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Bowlers have been attracted to the Classic from near and far. The Big Money prizes strike hard at the competitive and gambling instincts of both the scratch and handicap bowlers.


Growth over the past 50 years has resulted in 22 consecutive payoffs of over $1,000,000.00. Participants, both men and women, come from all over the world to Cincinnati to enjoy the competition. To equalize lower average bowlers, the bowler receives additional pins which are added to their total score. Whomever knocks down the most pins plus their handicap pins is the winner. Everyone has a chance in the Hoinke Classic as proven by Canadian Toni Schroeder. When this petite, 130 pound, 5'3" lady who averages 160 used a 12 1/2# ball to win the $50,000.00 First Prize check in 1980.


The Hoinke Classic is sanctioned by the United States Bowling Congress. For additional information, call 1-800-543-4010 or 1-513-574-2200, or write the Hoinke Classic, 6383 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45211