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Dark Alleys

By Bill Gallo

Riverfront Times | July 12, 2005

A documentary shows what appears to be left of the sport of bowling: a touching combination of brave striving, low comedy and back-street tragedy.

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Tags: A League of Ordinary Gentlemen, Chris Browne, CEO, Pete Weber, Professional Bowlers Association., Steve Miller, Walter Ray Williams, Wayne Webb and Chris Barnes

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