SQUAD 2 - HONORS BACK IN SWEDISH HANDS
Talented leftie Tony Fransson, 26, from Gothenburg (pictured) slipped neatly into the lead of the 3rd Olympia Tournament Tuesday evening, eclipsing the previous top score on the leader board of 1318 by Jesper Nielsen of Denmark by seven pins.

"I got very good pin action tonight," commented Fransson after the six-game series. "I can't remember many pocket hits without strikes, so I had really good carry. Now I'm going to rest for a couple of days but will bowl one more time, probably Friday or Saturday."

Fransson was a member of the Swedish National Youth team and won a gold medal in trios in the Nordic Championships.

This was his first entry this year, but has competed in all three of the Olympia tournaments.

Many predictions about the eventual cut to 48 on Saturday evening, ranging from 50 over upwards. The true figure will only be known when all squads have completed their series.

Qualifying competition continues Wednesday with just one squad at 16:00. The evening is reserved for the boisterous but enjoyable beach party. Then it's back to the serious stuff on Thursday.

STANDINGS AFTER SQUAD 2: