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Bryon Smith wins RPI; Iowa's Tom Hess among 7 earning exemptions for 2011-12 PBA Tour

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Friday, December 17, 2010 12:30 am
I spent much of Thursday afternoon and evening checking my computer and phone for updates on the Sands Regency PBA Regional Players Invitational and Tour Trials taking place at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev. The tournament, which I won in 1993 when it was called the National Resident Pro Championship, is one of two majors for PBA Regional players. It's always awarded the winner with a spot in the PBA Tournament of Champions — taking part in the 1994 TOC that was the last in...