Before I got married I bowled on a Company League. We bowled against other Teams sponsored by other construction companies. Pure Bragging Rights, No Money. It was the most fun I ever had bowling (Candlepin).
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Ted Domey
 Columbia Resurgence
 Columbia Momentum
 Hammer Black Widow (Retired)
 Hammer Hawg (Retired)
 Ebonite Big Time Pearl
 I used to bowl Candlepin, but I have found Tenpin, and will Candlepin no more.

** A Sinner Can Reform, But Stupid is Forever.**

Jug,


   The reason ABC was formed was because there was TOO much gabling in the original game of bowling (9 pin from germany). Hence the addition of the 10th pin and the entries in the rule books about gambling. Apparently the US goverment was so upset about the losses of home, land and personal property because of gambling that ABC formed to try to established rules (to promote fairness) and eliminate gambling.

   I bowl to bowl the BEST i can period. I dont sandbag to gain unfair advantage. If my skills are not good enough I work to make them better. Integrity the sport of bowling needs it. I would much rather bowl two leagues at 12.50 per week (with a minimal prizefund for 1,2,3 places) than 1 at 25.00 per week with point money and break even. This is a HUGE difference to a bowling center when they could have twice as many leagues.

In my humble opinion, money leagues should be around but only 1 or 2 in each city. They should be reserved for the BEST bowlers in the area where they can "showcase" themselves and the "league". Beyond that, there should be normal leagues with limited prizefund and costs.


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