South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-18
BRIGHT SEASON
FACES BOWLERS
Club Membership Doubled in
Past Observation-Disclosures
Being 0verhauIed.
BY JEHOsAPHAT SPARE.

Gradually the local bowling situa-
tion is assuming definite status
All OF the local establishments. both
private and public. have been over
hauled or are in the course Of re-
construction. The Orpheum alleys
have already been completed. the
Elks Temple plant is also finished
as far as the drives are concerned.
the equipment at the Eagles home
is now being overhauled. while the
old Bardeen plant and the Koehler
and Schafer alleys will receive at
tention Immediately.
At the Os'pheum alleys play as al
ready been started and the manner
in which the boys are knocking the
wooden soldiers down in preliminary
work presages a big season. Just to
see whether or not the drives had
been put in first class shape Carl
Kruger, who is captain Of the re-
organized Hoosier Cream team. took
a flyer at the pins and for the first
three games turned in scores of 202,
2O7 and PIP, "A remarkable showing
right of the reel. which he said was
but sample Of what the boys eX-
pect from him this season.
The public alleys are receiving a
great deal OF attention from the boys
who want TO be ready when the lea
quo seasons open. which a lot OF
courage in this kind OF weather And
there is going 10 be a lot OF league
play this year The Eagles had a
rousing meeting OF bowlers at their
home yesterday afternoon at which
they nearly perfected their plans for
the ensuing season. The +. O. +.
and Eagle league will be continued
this year. each organization consist
ing of eight clubs of FIVE men teams.
They will begin their league seasons
on September s and conduct a sea-
son Of 40 games for the fall schedule
VIII Hold League Meetings.
Two of the old established leagues
will hold a preliminary meeting this
week The Commercial league.
which has been in force for several
years. and one of the strongest or
CARNATIONS in the city will hold a
meeting at the Orpheum alleys on
Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock All
Of the clubs that held a membership
in the league last year. with the ex-
ception OF the Liebelt Stars, will be
back in the fold and they have three
applications on file already to take
place of the vacancy created.
There will also be a meeting Of the
City league hled at the same time
and place, and for the same purpose.
This organization consisted OF six
clubs last year but there are already
"A dozen clubs, who filed application
for embership. which will probab-
IN be increased before the bell rings
The clubs VIII will represent that
1gue this year are: Eagles, ElkS
Harlin Specials. Hoosier Creams
Jimmy and Goats. Koehler and
Schafer. Liebelt Stars, Silver Edge
Studebakers. Watch company and
White Eagles.
First League To Start.
While nearly all of the leagues in
the city are making preparations &c
get under way the first organization
70 inaugurate its schedule season i:
the Wilson Bros. league. They viii
face the starters flag at the Orph-
cum alleys, Aug. 20. For the past
three years this league has consisted
of four clubs but this season it vii
be increased 20 six clubs.
Last year the Oliver league wa:
the largest organization in the state
having a membership OF sixteer
teams. During their canvas OF re
organization for the ensuing season
they find there are twenty teams
who made application and are ready
As this league likes 10 play all Of
the games on one evening a serious
situation confronts them as there Il
not an establishment in The city
which can accommodate that mum
Der at the same time.
The Studebaker club, which con
Quoted two leagues OF ten teams
each for the past two years. vii
gain be in the field this season. Tn,
same situation prevails as in tn
Oliver league. too many application
for membership. Consequently the.
are not in a position 10 announc,
their plans for the ensuing season.