Frank and Ernest by Thaves for August 24, 2013
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Transcript:
Bowling- The Early Years Frank: This game will never catch on -- it's too hard on the goalie.
whitecarabao over 11 years ago
Before Brunswick automated them, the alleys had pin spotters — mostly teenaged boys. They had to be quick and nimble.
TREEINTHEWIND over 11 years ago
It took a while to figure out step 2………………
TREEINTHEWIND over 11 years ago
Later, pins of wood would be easier to score with, especially after light weight used skulls began to be used for knocking them over. (origin of the phrase, “and heads will roll”.)
Dave459 over 11 years ago
That reminds me, our darts team is looking for a goalie, anyone interested?
JudyAz over 11 years ago
Used skulls? They couldn’t afford new ones?
InTraining Premium Member over 11 years ago
Got an idea…. slow the game down… by having a cigarette or two…. ! ! !
ChessPirate over 11 years ago
Yes, a quick and deserved end to… Bowkey? Howling?
Earnestly Frank over 11 years ago
I once had a job as a javelin catcher, but was fired because I got never got the point of it.