Premiere January 6th, 1962. The Pro Bowlers Tour was a weekly bowling show seen Saturday afternoons on ABC. Chris Schenkel hosted the show since its inception on January 6th, 1962. He was assisted by Jack Buck (1962-1964), Billy Welu (1964-1974) and Nelson Burton Jr. starting in 1975.
The $100,000 Midas Open from the Bradley Bowl in Windsor Locks, Conn. Earl Anthony defeated Johnny Petraglia 236-214 for his 21st career win and $14,000 first prize.