Tony was a Duluth Bowling Assn. member during the 1930's, 40's and 50's. Following is a quote from the Duluth News-Tribune published on June 13, 1937: "H.H. Malnati, one of Duluth's leading veteran bowlers, demonstrates another phase of "The Other Fellows Sport."

Malnati, a hook ball artist, has a string of championships in his record. He holds three American Bowling Congress medals, two perfect 300 games and one 298 count, all scored in regular competition. He has won the Arrowhead Sweepstakes twice and at present is all-events champion of the Northwest Tournament at Fargo, and last season scored the highest individual average in the Classic League here. Twice he has held the city all-events championship." The above newspaper article introduced the first certified bowling instructor to the Twin Ports of Duluth/Superior. The article highlighted pictures and description of bowling basics.

Tony had numerous 700+ totals at a time when 700's were almost as difficult to roll as 800's are today, his highest being 779. During the 1930's and 40's, he had 20 consecutive years with a 200+ average. In his career he had 3 perfect games of 300. He was inducted into the Duluth Area Bowling Assn.'s Hall of Fame in 2002. Tony also gave back to bowling. He put on bowling clinics and gave many free bowling lessons. It was said that man of Duluth's finest bowlers owed much of their ability to him.