why is 3 bowling strikes in a row called a Turkey?

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why is 3 bowling strikes in a row called a Turkey?

2006-08-15 05:48:13 · 3 answers · asked by Trent L 1 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports

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Because you use to win a Turkey if you did 3 strikes in a row.

2006-08-15 05:53:37 · answer #1 · answered by BuyTheSeaProperty 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋

Bowling is a very old sport... came from Bowling on the Green and, at certain times of the year, a person who bowled 3 strikes in a row would win a turkey.

2006-08-15 14:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

because it is called turkey.. ha2
the term is already set by the world bowling association

2006-08-15 13:34:51 · answer #3 · answered by lkamh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋