Joe Ciccone (pictured) of Buffalo, N.Y., defeated
Jim Tomek Jr. of Camp Hill, Pa., 184-161, to win the Professional Bowlers Association Regional Players Championship and its $9,000 first prize at Thunderbowl Lanes Monday. In the semifinals, Ciccone defeated
Stuart Williams (left), England, 245-179 and Tomek eliminated
Mitch Beasley (right), Puyallup, Wash., 225-180. Tomek earned $5,000 for second place while Williams and Beasley pocketed $2,800 each.