South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-10-26
BIC SCORES IN
BOWLING GAMES
Men Seem to BE in Better
Shape as Result of Colder
Weather and Close Contests
Are the Result.

A little change in the weather has
given the local bowling situation an
entirely different complexion. Where
500 team totals dominated formerly
big 900 team totals supercede them
and the four figure variety creeps in
frequently.
The big scores, however. appear
more regularly in the leagues operat-
ing at the Elks temple than in any
of the other organizations through
out the city. But this is easily ac-
counted for as many OF the antlered
herd give more than passing atten-
ton TO their bowling and devote a
little time TO practice outside OF their
regular league play.
Again, the Elk bowlers are con-
Quoting a little happy-go easy two
men team tournaments, which Is be-
coming very popular. A member may
play at any time with any one and
form a partnership during the course
OF a week. If a player does not score
well he selects another partner, and
tries again. Four prizes are offered
each week, the winners last week be-
ing Harh -Silwiken, 1884, first; Schuel-
ler-Hark, 1891. second. aUd Achen-
bach-Albright and Schiller Wilmer,
1928, tied for third and fourth place
Considerable upsets were the order
Federal league. Where there was
difference Of six games between the
trst and last teams IN the league a
" eek ago the margin has been cut
one game. The Bucktails' lead was
reduced TO one game as the Federals
took a brace of games from them.
Capt Engledrum showing the way
with GA pins fiat.
Two Teams Move Up.
IL, Haaw
was responsible for the Elks and
Fawns moving up in the race. The
Fawns showed the way with the
magnificent total Of 3O72, each of
their games being 1000 and over
Schnelle and Van Kirk each came
home with 600 totals. AS the Bucks
took a couple OF games from the Ant
lerS they have come in out of the
cold and joined respectable society.
What splendid race has developed
III the Elks league can be seen as the
first seven teams are within three
games of each other. The season
started as a regular procession but
X did not require long for things TO
settle and now three clubs, the Hairs
Horns and Jewels. are tied for first
place, the Tylers are one game be-
hind, and the Charms. Hoofs and
Teeth are tied for fifth place.
But the Stays are the most abused
team in the league. No matter how
well they perform their opponents
are just a shade stronger For in
stance, one of their members turned
in 654 with a pencil but that was only
sufficient to win one game of the
series. But the team has a great deal
of enjoyment and are very partial in
the selection of their company regard
ing the percentage cOlomn.
Bills Lead League.
The three cornered tie between the
Bills TOasts and Tusks in the Antlers'
league was badly mangled as the re-
suit Of the weeks games. The Bills
treated the Tusks very rough and an
nexed three games and the lead of
the league The Toasts took the odd
game from the Factors and moved in
to second place. But the surprise of
the week was the strong advance
made by the Prongs who took two
games from the little beers, Capt.
Muessel leading the engagement with
, a 267 opening.
While there are constant changes
in the minor positions of the Stude-
baker league the Axles are able TO
command their lead, having an ad-
vantage of two games over the Rims.
their nearest competitors. The Stude-
bakers have been making consistent
gains and are now in third place.
Rut the Hubs are not doing very we'll,
III spite OF the deal they put over
with a ringer substitute who hung
no 2S9 for a series.
In spite of a little lethargy in spots
there is a pretty good race on in the