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‘A Fantastic Finale’: Mort Luby Jr.’s Original Account of ‘Perhaps the Best TV Show in PBA History’ Was as Lively as the Broadcast

August 28, 2020

‘A Fantastic Finale’: Mort Luby Jr.’s Original Account of ‘Perhaps the Best TV Show in PBA History’ Was as Lively as the Broadcast

The 1970 Firestone Tournament of Champions is an event that requires little, if any, introduction. That Don Johnson’s 299 in the title match was voted the #1 moment in the PBA’s 60 Greatest Moments in 2018 speaks for itself. Longtime and legendary BJI Editor Mort Luby Jr.’s account of the most famous telecast in PBA history, which ran in our

Dick Ritger on Bowling Don Johnson in the Famed 1970 Firestone Title Match

August 28, 2020

Dick Ritger on Bowling Don Johnson in the Famed 1970 Firestone Title Match

Ritger’s Reminiscence: Looking Back at the Top Moment in PBA Tour historyIn late 2018, 20-time PBA Tour champion and bowling coaching legend Dick Ritger, who died Aug. 27 at age 81, spoke with Bowlers Journal International Editor Gianmarc Manzione about having a front-row seat to Johnson’s 299 as his opponent in the title match of the 1970 PBA Firestone Tournament

PBA Legend Dick Ritger, a USBC and PBA Hall of Famer, Dies at Age 81

August 28, 2020

PBA Legend Dick Ritger, a USBC and PBA Hall of Famer, Dies at Age 81

Long-time Chicago Cubs manager Leo Durocher famously said, “Nice guys finish last.”Leo Durocher obviously never met Dick Ritger.Ritger, who was inducted into the Professional Bowlers Association Hall of Fame in 1978 and into the United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame six years later, has died. He was 81.Ritger had a front-row seat for Don Johnson’s famous 299 game in

USBC Hall of Famer Dick Ritger dies at age 81

August 28, 2020

USBC Hall of Famer Dick Ritger dies at age 81

A professional standout on the lanes and a world renowned coach, Dick Ritger was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 1978 and the USBC Hall of Fame in 1984.

After 'Long Wait,' Bowling is Back in Washington

August 27, 2020

After 'Long Wait,' Bowling is Back in Washington

READ GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE'S BOWLING MEMO HEREREAD WASHINGTON STATE'S COVID-19 BOWLING GUIDANCEAt long last, the bowling industry in the state of Washington is being allowed to welcome back customers.“It has been a long wait,” said Greg Olsen, Executive Director of the Washington State Bowling Proprietors’ Association. “The waiting is now over.”Effective immediately, bowling centers will be permitted to re-open as

2020 Weber Cup to be Held Without Fans in Attendance

August 24, 2020

2020 Weber Cup to be Held Without Fans in Attendance

BY NICK TEALEThe 2020 BetVictor Weber Cup, which had been scheduled to take place June 5-7 at Morningside Arena in Leicester, U.K., before its postponement to October due to COVID-19, now will be staged behind closed doors at Ricoh Arena in Coventry from Oct. 19-21, live on Sky Sports.Matchroom Multi Sport had been hoping to allow fans into the event,

Luby Publishing's Hamilton, Panozzo Issue Statement on Sale of BJI, BCM

August 23, 2020

Luby Publishing's Hamilton, Panozzo Issue Statement on Sale of BJI, BCM

Luby Publishing President Keith Hamilton and Publisher Mike Panozzo have issued the following statement regarding the sale of Bowlers Journal's brand assets to USBC, which was announced here on Friday. . .For the first time in 107 years, Bowlers Journal will not fly under the Luby banner. On Friday, the United States Bowling Congress took over ownership of America’s longest-running

August 21, 2020

USBC purchases Bowlers Journal International brand assets

USBC has purchased the rights to Bowlers Journal International magazine and the Bowlers Journal Championships tournament from Chicago-based Luby Publishing, Inc.

Washington Blogger Wins IBMA Pezzano Scholarship

August 13, 2020

Washington Blogger Wins IBMA Pezzano Scholarship

Vianne Daniels, a dual-enrolled student finishing high school while also attending Olympic College in@Bremerton, Wash., has been selected as the@winner of the 2020 Chuck Pezzano Scholarship by the@International Bowling Media Association. The $5,000 award is presented by the Billiard and@Bowling Institute of America.The 18-year-old Daniels said she plans to attend the University of Nevada Las Vegas in the fall, and

Five schools awarded Bowler&amp;#39;s Ed kits

August 11, 2020

Five schools awarded Bowler's Ed kits

The International Bowling Campus Youth Development team recently selected five schools to receive Bowler's Ed kits through its equipment grant program.