Article: Leave the Bowling Lanes Alone!(proposal for universal lane condition)

Here's the simple truth: Sport Bowling is not the answer

I WANT TO MAKE ONE THING VERY clear: I love bowling. I'm extremely concerned about the continuing escalation of scores and how it hurts bowling's credibility as a sport. I'm as much in favor of scores going down as anybody. However, I fear we're taking the wrong steps to correct the problem by rushing to judgment with Sport Bowling, which is characterized by a strict, universal lane oil condition that is being implemented by bowling's governing bodies.

Let's consider why Sport Bowling is touted as the answer. The American Bowling Congress and its executive director, Roger Dalkin--for whom I have ...

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