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n00dlejester

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Pros in local tournaments?
« on: April 13, 2008, 11:37:24 PM »
So yesterday I bowled in the NJ State Tournament, and lo and behold Parker Bohn III was there for the 9:00AM singles/doubles squad, and the 12:30PM 5-man team squad.  So we start the day bowling doubles, and the first game he fired a 300.  He was part of about 10 brackets and obviously destroyed anybody.  Because of this people near my pairs (I was on 3-4) were saying that having a pro is a non-PBA event is just not fair.  One guy made the analogy that "it's like having Ryan Howard playing for the high school varsity team."  

I personally think having pros in local events is fine.  The talent gap between the pros and the locals (at least on a THS, which this tournament was) is nowhere near the talent gap between local and pro baseball players.  And it was a lot of fun watching him tear it up on a THS (he shot 780 for doubles, and a low 7 for singles).  What are your thoughts on all this?
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Re: Pros in local tournaments?
« Reply #31 on: April 14, 2008, 12:55:56 PM »
My opinion is this. They put their pants on just like you do. one leg at a time. There are hundreds of thousands of bowlers out there  that have that would be able to be on the national tour but decide not to be a pro. Whether it be due to family, or job, or more money in amateur events it doesn't matter. They pay their dues and if there are not any restriction barring them they have every right to compete. Plus if you beat them you've got your own FIGJAM lol
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Re: Pros in local tournaments?
« Reply #32 on: April 14, 2008, 01:10:40 PM »
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and the first game he fired a 300.


Now that's funny. Was the white flag raised about the 8th frame?
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« Reply #33 on: April 14, 2008, 01:16:53 PM »
In our area multi tour winner Steve Wilson has always carried a nice average but never 240 - 250 area.

BUT he gets better on the tough stuff!

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Re: Pros in local tournaments?
« Reply #34 on: April 14, 2008, 01:19:17 PM »
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The pros got to eat too.


they want to eat, they can go to work like the rest of us do
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« Reply #35 on: April 14, 2008, 01:23:52 PM »

I bowl in the Missouri State bowling tournament every year. Pete Weber bowls in this tourney on a regular basis. I dont remember hearing anyone there complaining that he was bowling in the tournament. As a matter of fact last year I beat him scratch in all events. To me it was one of the greatest things to happen to me since I started bowling. If he hadn't bowled in the tournament I would have never had this chance. I know that wont happen to often but for one weekend I can say that I beat Pete Weber. And even if you don't beat bowlers like that, how often do you get a chance to bowl with a pro like that??
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« Reply #36 on: April 14, 2008, 01:42:00 PM »
In a City or State tournament, as long as he pays his dues, theres no reason he shouldn't be allowed to bowl. As for the various amateur tournaments that come up throughout the year, that is up to each individual director whether or not he allows pros.

For Parker Bohn III to show up for his own State Tournament, and dominate the brackets, theres nothing wrong with that lol. Theres no reason he shouldn't be allowed to bowl.
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« Reply #37 on: April 14, 2008, 01:46:29 PM »
I'm guessing that the results are not yet updated for this past week-ends scores?
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n00dlejester

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« Reply #38 on: April 14, 2008, 02:10:20 PM »
Yeah, those standings are as of 4/6, he bowled on Sunday the 13th.  Give the director a day or two and they should be posted.
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« Reply #39 on: April 14, 2008, 02:11:08 PM »
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In a City or State tournament, as long as he pays his dues, theres no reason he shouldn't be allowed to bowl. As for the various amateur tournaments that come up throughout the year, that is up to each individual director whether or not he allows pros.

For Parker Bohn III to show up for his own State Tournament, and dominate the brackets, theres nothing wrong with that lol. Theres no reason he shouldn't be allowed to bowl.


He dominated the brackets like it was his dayjob.  It was awesome haha
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« Reply #40 on: April 14, 2008, 02:13:35 PM »
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There is no score in bowling that you can't beat yourself, or at least tie..


That is, unless the tourney in handicapped and you're giving up pins!
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« Reply #41 on: April 14, 2008, 03:03:53 PM »
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On the other hand, it's kinda sad if the Pro's are hitting amateur tournaments because they aren't making enough off of tour to support themselves and their families.  But it's cool if they're doing it because they enjoy mixing it up with different bowlers in different locations.



I don't see them bowling in stuff like a state tourney as being for the money, but rather for the honor of being 'the best in the State.'
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« Reply #42 on: April 14, 2008, 04:08:52 PM »
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BULL CRAP!! lol if I ever beat PB3 I would tell EVERYONE!!
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« Reply #43 on: April 14, 2008, 04:28:51 PM »
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He dominated the brackets like it was his dayjob. It was awesome haha


That IS his day job..

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JoeBowler

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« Reply #44 on: April 14, 2008, 04:37:01 PM »
Bowlers who complain about handicap systems being unfair to high average bowlers are the same bowlers complaining that pros shouldnt be allowed in open tournaments. I say the same to thee as yuou say to low average bowler practice and get better.
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« Reply #45 on: April 14, 2008, 04:47:45 PM »
Recently had the local (Amateur)baseball team play against the Yankees .. the Yanks won hands down; Once saw an amateur hockey team play a pro team the pros walked through them; quite often you see amateur boxers step up and move in the low level pros .. most loose their initial bouts .. some get better and move up ...

Point being PROS are there because they excel in their work .. amateurs do their thing as a pass time and 90% of the time can't compete with the pro's!

When a Pro bowler enters a local amateur tournament he has a great advantage .. even higher then a 220 average bowler entering a scratch tournament against bowlers with 200 or less averages!
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