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Research prompts USBC to propose adjusted specification for bowling ball hardness

Research prompts USBC to propose adjusted specification for bowling ball hardness

After conducting research and performing field tests on bowling balls used in competition, USBC proposes adjusting the specification for ball hardness to 73D for all models and eliminating field tests.

How Organizers of Two National Youth Tournaments are Grappling with Uncertainties Amid Pandemic

How Organizers of Two National Youth Tournaments are Grappling with Uncertainties Amid Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic now has claimed multiple national youth tournaments among the bowling events that have had to be cancelled in response to the health concern and economic uncertainties the virus has brought about, including, most prominently, the 2020 Junior Gold Championships and the 2020 Intercollegiate Team and Singles Championships. Also cancelled along with Junior Gold per USBC’s April 16

USBC cancels 2020 convention; McDaniel elected USBC president

USBC cancels 2020 convention; McDaniel elected USBC president

The USBC board approved a special resolution to cancel the convention and postpone the annual meeting until 2021 because of COVID-19 public health restrictions.

BPAA Hall of Famer Bill Bojé Passes Away

BPAA Hall of Famer Bill Bojé Passes Away

Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America Hall of Fame member Bill Bojé, who received the association’s Victor Lerner Memorial Medal in 2003, passed away on Monday.Bill Bojé (center) with Jeff Bojé and John LaSpina (above, l-r)Bojé owned Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa, Fla., and Sunset Lanes in south St. Louis, Mo., with his son Jeff, who himself received the Lerner award

USBC suspends Team USA programs for 2020

USBC suspends Team USA programs for 2020

USBC has suspended the Team USA and Junior Team USA programs for the remainder of 2020 because of uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the postponement of international competitions to 2021.

IBC Youth cancels 2020 Junior Gold Championships, other youth summer events

IBC Youth cancels 2020 Junior Gold Championships, other youth summer events

IBC Youth Development has canceled the 2020 events, including the Junior Gold Championships, USA Bowling National Championships, Youth Open Championships, and the Survivor tournament.

2020 USBC Open and Women’s Championships start dates moved to September

2020 USBC Open and Women’s Championships start dates moved to September

The USBC Open Championships in Reno, Nev., will start Sept. 12 and the USBC Women’s Championships in Las Vegas will kick off Sept. 19.

Collegiate All-America teams announced for 2019-2020 season

Collegiate All-America teams announced for 2019-2020 season

Webber International's Caitlyn Johnson and Tom Hankey Jr. were recognized by the NCBCA as the Most Valuable Players of the 2019-2020 collegiate bowling season.

Juanita Weber, Matriarch of PBA’s Most Famous Family, Dies at Age 89

Juanita Weber, Matriarch of PBA’s Most Famous Family, Dies at Age 89

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (April 14, 2020)@– Juanita Weber, wife of the late Professional Bowlers Association legend Dick Weber and matriarch of the PBA’s most famous family, died at a St. Louis assisted living center late Monday night. She was 89.Juanita Weber, born on August 28, 1930k, had been in declining health for some time. She was the mother of long-time

Pollard’s Bowl Damaged in Wednesday Night Storms

Pollard’s Bowl Damaged in Wednesday Night Storms

There are widely varying reports about the degree of damage sustained by Pollard’s Bowl during the strong storms that passed through Versailles Wednesday night.On Thursday morning, the Town of Versailles posted this update on Facebook:“As the sun rises this morning, we’re getting a better look at last night’s storm damage. We’re thankful there are no reports of serious injuries. Roofs off at Pollard’s