Brunswick Corporation reported sales in the first quarter totaled $1.35 billion, down 3% from $1.39 billion a year ago. Fitness segment sales increased 3% to $149.2 million from $145.0 million on double-digit commercial equipment sales. Segment operating earnings were $8.1 million for the first quarter of 2008, flat from the first quarter a year ago. Bowling & Billiards increased 7.4% to $113.6 million from $105.8 million last year on strength in bowling products and retail offsetting lower billiards sales. The company reported net earnings from continuing operations of $13.3 million, or 15 cents a share, in the quarter, versus $34.3 million, or 38 cents, a year ago.
