Hours:
Bonnyman Bowling Center |
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| Mon-Thu | 1000-2200 |
| Fri - Sat | 1000-2400 |
| Sun & Holidays | 1400-2100 |
Spare Time Sports Grill |
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| Mon-Thu | 1030-2100 |
| Fri | 1030-2300 |
| Sat | 1000-2300 |
| Sun & Holidays | 1400-2000 |
Rates:
BOWLING RATES |
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Open Bowling |
$2.50 |
Shoe Rental |
$1.25 |
Parties/ Functions |
Prices Vary |
Please Call |
910-451-5121 |
Summer Bowling League
Citation
FIRST LIEUTENANT ALEXANDER BONNYMAN, JR. USMC
Born 2 May 1910 – Died 22 November 1943
Recipient of the Medal of Honor posthumously for service set forth in the following citation:
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as Executive Officer of the Second Battalion Shore Party, Eighth Marines, Second Marine Division, during the assault against enemy Japanese-held Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands, 20-22 November 1943.
Acting on his own initiative, when assault troops were pinned down at the far end of the Betio Pier by the overwhelming fire of Japanese shore batteries, First Lieutenant Bonnyman repeatedly defied the blasting fury of the enemy bombardment to organize and lead the besieged men over the long open pier to the beach and then, voluntarily obtaining flame throwers and demolitions, organized his pioneer shore party into assault demolitions and directed the blowing of several hostile installations before the close of D-Day. Determined to effect an opening in the enemy's strongly organized defense line the following day, he voluntarily crawled approximately 40 yards forward of our lines and placed demolitions in the entrance of a large Japanese emplacement as the initial move, in his planned attack against the heavily garrisoned, bombproof installation, which was stubbornly resisting despite the destruction early on our forces and holding up our advance. Withdrawing only to replenish his ammunition, he led his men in a renewed assault, fearlessly exposing himself to the merciless slash of hostile fire as he stormed the formidable bastion, directed the placement of demolition charges in both entrances and seized the top of the bombproof position, flushing more than 100 of the enemy who were instantly cut down, and effecting the annihilation of approximately 150 troops inside the emplacement. Assailed by additional Japanese after he had gained this objective, he made a heroic stand on the edge of the structure, defending his strategic position of the enemy before he fell, mortally wounded. By his dauntless fighting spirit, unrelenting aggressiveness, and forceful leadership through out 3 days of unremitting, violent battle, Lieutenant Bonnyman had inspired his men to heroic effort, enabling them to beat off the counterattack and break the back of hostile resistance in that sector for an immediate gain of 400 yards with no further casualties to our forces in the this zone. He gallantly gave his life for his country."
(signed)
Harry S. Truman
Bonnyman Bowling Center
About Bonnyman Bowling Center
Bonnyman Bowling Center, located in building 89 off Molly Pitcher Street, behind the MCX Exchange Annex, is a 32 lane facility with a full service Pro Shop and the Spare Time Sports Grill.
We have bowling for all patrons, all ages from recreational bowling, leagues and a variety of tournaments. Our Staff will assist you in planning any sort of function including bowling from Birthday Parties, Unit Parties, Challenge matches, Bowl-a-thons we have even held wedding receptions at our facility.
If you are looking for any equipment for Bowling visit our full service Pro Shop and get the gear that is the latest on the market, if we happen to not have what you are looking for, we can get it in no time at all. Need your old bowling ball repaired or re-drilled, bring it in and we'll be glad to accomplish this for you.
Want to improve your bowling, just ask the Welcome Center Receptionist for help, they are all trained instructors for beginner bowlers. Advance instructions are available upon request also.
We hold League bowling for all ages, Youth Leagues on Saturday, and Adult League both Handicap and Scratch throughout the week. Tournaments are usually held on the Weekends, watch this site for future events.
Are you Hungry? Stop by the Spare Time Sports Grill for the best food in town! We cook to order and have various Combo meals to save you a few bucks! Special functions may be catered to on the Lanes is you desire a bowling party also.
Want to get your section together for a Breakfast Meeting? Just stop by and check with the Manager of the Grill and he will be glad to set you up! Breakfast is served Monday through Friday starting at 0700!
Bonnyman also has an Arcade room for your enjoyment.
So for that evening out that won't make you drive all over town come on over to Bonnyman Bowling Center and meet your Friends! You'll be glad you did!
