Evening star., 1929-12-18


SO Bill and John tried to find
ways and means of making the
sweepstakes more attractive to
the Semi-dubs. In a question
naire they asked the girls just
what could be done about It..
Did they want a handicap?
Did they desire two five-game
sets instead Of three sets OF three
strings?
Should the number of prizes be in
creased. reducing first place money?
Should prizes be given for high game
and high set for each blockP
The canvas included all the girls who
took part in the sweepstakes and some
Of the prospects for next year.
II the girls really were interested In
the matter the reaction from the queS-
tionaire should have been considerably
stronger.
Only One Answer.
Bill and John got solitary reply.
However, this was worthwhile. 1t
came from Ned w. Trey. Read it:
Thank you very much for your let
ter Of December 10 regarding the Meyer
Davis sweepstakes, in which you ask
for opinions or suggestions with view
toward making the event annual and
more popular.
Some of the suggestions mentioned
In your letter occurred to me during
the event, foremost among which was
the change from a nine to ten game
series, with two five-game blocks each
instead Of three-game blocks as at pres
ent. It seems to me that the interest holds
better and the average bowler just gets
warmed" UP with three games A few
girls dropped out Of the last set this
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have gotten into the money, on the
other hand, they might have, had they
stayed, particularly Marjorie Smith
Undoubtedly they would not have drop
ped out had they been rolling two five.
game blocks.
Urges Added Prizes.
'The other point that I particularly
favor is the awarding Of q cash prize
each block. think this tends to
heighten the interest and is an added
incentive, particularly for those who
are not the old, seasoned bowlerS. Aside
from this, can't say that think there
should be further arrangement of
the prize list. It seemed to me that it
was well divided this year.
Personally, I do not particularly
favor the handicap system. At any
OF course, there are arguments pro
and con, but it seems to me more
sporting to take a chance. Of course
realize that unless something in the
nature Of O miracle occurred I would
never beat Lorraine Gulli or perhaps
any of the others who got in the
money-on the other hand, do realize
that before enter, whereupon I do
enter, take q chance and roll the best
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the best they can and get prize II
possible, but all cannot and for one
had So worth Of fun out of the event
to say nothing Of the education
"I shall be interested to know the
outcome Of the campaign for ideas for
q bigger and better sweepstakes next
year."
About The Star Tourney.
However, what was uppermost in
mind when this piece was started was
THE Washington Stars second annual
individual tournament, to be held at
Convention Hall December 26. 81 and
% and January 2, 3 and 4. with entries
closing next Saturday night.
There will be no donors in this event
for there will be no entry fee and all
prizes will be given by The Star. More
than 100 girls shot in 1t last year and
more are expected this time. They
have everything to gain and nothing to
lose, merely paying for the games they
roll, three Of them. And in one set
the dub or mediocre has a much bet
ter chance against the star than in a
9 or 10 game series. There will be 10
prizes for the girls, ranging in value
from $40 TO $12, and in the event
prize winner knows Of something for
the same money she would desire more,
an exchange at Hecht's may be effected.
The prizes are on display in Seventh
street window Of The Hecht Co. depart
ment store at Seventh and F streets
northwest.
Entry blanks are obtainable at all