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 Showboat Invitational from Las Vegas, Nevada. Mark Roth defeated Earl Anthony 237-211 in the final match to capture the $14,000 top prize.
