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agroves

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Ballreviews 1970?
« on: March 04, 2008, 06:13:52 PM »
Can you imagine if BR existed in 1970?  What would we talk about?

No interchange shoe soles.  
One color bowling balls.
No arsenals.
No "I FINALLY got my 300 posts".

Although, CG placements would be discussed!  Gotta max that side weight in those rubber balls!



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Re: Ballreviews 1970?
« Reply #16 on: March 05, 2008, 06:34:50 AM »
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Bowling as a sport on TV will never last!


Ummmm Dan in the 60's-70's bowling/PBA on TV was very popular.

Good thread Andrew.
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Yes, I know it was very popular, getting as much as a 9 in the Neilson ratings at times. The thought was, would the popularity continue? (Kind of like the discussions on bowling's future today).  
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Re: Ballreviews 1970?
« Reply #17 on: March 05, 2008, 06:37:41 AM »
"Do afros affect aerodynamics?"
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Re: Ballreviews 1970?
« Reply #18 on: March 05, 2008, 06:52:42 AM »
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Yes, I know it was very popular, getting as much as a 9 in the Neilson ratings at times. The thought was, would the popularity continue? (Kind of like the discussions on bowling's future today).  


I get it Dan.  Thanks!  

I'm 59 and remember those days....1970 1 year removed from returning from Vietnam....1970 campus unrest....country was in upheaval...Tricky Dick was bringing troops back from RVN.  

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agroves

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Re: Ballreviews 1970?
« Reply #19 on: March 05, 2008, 07:03:42 AM »
Semi-roller?  Just another fad...
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Re: Ballreviews 1970?
« Reply #20 on: March 05, 2008, 07:06:51 AM »
We don't have enough lanes for the amount of teams that want to bowl.
Why are league fees and lineage going up, the house is trying to screw us.
Do I really need my own ball and shoes.
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Re: Ballreviews 1970?
« Reply #21 on: March 05, 2008, 08:07:13 AM »
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I really love my Manahattan Rubber solid black bowling ball that I paid an incredible $29.95 for! Can you believe how much they want for those?
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What are you complaining about?!?  I just had to pay $1.95 extra for two lousy pieces of stinking rubber in my fingerholes so I can get more "lift" on the ball?  What kind of asinine marketing is that?

So, just go and take your 140 hack average and go to the easier house, Joke Bowl, and go be happy averaging your 160.  Geez, no wonder the integrity of this sport is on the decline.

Next thing you're going to tell me is that we are going to have these big bulky plastic and metal things that go from your wrist to halfway up your biceps to help keep your hand in position for the whole swing!  Why don't we just have robots bowling on league night?!?

You damn kids!!
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dicnic

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Re: Ballreviews 1970?
« Reply #22 on: March 05, 2008, 08:53:18 AM »
I was secretary/treasurer of our bowling association for a couple of years in the early 70's and remember crawling down each lane of each center in our association, measuring the tilt, nicks and gouges in the lane. Filled out a detailed report on each center and mailed it to the ABC so the center could get their certification for the upcoming season. More fun! Got offered a couple of bribes, too.

Even fingertip grips were cause for comments from some.


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JessN16

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Re: Ballreviews 1970?
« Reply #23 on: March 05, 2008, 08:54:13 AM »
"I don't think that was oil coming out of the bug sprayer last night."

Filed under the topic, "Oil Patterns: Smeared with a dust rag or smeared with a terricloth towel?"

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Re: Ballreviews 1970?
« Reply #24 on: March 05, 2008, 10:06:39 AM »
Man, I hate keeping score. Those projectors get so darn hot.
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Re: Ballreviews 1970?
« Reply #25 on: March 05, 2008, 10:08:41 AM »
This board would be much quieter and done all on type-written memos.
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« Reply #26 on: March 05, 2008, 10:16:58 AM »
The mercury I put inside the plugged started to leak out a couple of nights before. Had to reseal it. Now the ball has a continuous strong straight finish.
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Re: Ballreviews 1970?
« Reply #27 on: March 05, 2008, 10:18:31 AM »
I can just hear it now:

Nixon doesn't stand a chance in '72!

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Spider Ball Bowler

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Re: Ballreviews 1970?
« Reply #28 on: March 05, 2008, 10:19:51 AM »
haha yea if this was around in 1970, we'd be snail mailing our responses

"600 series FINALLY!!!!"
"Post your achievements here.."  There would be 2 responses...one of them would say, I don't have any yet, but I'm getting closer.

I wasn't around back then, but it's too bad things aren't like they were back then....when scores meant something.
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Re: Ballreviews 1970?
« Reply #29 on: March 05, 2008, 10:31:54 AM »
I can hardly wait for Saturday night. Me and my buddies are going bowling for S & H green stamps...... If we can get a lane!!!
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« Reply #30 on: March 05, 2008, 10:59:04 AM »
Joe shot a 300 last night. The secretary was at the lanes until 3PM, until the association officials left.
Wonder if they're gonna sanction it?

Munsingwear? What's the deal with the penguin on the pocket?

What color Crown Jewel? I like the blue.

Fingertip drill? Nah. I prefer a semi-fingertip (ouch)
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