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PBA on Free TV Trivia Quiz

Long before networks focused on other sports, they had the PBA on seasonal occasions.

A multiple-choice quiz by Toucan. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Author
Toucan

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
179,437

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. When did the "Professional Bowlers Tour" debut on ABC? Hint

1960

1962

1959

1963

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Question 2 of 10

2. From 1984-91, NBC Sports had, "The PBA Fall Tour". Jay Randolph was the sportscaster. Who handled the commentary? Hint

Mark Roth

Brian Voss

Marshall Holman

Earl Anthony

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Question 3 of 10

3. NBC's "PBA Fall Tour" coverage had commercial free championship matches.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Chris Schenkel finally witnessed a 300 game by which bowler? Hint

Mark Roth

Earl Anthony

Pete McCordic

Amletto Monacelli

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where did the first 300 game happen, that also gave the player the tournament? Hint

St. Louis Missouri

Akron, Ohio

Grand Prairie, Texas

Peoria, Illinois

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Question 6 of 10

6. NBC's "SportsWorld" held an annual event similar to golf's, "The Skins Game", called what? Hint

Bowling Skins Game

Frame For Bucks

Strikes and Spares

The Bowling Shootout

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who won all the boats for having the most strikes in each "Bowling Shootout"? Hint

Marshall Holman

Earl Anthony

Mark Roth

Lisa Wagner

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the "Bowling Shootout", you can only win the frame with a strike count, if the other three bowlers don't strike.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many seasons did Chris Schenkel and Nelson Burton Jr.'s partnership last on ABC? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. June 20, 1997, marked the final episode of ABC Sports, "Professional Bowlers Tour". Where was the tournament held? Hint

Fairview Heights, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois

St. Louis, Missouri

Grand Prairie, Texas

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did the "Professional Bowlers Tour" debut on ABC?

Answer: 1962

Kennedy was President when ABC Sports first started "Professional Bowlers Tour" on 27th January1962.

2. From 1984-91, NBC Sports had, "The PBA Fall Tour". Jay Randolph was the sportscaster. Who handled the commentary?

Answer: Earl Anthony

They were NBC's answer to Chris Schenkel and Nelson Burton Jr.

3. NBC's "PBA Fall Tour" coverage had commercial free championship matches.

Answer: True

Exclusively on NBC Sports, there were no commercial breaks during the final championship matches. In other words, the championship match went ten frames without a commercial break (like ABC did) until either the match was over, or it was impossible for the bowler to catch up (except in case of a 300 game potential).

4. Chris Schenkel finally witnessed a 300 game by which bowler?

Answer: Pete McCordic

January 31, 1987; the first match of the AC-Delco Open had Pete McCordic from Houston, Texas, bowl a 300 game on tv not since 1974 by Jim Stefinach at San Francisco. Chris Schenkel missed out on other 300 games, when ABC Sports sent him away covering other assignments.

5. Where did the first 300 game happen, that also gave the player the tournament?

Answer: Grand Prairie, Texas

Bob Benoit, on his first appearance ever, won the 1988 Quaker State Open, by bowling a 300 game in the championship match. The event happened in Forum Bowl at Grand Prairie, Texas.

6. NBC's "SportsWorld" held an annual event similar to golf's, "The Skins Game", called what?

Answer: The Bowling Shootout

"The Bowling Shootout" lasted from 1988-90. It was held in Muskegon, Michigan (88), Reno, Nevada (89) and Atlantic City (90). Four bowlers competed as each frame had a designated value. The bowler with the most money won the Shootout.

7. Who won all the boats for having the most strikes in each "Bowling Shootout"?

Answer: Marshall Holman

Marshall Holman won all three boats on the "Bowling Shootout", for bowling the most strikes. He won the boat in 1988, 1989, and 1990.

8. In the "Bowling Shootout", you can only win the frame with a strike count, if the other three bowlers don't strike.

Answer: False

Bowlers won money in the frame if they were the only bowler to strike, spare, or have the most pin count in that frame. In the 1990 Shootout, Brian Voss won the money on the 6th frame when he bowled a spare. The other three bowlers open-framed.

9. How many seasons did Chris Schenkel and Nelson Burton Jr.'s partnership last on ABC?

Answer: 23

Chris Schenkel and Nelson Burton Jr. lasted 23 seasons (1975-97). The longest sportscasting partnership on network television. Football commentators Pat Summerall and John Madden lasted only 21 seasons on CBS/Fox.

10. June 20, 1997, marked the final episode of ABC Sports, "Professional Bowlers Tour". Where was the tournament held?

Answer: Fairview Heights, Illinois

The St. Clair Classic held in Fairview Heights, Illinois, was the series finale of ABC Sports 36 year series. Walter Ray Williams Jr. defeated Pete Weber 206-196 in the last match. Memories were also featured in the telecast.

Source: Author Toucan

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