Description: New England Candlepin Bowling, Massachusetts, Images of Modern America, Paperbac Candlepin bowling is hard. So hard, in fact, that no one has ever bowled a perfect game. The pins are tall and skinny, the balls are small enough to fit in a player's hand, and the fallen pins are not cleared between rolls. Originating in Worcester, Massachusetts, in the late 19th century and played today mostly in New England and eastern Canada, the game has a rich and colorful history. In the days before automation, sure-footed pin boys manually reset the pins and returned the balls. A long-running, top-rated Boston television show regularly transformed unassuming candlepinners into regional celebrities. And the game has something called a Half Worcester. Author and photographer Susan Mara Bregman bowled at dozens of candlepin centers, combed through dusty archives, and interviewed industry insiders to create this affectionate look at one of America's quirkiest pastimes.
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: Unbranded
MPN: 9781467105705
Book Title: New England Candlepin Bowling
Item Length: 9.2in
Item Height: 0.3in
Item Width: 6.5in
Author: Susan Mára Bregman
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Bowling, History, United States / General
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication Year: 2020
Genre: Sports & Recreation, History
Item Weight: 0.7 Oz
Number of Pages: 96 Pages