Chet Bukowski (1950)

(1914-1995)

1 ABC championship (1950-T)

 

Morgan’s Bowling Trophies (1948)

Bowler of the Year 1967

Davis led the PBA money list while winning three tournaments, including the PBA National.  He was the first left-hander to be elected Bowler of the Year. 

1.  Dave Davis, Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . .  424

2.  Les Schissler, Denver . . . . . . . . . . . 287

3.  Jim Stefanich, Chicago . . . . . . . . . . 236

4.  Wayne Zahn, Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . 142

5.  Bob Strampe, Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . 108

6.  Dick Weber, St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . .  79

7.  Lou Scalia, Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  72

8.  Don Johnson, Kokomo, IN . . . . . . . .  45

9.  Carmen Salvino, Chicago . . . . . . . .   12

10.  Harry Smith, Redwood City, CA . . . . 11

Action Displays (1960)

Bird Bowl—Miami (1958)

9275 S.W. 40th St.

USA White (1929)

(L-R)—Billy Knox, Joe Scribner, George Jarrett, Burt Cook, Erle Shepherd

 First Place, 1929 International Tournament (Stockholm)

Vern Anderson (1947)

(1910-1972)

“The Mystery Man”

Legendary Chicago Action Bowler

Berra and Rizzuto Lanes—Clifton, NJ

1065 Bloomfield Ave.

Bowler of the Year 1966

Zahn won three PBA events—including two majors, the PBA National and the Tournament of Champions—while topping the tour’s money list.  This was enough to edge out Weber, winner of his fourth All-Star championship and two PBA events.

1.  Wayne Zahn, Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  368

2.  Dick Weber, St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345

3.  Bob Strampe, Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  211

4.  Les Schissler, Denver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  177

5.  Nelson Burton Jr, St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

6.  Dave Davis, Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27

7.  Dave Soutar, Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

8.  Bill Lillard, Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8

9.  Harry Smith, Redwood City, CA . . . . . . . . . .  7

10.  Gene Rhoda, Valparaiso, IN . . . . . . . . . . . .  2

Stroh’s Beer—Detroit (1961)

L-R—Bob Crawford, Bob Strampe, Tom Harnisch, Tony Lindemann, Carl Peters (manager), Jim Schroeder, George Howard