AMF Magic Line Bowling Ball (1964)

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Forrest’s Hand Conditioner (1954)

Johnny Small (1949)

(1905-1993)

Match Game Doubles champion, 1946

2 ABC championships (1942-T, 1949-AE)

 

Bowler of the Year 1950-51

Hoover edged out Jouglard in the final game to capture the All-Star Tournament.  However, Jouglard won the inaugural Masters and set a Singles record at the ABC Tournament, ensuring his election as Bowler of the Year.  The top ten vote-getters–

1.  Lee Jouglard, Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . 545

2.  Dick Hoover, Akron . . . . . . . . . . . . 409

3.  Steve Nagy, Cleveland . . . . . . . . .  388

4.  Junie McMahon, Chicago . . . . . . . .  351

5.  Joe Wilman, Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . 321

6.  Tony Lindemann, Detroit . . . . . . . . 308

7.  Eddie Kawolics, Chicago . . . . . . . . . 251

8.  Therman Gibson, Detroit . . . . . . . .  228

9.  Bill Lillard, Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

10.  Stan Slomenski, Newark . . . . . . . . 122

 

 

Ebonite Advisory Staff (1966)

FRONT–Harry Smith, Don Carter, George Twickler (District Manager), Carmen Salvino REAR–Billy Hardwick, Ray Bluth, Bill Allen

Mont Clare Lanes

2957 N. Harlem Ave.

Feibel’s Recreation—Teaneck, NJ (1948)

730 Palisade Ave.

Bowler of the Half-Century Preliminary Poll (1951)

My March 2015 article in Bowlers Journal International tells the story of the 1951 Bowler of the Half-Century award.  Above is  the preliminary vote from the board of veteran bowling experts.  The final vote from the full membership of the National Bowling Writers Association is listed in the article.  Hank Marino also led that vote, and won the award. 

1973 ABC Tournament Admission Ticket

In years past, the ABC charged spectators an admission fee at its annual tournament.  Contestants were issued these free passes—but notice that the “accompanying lady” still had to pay a service charge!

 

Fred Riccilli (1959)

(1921-2015)

Petersen Classic winner, 1952

First player to sign with National Bowling League, 1960