And pretty much the most annoying commentating ever. “Over the line!” “Follow through!” Ironically Bo was the first of bowling’s great color commentators.
I always enjoyed Billy Welu. In almost every match he’d lay out the scenario needed for the game to end in a tie. As a kid I wanted to see a tie but it happened so rarely. But Billy kept you tuned in with the possibilities! 😁
This was awesome to watch, they made it look easy when it was the hardest back in the day. But it's still hard, the new balls help but now you have to decide what ball is a good match. I've been watching all the old videos, it's really fun to watch.
@@krazyhorse448 I never seen the 30s and 40s, I'll have to check it out. Can't imagine just two fingers with rubber balls....even harder to make them hook!
I got to bowl in a doubles event with Weber a year after this match. As I remember, we barely cashed. It was disappointing as it was at the peak of my bowling career. As a Certified Bowling Instructor from 1959 into the '70s, Bo Burton was one of those I told beginners to emulate. Smooth as silk.
I AGREE with you 1,000% because this was when bowling was bowling. Like the NFL, NBA, MLB & MLS the bowling is now CRAP too & isn't worth watching anymore either. LOVE YOUR COMMENT.
The format was different by 1966 than when Don Carter won his 4 all-stars. Wasn't it then 100 games over a few days. I don't recall there being a final three-game shoot out like this. Don Carter was Mr. Consistency. He'd average 213 for 100 games and would rarely bowl below 200. I think Weber won one or two of his four (or was it finally 5?) all-stars in the old format. He, Carter., and Anthony were the greatest I've seen.
By the way, this tournament was called the "All Star," not "All Stars." (No "s" at the end.) The last BPAA All-Star tournament was in 1970 and was won by Bobby Cooper of Dallas, TX. The tournament then became known as the BPAA US Open. Twelve years after this match, Bo Burton finally won the tournament in 1978 with Dick Weber doing color commentary on the telecast.
Does anyone know when the 100-game BPAA All Star format was changed, making it a less severe test? All four of Don Carter's All Star wins were during the 100-game format era, right?
It's interesting to me that even a "stroker", by today's standards, cranks the shit out of the ball compared to these guys. I bowled my best when I emulated Dick Weber. Though my personal best game of 289 was bowled on a whim, on vacation, with an alley ball and rented shoes. I still don't know how that happened. A lot of luck, but also a habit of concentrating on line and accuracy rather than putting revs on the ball.
I am so happy someone else mentioned the over the line comment. It was extremely irritating. They only showed the scoresheet on time as well. And the announcers never mentioned what frame they were in. I know this was from long ago but that's just basic stuff.
2 things. Why did announcer keep saying "over the line"?? Everyone has to throw it over line. Stupid. Also they rarely showed the score. Poor telecast but that was long ago. Things have improved
@@mqbitsko25 Styles were changing and these guys were actually new age "crankers" by the standard of the time. A decade before, the usual style was to spin the ball on release with the hand on top. And bowlers like Larry Laub were still winning tournaments in the 70s while rolling the bowl right on the foul line.
Ray Bluth was a U S Bowling Congress Hall of Famer who won two USBC Open Championships. He also rolled the first 300 game of the Masters Finals in 1962, and his three-game total of 806 set a record that stood for 24 years. Bluth's career lasted from the 1950's into the 1970's, when he shot a 269 on a PBA telecast. He was a three-time PBA champion. He was also Dick Weber's teammate on the Budweiser Team (considered by some the be the all-time best team) in the 1950's, and was Dick Weber's teammate when the pair won the National Doubles Championships four times. Dick Weber evidently didn't consider him to be "a marginal bowler". Admittedly not Dick Weber's equal, but certainly one of his peers, Ray might be forgiven for his observations and suggestions.
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Lol. Look at Bo tuggin' the spark with that high-end AMF 3-Dot. Lol. Good stuff.
Weber and the trip-4...Timeless...
Ray Bluth and Bob Strampe on the call. What a great find!
And pretty much the most annoying commentating ever. “Over the line!” “Follow through!” Ironically Bo was the first of bowling’s great color commentators.
I always enjoyed Billy Welu. In almost every match he’d lay out the scenario needed for the game to end in a tie. As a kid I wanted to see a tie but it happened so rarely. But Billy kept you tuned in with the possibilities! 😁
@@oldsnwbrdr That was tough to listen to
This was awesome to watch, they made it look easy when it was the hardest back in the day. But it's still hard, the new balls help but now you have to decide what ball is a good match. I've been watching all the old videos, it's really fun to watch.
Ever see the vids on here on the 1930-40s? Only 2 holes in the ball. Middle finger and thumb, I can't imagine trying to curve the ball.
@@krazyhorse448 I never seen the 30s and 40s, I'll have to check it out. Can't imagine just two fingers with rubber balls....even harder to make them hook!
one ball no towels no antics love it bowling pure and classy.
Great video! Thanks as always.
I got to bowl in a doubles event with Weber a year after this match. As I remember, we barely cashed. It was disappointing as it was at the peak of my bowling career.
As a Certified Bowling Instructor from 1959 into the '70s, Bo Burton was one of those I told beginners to emulate. Smooth as silk.
Thus was from a broadcast of the "CBS Sports Spectacular", and I suspect it was a live telecast with the championship match joined in progress.
Just great bowling. None of the theatrics and hysteria you see from today's bowlers; especially Dick Weber's son Peter.
I AGREE with you 1,000% because this was when bowling was bowling. Like the NFL, NBA, MLB & MLS the bowling is now CRAP too & isn't worth watching anymore either. LOVE YOUR COMMENT.
17:49 his arm is coming straight up in the full follow through???
WaitWhat??🤔
The format was different by 1966 than when Don Carter won his 4 all-stars. Wasn't it then 100 games over a few days. I don't recall there being a final three-game shoot out like this. Don Carter was Mr. Consistency. He'd average 213 for 100 games and would rarely bowl below 200. I think Weber won one or two of his four (or was it finally 5?) all-stars in the old format. He, Carter., and Anthony were the greatest I've seen.
These rubber balls are hitting like bombs. Impressive!
Joe Joseph was a partner in this bowling alley (Pro Bowl; Lansing, MI) for many years.
SM Mac was he a partner in Pro-Bowl East and Pro-Bowl West?
By the way, this tournament was called the "All Star," not "All Stars." (No "s" at the end.) The last BPAA All-Star tournament was in 1970 and was won by Bobby Cooper of Dallas, TX. The tournament then became known as the BPAA US Open. Twelve years after this match, Bo Burton finally won the tournament in 1978 with Dick Weber doing color commentary on the telecast.
Does anyone know when the 100-game BPAA All Star format was changed, making it a less severe test? All four of Don Carter's All Star wins were during the 100-game format era, right?
Wanna remind you, the ball was over the line...
Ave 206 in 1963 that's bowling
the young Bo has a lot more leverage that Weber.
Anybody else wish they'd show the ads too?
What. Me worry?
the two Dislikes are from people who through a gutterball.
It's interesting to me that even a "stroker", by today's standards, cranks the shit out of the ball compared to these guys. I bowled my best when I emulated Dick Weber. Though my personal best game of 289 was bowled on a whim, on vacation, with an alley ball and rented shoes. I still don't know how that happened. A lot of luck, but also a habit of concentrating on line and accuracy rather than putting revs on the ball.
Where? I mean where is the bowler over the line? I can't see it! And they aren't punished? Huh?
Don Johnson RIP
Fantastic video and Dick Weber! Bo who?
So.....over the line? Yes. Over the line.
Mickey Bitsko So many bowlers used to drop the ball at the line by their left foot, which caused your ball to loose revolutions and direction
I shot my first 300 here. Went 279-300-206 :(
Did hear a kitty at 13:13
Matthew Gaming meowww lol i heard it too
say "over the line" just once more please.
+kevin e Amazing. Not once did they go under the line.
kevin e So many bowlers used to drop the ball at the line by their left foot, which caused your ball to loose revolutions and direction
I am so happy someone else mentioned the over the line comment. It was extremely irritating. They only showed the scoresheet on time as well. And the announcers never mentioned what frame they were in. I know this was from long ago but that's just basic stuff.
Strampe and Bluth weren’t professional announcers but were great bowlers so I guess we can cut them a little slack??
0ver the line...
2 things. Why did announcer keep saying "over the line"?? Everyone has to throw it over line. Stupid. Also they rarely showed the score. Poor telecast but that was long ago. Things have improved
I'm guessing he means that the bowler releases the ball with his hand over the foul line. Not sure why that is so damned exciting, though.
@@mqbitsko25 Styles were changing and these guys were actually new age "crankers" by the standard of the time. A decade before, the usual style was to spin the ball on release with the hand on top. And bowlers like Larry Laub were still winning tournaments in the 70s while rolling the bowl right on the foul line.
Mickey Bitsko So many bowlers used to drop the ball at the line by their left foot, which caused your ball to loose revolutions and direction
DaveConleyPortfolio a decade earlier many bowlers were still throwing back up balls from their releases
Another first
Ray Bluth, a marginal bowler, criticizes the legendary Dick Weber. Maybe Dick's success is because he DOESNT put more power behind it.
Ray Bluth was a U S Bowling Congress Hall of Famer who won two USBC Open Championships. He also rolled the first 300 game of the Masters Finals in 1962, and his three-game total of 806 set a record that stood for 24 years. Bluth's career lasted from the 1950's into the 1970's, when he shot a 269 on a PBA telecast. He was a three-time PBA champion. He was also Dick Weber's teammate on the Budweiser Team (considered by some the be the all-time best team) in the 1950's, and was Dick Weber's teammate when the pair won the National Doubles Championships four times. Dick Weber evidently didn't consider him to be "a marginal bowler". Admittedly not Dick Weber's equal, but certainly one of his peers, Ray might be forgiven for his observations and suggestions.
@@heffmunson Give it to him, Heff!