Joe Thum

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Joe Thum was an American champion bowler [1] [2] [3] [4] that owned different bowling alleys in New York City starting in 1881 and going through the nineteenth century. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] He bowled to 1911. [10]

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References

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  2. "New York's Bowling Champion". The Sun. New York, New York. June 10, 1893 via Newspapers.com Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg .
  3. "Here We Are". The Sun. New York, New York. January 21, 1891 via Newspapers.com Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg .
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  5. "Among The Bowlers". New York Tribune. New York City. October 21, 1901 via Newspapers.com Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg .
  6. Miller 2013, p. 23.
  7. Jordan Sprechman and Bill Shannon (1998). This Day in New York Sports. Sports Publishing LLC. p. 253.
  8. "Monarch on Top in New York". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, New York. November 14, 1894 via Newspapers.com Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg .
  9. "Bowling Notes". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, New York. September 30, 1897 via Newspapers.com Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg .
  10. "Riddell is Beaten after a close Fight". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, New York. January 12, 1911 via Newspapers.com Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg .

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