They Came to Bowl

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They Came to Bowl is written by Doug Schmidt and published by Wisconsin Historical Society. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0870203878 (ISBN 10) and 9780870203879 (ISBN 13).

In this authoritative and lively book, Doug Schmidt traces bowling's roots from a German religious rite centuries ago to the sport that made Milwaukee famous. From the taverns and saloons that housed recreational games to the sell-out crowds and million-dollar beer sponsorships of televised tournaments, this well-illustrated book covers both sport and city, charting the changing face of bowling over the century. Packed with memorable showdowns and improbable heroes, They Came to Bowl will take you back to the changing lanes of bowling in Milwaukee -- and the sport as a whole.