Bowling big in Asia
A feature on the rapid rise of bowling in Asia after World War II. It highlights Japan’s booming leisure economy, Tokyo’s vast bowling facilities, and the lure of VIP club memberships. The piece includes observations from Bill Golowitz on growing lanes, waiting lists, and the spread of bowling culture from Japan to Laos and beyond.
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Japan
United States
Bill Golowitz
Southeast Asia
Ask
U.S
Jane World
Golowitz
Tars
Bill
Janes
Bekins, Smyth and
Lyon
Singapore
Pop Warner Award Awarded to Jeff Siemon
Jeff Siemon of Stanford was named the 1971 Pop Warner Award winner, edging Bernard Jackson of Washington State and Bobby Moore of Oregon in a close ballot. Coach John Ralston lauds Siemon as one of the era’s top linebackers, noted for his Rose Bowl performance. The award will be presented January 25 at Palo Alto Sports Club’s Million Dollar Banquet.
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Palo Alto
UPI
Jeff Siemon
Stanford
West Coast
Siemon
Bernard Jackson
Washington State
Bobby Moore
Oregon
John Ralston
Jeff
Dick Butkus
Tomy Nobis
Ralston
Ohio State
Warner
Ernie Nevers
Pep Warner
Jim Plunkett
Oj, Simpson
Mike Garrett
Terry Baker
Joe Kang
Jon Arnatt
Ollie Matson
Eddie LeBaron
Judge Named CIF 3-A Player Of The Year
Kennedy star Charlie Judge, 5 8 and 153 pounds, rushed for over 1800 yards and scored most of his team’s points in the 144 victory over West Covina to win CIF 3-A player of the year. The season honors also name Ruben Ettzalde at quarterback and Jim Snow on the first team, with La Quinta end Larry Hirt and other seniors earning third team spots across divisions.
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Ron Yary
Bellflower
LaQuinta
Larry Hirt
Hancho Alamitos
Frank Capola
Santiago
Jay Ledbetter
USC swimmer Heck named Southern California Athlete of the Year
Pan American Games standout Frank Heck of USC earned the 1971 Southern California Athlete of the Year honor, topping six golds and a silver at the Pan Ams in Cali Colombia. The 6 5 guard dominated events including the 110 meter freestyle Pan Am record 52.8 and earned AAU Blue Chip honors.
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Frank Heck
Southern California
United Suvhige- Helms Athletic Foundation
University of Southern California
PansAm
Call
Columbia
Reckl
Cerritos
Lynwood High
Heck
Amateur Athletic Union
Nlue
Bill Shoemaker
Gretg Andersen
Allen Voted Top Coach by NFL Mentors
Washington Redskins coach George Allen was named NFL coach of the year in a Sporting News poll of fellow coaches. He led with 10 votes, while Don Shula of the Dolphins received five. Other votes went to Tom Landry Mazur Stram Skorich Khayal and McCafferty.
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Allen
NFL
Lows
UPI
George Allen
Washington Redskins
National Football League
Sporting News
Don Shula
Miami Dolphins
Tom Landry
Dallas Cowboys
John Mazur
New England Patriots
Hank Stram
Kansas City Chiefs
Nick Skorich
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Asia
En. Youre
Mexico
Philippines
Golowicz
Vientaine
Laos
Charlie Judge
Kennedy
Brockington
Rookie
NEW York
John Brockington
Green Bay
National Football Conference
United Press International
UNC
San Jancisco
Vic Washington
Rams
Isiah Robertson
Dave Shambilg
Borrede
Art Conia
Pioneer
Jackles
Ilm
Skyt
Ge Pelistower
Doug
le Gaus
Case Vine
fAau Ktall
Los Renhios
Jim Soren
Lompoc
Terry
Erion Nwoursitt Park
Barks
Varah Foal
Gallng Hills
Errs Pranatae
Enus
de Guintad
Mike Sleein
Crespl
Randy Cross
Crespli
Frane Capala
Rancho Alami- Weis
Tony
West
St. Bernard
Hawthorne
Wray
Hecks Top
Cleveland Browns
Ed Khayal
Philadelphia Eagles
Don McCafferty
Baltimore Colts
Long Beach
Pacific Coast
Mobil
Torrance
Luiveda
Lakewood Carson Stand
Paramount
Lunek
Sto Gallage
Naread Eoila
Wlager
Otor Truck Dist
New & Ver
Cherry Ave
Signel Hill
oSholkt
Grotf
Orange Garden Grove
Ivd
Manchester
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