Bowling Digest back issues from December 2001:
Earl Anthony: his influence resonates. (Opening Frame).(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2001; ... ON AUGUST 14, BOWLING lost its greatest champion. Never mind how it could be that Earl Anthony, the bowler whose graceful play often found him adjusting his approach and delivery on the fly, right in the middle of championship matches, could have been killed in a slip down a flight of ...
Give it a sporting chance. (The Fans Speak Out).(Letter to the Editor)
Dec 01, 2001; ... After reading Johnny Petraglia's commentary about Sport Bowling ["Leave the Bowling Lanes Alone!" August 2001], I feel I must clarify a few issues. Mr. Petraglia has vast experience on the lanes and I respect his opinion. In fact, I agree that a universal condition is not the answer. Sport ...
Satisfaction guaranteed. (The Fans Speak Out).(Letter to the Editor)
Dec 01, 2001; ... Brett Ballantini's most recent editor's note ["The PBA Is Bringing Out the Best," October 2001] was positive. However, I do want to point out that ABC is ...
Too many lefts, no rights. (The Fans Speak Out).(Letter to the Editor)
Dec 01, 2001 ... The picture of Rick Steelsmith accompanying the article, "Spreading the Word" [October 2001] is nice, but he is right-handed, not left-handed. I guess somebody got it backward and nobody noticed. Please keep up the usually good work. <Pre> Kevin L Stabler Williamsport, Pa ....
Reactive reaction. (The Fans Speak Out).(Letter to the Editor)
Dec 01, 2001; ... John Jowdy's August 2001 column ["Reactives: Who Have They Helped?"] implies that the 1990s success of Walter Ray Williams Jr., Norm Duke, and--to a lesser extent--Parker Bohn III is due to the advent of reactive urethane. Jowdy's premise is that in the PBA "statistics prove that the vast ...
Senior service. (The Fans Speak Out).(Letter to the Editor)
Dec 01, 2001; ... It seems everyone is concerned about scores being too high. Well, let me tell you, if it were not for the senior leagues at the house in which I bowl (Silver Lanes, East Hartford, Conn.) the lanes wouldn't even be open during the day--and us seniors like high scores. We aren't rolling 300 ...
For the kids. (The Fans Speak Out).(Letter to the Editor)
Dec 01, 2001; ... I was thrilled to see the news item, "Bowling Participation on the Rise in 2000" [October 2001]. I am happy to see that more and more parents are involving themselves and their children in the wonderful sport of bowling! It's a shame that more high schools ...
Well equipped. (The Fans Speak Out).(Letter to the Editor)
Dec 01, 2001; ... I strongly disagree with Mr. Tim Robben ["The Fans Speak Out," October 2001], who says that bowling records are different from other sports because equipment is making it easier to break records. In that regard, bowling is like most sports. Records ...
A true pro. (The Fans Speak Out).(Letter to the Editor)
Dec 01, 2001; ... I just wanted to write a quick note to tell Dick Evans how much I enjoy his professionalism and insight. He is able to point out what in bowling needs improvement while still ...
Conditions are critical. (The Fans Speak Out).(Letter to the Editor)
Dec 01, 2001; ... When watching a bowling telecast, it would be nice if the broadcasters would tell us what types of lane conditions the pros are competing on, ...
The BPAA gives Bright the green light to head expo sales. (New Products & Industry News).(Bowling Proprietors Association of America appoints Nathan Bright)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2001 ... THE BOWLING PROPRIETORS' Association of America (BPAA) appointed Nathan Bright as its new exhibit sales manager for the International Bowl Expo. Bright has considerable experience in sales and customer service, most recently in the hotel industry, in which he served as a convention and ...
Get ready to take a shine to Ebonite's latest fun ball. (New Products & Industry News).
Dec 01, 2001 ... WHEN THE BOWLING CENTER HOUSE lights do down, Ebonite's new Quasar will raise the roof. This latest edition to Ebonite's Fun Ball series will light up your local bowling center--literally. It features lights that begin flashing on impact and continue to do so as the ball rolls down the ...
The National Deaf Master Bowlers Association goes pro. (New Products & Industry News).(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2001 ... THE FIRST ANNUAL NATIONAL DEAF Master Bowlers Association Tournament was held in September at Regal Lanes in Orange, Calif. The tournament was created by the National Deaf Master Bowlers Association for current and former deaf and hearing impaired members of the PBA and PWBA. ...
The PBA adopts its own points system to measure success. (New Products & Industry News).(Professional Bowlers Association rankings)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2001 ... WHEN IT COMES TO PLAYER RANKINGS, the PBA has subscribed to the old adage about doing something yourself if you want it done right, replacing the world power ranking system with its own points ranking as its standard for measuring player performance. The world power ranking ...
Travelodge becomes the PWBA's first lodging sponsor. (New Products & Industry News).(Professional Women's Bowling Association)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2001 ... LIFE ON THE ROAD FOR THE PWBA'S stars just got a little bit easier. After the success of a Summer 2001 preliminary partnership, Travelodge Hotels Inc. has agreed to be the first exclusive lodging sponsor of the PWBA. "Travelodge believes in the power and promise of women's sports," says ...
Bowling ball artistry isn't limited to the lanes. (New Products & Industry News).(Review)
Dec 01, 2001 ... MANY BOWLERS WILL TELL YOU THAT A PERFECTLY rolled ball is a work of art, but a new book from Authority Press is making a convincing claim that a bowling ball itself can be an aesthetic marvel as well. Featuring works by more than 80 artists, and collected by Todd Ramquist and Kiaralinda ...
This 800 club is just one. (News, Notes & Quotes).(Bob Korth)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2001; ... IF YOU FOLLOW BOWLING, you'd probably know one of the game's former superstars, Marshall Holman, is from Medford, Ore. But unless you're a bowling super-junkie, you probably wouldn't know the name of another bowler from the Medford area--a member of four halls of fame--who has accomplished ...
ESPN is bringing new flavor to PBA telecasts. (PBA Tidbits).(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2001 ... ESPN TELECASTS OF THE PBA BOAST A NEW announcing team of host Jim Kelly and PBA veteran Randy Pedersen as analyst. But what's most exciting about the network's live Tuesday coverage of all regular tour events are several new production elements. New features include: * A graphic ...
"Spare thoughts" campaign imagines the minds of bowlers ... with a smile. (PBA Tidbits).(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2001 ... IT TAKES AN AVERAGE OF 30 SECONDS FROM THE time bowlers approach their rolls to when the ball hits the pins. What does the inner voice that keeps them focused and in the pocket say? Is the voice a mental checklist of fundamentals and routine? A formulaic rundown of what they have practiced ...
Max-Y-Grip relieves pain, maxes-out scores. (News, Notes & Quotes).(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2001 ... ABOUT A DOZEN YEARS ago, when freedom-loving Germans were drilling holes in the Berlin Wall and taking sledgehammers to it, Carl Hoffmire was seeking freedom from pain in his bowling arm. So he started fooling around with a new method of drilling Hammers--or Rhinos, ...
Pocci sets total pinfall record. (News Notes & Quotes).(Matt Pocci Jr.)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2001; ... DEAF OLYMPIAN MATT Pocci Jr. was just one contributor to Team USA's formidable showing at the 2001 Deaflympics in Rome. But his contributions took on extra significance when he won a gold medal --and set world records--with a 1,425 six-game series and a total doubles score (with teammate ...
In the wake of tragedy, Johnson answers the call. (Striking out).(professional bowler Liz Johnson)
Dec 01, 2001; ... TO BOWL OR NOT TO BOWL. That was the question haunting Liz Johnson and other members of the PWBA following the September 11 terrorist attack on America. "The feeling of a lot of the girls was that we should suspend play out of respect for all the victims in New York and ...
Finding joy in everything: Carolyn Dorin-Ballard has catapulted to the top of the PWBA charts, but events of the past year have caused her to reflect on and re-examine what it all means. (Interview: Carolyn Dorin-Ballard)(Cover Story).(Interview)
Dec 01, 2001; ... CAROLYN DORIN-BALLARD LABORED for 11 years on the PWBA tour, and no matter what she did, she always found herself in someone else's shadow. For much of the time, she was simply one-half of a good-looking, pretty talented team of bowling siblings with her sister, Cathy. Then she married, ...
Snapshots of a legend: both on the lanes and off them, Earl Anthony lived the life of a champion.(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2001; ... THE TRAGIC, HARD-TO-BELIEVE news came the morning of August 14. Earl Anthony, the man with the perfect footwork, had fallen down a flight of steps and died. The accident occurred in Milwaukee, where Anthony was visiting a close friend, Ed Baur. They had planned to play golf that day. ...
Get fit to bowl, but don't have a fit: getting in shape for bowling--or maintaining your bowling fitness--isn't easy, but it's easier than you think. (A pro's approach)(Cover Story).
Dec 01, 2001; ... IT SEEMS AN ABSURD NOTION TO have to dispel nowadays, but pro bowlers aren't the beer-bellied guys you still see in movies and commercials. But we're also not massive bench-pressers. In fact, you might even think I'm the last guy who'd be writing about fitness. Isn't that reserved for all ...
Simple keys for proper execution: all successful bowlers have a set of keys to turn to when it comes to get their games back on track. (The coach's corner)(Cover Story).
Dec 01, 2001; ... Keys can be described in various manners, but primarily they are instruments for fastening or opening a lock. Keys are also portrayed as a means of solving problems. The majority of successful athletes rely on specific keys for jumpstarting and maintaining success in their chosen field. ...
Stop, watch speed to score bigger. (Bowling clinic)(Covers Story).
Dec 01, 2001; ... * It's been a few years, but I remember you writing an article about ball speed. Can you revisit ball speed and how to incorporate a stopwatch? I am almost 80 and still average 175, but I'm slowing down. This information will bring me back to the 190's again. Using a stopwatch ...
2001 Holiday gift guide: a gift for every bowler on your list.(Buyers Guide)
Dec 01, 2001 ... Brunswick Brunswick introduces the Fuze, a new line of high-performance bowling balls featuring new core and cover stock technologies. The Fuze is available with either a Reactive Purple Pearl or Fuze Proactive Navy Sparkle cover. Each of these balls has been designed ...
Bragging rights (and wrongs): an overheard boast gave this veteran bowler enough motivation to capture the biggest victory of his career. (The Match I'll Never Forget).
Dec 01, 2001; ... IF I RETURN TO BOWLING, I'M going to use my wife's maiden name: Cassidy. Just how great would "Butch Cassidy" sound during player announcements? Maybe they'd even make a movie about me. If they did, a screenwriter would have a lot of material from which to work: In my 27 years on the PBA ...
Pro tour results.(Statistical Data Included)
Dec 01, 2001 ... Senior PBA: Senior Tarheel Open After an early scare, Chamberlain rolls to the Tarheel title Bob Chamberlain defeated Guppy Troup, 205-171, to claim his second career senior title and $8,000 in the finals of the Tarheel Open. After a clutch victory in the ...
Schedules & Statistics.
Dec 01, 2001 ... <Pre> Schedule of Major Events PBA National Tour All finals televised live by ESPN Date Event Center Oct. 25-30Johnny Petraglia Open Brunswick ZoneCarolier Lanes Nov. 6-11 ...
Pins & Puns.(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2001; ... WHEN EARL ANTHONY DIED on August 14 at the too-young age of 63, bowling lost a legend and many of us lost a good friend. Anthony earned his place in bowling history thanks to an incredible career that many feel marked him as the best bowler of the 20th Century. A real people ...