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Lucky Strike Entertainment and Professional Bowlers Association Appoint Peter Murray as CEO of PBA and Head of Media for Lucky Strike Entertainment
MIAMI, January 28, 2026--Lucky Strike Entertainment and the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) announced the appointment of Peter Murray as CEO of the PBA.
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