The Washington times., 1933-10-30
DJ7CKPLN CONGRESS TO RANK u. S. EINNEN BY P(
DIXIE STAKES
FIRST UNDER
NEW PLAN
BY GINO SINH

Duckpinners who have been dis.
satisfied with the ranking ac-
corded them by the National
Duckpin Bowling Congress in the
past, will have only themselves
to blame if they do not achieve
the place in the duckpin sun
their heart desires this year.
The Congress has hit on a
foolproof plan which leaves this
ranking business entiAely up to
each bowler and his or her eff
fectiveness in pounding the head
pin during the season.
It is a point system, in which
so many points are allotted to
those who finish among the lead
ers in various sweepstakes, tour
naments, league a n d special
matches.
Furthermore only major sweep
stakes, tournaments and special
matches will be considered, thus
placing before the boWlers
schedule which they can readily
follow if they seek national recog-
milton for the talents.
Three Major Events
The three major national Spe-
cial events on the calendar are
the U. S. Sweepstakes, the Wash
ington Times Dixie Sweepstakes,
and the National AllEventS.
The winner in each OF these
tests will be accredited with 10
points toward national ranking,
the one finishing second receiving
five; third, four; fourth, three;
fifth, two. All others who partici-
pate in any of these events will
be awarded one point each.
Thus maple-shooters have added
incentive for shooting for The
Washington Times Dixie Sweep
stakes crown, the first major
event not only of the season, but
also under this new ranking Sys-
tenn.
Only one local sweepstakes (the
Howard Campbell stakes for Wash
ington) will bear weight in the
national rating sheet, anC the win
ner of that event will receive five,
digits; the second man, three; the
third, two, and the next two, one
each. Thu. giving five men
chance to pick up valuable points.
The league situation, too, has
been cleared up considerably.
Must Roll 100 Games
A bowler to be considered for
national ranking must have at
least 100 games to his credit.
rolled in a league which employs
Q competent foul umpire.
Games rolled in leagues which
do not employ foul umpires or are
known to do so only occasionally
will not be considered under any
circumstances. The same is true
Of special events.
In cases where a bowler shoots
In two or more leagues, only the
two leagues in which he has the
highest averages (providing he has
more than 100 games) will be
taken into account, though in case
Of a close vote he will be given the
benefit OF his other averages.
The washington Times Dixie
sweepstakes, which inaugurates
this system, will take place on
Saturday, November 18, starting
at the Arcadia at l p. m. The
second block is scheduled at Con-
vention Hall and the third at Con-
Yention Hall.
Open to U. S. Pinmen
The event, which will decide
the championship of the South,
is open 10 all bowlers of the
United States.
Entry fee is only $18, having
been reduced in keeping with the
times, sum well within reach of
any top-notch maple shooter.
Fl t prize is expected i be $500.
The Dixie is not only sanctioned
but also sponsored by the National
Duckpin Bowling Congress and is
under the personal supervision of
George L. ISemann. the N. D. B. c.
energetic factotum. Isemann is
receiving entries at room 216,
Maryland Building, Washington,
D. C..