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SHIRLEY GARMS AND THE TOP 16
Date: 1962
In the 1962 BPAA All-Star Tournament, a fierce competition unfolded in the women’s division, featuring 144 talented bowlers. After 15 rounds, Shirley Garms (far left) emerged as the champion, displaying her exceptional skills with a total pinfall of 5,969. Her remarkable performance topped formidable opponents like Joy Abel (fifth from right), who concluded the tournament with 5,899 pins. This captivating image captures the top 16 finishers, each a bowling standout in their own right. Notably, Garms even surpassed celebrated bowling legend Marion Ladewig (second from right), who achieved a commendable tenth place finish in this thrilling contest.
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