The Automobowl Classic was a five-game individual sweeper based in Detroit. The first Automobowl was staged in 1948 at State Fair Recreation, while the ABC Tournament was in session at the nearby State Fair Coliseum. After the ABC left, the tournament continued on as an annual event, drawing an entry of top bowlers from throughout the Midwest. In 1956 it moved to Hall’s Recreation. The last Automobowl was bowled in 1961—the same year the ABC returned to Detroit.
1948 Johnny Crimmins, Detroit . . . . . . . . . 1127
1949 Paul Cito, Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1096
1950 Rudy Walby, Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1115
1951 Dick Hoover, Akron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1030
1952 Lou Farkas, Toledo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1082
1953 Bill Gerlach, Lapeer, MI . . . . . . . . . . . 1102
1954 Harry Smith, Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . 1122
1955 Greg Demres, Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . 1089
1956 Stanley Pitera, Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . 1073
1957 Harry Smith. Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1114
1958 Billy Golembiewski, Detroit . . . . . . . . . 1088
1959 Jack Curry, Lansing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1084
1960 Don Glyinski, Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1084
1961 Dale Seavoy, Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1103
Tournament suspended
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