The two principal American manufacturers of tenpin machinery - AMF and Brunswick - had expanded their operations to the UK when it became apparent that they had virtually saturated their home market in the US at the end of the 1950s.

The American Bowling Congress (ABC) took an interest in this expansion and helped British bowlers to set up their own governing body.

One of its original roles was to provide official recognition for newcomers to the fledgling sport of tenpin bowling as it grew in popularity across the UK.

It standardised rules and playing regulations, laid down guidelines and provided an independent governing body to which reference could be made in the event of disagreement.

Some of the area representatives soon came into conflict with the bowling centre proprietors, for example insisting on costly re-surfacing of lanes, which they argued was unnecessary.

Glazer continued to follow his instincts in what he believed to be the best interest of British bowlers, became President of FIQ[2] and was awarded an MBE for his service to the sport.