William Welch fires 1,639 to grab lead at 2023 Petersen Classic

William Welch of Milwaukee closed strongly to total 1,639 on Sunday and take the lead at the 2023 Petersen Classic at Bowlero Wauwatosa, the Petersen reported in this Facebook post. After totaling 778 for his first four games, Welch closed with 214, 205, 247 and 195 for an 861 in his second half and the 1,639 total. The previous leader was J.D. Jones of Massillon, Ohio, who fired 1,607 over Memorial Day weekend to become first bowler to break 1,600 at the 2023 Petersen, as I detailed in this sto...