The Washington times., 1933-04-20
CLARKE
AS SECOND
CHOICE
By GINO SINH

ily against the window panes,
and it could be heard tinkl1ng
on a nearby tin roof.
The cavernous depths Of the
Lucky Strike establishment were
plunged in darkness, except off
in one corner where several
drives in use were drenched In
amber light. From them the
rumble of falling duckpins re-
echoed duly and far-away,
toned down by the continuous
splash of the downpour.
Howard Campbell, who runs
the plant, and for over a decade
a. conspicuous and popular figure
in local bowling circles, was
scanning Moe and Joe's late
special as a sports scribe hove
into sight out of the semidark-
ness Of the steps.
'cHie, mattel" the misquOter
exclaimed, "HOwsakid?"
"Okay, bOsw'in," returned
duckpindOm'S com m d ore,
''HowsitbyyOu?"
"Say, who do you think has
the best record on the alleys
this season." the column
waster busted out, dropping
anchor.
Chews Lip
Campbell chewed meditatively
on his upper lip. Then he per-
formed the same operation on
his lower one, before answering.
collie Pacini, undoubtedly,
with Astor Clarke, next. Pa
cini's excellent general league
averages put him on top, but
Clarke, due to his brilliant
sweepstakes work, along with
fine league averages, isn't far
behind. Whip Litchfield, the
two Harrison boys, Paul and
Joe; Eddie Espey, Dutch New
man, HOkie Smith, Chief
Lovett, Jack TaIbert, Sam
Simon, Joe Pricci, and even
Brad Mandley, must be reck-
Oned with in making any rank
ing list. Just low they will
line up, however, must be left
until all league averages and
special events results are in,
and, even then there will be a
wide difference Of opinion"
The subject shifted to the pro-
posed United States Duckp1n
League, which will swing over a
circuit Of six Atlantic Coast cities,
from Boston to Atlanta, Ga.
'Tt's a great idea, but beset
with many difficulties" Camp
bell opined. 81 don't believe it
can be made to pay. But that
isn't the intention Of the back
ers. From what I understand
they only hope to clear expenses.
If it becomes a reality, it will be
. great boost for the game In a
national way"
Howard believes that at least
four Of the cities mentioned as
prn~~1ectiye entries would have
paw eiful combinations. They are
Wash ngton, Baltimore, Boston
and tle WiIliiaantic Blue Ribbons.
Richmond and Atlanta are
haE dicapped by lack Of first
Eat. talent at present and they
at ttso far away from other
1arglirlg centers to make it worth
wrds to obtain Out-Of-tOwn
glt0nIaTs''
The nez/topic vas sportsman
sl:ip, Id anG new. Here an
tdaalisti. light f1ared in Campbell's S
big brown eyes. He sighed
audibiy
'Tr the old days, bOwlers used
to roll {. ,he pleasure they de-
rived from the game. They
weren't sin,ays tryl1g to chisel
money frCm less competent per-
formers or riskinr friendship
and good fellowship N their
burning des're to WIN. 1t was
ell fun.
Ten year. ago the majority
Of leagues speI4 = large art Of
their prize money for 2 b. e blow
OUT AT tBE ettu OF tiAH SrtSOu
Nov the bow ieTs want every
last dime coming to thon, and
sQuaVk their heads off .;ccause
there isn't more Nobody gives
a haHg for the other fellow.
Yet in ali my da,%s as a toErlnr
/ can't recall 0Is man 0hO
made real money h0wiing, even
for one season. 81 cau't be- dOae
1t isn't thai kln3 of game.
Give me The eeod old days."
"DOnt you think that the re"
turn of beer may Bring hack
some of that good fellowship Of
yOre?" we veriured.
"It may Ge mcaned sadly,
''but doubt It.
His voice traiied Of IN the
mournful swiSn swish Ct the rain
as he lapsed into gloomy silence.
The word-haSher turned his coat
collar up around mis- NECK and
sauntered bravely out amh the
raindrops.