Back in the '60s what would it have meant to have a lane "blocked" with oil?

[MICHAEL]

I dont think I would want to go back to oiling the lanes like that. Now dont get me wrong I am all for more challenging shots and I wouldnt mind trying this out. I just think laying the oil like that gives no consistency in the shot or from lane to lane. I think you will improve your skill if you play on challenging shots that are laid consistently. This would be great for a sweepstakes or a special unsanctioned tournament

LOL I would say from hearing other bowlers cry week after week, after week,,, (that lanes aren't that consistent with the machines LOL!!) I have seen 230 average bowlers throw 500 series games,,, and complain that its not blocked correctly!

While on those same lanes others with decent averages do well!

Its almost like if that house pattern is not PERFECT, they complain!! (They don't know how to adjust)! That same 230 average bowler would be lost, IMHA, in a sports league!

That's why I have said it before, and will say it now, It should be mandatory that all SANCTIONED leagues have a different sports pattern each week!

Put the Sport back into the game!!! Then that 300 and 800 will have GREAT VALUE!!

Its all to damn easy now,,, we need to make it what it should be, a huge challenge!! If a guy that just started bowling at age 63, like Iceman, can bowl 2 300's in the last 6 months, something is wrong!

I use to think it was almost like a hole in one in golf, but I believe its much easier to bowl a 300! Now an 800, even with the blocked house patterns, its still a feat that most bowlers cant achieve, due to the BREAK DOWN of oil and inability to ADJUST!
I personally think that a 300 on a 5 person league, (ten bowlers) has more credence then one on a two person league, where the oil is not moved around as much! Much less adjustments on two person!

[tccstudent]

I can agree with all of that