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Almost unstoppable: John Janawicz wins PBA50 South Shore Open for fifth title of year, clinches Player of the Year

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Thursday, August 8, 2024 10:00 pm
Almost unstoppable: John Janawicz wins PBA50 South Shore Open for fifth title of year, clinches Player of the Year
In 25 PBA50 Tour events in two season, John Janawicz has made 14 stepladder finals and bowled for the title eight times, winning seven times, tying him with legends Earl Anthony and Dave Soutar. His only loss came in the 2023 South Shore Classic at Olympia Lanes in Hammond, Indiana, where left-hander Michael Haggitt beat him 237-219. Janawicz gained a measure of “vengeance” on Olympia Lanes by beating Hall of Famer Mika Koivuniemi 234-205 in the title match on Thursday night to win...