Larry Laub (1961)

 

(1943-  )

Bowling Hall of Fame, 2015

All-American, 1971-72, 1973-74, 1978-79

U.S. Open champion, 1974

12 PBA titles

Convention Hall Alleys—Washington (1927)

475 K Street, NW

Rocky Marciano for Ebonite (1955)

(1923-1969)

Undefeated Heavyweight Boxing Champion, 1952-1956

Uptown Bowl—Chicago

4812 N. Clark St. 

 

Tower Bowl—San Diego (1941)

628 W. Broadway

Bowler of the Year 1959-60

In the closest election yet, World’s Invitational-winner Carter outpointed Masters-winner Golembiewski. This was Carter’s fifth election as Bowler of the Year, extending his record.

1.  Don Carter, St. Louis . . . . . . . .  587

2.  Billy Golembiewski, Detroit . . . .  584

3.  Harry Smith, St. Louis . . . . . . . . 438

4.  Dick Weber, St. Louis . . . . . . . .  429

5.  Ray Bluth, St. Louis . . . . . . . . .   427

6.  Tom Hennessey, St. Louis . . . . .  271

7.  Billy Welu, St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . 194

8.  Paul Kulbaga, Cleveland . . . . . . . 152

9.  Bill Bunetta, Chicago  . . . . . . . . . 120

10.  Andy Rogoznica, Chicago  . . . . . 109

 

 

Joy Abel (1962)

(1939–  )

Bowling Hall of Fame, 1984

Bowler of the Year, 1965-66

All-American, 1961-62, 1965-66, 1966-67

All-Star champion, 1965-66

1 WIBC championship (1966-T)

Bowling Headquarters Paperweight (1973)

The onetime Bowling Headquarters building, located at 5301 South 76th Street in Greendale, is now a Walmart.  I don’t believe the company gave away similar souvenirs at the re-dedication.

Joe Kristof’s Hand Conditioner Spray (1957)

Bowling Magazine, January 1957:3.

Bronco Bowl—Dallas (1961)

2600 Fort Worth Ave.

Home of the Dallas Broncos of the National Bowling League.  For more on the NBL, see the feature article in my book, The Bowling Chronicles.