Shreveport PBA Open

The 1961 Shreveport PBA Open was the third event of the 1961 PBA Season.

Tournament Recap
The PBA tour's fourth event of 1961, the $10,000 Shreveport PBA open, was held at Southgate Lanes, in Shreveport, LA. The first day of PBA competition was Monday May 22, 1961. The competition ran until Wednesday May 24, 1961. 24 bowlers cashed in this competition. Dick Weber won his 2nd consecutive title of 1961, and 5th of his career. Rounding out the top 5 were Andy Rogoznica, Earl Johnson, Don Carter & Joe Kristof