Historical clue formulations

• It's located in the middle of an alley — 2021-11-07
• Nearest target for a bowler — 2019-11-18
• Nearest target for a bowler — 2018-06-05
• Nearest target for a bowler — 2016-01-19
• It's often the first to be knocked over — 2013-04-04
• Part of a lane arrangement — 2012-12-08
• The first to go on a strike, usually — 2012-10-18
• Bowler's target — 2011-10-09
• Head of an alley? — 2008-06-20
• Spare part? — 2008-02-08
• What might prevent a strike? — 2002-04-25