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LuvThatWhiteDot

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The newest 900
« on: August 19, 2004, 08:24:11 AM »
Press Release from ABC:

AMERICAN BOWLING CONGRESS APPROVES 900 SERIES BY PENNSYLVANIA'S JEFF CAMPBELL IIGREENDALE, Wis. - The American Bowling Congress has approved the three-game 900 series rolled June 12 by Jeff Campbell II in New Castle, Pa.

It is the sixth approved 900 in ABC history.Campbell, a 22-year-old student at West Texas A&M University, rolled three consecutive perfect games in the first three games of a pre-bowled four-game block in the Shenango Doubles Mixed League at Colonial Lanes.  His fourth game was 216. While the league is based at Shenango Lanes, bowlers are allowed to pre-bowl at either Shenango or Colonial Lanes in accordance with league rules.

Because Campbell's score was not bowled in the normal league setting, ABC officials took additional time to ensure the circumstances under which the score was bowled also complied with ABC rules. "Because Jeff rolled his 900 in a pre-bowled situation, we took extra care in our review of the accomplishment," said ABC Assistant Executive Director Jack Mordini. "We found no conflict with league or ABC rules and congratulate Jeff for taking his place in bowling history."  Campbell's series was the first 900 in more than three years.

Previous 900 shooters were Jeremy Sonnenfeld in Lincoln, Neb., in 1997; Tony Roventini in Milwaukee in 1998; Vince Wood in Moreno Valley, Calif., in 1999; Robby Portalatin in Jackson, Mich., in 2000 and James Hylton in Salem, Ore., in 2001.
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Re: The newest 900
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2004, 04:46:06 PM »
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Previous 900 shooters were Jeremy Sonnenfeld in Lincoln, Neb., in 1997; Tony Roventini in Milwaukee in 1998; Vince Wood in Moreno Valley, Calif., in 1999; Robby Portalatin in Jackson, Mich., in 2000 and James Hylton in Salem, Ore., in 2001.
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AND GLEN ALLISON ON JULY 1, 1982
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Re: The newest 900
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2004, 04:54:02 PM »
Rags,

  Thanks for the Glenn Allison remark.  I personally think that was the biggest mistake the A.B.C. ever made by not sanctioning that set.
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Re: The newest 900
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2004, 09:22:26 AM »
IMO the ABC's mistake is sanctioning any 900 after refusing to honor Allison's.
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« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2004, 09:39:01 AM »
7/1/82 ----  AND GLEN ALLISON, TOO !!!!!
Thanks for adding that Rags, I was thinking about that when I was reading the article, and especially toward the end when they started to list the names....
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« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2004, 09:45:04 AM »
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IMO the ABC's mistake is sanctioning any 900 after refusing to honor Allison's.


I think the biggest mistake was the ABC allowing blocked (walled) lanes. They were probably right not to sanction Allison's series because at that time walled up lanes were not allowed. There was still integrity in honor scores. Today's patterns are so easy it's stupid.

Maybe since the ABC is now sanctioning these scores on walled up lanes they should retro-actively sanction Allison's too. They could have a press conference and tell everyone, "We regretfully didn't sanction Mr. Allison's 900 series back in 1982 because we had high standards for awarding honor scores. In 1982 we would not sanction an honor score on a lane that was oiled in an effort to assist the ball into the pocket increasing the odds of striking. Today however, we have thrown integrity and standards into the wind. We realise the importance should have been on creating a super high scoring enviroment eliminating the need for consistency and shot making. We deeply regret we waited so long to award Mr. Allison his due." I'll even right it for the ABC

Allison probably bowled on a tougher shot than todays "sanctioned" league shot.He bowled it with the Yellow Dot Bleeder. I saved everything from magazines and newspapers about Allisons 900.
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michelle

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« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2004, 09:59:57 AM »
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IMO the ABC's mistake is sanctioning any 900 after refusing to honor Allison's.


I think the biggest mistake was the ABC allowing blocked (walled) lanes. They were probably right not to sanction Allison's series because at that time walled up lanes were not allowed. There was still integrity in honor scores. Today's patterns are so easy it's stupid.


Except that Allison's 900 was not shot on a fresh, walled condition...he shot it on a chopped up, 2nd shift condition where (IIRC) nobody else shot much over 600.
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Re: The newest 900
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2004, 10:05:51 AM »
and Glen can "spin" the ball.  

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« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2004, 10:06:01 AM »
And, Mr. Allison did it with a YELLOW DOT..!! =:^D
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« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2004, 10:22:28 AM »
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Except that Allison's 900 was not shot on a fresh, walled condition...he shot it on a chopped up, 2nd shift condition where (IIRC) nobody else shot much over 600.


Then the ABC lied about the lanes being "walled"? Back in the days of the bleeder the lanes actually got easier with more play. They didn't get "chopped up" as they do with todays equipment. The breakdown was quite different. The track would burn up a little and the oil would carry down the lane creating hold to the pocket.

Regardless, my point remains the same. The lanes were determined to be illegal or blocked. In todays ABC that illegal pattern is completely legal and acceptable. Most of us probably bowl on easier patterns than Allison's "illegal" pattern each week.

I'll have to find my scrapbook of it sometime so I can pull all the information about the ABC not sanctioning it.
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« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2004, 10:36:18 AM »
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Except that Allison's 900 was not shot on a fresh, walled condition...he shot it on a chopped up, 2nd shift condition where (IIRC) nobody else shot much over 600.


Then the ABC lied about the lanes being "walled"? Back in the days of the bleeder the lanes actually got easier with more play. They didn't get "chopped up" as they do with todays equipment. The breakdown was quite different. The track would burn up a little and the oil would carry down the lane creating hold to the pocket.

Regardless, my point remains the same. The lanes were determined to be illegal or blocked. In todays ABC that illegal pattern is completely legal and acceptable. Most of us probably bowl on easier patterns than Allison's "illegal" pattern each week.

I'll have to find my scrapbook of it sometime so I can pull all the information about the ABC not sanctioning it.


While the point is noted about chopped up in the 80's being different than what most think of as chopped up in this day and age, the fact remains that legality (or lack thereof) is most difficult after the lanes have seen six games of league play, and the same holds true regardless of era.  

The reasons ABC gave may have some technical merit, but the fact remains that it was still a bogus decision and the failure to "make it right" has and will always hound them.
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« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2004, 11:00:39 AM »
Michelle, I see your point, I think we're on the same page on your comments.
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« Reply #12 on: August 21, 2004, 11:06:14 AM »
Maybe I'm not offended about Glen Allison's 9 not being sanctioned by ABC because it happened before I was born, but how about regocnizing what this post was about.  Congrats to Jeff are in order for pulling off this feat.  I have crossed paths with him a few times at college tournaments and I was very impressed with his game to say the least.
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« Reply #13 on: August 21, 2004, 11:58:23 AM »
Was this 900 shot in pre-bowling?
The whole team bowled? or just one individual bowler?
I have a problem with pre-bowling honor awards...

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« Reply #14 on: August 21, 2004, 02:38:27 PM »
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If the league and the ABC allows for pre-bowling, why would you have a problem with that?  As long as the conditions are the same as league, and the rules allow for that, I don't have a problem with them.



I shot 300 pre-bowling. I didn't take the award for it.
I just feel it diminishes the feat. 36 in a row is a great feat . . . But it's a whole different ball game when you have 10 bowlers on a pair. You have to contend with condition changes, more pressure from the slower bowling pace, etc.What's next, awards for open bowling 300s / 900s?
We have to keep some integrity in the sport/game. IMHO.
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