First played in Worcester, Massachusetts around 1880, candlepin bowling is usually credited to the genius of local billiards parlor and bowling center owner Justin P. White, and his friends Jack ...

HARVARD – When Jim Shook bought the Harvard Lanes in January, the longtime candlepin bowling business at 204 Ayer Road faced an uncertain future. So did candlepin bowling. Now, Harvard Lanes is ...

A New England tradition. Candlepin was invented in 1880 by Justin White, the owner of a billiards and bowling parlor on Pearl Street in Worcester, according to the Worcester Historical Museum.

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When 24 teams from the Northeast and Canada come to Boutwell’s Bowling Center in Concord this week for an international competition, they’ll be playing at the biggest candlepin bowling arena ...

Though candlepin bowling used to be a New England institution, the last alley closed in Worcester in 2020. "Candlepin is such a great family sport, friends. We want leagues to come back.

Candlepin bowling has a long history and many have a strong affection towards the game. However, over the past couple of decades, the industry has seen a significant downfall in players and alleys ...

Candlepin bowling as a sport never grew much further than New England. Maine bowler and filmmaker Ricky Leighton—who made the short film Candlepin: the Documentary in 2022 —speculates that is ...

Candlepin bowling is different that tenpin bowling in several respects, most notably the size of the ball with a diameter of 4.5 inches and a maximum weight of 2 lb. 7 oz. compared to 8.595 ...

So did candlepin bowling. Now, Harvard Lanes is open again and future prospects are looking up. In a recent interview, the new owner talked about his plans to take what’s there ...

Candlepin bowling was first played in Worcester in 1880. The pins and bowling balls are smaller in candlepin compared to 10-pin bowling. In addition, you get three rolls in candlepin as opposed to ...

Candlepin bowling is different that tenpin bowling in several respects, most notably the size of the ball with a diameter of 4.5 inches and a maximum weight of 2 lb. 7 oz. compared to 8.595 ...