Bowlers Journal International - February 2008 - (Page 4) 02.08 36 THE REGIONAL ROUTE Expensive fill-ups. Fast food. Cheap motels. This is the "glamorous" life many bowlers embrace in order to gain their Denny's Tour exemptions. (Cover photo: Roy Musitelli) volume 95 number 2 46 A HOT TIME IN ALBUQUERQUE It's hot even when it's cold in the USBC Open's host city, as chiles of various "fire" ratings are ubiquitous. Join us on an armchair tour. 65 HEY, WANNA BUY A BOWLING BALL? Some products just don't move off pro shop shelves as quickly as others. Here's how shop operators can more effectively clear those shelves. FEATURES DEPARTMENTS 36 40 44 46 50 52 60 64 COVER STORY The road to the Denny's Tour now goes straight through the Regionals. By Dennis Bergendorf THE MAJORS TEAM TITANS USBC OPEN Did somebody forget that Don Carter is still the king of the bowling 'majors'? By Jim Dressel Imagine winning the Hoinke, Lilac City and ABC team titles. By Thomas Madrecki 6 8 10 21 22 24 26 28 LEADING OFF LETTERS By Keith Hamilton BOWLITICALLY INCORRECT INSIDE LINE SNAPSHOT Todd Book By Jim Dressel It's a non-Reno year, but this year's tournament is still Big Time. By Thomas Madrecki A life lesson learned from a little girl in the stands. By Diandra Asbaty THE TRUTH BE BOWLED TOURNAMENT GUIDE MEDIA BEAT Our annual comprehensive listing of competitive events around the country. It seems like everywhere you turn, bowling is there. By Tom Clark TIME CAPSULE PRO BOWLING PBA REGIONAL ROUNDUP CALENDAR TOURNAMENTS FLASHBACK MARKETPLACE ADVERTISERS’ INDEX CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING BUSINESS CALENDAR BUSINESS PEOPLE STRIKES ME By Bob Johnson If not for a product recall, might we still be using rubber balls today? By J.R. Schmidt BUSINESS 65 70 72 77 78 88 SHOP TALK Every store has 'dog merchandise.' That doesn't mean it can't be sold. By Dennis Bergendorf Just follow the bouncing bounce-back coupon to repeat business. By Jim Goodwin PROFIT PROPHET UP CLOSE 32 64 81 82 83 90 Business baron John Amend eyes the bowling business. So, what are his plans? With Jim Dressel Ten proactive steps for dealing with the economy. By Wally Hall Kelly Bednar is working to bridge the gap in effective instruction. A 'One-on-One' interview. Brunswick farms out its pin production, Graham returns to Greendale and much more. HALL MARKS SKILLS CENTER INTELLIGENCER INSTRUCTION 12 16 66 PAR BOWLING THE COACH Reflections on two-handed deliveries, lane finish and projection. By Tom Kouros Answers to questions about the conventional grip, loop swings and more. By Mike McGrath This month's new bowling ball releases have a lot of personality. By Joe Cerar Jr. 91 92 NO HOLES BARRED
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