The Original Chapter #1 of the 700 Bowling Clubs of America

In 1942, Ferdinand (Ferd) John Lipovetz created the first 700 Bowling Club of America for any and all male bowlers who had bowled a sanctioned 700 series in league or tournament play. The La Crosse, Wisconsin Chapter was the very first in America, and is now known as the 700 Bowling Club of America Chapter # 1. The club started with 48 members and 2 honorary “turnkey” members. Ferd wrote its constitution and bylaws and invented the officers and “initiation”. He designed the 700 Club with two meetings / parties a year: one with the focus being initiation and the other for business. He deigned the logos for the club as well. Additionally, he helped organize the La Crosse City Bowling Association in 1941. Before his death in 1963, he oversaw the installation of over 80 - 700 Club chapters nationwide. Ferd was inducted into the La Crosse Bowling Hall of Fame in 2017.

The 85th Annual Chapter #1 700 Club Tournament has concluded!!!

*Final Results*

Congratulations to our Champions!!!

Team Event

Lee P. Lars

Doug Lee, Andy Lee, Drew Larson, Cole Phillips

942-995-932 = 2869 + 183 hdcp = 3052

Doubles

Chris Strand/Chris Priebe

478-419-467 = 1364 + 270 = 1634

Singles

Chris Strand

170-178-277 = 625 + 162 = 787

All-Events

Phil Doering

636–681–717 = 2034 + 339 = 2373

Honor Scores - Jeremy Oldenburg 300

A huge and sincere thank you to All Star Lanes & Banquets

for hosting this year’s event!!!

Keep a lookout for our Spring 2026 meeting announcement!

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Thank you 700 Club Members!!!

King Pin- Gerry Betz

Pin Buoy- Jeff Greene

Jeff Greene

608-799-6409

jgreene204@yahoo.com

Gerry Betz

608-792-2048

youngbeetz@aol.com

*The 700 Bowling Club of America is open to any bowler, male or female, who has bowled a 700 series in a sanctioned league or tournament play.

Click <<Here>> for the 700 Clubs of America Life Membership Form