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According to TopEndSports.com, the term originated in the late 1800's when scoring three strikes in a row was much more difficult than it is now. During Thanksgiving and Christmas, Bowling alley proprietors would award a turkey for bowlers who scored three strikes in a row.
In the old days of bowling, scores were lower and strikes did not happen as often as they do now. In the old days, during the holidays, the proprietor of a bowling center would present a live turkey to the first person on a team to bowl three consecutive strikes.
you get a turkey (real) after 3 strikes in a row.. I could use one right now.. I'm hungry
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What is three consecutive strikes in the game of bowling called?
The term for three strikes in a row is called a three bager.for fun bowling a turkey.
In what sport could you get a turkey?
Bowling.
If you score a turkey what sport are you in?
Bowling
In bowling what is it called when you make three strikes in a row?
That would be called a Turkey.
Why is a turkey so called in ten-pin bowling?
The name turkey in ten-pin bowling started in the nineteenth century when the owner of the bowling alley would give a live turkey to a bowler making three strikes in a row during the days just before Thanksgiving and Christmas.
What is another term for a bowling lane?
Bowling alley.
What is the origin of the word bowling?
latin bulla, or bubble
What is a birdie in bowling?
There is nothing called a "birdie" in bowling. There is however a "turkey" which is to bowl three consecutive strikes in a game.
What sport is a turkey associated with?
tennis, golf, curling, bowling
Why does it call turkey when you get 3 strikes?
In Thanksgiving or cristmas if you get three strikes in bowling ball you get a live turkey
What sports will turkey compete in?
if you mean someone can get a turkey, your answer is bowling. if you are refering to to another sport there isn't one
What is the origin of bakalava?
Turkey.
