Olympic Bowling Centre Opened by Mr Opperman Tonight Canberra
The Olympic Bowling Centre in Canberra to be opened tonight by Mr. Opperman. Directors including R C Crebbin and S L Griff attend the ceremony. Ted Watch says competition bowls will start soon with leagues planned for 10 to 12 teams of five. Expert instructors Col Melanos and Laurel Knight will guide local players.
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Introduction Of Competitions At Local Bowling Centre
The centre will run several leagues including daytime ladies and a sunset league beginning about 6 p.m. Men’s and mixed leagues are planned along with a bowler of the week contest and a mystery ball prize for frequent ball users. Sponsorships are in place and manager Ted Watch notes early requests to start. Laurel Knight trains newcomers as rivalries grow for the 200 club with many posting high scores already.
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Centre Closed For Official Olympic Bowling Ceremony
For the official opening ceremony the Olympic Bowling centre will be closed to the public tonight from 6 30 p m. Local authorities announce the temporary shutdown to accommodate the event and ensure security and smooth proceedings.
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Organised leagues seek mixed and scotch doubles play
The centre runs day and night six days a week with free admission. The sport captivates spectators and players alike and its rising popularity in Australia prompts talk of inviting champion teams from Canada and the United States to compete with Australians.
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Tremendous Interest in New Sport at Olympic Bowl
The Olympic Bowl manager Ted Watch reports tenpin bowling’s rapid rise drawing steady crowds since last Thursday. Day crowds surpass expectations with full lanes from noon to after p.m. Teenagers lead the surge but all ages participate. Staff shortages grew as popularity surged.
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