Efforts to crown the first bowling alley landmark in the five boroughs rolled into the gutter Wednesday as the city wrapped up an ominously quick review.

After just a two-month evaluation, the city Landmarks Preservation Commission denied an application to designate Woodhaven Lanes in Glendale, host to the nationally broadcast TV game show "Jackpot Bowling" in 1959-60.

Bowlers pushed for designation of the 60-lane alley after it closed May 18, ending five decades in operation.

Long-time Woodhaven Lanes regular Jim Santora, 55, of Middle Village, submitted the landmark request in late May.

"I'm prepared for bad news," Santora said yesterday before learning that his request had been shot down. "I'll see how it comes down and if I can appeal it in any way."

Jeff Gottlieb, President of the Central Queens Historical Association, said the landmarking was always a long shot. "It's almost impossible to think of them landmarking [a building] under 50 years of age," Gottlieb s......