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.
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.
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 !!!
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!
@@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 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.
@@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.
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.
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
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!!
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
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.
Couldn't have stated the case any better myself.
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.
My favorite TV show after I finished bowling in my junior bowling league 😃
Rob Stone has much to do with bowlings decline. Nobody wants to hear that shit...listen to Schenkel...calm soothing voice
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 👌
This happened the year I was born, this is so cool to watch!
Still remember watching this in 84😄😄
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 !!!
Dream on Jim, you probably don't even know the man.
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
Excellent upload!
I agree. One of my all time favorite bowlers is in this telecast. Too bad he did not advance.
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That certainly wouldn't be Bob Chamberlain. Good grief, from fifth to first, what a run! There's advancing, then there's _advanced_ advancing!
@@20alphabet I was referring to Mr. Stefanich!
@@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.
@@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.
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.
They should bring back the theme song
Lol, he didn't really have any other choice.
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
Haha. Right? But damn, Bo had stove pipe arms. Strong as an ox. He was, and still is, a fierce competitor
Field consisted of about 360 entrants. Today's elitist "pros" complain about having more than 62 entrants.
they didn't wipe their ball after every shot.
Better than not wiping after every shat, right? Lol
Was Dan Eberl ever heard of again after this?
I think he bowled on tour for a few more years, but he never made another television appearance.
Wouldn't know him if he owned me
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.
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
Andrew Phillips Do you seriously get off on being a spoiler? Wow, what a douche.
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Lol, that's why you don't read the comments until AFTER watching these videos. 😆
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!!
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
Nelson Burton Jr had no luck at all.
the second and title matches were exciting and very close
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
Gil.. call me “ I can’t win a match” & ALWAYS CHOKE ON TV SLIKER.. 😂😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡🤡💩💩💩💩😎
Shot 226 on this show and didn't choke. Just that Chamberlain threw it better, was going 279 to the 10th.