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The Struggle Of Keeping A 1950s Candlepin Bowling System Working
When we hear the term ‘bowling’, most of us think of what is known as ten-pin bowling, yet this is only one of the many variations. Candlepin bowling — so called because of the distinctive ...
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History of candlepin bowling in Massachusetts highlighted at Museum of Worcester
WORCESTER – The Museum of Worcester is celebrating 150 years, and one of their featured exhibits showcases the city's storied history of candlepin bowling. Candlepin bowling was first played in ...
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CANDLEPIN IS UNIQUE BECAUSE IT’S ONLY A NEW ENGLAND CANADIAN MARITIME GAME. IT NEVER EXTENDED SOUTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. COMPARED TO TRADITIONAL TENPIN BOWLING, MOST NEW ENGLANDERS KNOW THIS GAME ...
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Sea Dogs to become Maine Candlepins for one game
The event is presented by Big 20 Bowling Center in Scarborough, which runs one of the few candlepin bowling alleys still open in Maine. Candlepin bowling has been a popular sport amongst Mainers ...
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Strike! Portland Sea Dogs Hit Home Run With Alternate Identity That Honors Maine Tradition
Bowling isn’t exactly bowling in Maine. Maine is one of the New England states where candlepin bowling is played. It’s different from the 10-pin bowling we’re more familiar with – and more ...