The United States Bowling Congress Open Championships started on
Saturday at the Baton Rouge River Center with the usual hoopla.
In addition to the crowning of "Joe Bowler," the mass first ball
and speeches by assorted dignitaries, this year's hoopla included
the Louisiana State University Tiger Girls, LSU mascot Mike the
Tiger, and the Krewe of Artemis, with a local radio personality
serving as emcee....