Sea Dogs to become Maine Candlepins for one game
On Aug. 2, the Portland Sea Dogs baseball team will adorn the name "Candlepins" in a game presented by Big 20 Bowling Center.
Strike! Portland Sea Dogs Hit Home Run With Alternate Identity That Honors Maine Tradition
Maine is one of the New England states where candlepin bowling is played. It’s different from the 10-pin bowling we’re more ...
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The Struggle Of Keeping A 1950s Candlepin Bowling System Working
Candlepin bowling — so called because of the ... Differences include the much stricter rules, the use of a smaller ball without finger holes, lower chance of hitting a pin, and so on.
Portland Sea Dogs to transform into Maine Candlepins for themed game night
Candlepin bowling is a variation of bowling that is unique to New England and the Canadian Maritime provinces.
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Private candlepin bowling alive and well in the City of Worcester
The candlepin lanes are open to members only. Worcester was once home to over a dozen candlepin alleys. Candlepin bowling was invented in 1880 in Worcester. WORCESTER ― After the Museum of ...
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MOST NEW ENGLANDERS KNOW THIS GAME IS PLAYED WITH A MUCH SMALLER BALL, SMALLER PINS THAT ARE SHAPED WELL, LIKE A CANDLE, AND NOT TWO, BUT THREE CHANCES TO KNOCK THEM DOWN. CANDLEPIN IS A GREAT ...