Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002 | 10:01 a.m.
Marianne DiRupo of Succasunna, N.J., controlled the first round of the Storm Las Vegas Challenge tallying a 221.11 average and a 1,990 pinfall. The 11th-year pro leads Kendra Gaines, Sebring, Fla., by 11 pins at Texas Station.
On a day when 17 of 52 bowlers averaged over 200, DiRupo started with a 673 series (224-204-245) and finished with a 257.
Qualifying for the 52-women field resumed today. The top five bowlers compete on Friday at 3 p.m. in the championship rounds.
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