“He’s fundamentally sound with a smooth delivery. He’s an intelligent bowler. He knows how to adjust to the changing lane conditions. Pret played several sports when he was younger, and his athleticism is still evident.” In his younger days, Grove competed in four or five leagues a week. Still, he couldn’t get enough competition. He and his friends used to travel throughout the region competing in tournaments. Clase Heaps, proprietor of Lion Bowl, organized the trips. Heaps, who also taught at Red Lion, was one of the best bowlers and bowling instructors in the county. He believed competing in tournaments was one of the best ways league bowlers could improve their games. “Many times, 10 or 12 of us would pile into cars and head to a tournament somewhere in the region,” said Grove. “Competing in tournaments was a big deal.” He said Red Lion individuals and teams would often reenter a tournament several times, spending nearly all day at the host center. Some tournaments paid $300 to $500 to winners. “That’s a lot of money when you’re making $1.25 an hour,” stressed Grove, who retired from AMP as a die cast designer. Some years, he won more money bowling than he earned at his regular job. “Winning $500 was equal to about two months or so of pay,” he said. What advice would Grove give to other seniors? “Senior leagues are very popular right now. It’s a great way to be active, be social, and have a good time. Bowling is good for your health. I certainly would recommend seniors give bowling a try. I think many of them would be surprised.” After more than six decades, Grove is still enthusiastic about bowling. And he doesn’t plan to hang up his bowling shoes any time soon. “I’m just going to keep showing up as long as I can,” he said. Barry Sparks is the author of EARL: The Greatest Bowler of All Time.
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