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"1960s" - 100 Total Result(s)
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LEARN TO BOWL AT SCHOOL!
The American Machine and Foundry (AMF) was a major name in the world of bowling. From the manufacture of equipment to the operation of alleys, AMF knew how to gain the loyalty of American bowlers. The ...
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MAKE YOUR CASE FOR BOWLING
This kit provided everything a teenager needed to start a bowling league of their own.
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MAKING PWBA HISTORY
It wasn’t long before Marion Ladewig stamped her name into PWBA history. She took the top prize at the inaugural Professional Women’s Bowlers Association North American Championship in 1960, where 72 ...
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MARKETING WITH MISS BRUNSWICK
Given the widespread popularity of Brunswick products, the company clearly had no trouble marketing their newest technologies. Still, spokespeople were an important aspect of the Automatic Scorer roll ...
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MCNEVICH IS ALMOST PERFECT
Ben McNevich of Staten Island, New York, is shown here bowling his way to a 299-game performance at the 1962 BPAA All-Star Tournament in Miami, Florida. While he didn’t secure a top-15 finish, McNevic ...
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NAGY’S 38TH
Steve Nagy bowled his 38th perfect game on the second night of the San Jose Open in 1961. The veteran bowler saw a great deal of success in his career, claiming five championship titles during the 195 ...
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NOTARO NOTCHES A WIN
Phyllis Notaro of Brant, New York, showcased a brilliant performance at the 1961 BPAA All-Star Tournament held at the National Orange Show Exhibit Hall in San Bernardino, California. In a field of 96 ...
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ON TOP OF THE WORLD
A BPA official presented Marion Ladewig with a trophy and $4,000 check after she locked up the 1963 World’s Invitational in Chicago. It was her fourth time winning the tournament over its seven years ...
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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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PHOTO FOR A CAUSE
Amid the excitement of the 1960 BPAA All-Star Tournament in Omaha, Nebraska, bowling legends Marion Ladewig and Billy Welu found a moment to pose for a photo. They posed next to a giant ball and pins, ...
