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Jakob Butturff dedicates dominating win in PBA Xtra Frame South Point Las Vegas Open to cancer-stricken mother

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Sunday, October 30, 2016 11:00 pm
Jakob Butturff dedicates dominating win in PBA Xtra Frame South Point Las Vegas Open to cancer-stricken mother
Jakob Butturff reacts after clinching his win Sunday in the PBA Xtra Frame South Point Las Vegas Open. Photo by Pro Bowlers Association.
Jakob Butturff won his second PBA Tour title in utterly dominating fashion Sunday in the PBA Xtra Frame South Point Las Vegas Open and dedicated the win to his cancer-stricken mother, PBA reported. The powerful 22-year-old left-hander with the unique delivery took the lead in the second of 32 games, ended up a stunning 448 pins ahead of Jesper Svensson and then routed Anthony Simonsen 277-211 in the title match to earn the $10,000 top prize. “My mom was diagnosed with cancer recently,...