FEBRUARY 2014 -
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SERVING THE BOWLING INDUSTRY SINCE 1967
Here is a Rain-day
tory
Fred Eisenhammer
LA Bowling Examiner
As we bask in the balmy weather of the City of An-
gels, we know full well about how inclement weather
has invaded other areas of the country.
So it’s no surprise that bowling centers have popped up
everywhere to the east of us as a viable indoor activity.
It’s been a favorite activity at the White House since
1947 when two bowling lanes were presented to Presi-
dent Harry Truman and placed in the basement of the
West Wing. It was a gift to Truman from the people of
his home state of Missouri.
Here are some quick White House bowling notes from
the book ―How the White House Really Works‖ au-
thored by George Sullivan:
-- One of the best bowlers on the White House lanes
was Lady Bird Johnson, the wife of President Lyndon
Johnson. She once rolled a 188 and talked about the
usefulness of White House lanes during a Mideast cri-
sis on June 5, 1967, in her book, ―White House Diary‖:
―The U.N. was struggling . . . the Security Council going
into session for five or six hours . . . like millions of oth-
ers I strained with hope toward the U.N. and what it
might produce. But I remembered with dismay the ex-
pressions of no confidence . . . I turned off the TV and
went over to the bowling lanes where I used up my
energy in three games, hurling a heavier ball than usual
and running up scores in the 150s. All by myself. And
while I’m bowling, I don’t think about anything else.‖
-- President Richard Nixon set the presidential high with
a 233 game. He bowled one game after another in
rapid succession. He sometimes would total 20 games
in one night.
President Ronald Reagan and his family were not bowl-
ers. Joe Taylor, the longtime caretaker of the lanes,
never saw President Reagan bowl.
President Bush
Richard Nixon in
the Old
Executive Office
Building Bowling
Alley in
1970
FOLDS OF HONOR TO LAUNCH
PATRIOT BOWLING DAY
Folds of Honor Partners with Ebonite to Launch
Patriot Bowling Day Bowling centers nationwide will
host events, collect donations to support military
families during Presidents Day weekend
OWASSO, Okla. – The Folds of Honor Foundation
is partnering with Ebonite to launch Patriot Bowling
Day at bowling centers nationwide during Presidents
Day weekend (Feb. 14-17), collecting donations and
hosting events to help fund educational scholarships
for the families of those killed or disabled while serv-
ing our country.
During Presidents Day weekend, bowlers are en-
couraged to hit the lanes at their local bowling center
and make a donation along with their lineage fees.
To find more information or to register, bowling cen-
ters are encouraged to visit PatriotBowlingDay.com.
―As an American-made brand, it’s incredibly re-
warding to partner with Folds of Honor in supporting
the families of those who have sacrificed life and
limb for our country,‖ said Ed Gallagher, Ebonite
brand manager. ―This partnership is an area of im-
mense pride for our entire organization, and we’re
thrilled to introduce bowlers nationwide to this de-
serving cause through Patriot Bowling Day.‖
Ebonite has been creating dependable, American-
made products for those who love the game since
1905. Through its #BowlItForward campaign, Ebon-
ite is committed to supporting bowling coaches and
preserving the sport for future generations. Patriot
Bowling Day blends Ebonite’s #BowlItForward man-
tra with the Folds of Honor mission of preserving the
future of our military families by ensuring they have
the educational opportunities they deserve.
―We’re proud to partner with Ebonite, a brand with
such a great sense of American spirit and pride,‖
said Major Dan Rooney, Folds of Honor founder. ―As
one of America’s favorite pastimes, bowling is a free-
dom many people enjoy with friends and family. With
the support of Ebonite, the bowling industry and its
patrons, Patriot Bowling Day will make a tremendous
impact on the future our nation’s military families.‖
CALIFORNIA Bowling Centers
AMF Southshore Lanes, Alameda
Bowlmor Anaheim, Anaheim
AMF Bowling Square Lanes, Arcadia
AMF Southwest Lanes, Bakersfield
AMF Westchester Lanes, Bakersfield
AMF Cerritos Lanes, Cerritos
AMF Orchard Lanes, Chico
AMF Rodeo Lanes, Clovis
Bowlmor Cupertino, Cupertino
AMF Sierra Lanes, Fresno
AMF Carter Lanes, Fullerton
AMF Valley View Lanes, Garden Grove
AMF Hemet Lanes, Hemet
AMF Mar Vista Lanes, Los Angles
AMF Mission Lanes, Milpitas
AMF Beverly Lanes, Montebello
Surf Bowl, Oceanside
Bowlmor Pasadena
AMF Boulevard Lanes, Petaluma
AMF Pinole Valley Lanes
MF Riverside Lanes, Riverside
AMF Rocklin Lanes, Rocklin
AMF Land Park Lanes, Sacramento
AMF Mardi Gras Lanes, Sacramento
AMF Arrowhead Lanes, San Bernardino
Mira Mesa Lanes, San Diego
Bowlmor San Jose
AMF Eagle Lanes, San Marcos
AMF Moonlite Lanes, Santa Clara
Boardwalk Bowl, Santa Cruz
AMF Bay Shore Lanes, Santa Monica
AMF Bowl-O-Drome Lanes, Torrance
Bowlmor Orange County, Tustin
AMF Visalia Lanes, Visalia
AMF El Dorado Lanes, Westchester
AMF Friendly Hills Lanes, Whittier
AMF Woodlake Lanes, Woodland Hills
For a complete list please go to:
patriotbowlingdaycenters.html
