Politics & Government

City Will Sponsor Earl Anthony Memorial PBA Open

For the second year in a row, the City of Dublin will sponsor the bowling event.

The City of Dublin has signed on as a local sponsor for the Earl Anthony Memorial PBA Open for the second year in a row.

The Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour Earl Anthony Memorial is returning to l for its second year in a row, following an 18-year absence. 

The event is being held from January 26-30 and will conclude with live ESPN television coverage at 11a.m. 

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“The City is very pleased to offer its support for this exciting event,” said Mayor Tim Sbranti.  “We believe that this event will help boost tourism in Dublin and the Tri-Valley area, as well as shine a positive spotlight on our community.”

The tournament will include pro/am squads on Saturday, Jan. 29th, where youth, adult and senior bowlers will have a chance to bowl with the stars of the PBA Tour.

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Schedule of Events:

Wednesday, January 26th

9a.m. - 3p.m. / Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour Qualifying Round (7 games total pins) 

Roll-Call is 30 minutes prior to scheduled start time 

4:30p.m. - 6p.m. Practice Session 

7p.m. - 10p.m. Pro-Am 

Thursday, Jan. 27th

10a.m. - 2p.m. Round of 64 Round 1 (7 Games) 

Re-oil 

5p.m. - 9p.m. Round of 64 Round 2 (7 Games) 

Cut to the top 32 Players 

Friday, Jan. 28th

11a.m. - 3p.m. Match Play Round 1 (9 games) 

Cut to top 16 players 

6p.m. - 10p.m. Match Play Round 2 (9 games) 

Top 4 advance to ESPN finals 

Saturday, Jan. 29th

Pro-Am Events and PBA Fan Day 

Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl

9a.m. Youth pro-am 

11:15a.m. Senior pro-am 

1:30a.m., 4:30p.m., 6:45p.m. and 9p.m. Adult pro-ams 

Sunday, Jan. 30th

11a.m. Live ESPN2 Finals from Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl 

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