The Washington times., 1905-12-31

A glance backward at the records of
the various bowling leagues shows that
never before has the great indoor game
been more popular in Washington than
during the past year.
All of the old leagues, including the
pioneer, the District Bowling League.
had most successful seasons all ta.rn-
ing out teams stronger than in FORMER
years. and the prize lists were 50 large
that many events were included which
had not been covered before. In ad-
dition to the Departmental. which is
now four years old. the Plate Printers.
Royal Arcanum and Real Estate
leagues, the various divisions Of the
Pos.ofice got together and formed a
league, which ran through its first sea-
SON without hitch. Registry landing
the coveted bunting.
In the District the Saengers pulled
down the championship. and with IL
several valuable trophies. Willie Miller
had the very unusual distinction Of be-
ing a member OF two pennant winners,
the Saengers in the District and the
COlumbias in the Real Estate. League,
and this crack pin tuTnbler also landed
the individual championship I'm both
leagues O'Donnen finally landed on
top in the Departmental, after pretty
race, and the Bureau won the pennant.
In the Plate Printers. Philadelphia fin
ished in front, and Lord, Of that team.
topped the individual list Oriental
won out in the Royal Arcanum. and
Rodrick. of the Kismets. was the best
bowler.
A new District record for team
game was made by the Acmes, who
ran UP 1,075. Warren led in the Dis
trict for high games, with 267. Other
high marks were 26S in the Department
tai ~ Percy Smith. Lords 25S in the
Plate Printers and MiIIer's 256 in the
Real Estate League.
The season of 1906 was remarkable
not only for the great and growing in
terest In the game. but also for the
big totals bowled. Especially was this
true in the '-Do=E=aIId-out tourna-
ment." In which Joe Hardie, Of the Blu
reau team. eventually won out and also
$40. Hudson was second, Baum third
and Ludwig fourth. De Yo copped tho
qualifying prize OF $15 for hign set OF
three games with scores OF $50, 255
and 266, total. ISL.
'On to Louisville" IS the cry now
and in view OF the excellent showing
made by the Capital City ten pin ex
perts at Milwaukee last year. the en-
th1siasm is more than justified. Ir
1904 Spiess and Krauss brought
home the national championship for 4
two-nan team. and Lord and Hardie, OF
the Bureau team, last year almost du
pncated the feat. being barely beateT
OUT oy a Chicago pair, but they pulled
down nice bunch OF the long greer
Ior second place. Columbia team No. 2
OF hVe men. bowled good enough
against the cracks Of the country q
get In the money. and Columbia No.
was twenty-siXth. just outside the win
ming twenty-five teams. In the one
man matches the District boys NOR,
than made good. Allison. who al pres
ent leads in the District League. get
ting SilO with "a set OF g2c. and Bum
of the Interiors. $40. with COZ
There is every indication that there
VIII be even a larger representation
from the local bowling contingent at thu
LOUISVILLE congress. 1t is rumOrec
that the Fat Mems team, leaders I'm the
District League race. and perhaps tho
last years champion SaengerS, will go
The Agricult5.es are also seriously
considering the trip. and the Depart
mental champions, the Bureaus. have
already taken active measures TO that
end. and are at present making great
preparations for Il grand ball for fund.
raising purposes.
There is every reason 70 believe tho
washington experts will do even better
TINS year, as they are maintaining
averages, particularly in the District