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"1964" - 10 Total Result(s)
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A CONTEST IN CARACAS
The Federation Internationale de Quilleurs (FIQ) held their third Inter-American tournament in Caracas, Venezuela. Both the American Bowling Congress and the Women’s International Bowling Congress sen ...
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A MODEL BOOTH
Bowling alley interiors and machinery have evolved quite a bit over the last century, but many of the principles have stayed the same. At Pittsburgh’s Airport Lanes in Pennsylvania, spectators sat in ...
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CARTER’S 300
Don Carter was one of the first bowlers to forge a sustainable career in the sport. At a time when many professional bowlers had full-time jobs in addition to bowling, Don Carter brought in thousands ...
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DICK WEBER IN DALLAS
The 23rd BPAA All-Star Tournament, held at the State Fair Coliseum in Dallas, Texas, introduced significant changes. The traditional Petersen point system was replaced by the PBA Tour’s point system, ...
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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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ONE FINAL VICTORY LAP
In her final year as a professional bowler, Marion Ladewig went out with a bang by taking home the 1964 World’s Invitational championship. She posed with Jim St. John, winner of the men’s division, af ...
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PRINCESS IRA HITS THE LANES
Princess Ira von Furstenberg wore several hats as a socialite, actress and jewelry designer. She could also be a bowler if the opportunity arose! Princess Ira is shown here playing a game of nine pin ...
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PUT A PIN IN IT
The Women’s International Bowling Congress (WIBC) held their 1964 convention and tournament in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event lasted two months, with 5,071 teams from 48 states and Canada lacing up ...
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SMOOTH HENNESSEY
Tom Hennessey of St. Louis, Missouri, showcased his exceptional bowling skills with a fifth-place finish at the 1964 BPAA All-Star Tournament in Dallas, Texas. Hennessey was a key member of the Ziern ...
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WOMEN’S SHOWDOWN IN TEXAS
The women’s division at the 1964 BPAA All-Star Tournament in Dallas, Texas, featured a highly competitive field with 144 talented participants. The tournament introduced changes to its format, replaci ...
