In our Executive league, where $25 a week goes in per bowler, we do have a few teams that do this. 1 of them won both halves last year and pocketed $1500 a bowler. Top 3 pays out well, but then drastically drops off.
Everyone can see it, but can't really prove it. When 3 guys are on, the anchor guy just tosses a few way out, when he is a tight line shooter abg 230.
There was 1 guy that did it 2 years ago, started the year first 4 weeks of 180 avg. He has ALWAYS been a 225 above guy - said he was experimenting with his grips. Well, someone from another house said he overheard him saying (while on another league) that his team would win this year. Our secretary found out about it and asked him the question, he denied it. But then took a vote across the league, and everyone knew about it - so they axed him - his team left with him.
It's really hard to prove - I've been 210 for last 2 years, this year I'm struggling with 2 0's, but everyone knows I've changed my game, they keep asking "where's the hand and fingers you had, you were so much better.." Well I've had 520 nights, but also not tossed out any 750's against teams above us in standings either.
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