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LETTERS A PERSPECTIVE OF 'MAJOR' IMPORTANCE THE ARTICLE ON BOWLING'S MAJORS, "HOW CAN DON Carter ‘Lose’ a Grand Slam?” in the February Bowlers Journal, was positively great. I enjoyed reading it and agreed with Jim Dressel's analysis. I’m glad somebody finally stood up and defended my accomplishments, as well as all of those who won majors that no longer show up in the [PBA’s] records. — Don Carter, Kissimmee, Fla. as the players get ready to deliver their shots. I have learned to shoot the PBA Experience League patterns by watching the set-down areas and drill patterns and types of balls used (shiny or dull), but the problem is those graphics. During the U.S. Women’s Open telecasts, they had the bowlers show us their arsenals for the show. What would have been even better: a camera angle that allowed us to see their layouts. Why not try that on the men’s telecasts? For those who believe this is nonsense, I have raised my average on the Chameleon and Shark patterns from 165 to right at 199-200. By the way, I love seeing Randy [Pedersen] explain the oil patterns for the week. — Larry Johnson, Dayton, Nev. HIGH SCHOOL AND THEN WHAT? I’ve been in the business for 37 years and remember the foundation of our business: Learn to Bowl programs. When and how will this industry develop a farm system for our sport? Every sport in this country — baseball, football, socINSTRUCTIONALLY SPEAKING cer, etc. — has a farm system, but where is bowling’s? The I always enjoy the columns by Tom Kouros — informative, league numbers are steadily declining, but there seems to always a lesson, and written in a way that’s easily underbe no sense of urgency to replenish those numbers. This stood. He obviously is very knowledgebusiness cannot survive on 20-30 perable about the technical aspects of the cent league bowling; in my opinion, game. — Mary Lynly, Roseville, Calif. operators need a minimum of 50 per> BJI WEB POLL < cent league revenue. Is High School When the story broke that USBC was seriously Overall, I think you have a great pubBowling the answer? It’s a start, but conidering moving its headquarters to Arlington, Texas, we asked visitors to our website whether it lication. However, in the last few edithe numbers are not that great. Frank should. An overwhelming 83 percent voted "no." You tions, I have not found any instructional Ruggerie, an outstanding proprietor can read more about the move, which now appears to be a sure thing, in this issue. To participate in the articles. I always look forward to those from Cincinnati, has crusaded for furnext BJI Web Poll, log on to bowlersjournal.com. to see if there is something I could ther development of the Bowlers Ed work on to improve my game. program. He proposes the hiring of — James E. Hayes, Mexia, Texas individuals to visit college campuses and develop a program where bowling becomes part of the (Editor’s Note: In addition to Tom Kouros’ “Par Bowling” colcurriculum for future P.E. teachers. The idea is that after umn and Mike McGrath’s Q&A column called “The Coach,” experiencing our sport, those teachers would include bowling which have been Bowlers Journal staples for years, we’ll in their grade school and middle school P.E. classes. A very be offering several additional pages of instructional articles good operator of multiple centers in Columbus, Ohio, Bob when the magazine’s new look is rolled out later this year. We McCracken, is concerned about the lack of a viable product have some great contributors and concepts in place, so be on for graduates of High School Bowling. We ask them to bowl the lookout for the new “Clinic” section.) in a league with individuals of the wrong generation for 33 to IN DEFENSE OF ROB STONE 36 weeks. These young bowlers are very competitive; maybe [New PBA play-by-play man] Rob Stone has done a remarkwe need special squads for them to participate at the local, able job of coming up to speed on the sport. Little remarks state and national tournaments. How about some creative like, “The 2-8 took one for the team,” when someone rocketed league formats, such as bracket or bowl-the-field leagues? I a shot at the 2-8-10, show how much he has learned. Randy don’t have all the answers, but this is a grassroots business [Pedersen] and Rob, just keep doing your thing. It’s great! that needs to be developed and promoted from the bottom up, — Terry Johnson, Sherwood, Ore. not the top down. — Bill Kuczinski, Fairview Lanes, Fairview Park, Ohio LETTERS POLICY: To be considered for publication, letters must be signed and include a return address. We reserve MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE the right to edit for clarity and length. Mail letters to: Bowlers Many of us watch the PBA telecasts, looking at the equipment and the drills that the players use, but all the graphics, Journal International, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1506, etc. on the screen are always blocking the views of the balls Chicago, IL 60603, or e-mail to bobj@bowlersjournal.com. 8 bowlers journal international APRIL 2008 http://bowlersjournal.com

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