(Editor’s Note: This story appeared in the September issue of BCM. We are posting it here because on Monday, the co-owner of Chalet Bowl, Nancy Frederick, passed away unexpectedly.) By Bob Johnson Probably the best word to describe Chalet Bowl is “anomaly.” In an era when small, neighborhood centers have been disappearing from the bowling […]
Archive | October, 2017
Cyber Report #974
E-dition No. 974 • Thursday, October 19, 2017 Editor: Bob Johnson (bjibob@aol.com) Indy Proprietor Mitchell Elected to PBA Hall of Fame The late Don Mitchell, a renowned bowling center owner and PBA host; 18-time PBA Tour champion Chris Barnes, and two-time PBA50 Player of the Year Ron Mohr have been elected to […]
NEW FEC ROLE FOR JACK SIEFERT AT QUBICAAMF
QubicaAMF Worldwide has hired Jack Siefert as its new FEC Amusement Sales Executive. His primary role will be to grow the FEC segment of the company’s business. Siefert will support the amusement division by selling the company’s full bowling product mix into the FEC market and managing relationships with amusement distributors in the United States. […]
BRUNSWICK ACQUIRES ULTIMATE BOWLING PRODUCTS ASSETS
Brunswick Bowling Products announced today that it has acquired the assets of Ultimate Bowling Products, manufacturer of bowling ball inserts and accessory products. The purchase signifies Brunswick’s continued investment in the growth of its consumer offerings and product lines. “Ultimate has built out a very nice product offering and reputable brand through its support of […]
Cyber Report #973
E-dition No. 973 • Thursday, October 12, 2017 Editor: Bob Johnson (bjibob@aol.com) Stadium Backer Don Carano Dies at 85 A celebration of life for Donald Louis Carano was held on Oct. 11 at the Silver Legacy Resort in Reno, Nev. Carano passed away on Oct. 3, two weeks shy of his 86th birthday. […]
Cyber Report #972
E-dition No. 972 • Thursday, October 5, 2017 Editor: Bob Johnson (bjibob@aol.com) Roll’n Donkee Inventor Kenworthy Passes Away Keith Kenworthy invented the Roll’n Donkee bowling ball carrier at a time when bowlers were just beginning to carry more than one ball to league, tournament and practice sessions. Bowlers accustomed to carrying their […]
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