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"1960s" - 100 Total Result(s)
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DICK WEBER: ALL-STAR
Dick Weber had already cemented his reputation as bowling’s top superstar when the 25th BPAA All-Star Tournament kicked off in Lansing, Michigan. The 36-year-old champ had been an integral part of the ...
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DITTO IN ST. ANNS
The 1967 BPAA All-Star Tournament was held at Skylark Lanes in St. Ann, Missouri, from May 20-28, with fields of 288 men and 144 women. The format was similar to the previous All-Star Tournament, exce ...
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DON IN THE BIG D
Don Ellis, a Texan hailing from Houston, showcased his bowling prowess with a tenth-place finish at the 1964 BPAA All-Star Tournament held in Dallas. His bowling journey commenced in 1947, with only a ...
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FIQ IN MEXICO CITY
The 5th FIQ World Tournament, held in November 1963 in Mexico City, Mexico, was a monumental one. It marked the first year the United States sent a team in an official capacity, as well as the first y ...
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GETTING THINGS ROLLING IN ROME
The Eternal City has bowling fever! Italy’s first commercial, American-style tenpin bowling center opened in the nation’s capital Rome in April 1961, complete with automatic pinsetters. American equip ...
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GETTING TO THE CORE
At first glance, bowling balls appear fairly basic, but they actually require a fair bit of engineering, especially when it comes to materials. This cross section illustrates the research and developm ...
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GLOWING IN GARDEN CITY
The 1968 BPAA All-Star Tournament, hosted at Garden City Bowl in Garden City, New York, from May 18-25, drew a sizable and thoroughly entertained audience, as evidenced in this image. The event featur ...
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GOING TO GUATEMALA
The 4th Inter-American Bowling Tournament was held in Guatemala City, Guatemala. There were male and female tournaments with both team and individual events. Lois Yut, a member of the winning American ...
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GROUCHO MARX BOWLED DOWN CANCER
Patty Harmon, Groucho Marx and Andy Marzich appeared at a celebrity Bowl Down Cancer week event, likely at an alley in Los Angeles. Bowl Down Cancer’s inaugural week was held April 22-28, 1962. BPAA a ...
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HARDWICK FINISHES ON TOP
Billy Hardwick, an iconic figure in the world of bowling, is captured here in action during the 1969 BPAA All-Star Tournament. Hardwick’s remarkable performance led to a staggering total of 12,585 pin ...
