Bill is a Past President of the Minneapolis District Bowling Association, the Minnesota State Bowling Association and the Minnesota Bowling Council. He chaired the committee that started the Minneapolis Bowling Hall of Fame where he later became a member. He served several years as the Minnesota State Association Secretary and later as its Treasurer.

On the National front, Bill is the Past President of the Bowling Writer's. Chaired the ABC Hall of Fame Meritorious/Veterans committee for eight years – the longest any writer so honored. Serving second long term judging for ABC best bowling stories of the year under $3,800 program.

As the Star Tribune representative, he played a minor role in St. Paul getting the 1941 ABC Tournament. Played a major role as Project Leader in getting the 1958 All Star tournament. The state wanted something big to start the Centennial, and Bill suggested the All Star since it was to leave Chicago for the first time. He traveled to Texas with a plan backed by the city and the state, successful backing of the Men's and Women's City Bowling Associations, and was awarded the January event. This was the first time the event finished in the black.

On the lanes, Bill is a past Bowling Writer's singles champion. He won the handicap State Doubles Event with Ed Mady and won the State Legion team with Peterson Post. He was a member of two other state championship teams and captained (6th man) the 620 Club team that led and finally finished 3rd in the ABC Tournament in Fort Wayne, IN.

Bill wrote a bowling column for the Minneapolis Star Tribune for about 20 years before becoming the paper's National Sports Columnist/Editor. He has traveled many miles covering such events as: Masters tournaments, heavyweight championship fights, college football, pro football, World Series, and bowling.

Suggested the Minnesota Bowling Council become involved in the food shelf drive, which is still successful today. Served on the committee and was a booster of the Minnesota State Seniors Tournament which has reached four age divisions for both men and women.