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USBC steps up for 2018 Open Championships bowlers delayed by fire alarm, offers free singles entry for 2019 Open Championships

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Friday, May 11, 2018 8:00 am
USBC steps up for 2018 Open Championships bowlers delayed by fire alarm, offers free singles entry for 2019 Open Championships
As I detailed in this story, a fire alarm cleared the Oncenter toward the end of the 7 p.m. team squad on Thursday, May 3, which had started roughly a half hour late, according to reports I received from bowlers who were there. The delay ultimately led to the 10:45 p.m. minors squad starting way late and ending at nearly 5 a.m. on Friday, May 4, which didn't stop Chris Hill from nearly taking the singles lead with 795 on that squad. USBC later sent Keith Dumphy this statement to post...