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Rules and Equipment Standards Set
New York Clubs organize to make rules and equipment standards. -
ABC Established
The American Bowling Congress organized at Beethoven Hall in N.Y. The max score was set to 300; the distance between pins was 12 in.; and then letters of interest were sent around the world for publicity. -
1st ABC Approved 300 Game
Ernest Fosberg rolls the first ever perfect game approved by the American Bowling Congress. -
Handicaps in Bowling are Introduced
E.D. Peifer incorporates handicaps into bowling -
Max Weight Set; First Rubber Ball Created
The maximum weight for a regulation bowling ball is set to 16 pounds. The first ever rubber bowling ball is created. -
Brunswick Opens
Brunswick opens up for buisiness selling wooden bowling balls to the public. -
WIBC Founded; Limit to Whites from ABC
The Women's International Bowling Club was founded in 1916. Also the American Bowling Congress changed their constitution to only white male members. -
Prohibition Brought Bowling Publicity
The prohibition law shows people want to bowl even if they are unable to drink. -
First WIBC Perfect Game
Jenny Kelleher bowled the first ever WIBC approved perfect 300 game. -
Inspection Rules Adopted
In 1939, ABC approved a rule requiring annual inspection and certification of lanes. -
ABC Hall of Fame Instituted
The American Bowling Congress built a Hall of Fame directed towards the sport of bowling. -
WWII Impacts Bowling
World War II brings more publicity to bowling. 4500 lanes are built for recreation for the soldiers to pass time. -
Dots and Arrows Introduced
Brunswick introduced dots and arrow markers to their lanes. This increases accuracy for many players. -
ABC Removes "White Only" Rule
The American Bowling Congress no longer holds its limits to only white men inside their clubs. -
PBA Founded
The Professional Bowling Association is founded by Eddie Elias. -
PWBA Founded
The first professional women's bowling association is founded. It no longer exists today due to dispanding. -
Wheelchair Bowling Association Founded
The PBA adds wheelchair bowling to its association. -
First Black Man in Hall of Fame
J. Elmer Reed Becomes the first black man inducted into ABC Hall of Fame. -
LPB formed
The 'Ladies Pro Bowler' Tour is formed. -
Merge of Youth Bowling
Young American Bowling Alliance through a merge of the American Junior Bowling Congress, Youth Bowling Association, and the ABC/WIBC Collegiate Divisions. -
ABC Removes "Male Only" Law
The American Bowling Congress removes the 'male only' law from its constitution to avoid woman activists.