Connecticut bowler shoots 24th perfect game of 2006 event
5/16/2006
By Matt Cannizzaro and David Ellis USBC Communications
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - Although he is most comfortable playing around the fourth or fifth arrow, David Detuzzi of Naugatuck, Conn., listened to reports from friends about how to play the lanes at the 2006 Open Championships and decided to attack them from the outside.
The decision didn't work out for the 30-year-old right-hander, who struggled during his first four games, but everything clicked once he moved back into his comfort zone.
After shooting 474 in team and 171 in his first game of doubles Tuesday morning, Detuzzi moved left on the approach and used the fourth arrow as a target. He shot 233 in game two and added 12 consecutive strikes for the 24th perfect game of this year's event and a 704 total.
"I heard the shot was better outside this year, but I just wasn't comfortable out there," said Detuzzi, who had 631 in singles and finished with 1,809 all-events. "You can't always believe what you hear because what works for one person, might not work for someone else. I made the decision to move because I didn't like the reaction where I was, and it paid off. This is an accomplishment unlike any other. I've always wanted to shoot 300 on a tough shot like this."
A squad earlier, Eric Sorell of New Bedford, Mass., came up one pin short of perfection when he left a 7-pin to close out singles and finished with the ninth 299 game of the year.
The 31-year-old right-hander had 694 in singles, 587 in doubles and 544 in team for 1,825 all-events.
"It's all about repetition and routine," Sorell said. "You can't just say you are going to bowl well, you have to go out there and take it one shot at a time. I was in the right area the whole time, and everything finally came together."
Presenting sponsors for the 2006 USBC Open Championships are Eldorado, Silver Legacy and Circus Circus Hotel/Casinos in Reno, Nev. Other participating sponsors are Kegel, official lane maintenance provider, Texas State Aquarium, Majestic Ventures Yacht Charters, Inc., USS Lexington Museum and Texas Treasure Casino Cruises.
For more information on the USBC Open Championships, visit USBCOpen.com.
By Matt Cannizzaro and David Ellis USBC Communications
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - Although he is most comfortable playing around the fourth or fifth arrow, David Detuzzi of Naugatuck, Conn., listened to reports from friends about how to play the lanes at the 2006 Open Championships and decided to attack them from the outside.
The decision didn't work out for the 30-year-old right-hander, who struggled during his first four games, but everything clicked once he moved back into his comfort zone.
After shooting 474 in team and 171 in his first game of doubles Tuesday morning, Detuzzi moved left on the approach and used the fourth arrow as a target. He shot 233 in game two and added 12 consecutive strikes for the 24th perfect game of this year's event and a 704 total.
"I heard the shot was better outside this year, but I just wasn't comfortable out there," said Detuzzi, who had 631 in singles and finished with 1,809 all-events. "You can't always believe what you hear because what works for one person, might not work for someone else. I made the decision to move because I didn't like the reaction where I was, and it paid off. This is an accomplishment unlike any other. I've always wanted to shoot 300 on a tough shot like this."
A squad earlier, Eric Sorell of New Bedford, Mass., came up one pin short of perfection when he left a 7-pin to close out singles and finished with the ninth 299 game of the year.
The 31-year-old right-hander had 694 in singles, 587 in doubles and 544 in team for 1,825 all-events.
"It's all about repetition and routine," Sorell said. "You can't just say you are going to bowl well, you have to go out there and take it one shot at a time. I was in the right area the whole time, and everything finally came together."
Presenting sponsors for the 2006 USBC Open Championships are Eldorado, Silver Legacy and Circus Circus Hotel/Casinos in Reno, Nev. Other participating sponsors are Kegel, official lane maintenance provider, Texas State Aquarium, Majestic Ventures Yacht Charters, Inc., USS Lexington Museum and Texas Treasure Casino Cruises.
For more information on the USBC Open Championships, visit USBCOpen.com.