The mixed doubles team of Liz Johnson and Norm Duke defeated the team of Steve Harman and Jennifer Petrick 274-180 to win the PBA Don and Paula Carter Mixed Doubles Championship at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev.

Johnson and Duke carried a perfect game into the 10th frame in the alternate-shot format, with Duke bowling in the 10th. The PBA Hall of Famer left the 1-2-4-10 washout, negating the perfect game. The win was the first doubles victory in Duke's career.

The PBA continues with the Dick Weber Open in California. ESPN will televise the finals at 1 p.m. Sunday.

The tour announced last week that Earl Anthony was voted as the game's greatest player. Anthony, who won 43 career titles, died in 2001. ... Patrick Allen leads the points standings, followed by Wes Malott, Norm Duke, Bill O'Neill and Walter Ray Williams Jr.

Of the following great bowlers, who was the first to earn $100,000 in a single season, $1 million in a career and to win 10 major tournaments: Earl Anthony, Don Carter or Dick Weber? Answer at the end of the column.

It was a great night for Ron Henry in the Butler County Men's Traveling League as he tossed a 300 game as part of a 1,037 four-game series.

In the event that you have the chance to roll a perfect game, here are some tips that could help you finish it.I have been lucky enough to roll three of them, and I fondly remember each one. The first thing that I did was to try to not let one thought enter my mind: "Wow, I have nine strikes in a row, and have a chance at a 300 game!"Instead, think about one shot at a time. You can't get the 11th strike without rolling the 10th one. Try to keep a business-as-usual attitude and do anything to remain relaxed.Finally, go through your pre-shot routine, step up on the approach, eye your target and make your shot. If you get the strike, great! If not, remember there will always be the next game.

• Jim Gray rolled his first career 800 series, an 811, during Imperial League play recently at Sherwood Lanes. Gray rolled games of 233, 278 and 300. The 300 game was the sixth of Gray's career• Jim Hepler led the way in the Fox's Pizza Den League with a 290 game and 727 series. Bill Shever recorded a 277 and 726• Trent Slater led the Armco C League with a 716 series. Tim Malis added a 268 (677)• Ross Strohmeyer took the Armco A League's high game honors with a 267. Craig Buck led the league with a 709 set• Mike Hilliard led the Firearms League with a 258 (676). Beth Ozella led the way for the ladies with a 169 (483)• Sandy Mickey took high-game honors with a 198 game in Coins League play, and Linda Smith earned high series honors with a 497• Louie Reges rolled an outstanding 770 series and 279 game in the Butler City League. Brian Marcellus tossed a 744.• Steve Fair took top honors in the Buckhorn League with a 233 (658). Paul Ealy was right behind with a 233 (642).• Ken Schontz rolled a 249 game and 694 series, and Jim Smith tossed a 278 game in the Kelly Automotive League• John Slomer took top honors in the Automotive League with a 247 (673).

Mars Lanes will host a scotch doubles tournament at 2 p.m. Feb. 8. Entry fee is $25 per couple.

Earl AnthonyRon Willison is the bowling columnist for the Butler Eagle.