Gant defeated Weber, 255-215; and in the championship game, Gant defeated Cook, 223-173.