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History of Bowling

By Awesome7166
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    Bowling Begins In Germany

    Bowling Begins In Germany
    Bowing was traced back as to beggining in Germany.
  • Jan 1, 1366

    Bowling Outlawed

    Bowling Outlawed
    King Edward III outlawed bowling to keep his troops focussed on archery practice.

  • Candlepin Bowling Invented

    Candlepin Bowling Invented
    Candlepin bowling was invented in Worcester Massachusetts in the late 1870's.

  • The Rules

    The Rules
    The first standardisation of the rules was established at Beethoven Hall in New York City. The American Bowling Congress and major national bowling compitions also began at this time.

  • First Rubber Ball

    First Rubber Ball
    The first rubber ball was introduced.

  • First Mineralite Ball

    First Mineralite Ball
    The Brunswick Corporation successfully promoted the first mineralite ball.

  • Pin Setting Machine Invented

    Pin Setting Machine Invented
    The first commercial pin setting machine was installed.

  • Teaching With Bowling

    Teaching With Bowling
    In New England today bowling is being used to help teach kids in schools.