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Frank Ross Bowls Perfect Score, 300

Image

Frank Ross posing in bowling stance after bowling perfect game in the Cosmos league at the Plaza Alleys.

Date Created:
November 6, 1931
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created
November 6, 1931

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.3050B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012012
Legacy ID
WHi 18311

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