RALPH Martin clinched the Davao Tenpin Bowlers Association (Datba) weekly qualifying bowling tournament held Tuesday evening, July 17, at the SM Lanang Premier Bowling Center.

After three games, Martin struck for a total of 672 pinfalls to book a trip to the monthly finals slated the last week of July.

He bested Sonny Dimaano and Kert Palces, who placed second and third, respectively.

Dimaano rolled 661 pins while Palces scored 639.

Martin, meanwhile, received P900 while the next two placers claimed P600 and P400.

The Datba weekly qualifying bowling tournament will resume on Saturday at the same venue.