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Article: FIXIT; How to spare the life of an old bowling ball.(VARIETY)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
- Article date:
- November 30, 2002
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Byline: Karen Youso; Staff Writer
Q. How can I get rid of an old bowling ball?
A.The best use for old bowling balls is reuse. Donate them to the Goodwill or a local bowling alley for the bowling leagues.
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