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Danielle's day: McEwan's win in 2019 U.S. Women's Open illustrates nature of bowling

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Sunday, June 23, 2019 11:00 pm
Danielle's day: McEwan's win in 2019 U.S. Women's Open illustrates nature of bowling
Danielle McEwan hugs the 2019 U.S. Women's Open trophy after winning the title on Sunday. Photo by Professional Women's Bowling Association.
Why does one bowler throw a seemingly perfect shot and not strike, and another throw a lesser shot and strike? That question will prompt some to seek scientific explanations, and others the metaphysical: essentially, every dog has its day. Danielle McEwan had the day of a lifetime Sunday in winning the U.S. Women’s Open, throwing some good shots and getting some very good breaks in winning two matches to take the title. It could be argued that Shannon O’Keefe bowled a slightly...