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Post by Renaissance Man on Jan 30, 2002 18:50:51 GMT -5
Who Do You Think Could Average 210 On These Lanes  Anyone? |
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Post by psychobowler on Jan 31, 2002 10:36:30 GMT -5
Where are they? I think I could.
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Post by youngtimer@aol.com on Jan 31, 2002 12:38:27 GMT -5
No one from today could average 210 on those lanes. The old time action bowlers are at least 100 pins better than today's shooters. Even though today's young bowlers never had the opportunity to bowl on the conditions from 20-30 years ago, it doesn't matter - they all suck.
Don't worry Old Timer, sometimes I wish I was you - you know, living in the past, and blind to the fact that there are still some pretty damn good bowlers out there today.
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Post by psychobowler on Jan 31, 2002 14:31:05 GMT -5
hey, not all young bowlers suck, its just that most are to reliant on striking and don't work on the spares. and maybe if centers wouldn't put out wall shots for everyone they would learn the importance of spares,
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Post by Renaissance Man on Jan 31, 2002 16:30:05 GMT -5
What happens is simple, the easier something is, less time is put in to conquer it.
A truly great bowler from today would of been a good bowler back then, but a lot of the good bowlers from today would have been only fair, 175 - 180 league, maybe 190 in action.
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Post by The Texans on Jan 31, 2002 16:38:50 GMT -5
There's a private set up we go to for some real big action, the lanes are something like these and we use balls from 25 - 30 years ago, it's a whole different world, really hard and really great to bowl on.
We always look forward to these special matches, what a challenge, we come in 3 days early just to practice on these old lanes, we love it.
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Post by 7PinOut on Jan 31, 2002 22:55:56 GMT -5
I am so sick and tired of listening to the incessant whining of all the "Old Time" bowlers on this thread. Are we all suppose to go back to using rubber balls? Perhaps a semi-round stone with 3 holes chiseled into it? Of course the averages are inflated! Big f'n whoop! The main issue is that many of the very good older bowlers are frustrated that the young punks can create better carry and better area with today's technology and lane conditions. Unfortunately the for boos pops out there, this puts the younger bowl on par with them. But action is action. Everyone has the same conditions, and everyone has to make the occasional corner pin on a non-carry. People still choke when money is on the line. Maybe some of you cry babies should also trade in your cars for horses and buggies!
ROTFLMAO!
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Post by Renaissance Man on Feb 1, 2002 4:06:37 GMT -5
I am so sick and tired of listening to the incessant whining of all the "Old Time" bowlers on this thread. Are we all suppose to go back to using rubber balls? Perhaps a semi-round stone with 3 holes chiseled into it? Of course the averages are inflated! Big f'n whoop! The main issue is that many of the very good older bowlers are frustrated that the young punks can create better carry and better area with today's technology and lane conditions. Unfortunately the for boos pops out there, this puts the younger bowl on par with them. But action is action. Everyone has the same conditions, and everyone has to make the occasional corner pin on a non-carry. People still choke when money is on the line. Maybe some of you cry babies should also trade in your cars for horses and buggies! ROTFLMAO! There was a time that bowling a 200 game meant something and that was fun, there was a time that bowling a 300 game was something the whole house would stop to watch, because most bowlers never saw a 300 rolled, and that was fun. The problem is that bowling has become so easy, that nothing means anything, and that's a shame. The best article I ever read about the difference of a 300 game between the different times was written by the Foundation, it really captured the feeling. Read it if you dare, and tell me you wouldn't love to feel what they felt. www.actionbowlers.com/Two-Scenarios.html |
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Post by 7PinOut on Feb 2, 2002 23:27:34 GMT -5
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Post by kingpin on Feb 4, 2002 11:37:35 GMT -5
i can DO IT MAN.................  ;D |
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Post by Zoo Master on Feb 4, 2002 14:51:20 GMT -5
i can DO IT MAN................. ;D Have you ever bowled on old lanes, if not, your answer holds no water. |
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Post by damn7pin on Feb 20, 2002 22:23:13 GMT -5
League "bowling" is no longer bowling. It's just adult bumper bowling. Bowling is still tough when you bowl on real sport conditions. That's what this sport is really about. The greats of today would still be great of yesterday. There is no way you can take anything away from them. I guarantee that guys like Pete Weber would still be able to smack around the "Old Timers".
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Post by Zoo Master on Feb 25, 2002 17:50:00 GMT -5
Pete Weber is real and he's not a modern day bowler.
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Post by adjusterrka@aol.com on May 20, 2002 22:13:38 GMT -5
Sure would like to try. Perhaps 195-200 would be satisfactory for me. lol,,,like the days of old.
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Post by Bobcat110 on Jun 16, 2002 20:05:42 GMT -5
Who Do You Think Could Average 210 On These Lanes Anyone? Doesn't look too bad. No rubber marks yet. Shellac is still fresh? Those Brunswicks aren't split at the bellies. Maybe they are even shaved so they'll tip easier. Wouldn't want to be in the pit when a fastballer tried to convert a washout of solid block Adirondacks though. It would take more than quarter tips to get me back in there! |
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Post by TxBowler35 on Aug 23, 2002 14:26:25 GMT -5
I remember my first 300 back on April 25, 1985, and it was the thrill of a lifetime. It was the 3rd game of the early league and we were the last pair to get through. The late leagues lanes were turned on and they were throwing their practice balls. My league, most of them drank, were in the bar for a last beer before heading home. Someone told the bar that I had the front 9 and was getting ready to bowl next. Word also got around to the other leagues that were practicing. Next thing I know, it's my turn to bowl. It got quiet very quick with the exception of the racks making noise. I had never had the front 9 before this night. I throw the first shot solid in the pocket. The crowd goes wild. 2nd shot was a mixer shot and carries. The crowd goes wild again and louder. Now comes the last shot. I was so nervious, I could barely pick up the bowling ball. I decided to move 5 boards to the left knowing I would have no speed on the ball to hold the line I was playing. I hit my mark and thank god I moved left. It seemed like it took forever for that ball to get down the lane. Solid pocket shot and my first 300. By the way, the league I shot this 300 game in had been in existance for 42 years and had never had anyone shoot a 300 game. Still today, this league is going and I am still the only person in this league to shoot a 300 game. I was using a Columbia Yellow Dot Bleeder.
Since that time I have shot a total of 17 300 games and not one of them was with a reactive resin "Cheater" ball. I carry a 1989 Columbia Whine U-dot and a 1999 Columbia Blue Dot. Now days a 300 game does not have the credibility or the prestige it did back then nor will it ever if we keep going in the direction we are going with the equipment and the lane conditions. I currently bowl in a Sport Shot league in addition to the league above. In the league above, I'm avg 221, in the Sport league I'm avg 197. I hope ABC makes all leagues and houses go to the sport shot so the credibility of bowling can come back and it will mean something when someone shoots an honor score.
Just my 2 cents worth. Thanks....Kris
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Post by just my 2 cents worth on Aug 23, 2002 15:53:24 GMT -5
what do you no about bowling wow you shot 17 300's big deal by the way have you shot a 800 ? just asking
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Post by IKNOWTHEMALL on Aug 25, 2002 22:19:32 GMT -5
THX, you did not answer the question.Who gives a crap about your bowling history?
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