It was not uncommon to see complete leagues made up of Moose, Lions, Elks, and Shriners. At least not in central Texas. Part of the reason for that decline, is that like bowling, fraternal organizations are declining too. Moose membership has dropped about 123,000 since 1991, the Elks over 300,00 in the past 15 years and the Lions about 85,000. I couldn't agree more with Mr. Jowdy.
Television is the bowlers and bowling's premier showplace.
Unfortunately, ABC-TV views bowling as an after thought. Schenkel, who has been broadcasting for the PBA Tour since 1962 stayed confused throughout the show. Burton, on several occasions, bailed him out, but even Bo had a lack of enthusiasm. Camera angles were bad, technicians voices in the background and what appeared to be a hurried format, spoiled the telecast for this fan. All ABC seems to have to offer is the time slot.