It’s a good article in that there is a great deal of insight as how the state of the economy and American industrialism can be linked to bowling. Bowling reached its peak when a large number of Americans were employed in industrial working class jobs and fell as factory jobs and such left the United States.
I don't know if that's an accurate statement. The bowling alleys in my area here in S.E. Michigan are always filled with leagues. Mornings especially which accomodate many of my retired softball buddies.............
What I do know is that manufactured lane conditions and the advanced technology of the balls being used are contributing to grossly higher averages.
225 - 245 averages are common place now amongst the premier leagues.........