New-York tribune., 1903-02-01

well az from others Secretary Bryson has been
in communication with many of the most promi-
nent members of bowling leagues Of the East, and
voices the opinion that the congress will be hh-
erailv patronized from that region. The bowlers
of Minneapolis, St. Paul, Chicago Toledo, Cleve-
land, Wheeling, W. Va; Louisville and many other
cities including several in Indiana, have entered
teams and besides these each of the cities named
is expected to send number of visitors Nearly
all of the local teams in this city will be repre-
sented by five-men and two-men teams and are
working like Trojans to carry off some of the
tournament prizes.
note of discord has arisen over the question or
loaded balls" the tournament, but the local
officers do not believe 1t will result in any friction
in any mar the meeting. Mayor BOOK
walter that it is the duty of the congress to
settle the matter finally at the meeting here, and
it is his purpose to present the question at the
opening session of the congress and urge upon the
members the necessity for some rule to govern in
the future. He admits that the Of loaded balls
gives the who able to handle them because
of continuous practice some advantage over those
who have not used them, but he occupies nom
committal position regarding his own preferences
in the matter. The leaders of two three teams
In this city using loaded balls, but the sentiment
among local bowlers seems to be that there should
be some definite rule upon the subject, and the
majority. it now appears would favor keeping the
limit OF weight to the wood of which the balls are
made
Those who have ranged themselves the side
I
that the men here who them have increased
their averages without increasing their profcien-
cy, as Is demonstrated by their playing when they
lay aside the loaded ball and take up the ordinary
ball. They believe that the tendency is to lower
the standard of the game and make averages de-
pend upon mere physical endurance and strength.
and thus subordinate science. which is the
strength of bowling when all the players stand
upon the footing. They illustrate the point
overcome by the momentum which he gives his
ball the advantage which the loaded ball gives to
the man who is able to handle it, and that high
speed is always invoked at the expense of
curacy, thus putting the unloaded ball at
double disadvantage when opposed to using
the loaded variety It is understood that Chicago
boWlers will favor the OF any ball that the
teams choose TO handle, but the sentiment
throughout the country. indicated in letters and
otherwise the local officers is that the coming
congress should legislate upon the matter and fix
q standard of weight for its tournaments. six
pound ball. which is the heaviest that can
be made of wood. is believed to be fair weight.
and a proposition to IL would meet with
favor 1t Is believed by majority of the delegates.
AS no proxy will be allowed at the meeting
loaded ball should attend In force. FOR the ques-
ton = certain 80 be presented for consideration.
Speaking Of this subject, Mayor Bookwater presi-
dent of the congress, and an enthusiastic bowler,
said to-day:
'It is my purpose to call attention to the loaded
ball the congress convenes, am j do
question but discussion viii be provoked and
some definite action taken. or course, without any
rule upon the subject IL cut OF the power OF tho