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Vernon Peterson wins 14th annual New Mexico Open

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Sunday, August 20, 2017 9:00 pm
Vernon Peterson wins 14th annual New Mexico Open
Vernon Peterson after winning the Detroit Cup in 2016. Photo from Facebook.
Vernon Peterson has won the 14th annual New Mexico Open at Tenpins & More in Rio Rancho on Sunday, beating young PBA Tour star Anthony Simonsen 408-374 in the 2-game title match, tournament operators and hos proprietor Steve Mackie reported. On a tough lane condition, the cut to the top 32 from the field of 192 took under a 200 average at 1,588 for eight games. Four players ultimately advanced to the stepladder finals and Simonsen defeated lefty Jakob Butturff with 467 in...