Did you realize Clayton Valley Bowl on Clayton Rd. in Concord turns 56-years-old this year?
The photo was taken in 1964 (the year they opened). Who remembers those old machines?
Thanks to Julie for the picture!
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Last time I was there, within the last year, they still had the same seats!!!!
Back before they had automatic scorekeepers.
Use to be able to make money as a kid keeping
score for tournaments. Another job lost technology.
not many kids today can do the math to beep score… sad sad sad
@Shoulda Coulda…I kept score there too, I think I made 25 cents per player, per game. A lot of my earnings went back into the pinball machines and Cokes. I’d have to shower after coming home since I smelled like cigarette smoke, didn’t bother me but it did my folks.
I remember keeping score at many league nights. I guess today, I’d be making minimum wage and have to be an employee of the bowling alley. Times have changed.
Sorry Old School, we have been outsourced by technology.
Another lost art is having your change counted back to you.
Boy do I remember this! We had our YVHS all-nighter graduation party there back in the early 1970’s! LOTS of fun!!
Can’t believe you stayed the whole night. 😉 Prom Dates scattered back in the 60’s to find an old secluded dirt road. Mom would be proud of you!
I remember Walt Johnson. Is he still around?