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November 25, 2009 – Andover, Massachusetts – On Monday November 16th, perennial all-star forward Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics hosted his annual celebrity bowling tournament, “Truth Strikes Again,” at Kings Lanes in Dedham, Massachusetts. Proceeds from the event directly benefited Pierce’s charities The Truth Fund and FitClub34, which both benefit disadvantaged youth in Boston and his hometown of Inglewood, California.

Dexter Bowling was there to outfit the athletes and celebrities with top quality bowling shoes, including custom and personalized shoes for Boston Celtics players Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Rasheed Wallace. Dexter also graciously provided pairs of shoes that were raffled off to those in attendance.

All in all, there were roughly 600 people in attendance at Pierce’s event including players, coaches and management of the Boston Celtics, former Boston College and New England Patriot quarterback Doug Flutie and current Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker.

To view pictures from the event, visit Dexter Bowling on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dexter-Bowling/40336862189. Check them out now!

November 16, 2009 – Boston, Massachusetts – On September 10th, 2009, Boston Red Sox all-star pitcher Josh Beckett held his third annual “Beckett Bowl” at Lucky Strike Bowling Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Proceeds from the event went to the Josh Beckett Foundation, which supports community-based programs devoted to improving the health and well being of children. At this year’s event, Dexter Bowling was honored to attend and join Josh and his Foundation in being able to give back.

With close to 1,000 participants at the event, Dexter came through for the celebrities and the other participants alike. Dexter Bowling generously donated many pairs of shoes to the athletes and celebrities as well as providing more pairs of shoes to raffle off. The shoes donated aren’t your average, rental-type bowling shoes. Dexter provided pairs of the SST8 – the premier bowling shoe on the market today for men and women. Professional bowlers rave about this shoe, and once athletes got these in their hands, they quickly fell in love too.

Dexter Bowling is based out of New England, currently with its offices in nearby Andover, Massachusetts.

“We had a blast at this year’s Beckett Bowl,” said Dexter Bowling Vice President Bud Clapsaddle. “Dexter is proud to be able to give back to our community by supporting the Beckett Foundation. We hope to continue this relationship with Josh and his foundation for years to come and supporting these kids in the Greater Boston community.”

Stay tuned for more photographs and video clips from the 2009 Beckett Bowl as they begin to surface.

November 9, 2009 – Andover, Massachusetts – CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Las Vegas, one of television’s most popular shows, is currently in its tenth season on the air. In a soon-to-be-televised episode, the CSI forensics team is sent to solve a crime at a professional bowling tournament. To make the scenes as authentic as they can be, Dexter Bowling has generously provided footwear for this episode.

Dexter Bowling is proud to outfit the cast of CSI with the best bowling shoes in the world. It’s only natural that the #1 show on television should have the #1 bowling shoes in the world!

Make sure to tune in to CBS on November 19th, 2009 at 9pm EST to CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Las Vegas and watch the drama unfold with Dexter Bowling!

(Photo Courtesy of ESPN.com)

November 6, 2009 – Andover, Massachusetts – On November 16, 2009, NBA All-Star and 2008 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics will be hosting his annual celebrity bowling tournament at the newly opened Kings Lanes in Dedham, Massachusetts. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit Pierce’s charity FitClub34 – a free club that provides children from ages 10-14 throughout New England with information, resources and other tools necessary to become more active and physically fit. Dexter Bowling is proud to be a part of this year’s event that supports local athletes and charities.

In preparation for this event, Dexter Bowling’s designers outfitted Boston Celtics stars Paul ”The Truth” Pierce, Kevin “Big Ticket” Garnett, ”Sugar Ray” Allen, Kendrick Perkins and Rasheed Wallace each with their own pair of custom SST8 bowling shoes. Each player will be receiving shoes with their nickname embroidered in Boston Celtic green.

Dexter Bowling will have several corporate personnel on hand at the event raffling off pairs of Dexter Bowling shoes.

“So many NBA players are big bowling lovers and supporters,” said Dexter Vice President Bud Clapsaddle. “We’re thrilled to be able to support Paul Pierce and his wonderful charity, FitClub34, during this great event. We at Dexter hope to support Paul and his charity for years to come.”

Check back after November 16 for photos of the custom Boston Celtics shoes and of the event itself.

(Photo Courtesy of PBA LLC)

November 2, 2009 – Andover, Massachusetts – On October 6th, 2009, Walter Ray Williams, Jr. celebrated his 50th birthday. This milestone granted Walter Ray eligibility to bowl on the PBA Senior Tour, a place most of his PBA Tour competitors surely hoped he would compete exclusively. Unfortunately for them, it seems that Walter Ray will be doing more than merely sticking around the Tour, as he once again displayed why he is one of the all-time greats by winning the Motor City Open. The win marked his 46th career PBA victory, the most all-time.

The top seed in the stepladder format, Williams edged former PBA Player of the Year and Dexter teammate Chris Barnes 238-230 in what proved to be a highly competitive final match. Barnes got off to a tremendous start, striking in seven of his first eight frames, but an open frame in the 9th allowed Walter Ray to capture the lead for the first time in the match. Going into the tenth frame, Barnes still had a chance to win the match with a double strike and 8 pins, but left a ringing 7 pin on his first shot, allowing Walter Ray to rewrite the record books yet again.

“As long as I feel good and stay competitive, I’ll keep on bowling,” said Walter Ray following the match. “I don’t want to be out here if I’m not competitive; I’d be too frustrated. When I can’t compete, when it isn’t fun, I’ll retire. I have no issue with that. But I feel like I’m still doing pretty well.”

Walter Ray refuses to slow down. In fact, he looks as strong as ever.

“I keep saying one more (title), and now it’s 46,” he joked after the match. “Winning a tournament is the best thing in the world, but you never know when it’s going to be the last one.”

“He’s unbelievable, out there competing against and beating guys half his age,” said Dexter Bowling Vice President Bud Clapsaddle of Walter Ray Williams, Jr. “It’s a testament to the shape he stays in, both physically and mentally. What a way for him to start the new season!”

Along with Walter Ray’s victory, Team Dexter was well represented in the Motor City Open. Chris Barnes defeated Bill O’Neill in the semifinals before ultimately suffering a narrow defeat at the hands of the PBA all-time wins leader. Tommy Jones also made the final telecast, starting in the fifth position, but falling to Bill O’Neill in the opening match 201-169.