January 29, 1994: Walter Ray Williams Jr. wins four matches, including a 215-213 conquest of top seed Pete Weber, to capture his 14th PBA title at the Showboat Invitational in Las Vegas.
January 29, 1983: Leading qualifier Tom Milton mashes Don Genalo, 259-206, to win his first PBA championship at the Showboat Invitational.
January 29, 1972: Bill Beach bests tournament leader Butch Soper, 215-202, to capture his first PBA title at the Don Carter Classic in Arcadia, Calif.