Why is 3 strikes in a row called a "Turkey"? - BowlingCommunity.com

BowlingFans.com, The site for the fans, by the fans....

You are not logged in. [Log In] BowlingFans.com Home » Forums » Miscellaneous » The Bowler's Lounge » Why is 3 strikes in a row called a "Turkey"?

Sponsored Links

Topic Options

Rate This Topic

#48 - 04/26/01 04:57 PM Why is 3 strikes in a row called a "Turkey"?
Gretel Bumper Bowler Registered: 04/04/01 Posts: 2 A/S/L: Bedfordshire UK	Can anybody out there tell me why three strikes in a row is called a "Turkey"?
Top

Sponsored Links

Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Member Registered: 27/08/04 Posts: 10136 Loc: Mountain View, CA
Top

#49 - 04/26/01 05:48 PM Re: Why is 3 strikes in a row called a "Turkey"?
usr bin geek Registered: 02/02/01 Posts: 1027 A/S/L: 32/m/Burlington, VT	Over 100 years ago a turkey was given away as a prize for 3 strikes in a row since it was a rare feat. _________________________ Steve Mermelstein BowlingFans.com Founder Since your questions may also be of benefit to others please post them to the board. #!/usr/bin/geek My Amazon.com Wishlist
Top

#50 - 04/26/01 05:59 PM Re: Why is 3 strikes in a row called a "Turkey"?
Gretel Bumper Bowler Registered: 04/04/01 Posts: 2 A/S/L: Bedfordshire UK	Many thanks, makes sense really when you think about it!!
Top

#69370 - 10/25/08 01:01 AM Re: Why is 3 strikes in a row called a "Turkey"? [Re: Gretel]
Rack Wrecker Bracket Donor Registered: 10/24/08 Posts: 114 A/S/L: 19/M/Cleveland, Ohio	Its too bad they don't still follow through with that tradition! _________________________ You haven't hit the pocket well enough till you've Wrecked the Rack!
Top

#69377 - 10/25/08 08:10 AM Re: Why is 3 strikes in a row called a "Turkey"? [Re: Rack Wrecker]
Dennis Michael Legend Registered: 12/11/05 Posts: 3197 A/S/L: M/Barrington, Ill	From Wiki: The term turkey is used in the sport of Bowling when a player makes three strikes in a row. The origin dates back to before the turn of the 20th century. During Thanksgiving or Christmas week, the proprietor would present a live turkey to people who scored three consecutive strikes[1]. The term has carried over ever since. _________________________ Storm - Shift 16# Medium Length Legends - Conqueror 16# Heavy arc Brunswick - Scorchin Inferno 16#, Med-Heavy oil Legends - Terminator 16# Heavy length Legends - BigRBang 16# Medium Arc
Top

View All Topics

Moderator: Admin, Angel Zobel-Rodrigue, Sheldon, usr bin geek, Webmaster

BowlingCommunity.com Recent Posts

Need help with my rev rate. Help!
by CoachJim - 48 minutes 18 seconds ago

A highly technical topic about ball rotation
by cgeorg - Today at 02:56 PM

What I Learned Playing a Different House
by AmpleSound - Today at 01:26 PM

Maybe a record?
by saabbowler - Today at 12:38 PM

Fall/Winter Leagues 2008
by saabbowler - Today at 12:35 PM

Working the inside part of the ball.
by eastwest - Today at 10:05 AM

finger pitches
by cgeorg - Today at 08:58 AM

What'd You bowl today?
by cgeorg - Today at 08:55 AM

Linds Shoes no longer legal in the PBA???
by Mkirchie - Today at 08:32 AM

Specific type of finger insert wear
by Dennis Michael - Today at 08:14 AM

Release Problems
by CoachJim - Today at 05:57 AM

Another track question
by CoachJim - Today at 05:53 AM

Thumb slippage during swing
by J_w73 - Today at 02:30 AM

A little gloating and a ball question...
by 30 Clean - Yesterday at 11:26 PM

League rule help
by Dennis Michael - Yesterday at 10:45 PM

11 registered (Admin, bradw, cgeorg, CoachJim, Dennis Michael, Finalspirit, J_w73, Nor Cal Bowler, Satyuros, SilentTuba, Time-To-Roll), 47 Guests and 8 Spiders online.

Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod

Top Posters

Atochabsh	4044
Dennis Michael	3197
CoachJim	2082
infernocal	1882
Lefty	1796
Brandon510	1743
Tim Gerard	1369
cgeorg	1296
Brian Longo	1275
General Pounder	1249

Terms Of Use

Use of this community signifies your agreement to the Community Standards.

About BowlingFans.com | Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Privacy Policy
Use of this site signifies your agreement to the Conditions of Use.

Copyright © 1998 - 2008 - BowlingFans.com or its affiliates.
BowlingFans.com, BowlingFans, The Right Approach, Kegler's Connection, Tour411, BallBeat, BowlingCommunity.com, BowlSearch.com, and Bowling News You Can Use are trademarks of BowlingFans.com. All other trademarks and tradenames are property of their respective owners.