Archive for January, 2011

1955 ABC Tournament Program

January 30, 2011

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Steve Cruchon (1941)

January 21, 2011

(1917-1986)

Bowling Hall of Fame, 1983

Famed Bowling Writer

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Rainbo Lanes

January 19, 2011

Rainbo Lanes-a

3956 W. Diversey Ave.

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Ned Day Grip (1939)

January 13, 2011

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All-Star Tournament, 1947-48

January 7, 2011

The seventh BPAA All-Star Tournament was staged at a new Chicago venue, the 132nd Infantry Armory (2653 W. Madison St.), December 6-14, 1947 with an expanded field of 168 men.  The winner of the event became the national match-game champion for one year.

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Evergreen Towers Bowl

January 5, 2011

2535 W. 95th St. (Evergreen Park)

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Hank Lauman (1960)

January 3, 2011

(1916-1993)

Bowling Hall of Fame, 1976

All American, 1946-47

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Great Lakes Recreation—Detroit

January 2, 2011

6366 Woodward Ave. 

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