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Ragnar

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Earl & Walt
« on: November 23, 2004, 08:01:10 AM »
Just saw an interesting set of numbers
Careet PBA average
Earl Anthony 216.3
WRW    218.07

Considering the state of the game then and now, can we conclude anything from just these numbers alone?  
Softer conditions then (?) + less technologically advanced equipment
vs. tougher (?) conditions today + a myriad of technological choices of equipment.

I'm tempted to say that I think the numbers suggest Earl was a better player, given that he had virtually no options with equipment and I'm not at all willing to concede that conditions were easier then (remember, lane dressing then was predominantly done with a sprayer bottle).  But I'm not sure about that.  Anyone want to chime in on this?
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Edited on 11/23/2004 5:05 PM
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DukeHarding

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Re: Earl & Walt
« Reply #16 on: November 24, 2004, 11:05:24 PM »
LL,

Mike McGrath? or Dave Davis?
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LuckyLefty

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Re: Earl & Walt
« Reply #17 on: November 25, 2004, 05:18:47 AM »
DD!

Mister major titles!

Still throws the ball so good at near 60 it is scary!
If they still had a serious senior tour I think he could still win!
Don't think he is out there now, don't think the money he believes is worth it!
not sure!


REgards,

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tekneek

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Re: Earl & Walt
« Reply #18 on: November 25, 2004, 07:57:13 AM »
I can rememeber watching Earl on one particular Sunday bowl for over 200 yards against the NY Jets. His last three carries netted 30 pins in the final stanza.
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