Instant Bowling Smith and Cruchon 1965 I have had many bowling oriented questions in my career. As a Midwesterner it’s a given that at one point you will be invited to participate in some kind of bowling event. I think
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Retro Cool Bowling
Bowling Burton 1973 Submitter: It is important for us to provide information on pastimes and hobbies for our students’ leisure time. Which is why this bowling book from 1973 is a great choice. There’s nothing kids today like better. Inexplicably,
Strike or Spare?
Inside Bowling for Women Sperber and Pezzano 1977 Submitter: Unsurprisingly, it has not left the library in over eight years. The lack of circulation, in addition to the dated fashion and language, made the decision to weed this book incredibly
Bowl That Perfect Game
Better Bowling Wilman 1953 Submitter: I love the look of this guy on the cover. So old school! Holly: What is the deal with bowling books? By the time you’re weeding books from 1953 from the sports section, you’re so
No Double Balling
Bowling for Everyone Berger 1973 Submitter: It’s not that the information in the book is out of date, it’s just that the photos make it feel dated. I think that if this was republished with updated photos, then you might
Bowling for the Ladies
Bowling for Women Audsley 1964 Submitter: Here we have a lovely example of why our library needs to weed. This book serves to tell us that bowling is a fashion statement (new dress, anyone?) and that we need more help and
When Cavemen Go Bowling
What is Bowling? Ravielli 1975 Submitter: The history of bowling with stereotyped fat, hairy, big-lipped caveman on the front is really an amazing way to get kids interested in a modern sport. I think the Geico caveman should get involved