The reason I ask this is because many people seem to attribute the dwindling number of league and competitive bowlers to there simply being more entertainment options for one to choose for an evening in our modern day. I am under the impressions that back in the "glory days"...talking 60's, 70's and to an extent the 80's, bowling seemed to be mainly viewed as sport and competition and not just another option to fill a Friday night. People back then from what I remember seemed to be into the competition of the event and the sport aspect it(but also the socializing aspect of it, I know) moreso than an evening's entertainment.  it is not just the numbers dwindling, but I have personally seen a decline in competitive bowlers...decent bowlers...190's and better that no longer bowl..surely they must have viewed it as sport rather than entertainment.  Just curious as to what everybody's personal thoughts are on this.

Brad