The great days of PBA bowling - no blue oil - no two handed crap - no constant noise from fans (they behaved) - real trophies (no plastic crap of today) - no rap music between shots - no coaching behind each shot - consistent TV shows - consistent bowling balls (not 25 new ones every day like today that don't last) - consistent tournament formats - and good announcers, not Rob Stone who sounds more like a wrestling announcer - annoying to say the least. It was a pleasure to bowl in this era.

@20alphabet

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't have stated the case any better myself.

@Igloo3471

2 жыл бұрын

When it had class and dignity. I don't know what the hell this shit is these days. Bamboozled with stats and graphs that are designed to make it look more technical than it is, gimmicks aplenty with flashing lights everywhere. Dumb crowds, even dumber announcers *hAmBoOoNe* *pAbSt sIx PaCk!1!1* urgh. Looks more like a cross between Darts and Poker these days.

@Metalhead4EVR

Жыл бұрын

My favorite TV show after I finished bowling in my junior bowling league 😃

@beeemm2578

9 ай бұрын

Rob Stone has much to do with bowlings decline. Nobody wants to hear that shit...listen to Schenkel...calm soothing voice

@1USACitizen192

8 ай бұрын

Also no Randy Pedersen.

Always good to see a feel good/personal triumph story. Chris and Dick both praised Bob about cleaning up and was sympathetic. Damn awesome 👌

Still remember watching this in 84😄😄

This happened the year I was born, this is so cool to watch!

I was a teammate of Dan Eberl on our Erie Community College bowling team. Dan is a class act. Very proud of what he accomplished ! He is such a great talent and great guy . You da man Dan !!!

@douglasday4424

6 ай бұрын

Dream on Jim, you probably don't even know the man.

@jimduerr6125

6 ай бұрын

Douglas,,before you shoot your mouth off, know the facts. Our team at Erie Community College consisted of Bruce Minger, Tony Saccomanno ,Jim Duerr (me) , Tom Bogdan and Dan Eberl. Doug Farrell ( alternate) We carried 6 players. Coached by Kerm Helmer and assistant coach Ken Duke. Our team was ranked #1 in the country heading to the National Collegiate championships in 1978 sponsored by Pabst. Top 12 mens teams and top 12 women's teams were invited to the National tournament in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Hopefully, this opens your eyes. By the way, Dan and I were roommates at this tournament !!! Have a great day!

You ain't kiddin....the good old days

I love when Bo made the show and Weber worked with Schenkel. Always made for that much more excitement.

Spoiler Alert. Please watch all of the matches before you read the comments.

Excellent upload!

@irishpogi

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. One of my all time favorite bowlers is in this telecast. Too bad he did not advance.

@20alphabet

3 жыл бұрын

@@irishpogi That certainly wouldn't be Bob Chamberlain. Good grief, from fifth to first, what a run! There's advancing, then there's _advanced_ advancing!

@irishpogi

3 жыл бұрын

@@20alphabet I was referring to Mr. Stefanich!

@20alphabet

3 жыл бұрын

@@irishpogi I could've guessed, based on the similarity of your approaches, but didn't want to presume. Carmen Salvino was impressed with Jims repertoire of releases, and his ability to get the ball to roll on virtually any lane condition.

@irishpogi

3 жыл бұрын

@@20alphabet As I watched this match closely, it appeared Jim's foot work rhythm was choppy at times. The conditions were brutal. When one is not comfortable playing a certain trajectory, or if he/she feels that there isn't much area out there, that can happen.

Was Dan Eberl ever heard of again after this?

@veggieoilerfan2940

3 жыл бұрын

I think he bowled on tour for a few more years, but he never made another television appearance.

@joeambrose3260

3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't know him if he owned me

@kittycatchan2686

2 жыл бұрын

He lives in my neighborhood. He bowled for a year or so, then he retired and settled down. He still bowls locally, and even made it to Reno in the 2000s, but he hasn't made another TV debut since. Nice dude.

I wish they had kept the first few frames of the final game. Otherwise great~

43:35. Bo "Never give up the pin-count" Burton

@beeemm2578

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. Right? But damn, Bo had stove pipe arms. Strong as an ox. He was, and still is, a fierce competitor

They should bring back the theme song

@20alphabet

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, he didn't really have any other choice.

Bob Chamberlain has successfully climbed the ladder as he threw a clutch strike to win the National Championship for his first title in his 1st appearance

@JSmith-zr2ve

3 жыл бұрын

Andrew Phillips Do you seriously get off on being a spoiler? Wow, what a douche.

@20alphabet

3 жыл бұрын

@@JSmith-zr2ve Lol, that's why you don't read the comments until AFTER watching these videos. 😆

they didn't wipe their ball after every shot.

@beeemm2578

2 жыл бұрын

Better than not wiping after every shat, right? Lol

the second and title matches were exciting and very close

Field consisted of about 360 entrants. Today's elitist "pros" complain about having more than 62 entrants.

Nelson Burton Jr had no luck at all.

Resin bowling balls remind me of using a bat t o take a fly off somebody's forehead it makes the game look silly way too much power and you can't add another row of pins

I love when Burton misses the 10 pin. He was always ragging on nowhere when they missed East spares. Very critical all the time of Bowlers! He’s a pompous Ass!! Durbin blew him away as a Commentator!! He’s a very nice man & a very likable fella!! How’s it feel Burton to get Spanked & owned on your Show?? 😂😂😂😂😂 oh a footnote , my friend Richie whose the Greatest Action Bowler of All time once in the late 60’s challenged Burton, Jim Godman & Don Johnson to a $10,000 winner take all match each of them individually & they ALL punked out!! This is right after Godman win the ‘69 Firestone!! Punks!! NOBODY MESSED WITH THE HORN!!

@beeemm2578

Жыл бұрын

That cool you knew a real bowling hustler. Ernie Schlegel was a hustler type...I always thought thatd be a cool life...like a card or pool hustler

Gil.. call me “ I can’t win a match” & ALWAYS CHOKE ON TV SLIKER.. 😂😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡🤡💩💩💩💩😎

@Igloo3471

6 ай бұрын

Shot 226 on this show and didn't choke. Just that Chamberlain threw it better, was going 279 to the 10th.