In bowling, knocking down all 10 pins on your first go in a frame is known as a strike. Bowling three consecutive strikes is called a triple or a turkey, according to the official rules from the U ...

At some point, bowling three consecutive strikes became synonymous with receiving a turkey, hence the nickname of the accomplishment. While turkeys are clearly defined in the U.S. Bowling Congress ...

Bob Steinhauser, co-owner of Johnnies Tavern, throws a strike on the first bowl of the day during an annual Thanksgiving turkey bowling event at Johnnies Tavern in Boonton on Thanksgiving Day ...

"Incoming turkey!" called out English teacher Jim L. Thompson, just before a frozen 10-pound turkey went skidding along the linoleum floor of Bozeman High School's senior hall.