Issue #5

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About the North American Bowling News

Back in the year 2009, the quarterly periodical, 'The Duckpin News' decided to discontinue its hardcopy newspapers that were circulated throughout the bowling establishments in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Rod Weaver (of SpareTalk) was approached by one of the well-established lady professionals -- who was also a proprietor of one of the local tenpin establishments -- to attempt to fill the void with a replacement newspaper. Since Weaver was a supporter of not only the duckpin game, but also the sport of tenpins, Rod decided to create a magazine-style publication that would accommodate the various forms of bowling across the North American continent. The result was a quarterly publication, entitled 'The North American Bowling News'. In all, 16 issues were produced, plus two special editions to accommodate the soon to be established, 'Inter-Continental Duckpin Bowling Challenge'.

Inside This Issue

Is Mark Berends the Best in the Game?

Acknowledging One of Baltimore's Purest Bowlers

Small Ball Bonding

Fivepins Coexisting with Duckpins

The GEICO Shootout

Bowling Ball Makers Choose Sides in 'Six Flags' Challenge

Fivepin Femme Fatale

A 'Small Ball' News Article from Canada

Hipkins Going Strong

Bernie Hipkins Corrals PWPT Title

The 'Riga' Regional

Truck-Driving Pro Bowler Wins East Regional

Starting 'em Young

12-Year Old Kamron Doyle Cashes in PBA Regional Event

Heading the Youth Movement

'Star of Tomorrow' Andrew Koff Captures South Regional

Canadian Sportsman

Canada's Lambert Wins PBA Nagy Sportsmanship Award

Lawn Bowling

Yet Another International Bowling Variation

Tenpin Losses

The Passing of 2 Long-Time 'Impact' Members

A 'Bohn' to Pick

A Special Interview with Parker Bohn III

2-Handed 'Tar'-ror!

Newcomer Tara Cohen Wins Ladies All-Star Classic

A New Senior

Walter Ray Williams Make Impressive Showing in Senior Tour Debut

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