The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-19
Between Strikes

1t might have been the presence of
Captain. Joe Hill which inspired the
Hills Laddieo TO do greater things
on the alleys than they have accom-
plisbed In tho past, or it might have
been q general slump on the part of
the A. 8. M. aggregation. Be that as
1t may. Joe was right on the spot to
witness the downfall of Ellis Oriental
bowlers, at tho hands of his proteges,
the Ladies' annexing two games by
comfortable margins and losing a
third one by three thin pins.
In tho set between the X. Of c. No.
1 coterie and Ray Jones, Jones, with
little assistance from King, Foster,
Smith and Bennett, rang the bell three
distinct times, forcing Ray Lichten-
fels' followers to accept the short
end Of all three games.
Say, you bowlers, take your mind I
of Of your Christmas shopping, forget
your coal strike memories, don't worry
over the exporting of all the Kentucky
liquor, but sit up, and II you are not
inclined to worry at all, give this man
Jones some consideration. He surely !
rolled three very consistent games
last night, and that wished Brook
lyn" Of his is a DANGEROUS ball to let
be mighty thankful he signed Jonsic
up. And you high average men-a
little tip-better practice more.
Ray Lichtenfels put up a spirited
fight for his team last night, and
should have had better support from |
his men. In his three games he had |
six splits, one Of tho impossible kind.
one blow and one cherry. and still
averaged 1856.
Pipe this, fel1ows-Jimmy Quinlivan |
gathered up the magnificent total of
113 pins in his last game; Phil Mer-
curio actually rolled off tho alleys
twice with his first ball; Charley Kiln
ger had eight blows II three games,
and due to the absence Of Eddie Kelly,
his average Of 1874 minus ton pins was
used. Is 1t any wonder the X. OF G.
team didn't win any gamec? A greater
part Of this trouble could be eliminat
ed by a little practice.
Fouls played an important part in
the games last night; Art King, Faith
er Ryan, Frank Foclcr and Hugh
Smith each crossing the dead line in.
to the restricted district.
No, that's not why Kingic only ave-
ragged 1853. Arthur had his number of !
believe no was off form last night.
Arthur worries considerably about
handicaps which he has been forced
to allow in the Christmas tournament,
which is now under way, and this
might have affected his rolling last
night. or course. we wouldn't say
that it did.
Eddie Kelly is confined to his homo
on account Of illness. We miss you,
Eddie. and our best wishes for your
speedy recovery are your always. May
your Christmas be merry and may
the New Year produce all that the
old year failed to produce, in health,
happiness and success.
We were all mighty glad to see Joe
Hill on the alleys last night. Joe
has been away a great deal on league
nights. but We hope that the new
year will find him there more often.
Doc Gentle couldn't connect right
last night for some reason or other.
nor could Father Ryan. their frames
being divided about $3.50 between
blows and splits.
Volt Runge stepped into the lime
light with a comfortable average of
III, his high score being 199. Walt
always gets his share.
Ike Epping made his debut In the
City league last night. His first game
wasn't o whirlwind, but Ike isn't ono
to be discouraged, and We look for
his average to begin its ascent quite
soon.
Patrons of the old Miller alleys al
WAYS will remember Walter Otto as an
old pin shark Of the oldcn days. Walt
has been among tho mountains OF
West Virginia for some time, but he
has not deserted the cllcys, having
an average Of 173 to his credit at this
time