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russell d. leinbach alf l. andersen
BOWLS LAWN BOWLS AS-SOCIATION-OCTOBER 15, A.L.B.A. President ALF L. ANDERSEN Honorary Member Beverly Hills L.B.C. Beverly Hills Calif. A.L.B.A. Immediate Past President RUSSELL D. LEINBACH Member Fernleigh Club Inc. West Hartford Conn. 1966 QUALITY PRODUCTS··· FAMOUS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD! "HENSELITE" THE WORLD'S LARGEST SELLING BOWL. USED BY CHAMPIONS EVERYWHERE, HENSELITE SUPER GRIP BOWLS ARE CONSISTENT WINNERS OF EVERY MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYED THROUGHTOUT THE BOWLING WORLD. AVAILABLE IN THE NEW POPULAR HEAVYWEIGHT MODEL IN ALL SIZES-4 3/ 4 " THRU 5 1/ s " -IN BOTH BLACK AND MAHOGANY COLORS. FACTORY ENGRAVED DESIGNS OR WITH COLORED RINGS. ALL HENSELITE BOWLS NOW CARRY THE NEW A.L.B.A. STAMP. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THE NEW WEIGHT? • BOWLERS WHO NOW PLAY WITH LARGE SIZE BOWLS, FOR THE BENEFIT OF WEIGHT, WILL BE ABLE TO OBTAIN THE SAME ADVANTAGES WITH A SMALLER SIZE BOWL. • THEY ARE LESS AFFECTED BY THE WIND THAN THE MEDIUM WEIGHT MODEL. ON BUMPY GREENS THEY ARE MORE STEADY AND NOT DIVERTED FROM THEIR TRUE RUN . • HENSELITE GRIPPO POLISH HENSELITE INDOOR BIASED BOWLS USED AND RECOM· MENDED BY BOW· lERS EVERWHERE . FOR A BETTER GRIP, FOR BETTER BOWL· ING (AND POLISH) USE " GRIPPO!" POPULAR FOR CLUBS , RESORTS AND HOTELS. THESE SETS OF 4 " DIAMETER BOWLS ARE MADE TO THE SAME AC· CURACY AND PRECISION AS THE WORLD· FAMOUS HENSELITE lAWN BOWLS. SPE· CIAl INDOOR CARPETS IN SIZE 30'X6' ALSO AVAilABLE. EIGHT BOWLS AND JACK TO EACH SET. ATTRACTIVELY BOXED. Now available in convenient tube form HENSELITE JR. CARPET BOWLS I PROVIDE HOURS OF ENJOYABLE COMPE· TITIVE RELAXATION FOR All THE FAMilY. EACH SET, ATTRACTIVELY PRESENTED, CONSIST OF EIGHT 2 '12" BIASED CARPET BOWLS AND JACK. MAKES A PERFECT GIFT. HENSELITE JACKS ARE USED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. PERFECTLY ROUND . STAY CLEAN AND PERMANENT. lY WHITE. MADE BY THE SAME UNIQUE PROCESS AS All OTHER TOP CLASS HENSELITE PRODUCTS . UNITED STATES DISTRIBUTORS MRS. CHET SHEERE HENRY G. MALTBY HAROLD l. ESCH 1535 Superior Ave., Newport Beach, Calif. 92660 Tel. Liberty 8·8137 Serving Southern California of the Southwest Division, ALBA 5275 Proctor Ave., Oakland, Calif. 94618 Tel Ol 5-2263 Serving No. Calif. and Arizona of Southwest, and Northwest Divisions P.O. Box 3304, Orlando, Fla . 32802 Te l. GArden 3·2320 Serving Eastern, Centra l and Southeast Divisions, ALBA WRITE FOR ILLUSTRATED BROCHURES LISTING ALL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE WITH PRICES A.L.B.A. 5TAFF RUSSELL D. LEINBACH Chairman LARR Y R. HE INGS KIRK 1. SINCLAIR CRESSLYN 1. TILLEY Publication Committee KIRK 1. SINCLAIR Circulation Manager CRESSLYN L. TILLEY Editor and Business Manager LARRY R. HENNINGS Advertising Manager 414 Central Bldg., Seattle, Wash 98104 GEORGE W. MILNE Asst. Advertising Manager 11202 -105th Ave., Sun City, Arizona 85351 A. L. B. A. BOWLS OF FI CIAL PUBLICATION - AMERICAN LAWN BO WLS ASSOCIATION EDITORIAL STAFF CRESSL\~ L. TILLEY A. EMERSON CHARLES F. HEMPHILL EWMAN KIRK 1. SI TCLAIR CHARLES P. MIDDLETON EZRA R. WYETH JOSEPH A. MAHONEY 1. S. "LOU" REED SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS Clifford C. Rea ____ .. ._.... S01tt!J1()est Division 67 Orchard Road , Orinda, Calif. 94563 Chas. F. H emphill ___ .._..Sottthwest DiviJion 401 South Roxbury Dr., Beverly Hills, Calif. 90212 Harold L. Esch _.. ___ .__ ._____ .Satttheast Division P. O. Box 3304, Orlando, Florida 32802 Max Liberman ____ .______ _____ Eastem Division Bowling Editor, The Hartford Courant, 285 Broad St., Hartford, Conn. 06101 George Fyfe _____ .____________ .. Central Division 530 No. Taylor, Oak Park, Ill. 60302 Condie M. May ___ ... __Northwest DiviJio1z 1105 Spring St., Seattle, Wash. 98104 A .L.B.A . COUNCIL Alf L. Andersen ----- ----.--.-------______ .__ .Pt·esident P. O. Box 68, Etiwanda, Calif. 91739 James F. Candeler.. .... ....First Vice-President 6530 Post Road, North Kingsrown, Rhode Island 02852 Edward J. Hayden ...._.Second Vic e-Pt'esident 501 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater, Florida 33515 Russell D. Leinbach Immediate Past President 16 Arlington Road, West Hartford , Connecticut 06107 COUNCILORS William G. ( Bill ) Hay John J. Cordes Harold L. Esch Paige Newron William Miller Larry R, Hennings John W. Deist ' .......... ...... S ecretary-T reaS1t1'er 1525 Ridge Court, \Vauwarosa, Wisconsin 53213 INDEX Vo l. 4 No. 4 Will iam G. (Bill) Hay Charles P. Middleton Issued Quarterly OCTO BE R 15, 1966 Page President Anders("ns' Message .............................. _............. ..... ... .. . .... ... .... 4 A.L.B.A. Council in Action- By Lei nbach ....................................... ... _..... 4 45th Annual A.L.B.A. ational Open Tournament ... ....... ............. ............ 8 A.L.B.A. Tour ro British Isles 1967 ..... ......... .. .... ................................. ...... 9 Charles P. Middleron- Honored ..._................................................ _."" " .... 10 ew Bowlers' Corner ............. .............._.................... .... ............................. _ 10 A.L.B.A. New Membership Tournament ._ ...................... ............. ............... 12 A.L.B.A. Southwest Di vision Annual Meeting ........._..... _.._..................... _. 13 On Australian Tournament :m d Tour ... ..........._._._ ..._.._........__...._._....... _._ .... _ 14 A.LB.A. United States Championship- Buck Hill Falls ...._............. .... __ ._ 16 In Menloriam ........... _............. .. ........ .... ............ ......................................._ 20 Fellow Lawn Bowlers ... ........... ....... ......... .......... ........ ..... ..... ................._...... 23 Edito[s Letter .......... ............................ _........................ ........................... ... 23 With Wyeth .............. _............ _........ ............ ...... ..... ... ..... ................... ..... ..... 26 Circulation Managers Letter ." '_'.. _..... ................... __ ..... _......_....... __ .__ ............ 28 DIVISION NEWS IN REVIEW: Southwest Division- ortbern Section .... ......................................._ 5 Southwest Division-Southern Section ..... ... ........ ...... .. ................ ...... 18 Northwest Division ... .............. ...... ..................................................... 7 Cenc[al Division ._ ................._...... ............... ............................_..._........ 11 Eastern Division ........... ........ .... .... .................. ....... ............ ........ ..... 14 Southe?.st Division .... _........ __ .__ ......__ .... _........_.... _...... ___ ... _... _.... _._. ___ ._._. 0 ADDR ESS A LL EDITORIAL MAIL TO 401 SOUTH ROXBURY DR IV E, BEVERLY H ILLS, CALIF. 90212 CIRCULATION MANAGER SAME AD DRESS SUBSCRIPTIONS: HONORARY LIFE PRESIDENTS • OTHE R THAN A.l.B.A. M EM BE RS $2 .00 PER YEAR, CANADA $2.50, OVERS EAS $3.00. EXC EPTlON:- LADY MEMBERS AND NON-BOWLER MEMBERS OF A.l.BA AFFI LlATED CLUBS $1.00 PER YEAR. A.l.B.A. PUBLICATIONS, INC. Greetings from ALF L. ANDERSEN Incoming President of A.L.B.A. Ir is in a spirit of humility and with a fervent hope that my administration may make some small contribution toward fostering and promoting the game of Bowls that I accept the Presidency of the American Lawn Bowls Association. Many fine contributions have been made by the very able and efficient previous administrators in this office, and it is hoped that the same cooperative spirit that has prevailed in the past by The Council, Divisions, Clubs and membership will continue in the future. Looking back over the last ten years of A.L.B.A activity, we have come a long way, to-wit; 1957 the first U S. Singles Championship, Spalding Inn, Whitefield, ew Hampshire; 1958 the first U S. Doubles Championship, The Inn, Buck Hill Falls, Pennsylvania; 1961 the first issue of the A.L.B.A. Bowls Magazine; 1962 the 3rd World Open Tournament, Seattle, Washington; 1963 the first official visit of A.L.B.A. bowlers to Australia; 1964 the first edition of the U S. Lawn Bowlers H and Book, including Laws of the Game; 1965 the first official visit of AL.B.A. Bowlers to South Africa; 1966 the first official US.A Bowls team competing in the International Bowling Board World Championship in Australia, the establishment of the Hall of Fame at The Inn, Buck Hill Falls, Pennsylvania, and the first "Spectators Tour" to watch the World Championships in Australia. From the above it is quite evident that a great deal has been done to popularize the game both here and abroad. One of the most outstanding events inaugurated is the U S. Singles and Dou bles Championships and the Buck Hill Open Doubles and Mixed Doubles Championships at The Inn, Buck Hill Falls, Pennsylvania. These events each year have had a tremendous effect in fost ering and prom oting the game of bowls nationally. To the above must be added our National Open Tournaments held each year on a rotating basis by one of the divisions; the tournament at the Spalding Inn, Whitefield, . H., "Yankees" vs. "The Colonials" of Williamsburg, Virginia; the Pinehurst Club Tournament, Pinehurst, N orth Carolina; The Gulf and Bay Tomnament, Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida; the Smoke Tree Ranch Tournaments at Palm Springs, California. Some of these are not members of the AL.B.A., but work closely with us and are doing their part to foster and promote the game to a high level and in a dignified manner. As to the future, there are a variety of areas for further activity and research Nationally, by Divisions and individual clubs and members. We seek increased club membership, new club promotion. local and national publicity, programming for interesting the young (14-40 ) to participate in bowling activity, the improving and renovating of club facilities, communications with members, clubs, divisions and the Council, etc., etc. In the matter of communications between the Council and the Divisions, we are most fortunate to have a very dedicated and efficient Secretary-Treasurer in John W. Deist. The AL.B.A. Bowls magazine provides an ideal means of communication between the Council and the membership and vice-versa, with a staff of able and dedicated men to the improvement of the magazine and its potential by seeking new ideas, the refurbishing of old ideas to meet today's needs, bur also fostering and promoting greater interest for increased club membership. See page 12. The field of Lawn Bowls Promotion is being explored to interest the formation and organization of new clubs. This is an area that has been very much neglected and we should have at least one club in each of the 50 states; and in some large communities at least one club for each 100,000 in population. In order to further this activity we are trying to gather pertinent and worthwhile Promotional material on the formation, organization and administration of a bowling club, installation of playing surfaces suitable for a particular locali ty, estimated cost, necessary equipment and where same may be purchased. Where this approach has been made it has met with a high degree of success in the Southwest Division, with approximately ten new clubs added in the last three years. These are a few of the activities we would like to see accomplished during the years ahead, bur we will need the combined efforrs of the entire A.L.B.A. membership to bring them to fulfillment. In all the Clubs and the entire A.L.B.A. membership, there is a reservoir of latent untapped talent that is lying dormant, and from which we are sure some very fine, progressive and worthwhile suggestions and ideas will come forth. Some have come forward without urging, others only await to be called for their assistance. We invite you to join us in activities that will increase the enjoyment of yourself and others to fulfill a growing need in the United States. May we count on your suppOrt and assistance in this endeavor? -4- Al'BA COUNCIL IN ACTION By Russell Leinbach On occasion, articles will appear in "BOWLS" which hopefully will provide information of interest on the activities of the American Lawn Bowls Association and its Council. As an introduction, it might be well to re-state the purpose of the Association. 1. To foster, promote and safeguard the game of Lawn Bowling. (or "Bowling on the Green" ) 2. To frame, and, from time to time, alter and revise the laws governing the game of Lawn Bowling. 3. To encourage, establish or assist in establishing Lawn Bowling Clubs. 4. To decide on disputes which may arise between the several Divisions, and all disputes within any Division which may be appealed from the decision of the Division to the American Lawn Bowls Association. 5. To cooperate with kindred associations and clubs throughout the world by observing the International Bowling Board code of laws governing the game. 6. To encourage tours by other bowling teams visiting the United States, and by United States teams visiting other countries, for matches to be played under the laws of the International Bowling Board. 7. To comply with the established method of bias testing and bowl stamping, and rules governing same and to appoint official bowls testers for the United States. 8. To establish regulations from time to time for progressing lawn bowling more effectively on a nation-wide basis. The Council is made up of two members from each of the established Divisions of the Association and its annual meeting elects its officers for the ensuing year, which period runs from October 1 to September 30th. The most recent meeting was held at The Parkway Inn, Niagara Falls, New York on July 30 and 31st with all Council members in attendance. They are, in order of seniority on the Council: William G. "Bill" Hay-Southwest Division Charles P. Middleton-Northwest Division John W. Deist-Central Division Harold L. Esch-Southeast Division Larry R. Hennings-Northwest Division Russell D. Leinbach-Eastern Division Alf L. Andersen-Southwest Division William Miller-Central Division James F. Candelet-Eastern Division Edward J . Hayden-Southeast Division CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 LAWN BOW L S ••• SUPERIORITY: • A lus tre fin ish th at does not dull and is easily cared for . • Heat trea ted, case hard ened and diamond turned, h ard as a Billiard Ball. ' Not Powder or Comp osition. • Vitali tes will not sh rink, warp or lose their bias. • Im porta nt finger treads that help th e Bowler place the bowl properly on his hand and give a smooth , forward delivery . BECAUSE OF THESE SUPERIOR FEATURES • VITALITES require no paste or Grippo to obtain th e proper grip of the Bowl. • Vitali tes have the proper weight for all sizes . Not too h eavy for h eavy greens or too fast for lighter greens . Available in all sizes 4 ~ /I thru sVs /I WHY NOT HAVE THE BEST? THE PERFECT LAWN BOWL ACCESSORIES United States Distributor : GENERAL SPORTCRAFT CO., Ltd. 33 New Bridge Rd . - Bergenfi eld, N. DU.4-4242 • Each set has a distinctive engraved design. now cl(Jim J. "COLONIAL" LAWN BOWLING BAG • "TERRY" STEEL TAPE • IMPORTED BAGS W est ern U. S. Eastern U. S. Centr al U. S. W . EARL MAR TIN KENNETH E. G IESSELMANN E. MAX BLUE 915 W. Hi ghland Ave.- Redlands, Calif. Phone 792-4811 Stock on Hand 74 Knickerbocker Road Manhasset, New York 11030 Phone: 516 MA 7-2047 1367 Sun Crest Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45203 Phone (513) 321-9105 SOUTHWEST DIVISION NORTHERN SECTION BERKELEY L.B.C. By Virginia Herrick We have had a very active season with perfect weather throughout the period, and the large number of bowlers indicates enthusiastic interest in the fun and health the game can bring to all who participate. Our various club events are nearing completion, and we have been hosts to several visiting club teams during the season. Our Annual Berkeley Invitational for men's Triples brought 84 contestants from seven Bay Area clubs to contest for being winner in two eighteen end games. San Francisco L.B.C. teams won the top spot for the day. Our membership is growing and many of the new members are proving themselves as bowlers soon to provide the keenest competition for many of the more experienced members. We all are grateful for the fine job the Coaching Committee is doing in planting the basic principles of bowling in the minds of these new members. One of the errors that they have reduced to almost the vanishing point is "wrong bias." We also owe a debt to our Greens Committee for their constant effort to make every bowler keenly aware of this FACT; OUR GREENS ARE EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS, for as we all strive to protect the smooth surface of our greens the greater that SMOOTH SURF ACE will be enjoyed by all; it does not take many bumpers to roughen-up the surface. (Editor's note : Protecting the surface should become a watchword.) LAKESIDE L.B.C. Oakland, Calif. On August 3rd a surprise testimonial dinner, with a suitable p laque was given to our President, Roy Waaland, in recognition of his outstanding devotion to the Club and to lawn bowling in general. Roy richly deserves this recognition; lawn bowling needs more just as devoted to the game. Our good member, Rob Quillen, went to the National Tournament at Buck Hill Falls to take part in the open singles and doubles events. IN MEMORJUM: Chris D ixon, one of our long time members. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 -5- Located on Highway 99. to Greens, 5 Minutes to Jeffe rso n Park and 10 to Queen City. A warm welcome awaits you at any 'time you visit the Great Pacific Northwest. Proprietor-member Jefferson and Queen City Clubs. e.. Max-/ror Motel PA,kw,y 2-8194 Seat t le, W ash . G1 88 - 4t h Ave : South at Mich igan Seattle, Wash . 98108 CHARLES A. BURSLEY Deceased September 3, 1966 Past President A.L.B.A., Past President Eastern Division, Former A.L.B.A. Councilor, Member U. S. Championships Committee at time of his death. We regret the necessity for deferring an obituary until our next issue. Complete information on Mr. Bursley's many contriburions to lawn bowls was nor available when this issue went ro press. COUNCIL IN ACTION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 As President of the Association, I called the meeting to order at 9: 35 a.m. on July 30 and following the usual formalities-roil call , etc.-I announced the election of twO new councilors by their respective Divisions. Paige Newton-NorthWest Div ision John J . Cordes-Central Division BOth men were invited to sit in on the Council meeting and Mr. Paige Newron was present and welcomed by the Council members. Since my term of office as President expired on October 1, 1966, I rook the occasion ro thank the munero us individuals who worked so long and faithfully on var ious commirrees and special assignments and made p articular mention of: Cresslyn L. Tilley, Kirk Sinclair and all of the staff of A.L.B.A. "BOWLS" for their outstanding work in improving both the editorial content and the fina ncial position of the magazine. Larry Hennings and George Milne for their hard work in maintaining the advertising revenue of the magazine. Larry Hennings for his work as A.L.B.A. Tour Director-the South African tour of 1965-the Australian tour now in progress-and the forthcoming tour of the British Isles in 1967. Charles Middleton for the development of procedures for the establishment of the A.L.B.A. Hall of Fame. Harold Esch for his work as Chairman of the Publicity Committee and the procurement of badges, special pocket patches, etc. John Deist for his outstandingly effective job as Secretary-Treasurer of the A.L.B.A. The Secretary reported that the membership of the A.L.B.A. stood at 5,23 5 representing 110 clubs. H e commented to the effect that some additions had not been reported and he expected the next report wi ll show an increase in both the number of clubs and rotal membership. His office received a large munber of requests for information concerning lawn bowling and in answer ro specific ques- tions, he furnished 76 sets of law n bowling green construction drawings. This activity is at an all time high . AMENDMENTS TO LAWS OF THE GAME Certain amendments ro the Laws of the Game were considered and adop ted. Law 9B2, Rebounding Jack, was amended ro read "60 feet". The followi ng was added ro Law 3A, M at, "when ground sheets are in use, a Mat outline 24" long by 14" wide correctly and permanently marked at the rear center of a ground sheet shall be considered as the Mat ro which all laws shall apply." The wording of Law 4D 5a, Director, was changed ro delete the phrase "belonging ro his team." Law 3E. was discussed concerning tl1e adVisability of including the color of shoes. Ie was decided not ro m ake such a change since there are many colors pow avallable and m any !BB countries now permit the use of white shoes. The demand for the Lawn Bowlers Handbook has been so extensive that a large over-print of the 1964 edition has been completely exhausted. In addition since its publication there have been in~ numerable changes. After lengthy consideration, the Council authorized the Rules of the Game Commirree ro completely revise and update the Handbook and ro publish, p r int and di stribute a completely revised edition with an initial printing of 7,500 cop ies at an estimated cost of , 1,100. They will be distributed free of charge to all affiliated members of the A.L.B.A. Every lawn bowler is urged ro become thoroughly familiar with this publication. The Council unanimously adop ted a Constitutional amendment that the paragraph on COMMITTEES ( page 31 in the Lawn Bowlers H andbook) be changed ro add "Committee on Publications." This is intended ro be a policy making com-m irree ro handle all future A.L.B.A. p ublication activiry including "BOWLS" magazine. The followi ng were appointed ro this committee: Russell D. Leinbach, Chairman Cresslyn L. Tilley, Editor and Busines. Manager, A.L.B.A. "BOWLS" Larry R. Hennings, Advertising Manager, A.L.B.A. " BOWLS" Kirk L. Sinclair, Circulation Manager, A.L.B.A . " BOWLS" Of specific interest and of great importance are two closely allied constitutional amendments which were unaminousty adopted by the Council. The first of these precisely defines the jurisdiction of the five existing Divisions of the A .L.E-A. for adm inistrative purpos~s and in which all 50 states and posseSSlOns are allocated. Page 29 in Lawn Bowlers H andbook. -6- CENTRAL DIVISION Ohio, K entucky, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, orth and South Dakora, Iowa, Missour i, Kansas, ebraska, eastern Colorado ( Denver east to Nebraska ) Oklahoma and Arkansas. EASTERN DIVISION The ew England states, ew York, ew Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, D elaware, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. NORTHWEST DIVISION Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, W yoming and Alaska. SOUTHEAST DIVISION North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee and Puerro Rico. SOUTHWEST DIVISION California, Arizona, ew Mexico, Utah, western Colorado, evada, Texas, and H awaii. The second of these amendments established a sixth Division in the United States effective Ocrober 1, 1967. The present Southwest Division will be divided and the new D ivision will be known as: PACIFIC-INTERMOUNTAIN DIVISION The state of Colorado west of Denver Utah, that parr of evada south of th~ Oregon-Idaho border ro the sourhern boundary of D ouglas, Lyon, Churchill, Landers, Eureka and White Pines coun ties; that part of northern California south of tl1e Oregon border ro the outhern boundary of Monterey, Kings, Tulare, and Inyo u counties; the state of Hawaii. SOUTHWEST DIVISION Texas, New Mexico Arizona, that part of evada north of the California-Arizona border ro the northern county lines of Mineral, Nye and Lincoln counties; that parr of sourhern California north of the Mexican border to the northern counry lines of San Luis Obispo, K ern and San Bernardino counties. This action was taken at the request of the present Southwest Division and was supported unanimously by all the clubs within the Division comprising 1,898 members. The increase in lawn bowling activity during the p ast five years in the Southwest has exceeded that occurring anywhere else in the United States and, in fact, exceeds any recorded prior growth in the United States for a sim ilar period of time. In the five year period from 1961 through 1966, their membership in the A.L.B.A. has grown from 1,3 11 to 1,898 members and the effect of the tremendous promotional effort undertaken by the Southwest Division is only now reaching its potential. They felt that CONTINUED PAGE 24 GULF AND BAY LAWN BOWLING CLUB On Siesta Key Sarasota, Florida Enjoy REAL Lawn Bowling on ONE of the Finest Turf Greens in Florida Club Tournaments fo r Singles and Trebles Each Month Inter-Club Matches and Special Events for Ladies and Mixed Teams-Played Dail y OTHER ACTIVITIES: PAR-3 GOLF-Shuffleboard Cou rts Excellent Shelling - Fishi ng (G ulf a nd Bay)Swimming (heated pool) and Gu lf bathing (Approx . 700 feet of private beac h) WINTER SEASON 1966-67 (December - O N TH E WORLD ' S MOST April) BEAUTIFUL For information concerning Bowling Facilities and Residence write: Edward A. S1. Phillip, V.P. and Mgr. NORTHWEST DIVISION QUEEN CITY L.B.C. Seattle, Wash. I am enclosi ng reporr on the results of our 1966 Open Tournament held in Seatrle September 2nd thru tbe 5th. Results of the 1966 Open Tournament NORTHWEST DIVISION A.L.B,A, Entries Event 44 MEN'S SINGLES Winner-Alex Johnston Runners·up-Murray Webster 42 MEN 'S DOUBLES Winners-Wm . L. Veale Murdo MacRae Runners·up-D . Cope Roy Sparrow 28 MEN'S TRIPLES Winners-Ernie Myers Ernie Ayres Stan Holmes Runners-up-Charlie Burns Alex Johnston Dave Borla nd 28 MIXED DOUBLES Winners-Tommy Owen Irene Hall Runners-up-Lew Thomas Bessie Thomas 12 LADIES SINGLES W inner-Do rothy Foreman Runner·up-Theresa Day BEACH Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida 33578 P.O. Box 3199 Phone 813-924-1301 10 LADIES DOUBLES Winners-Nikki Platts Helen Armstrong Runners.up-Do rothy Foreman Lucy Howse UN ION LAWN BOWLERS "AD~ 7 LADIES TRIPLES Winners-Dorothy Foreman Minnie Rae Lucy Howse Runners-up- Grace May The resa Day Helen Rankin It was the largest since the World Tournament in 1962 with 137 bowlers entered in the various events and 63 of them were from British Columbia, Can ada. It was a very successful tournament with some real fine bowlers competing and we witnessed one of the best men's singles events that we have seen in many days between Alex Johnston from the West Vancouver Club and Murray Webster, an 18 year old youngster from the Terminal City Club of Vancouver, B. c., with very few bowls more than three feet from the jack. Several old time bowlers remarked that it was the finest exhibition that they had ever seen and they had bowled all over the world. SEE PAGE 19 -7- A.\ ' I 'I A I I I I I I I I I x I :1 \ s ' 1 1:11: I s 11 11 I Ixl :r. Ixl s: I t. 1t. I X I x I sTi'Ti"'iS'I B I I I l :t Ixl x Ix\ x I I I x 11. 1 1 t x i x I J: 1s I :r. C , I x tl l z ls l x Ixl x \ x I x l x 11 1x l s i s I I I) Ixl x ;xl x lxl s \sl x l x ! x l x l t l x l x l x l x l x E Ixl x 1I 11 II I I Ix' x I x I I I x I x l x l x 11 \ I £&Ixl l 11\ 1 Ixl l Ixl X I I I I I I I X I I I So I I I I II I I 1:113 Ix\ x 1:11:I 11 1x I I I x l I I I I I 18 W. F;t the H.rd to Fit larry Dahle Shoes 1124 Market San Francisco 2327 Brdwy Redwood City Brown- Size 6 to 13 Width A to E NAME . .. .. . .. .. . . . ....... . .. . ADDRESS . . .•. ' . .. ..... ....... . SIZE " " "" COLOR .. • ... ... . 45TH ANNUAL A.L.B.A. NATIONAL OPEN TOURNAMENT NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. By Harold Esch The American Lawn Bowls Association 1966 N "tional Open T ournament tOok on an international flavor at Niagara Falls, N. Y, in August with a large entry of bowlers from Canada making up the huge field. In all fifteen states as well as twO Provinces of Canada-Ontario and Quebec-were represented. The Canadians tOok their share of the titles, winning bOth the singles and doubles and being runnersup in the fours. A week of perfect weather was arranged for by the chamber of commerce except for a half day of rain on Tuesday during the fours play. This necessitated the competition to be continued far into the night, however. One final match lasted until 2: 30 a.m. on Wednesday morning before it was completed. The doubles and singles play went off smoothly during the rest of the week capped by the resumption of the International Match between USA and Canada played at St. Catharines, Ontario on Saturday when the American team was the guest of the Provincial of Ontario Assohuge field. In all, fifteen states as well as ciation. P.L.B.A. Ont. won by 27 shots. The 45 th A.L.B.A. National Open drew 72 teams in the fours, 144 pair in the doubles and 104 players in the singles. Greens at nearby Buffalo were used during the first day of the doubles and even then with such a large entry it was necessary to employ the double draw. Carl Russell of Niagara Falls was General Chairman and handled the job in his usual efficient and affable manner. His very able and efficient staff included Leonard Auman as Vice Chairman who assisted Freeman Talbot of London , Ontario in handling the scoreboard. Lou Schira as Treasurer and Al Merrin as Secretary rounded out the "executive." The Tournament Committee consisted of Garry O'Sullivan, John Dingwall, John Anderson, Russ Williams, Bob Strachan, Archie Foster, Andy Logan, John Miller and Leonard Day. Mr. Russell was honored by local radio station WLCD with the "Top Hat" award of the week. The station, located in the headquarters Parkway Inn, carried spot announcements of the national tOurney during the week as well as interviews with several bowlers. The "Top Hat" award was made at the banquet held Monday evening at the Treadway Inn . where Mr. Russell acted as MC Banquet attendance was near the 500 mark and filled the huge ballroom. One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of a plaque to retiring A.L.B.A. Councilor Charles P. MiddletOn of Seattle, Wash., of the Northwest D ivision. Mr. MiddletOn had served in this capaciry for some sixteen years and had never missed a regular annual meeting of the A.L.B.A. Council. Winners and runnersup of the Championship Flights only are listed with a complete rundown of all flights listed in the box on page 27). In the fours competition the winners were John Anderson, skip, Andy Logan, Ziggy Kochan and Lewis Noakes of the host Hyde Park L.B.C, Niagaraa Falls. They defeated a H igh Park L.B.C team from Toronto in the finals skipped by Don Gibson with Russ Johnson, Joe Chamberlain and Lundy FullertOn. The doubles was won by Howard Wilson and William Duckler of Drumbo, Ontario. They defeated Alex Veitch of Oakland, Calif., and H arold Esch of Orlando, Florida in the finals. Robert RoulstOn of Agincourt, Ontario captured the singles over James Grainger of Richmond Hill, Ontario in the finals. TOURNEY SIDELIGHTS ... It was gratifying to see several younger players participating in the various events. Sixteen year old Douglas McArthur of Lakeside L.B.C, Chicago, went all the way to the semi-finals of the singles. Young Douglas is following in his Dad's footsteps ... The senior McArthur came up with a pulled muscle in his arm and was unable to compete in the tOurney . . . The Hyde Park greens were in tOp shape for the events including a portable band shell-rype trailer with open front where the games committee ran the scoreboard. This enabled the scorekeeper to keep a close watch on all greens and make rapid rink assignments as games were completed . . . Harold Westphal of Buffalo ran the sheets at Buffalo greens in the first day of the doubles. It was a trying effort with the double draw and assuring everyone four games. The ladies had their day of bowls at the Buffalo greens on Thursday with twenry teams in the fours competition ... Sightseeing bus tours were also provided for the entertainment of the ladies on CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 -8- HISTORIC LONDON-NOW 'SWINGINGEST' TOWN IN EUROPE The word is out that historical old England is a swinging country. Even in popular songs, the England of 1966 has a new image. But where does Englandspecifically London- swing most? Travelers want to know. A recent guide to "in" places in London recommended "in" and "our" graveyards, bus-lines, dry cleaners, and psychiatrists, among other things. But it left out discotheques, theatres, and places to buy clothes. Those are the places where London is doing most of its swinging. For it is now the center of European night-life, fashion, music, and most of the arcs. It's the place most anything new is likely to happen in 1966 because a whole new generation of young English folk has come Lip with fresh ideas. London has more night life of all rypes this year. What is more, it is better night life than within the memory of anyone living. One American fashion magazine editOr called it "the swingingest town in Europe." For those determined to never be less than the last word in up-tO-date, here follows a brief guide to where London swings most. Take the "In Place," on 2 Allsop Place. It is without any doubt the place to go in London. Bur it ensures its status by only inviting as members the friends of "in" people like model Jean ShrimptOn, actOr Terence Stamp, ·and the photographer David Bailey. Another place in this category is "Annabel's," at 44 Berkeley Square. So that except for a rarified few, those are impossibly "in." But London is so bursting with gay life, there's more than enough left over for ordinary folks. "Dolly's" discotheque, at 57 Jermyn Street, plays music from "Hello Dolly" on entrance, and thousands of pop discs for entertainment. According to last report, the Beatles had transferred their loyalry from "The Scotch," (before that they went to the "Ad Lib," which has fur-lined walls.) Discotheques are still the soaring rage. Some good ones are "Haddy's," at 15 8 Old BromptOn Road, and "Le Kilt," Greek Street, both pounding out rythm and blues; the first to the young and swinging crowd, and the second to society types. London has become Europe's number one gambling capital, with 25 clubs in operation at last count. And they are clubs, most of them, of the highest calibre. Typical is 'The River Club," at Thames-side, 129 Gravesend Road. A temporory overseas membership is $6.00. Official Car r ier LONDON BY JET A.L.B.A. Tour PAN AM,BY JOVE! to the British Isles 15, 1967 ,- A .L.S.A. TOUR TO BRITISH ISLES - 1967 An invitation to visit the British Isles in 1967 has been extended by tile Irish, Welch, English and Scottish Bowling Associations. This invitation has been formally accepted by the Council of the American Lawn Bowls Association, and the tour is scheduled for next summer. Details are being developed but as of now, it appears the tour will be of eight weeks duration, beginning about May 15. Inasmuch as this is early summer, it is expected that me tour will commence with the first week in the southern part of England. The next week will be spent in Wales, the following week in Ireland ( Dublin and Belfast ), me next fortnight in Scotland, and the final three weeks in England, terminating in London. It is contemplated that no more than three games per week will be played. There will be three special games for the determination of the winner of the Fox Trophy. This trophy is presently held by Great Britain. The cost of this trip cannot be announced at this time as estimates are being assembled. It is expected that only first class hotels will be utilized; that all meals will be included except breakfast only on match days; that tour badges will be provided and that appropriate gifts to host clubs will be in order, all as part of the tOur price. Travel to London will be by Pan American World Airways (the officially designated carrier), and arrival will be on the commencement date. Members will, however, be permitted entire latitude, eimer to return directly to me States, or to make plans to go elsewhere. Specifically, there will be no obligation to return home tOgether. Estimates at this time range from $1650 to , 2000 per person. Due to the shortness of time and the popularity of the tOur, those interested should send in deposits of , 400 per person, payable to A.L.B.A. British Tour 1967. Should me final itinerary with attendant benefits, not be satisfactOry to anyone when announced, refund will be made in tOtO upon timely advice. Inasmuch as only three games per week will be played, considerable time will be allowed for sightseeing tours. These will also be included and arranged prior to departure. It is expected mat buses will be utilized to a considerable extent throughout me tour, although the double crossing of the Irish Sea will in all probability be by air. ALBA Travel Director Larry R. Hennings has been asked to formulate me travel aspects of the tour. H is address is 414 Central Building, Seattle, Wash - 9- 98104. It is expected that the tOur will be limited to 30 men and 15 ladies. Submitted by Larry H ennings. NATIONAL OPEN CONTINU ED FROM PAGE 8 Tuesday and Wednesday . . . Susan Crombie was chairman of the ladies tOurney . . . ational Tournament prizes and A.L.B.A. Trophies were on display at the Parkway InD. In addition the 1700 bowls badge collection put together by the late orman Bhea of Niagara Falls was on display and made quite a hit. Mr. Bhea was former Secrerary of the CarborundWl1 L.B.C. in Niagara Falls ... Special tOurnament souvenir pins were struck for the A.L.B.A. National Open ... Special plaques were presented to fourth placers in the championship flights and to winners of me 2nd, 3rd and 4th flight winners, both fours and doubles . . . State flags from the fifteen states represented in the tournament were on display around the greens in addition to colorful bunting and strings of smaller flags .. . In me five year rotation system employed by the A.L.B.A. in hosting the A.L.B.A. National Open, this was the second successive time that Niagara Falls held the event for me Eastern Division" hosting it in 1961 ... This tournament was held at Niagara Falls in 1948 as well. 'The ational Council of the American Lawn Bowls Association proudly awards to Charles P. Middleton, Honorary Life President, this certificate of appreciation in recognition of over 30 years of devoted service to the promotion of lawn bowls as a SpOrt and of 12 years as a member and officer of this Council. Presented August 1966, iagara Falls, ew York on the occasion of his voluntary retirement from this Council." CHARLES P. MIDDLETON HONORED A.L.B .A. Banquet - Niagara Falls Augus't, 1966 We are honored to night by the presence of one of lawn bowling's most illustrious persons, To you who have attended past ational Tournaments, you will quickly recognize of whom I speak. For those who have not had this oppornmity, it is a great honor and privi lege to present him to you. His active participation in lawn bowling spans a period of more than 30 years. In 1934 he started a new career by becoming a member of the Woodland Park Club in Seattle, Wash ington. By 1937 he was a member of the team that won the Northwest D oubles Championship. He played a major roll in organizing both the Queen City Lawn Bowling Club and the Jefferson Park Lawn Bowling Club in Seattle. In 1962 these great clubs provided their excellent facilities for the World Lawn Bowling Tournament held in conjunction with the Seattle World's Fair. As Vice Chairman of that committee his contribution as senior advisor made this occasion a milestone in American Lawn Bowls history and brought increased' recognition in international bowling circles. Through their efforts, the tournament was honored by representation from Australia, British Isles, Canada, New Zealand, Rhodesia and South Africa. In 195 3 the American Lawn Bowls Association Council had no way. of knowing how its fortunes were to Im prove through the election of this man to the Council from the Northwest D ivision. He attended his first Counci l meeting at Pasadena, California in 1954. His progressive and imaginative ideas together with his sage advice was soon to make an impact on the affairs of lawn bowls in the United States. His abilities were quickly recognized and in 1956 the Council elected him President of the American Lawn Bowls Association. He barely had assumed office before he carefully laid the groundwork for the United States Championships. He made the first contact with Mr. Randall Spalding of the Spalding Inn at Whitefield, New Hampshire which resulted in the play for the First United States Singles Championships at this outstanding resort in 1957. Not satisfied with this accomplishment, he contacted Mr. Clifford Gillam, Chairman of the Board of the Buck Hill Falls Company and in 1958 the First U nited States Doubles Championships were played in the beautiful surroundings of this outstanding Inn and on their championship green. The Singles and NEW BOWLERS' CORNER CHARLES P. MIDDLETON Doubles Championships which are now combined at The Inn at Buck Hill Falls together with the Men's Open and the Mixed Men's and Women's Open Tournaments held each September has become one of the outstanding lawn bowling festivals anywhere in the world. He served in the capacity of Vice Chairman on twO American Lawn Bowls Association tours of the British Isles and on the 1963 tour to Australia. He represented the orthwest Division as its Singles representative and also on its Doubles team to the United States Championships in 1961. H e is currently on the publication staff of A.L.BA "BOWLS." In 1961 the American Lawn Bowls Association Council elected him unanimously as Honorary Life President of this Association in recognition of his outstanding service to lawn bowling. Ladies and gentlemen, with great pleasure I introduce Mr. Charles P. Middleton. Mr. Middleton, please come forward. While this has been a most pleasant honor, it is also an occasion which brings a great deal of sadness. Charlie has tendered his resignation as a member of the Cou ncil. K nowing him as I do, this decision was not made lightly. He wi ll be missed, bue I am sure he will continue to advise with and guide the Counci l on any matters for which they may seek his opinion. I am sure this will happen often. Charlie, on behalf of the American Lawn Bowls Association and for the Council, I have the great honor of presenting this plaque as a memento to one of the truly great men in American Lawn Bowls history. (To audience): Because I am sure that you can not read the inscription, it is as follows: -10- Question: I have been playing Lead in D~u bles and sometimes Vice Skip in Trrples games. Can you give ome suggestions whi ch will help improve my game in both these positions? I A WER: It so happens thar the anta Monica Lawn Bowls Club (it's new title ) has just come up with the following release to their member . We are sure this Club will be glad to sh.are its very fine "Bowling Tips" With new Bowlers everywhere. BOWLING riPs These suggestions were prepared in response to frequent requests as to some of the proper techn iques u ed in lawn bowling. The followi ng items have been contribueed by several of our club mem ber~ without the thought of covering the enme field of bowling, Sugges'tions to leads 1. .The. lead should look to the skip for directions before rolling rhe -jack. Practice rolling the jack until you can roll it within fWO feet of the length asked for by the skip. 2.. When ce?-tering the jack give intelli gent hand Signals to your skip. 3. Leads should be ready to take their rurn to bowl and not keep the other players waiting. 4. D o not make suggestions to the skip when you are the lead except in doubles. This is the duty of the vice skip in triples. 5. When playing triples the lead shou ld cross from the mat to the head ac the same time and retire to the bank. Do nOt stand around the head or otherwise obstruct the vice sk ips in their duties. 6. After taking your ntrn step to the rear of the mat and leave ample room for your opponent to take his position to bowl. 7. The losing lead should not get the bowl rake until the end score is determined. Suggestions for vice skips Vice skips in triples and leads 10 doubles should: CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 Order with confidence An ideal birthday g ift. Coloured folder & hand m ea sure Missing Content Black - All One Piece - No Discs . Engraved as desired From any Bank $30 a set of four, postage paid. '5. in all districts of U.S.A. and Western Canada. itries of Australia, 1-20 Colombo Street, Mitcham, Victoria. officers for next season were elected as follows: J. Cordes, Presidenr; M. Massare, First Vice President; W. Stewart, Second Vice Presidenr; and T. Davies, Lakeside and R. Welton, Lake Park were elected to the board of directors. W. Miller and J. Cordes, by a vote of the delegates were elected to be representatives to the A. L. B. A. Where to play the 1967 tomnament was held over to the October meeting. T he Central Division Tournamenr held at Columbus Park, July 9th to 13th, drew an enrry of 26 teams for rinks, 36 for doubles, and 37 singles. The weather was extremely hot, being around 96 for the five days. Doubles lst Event Winners-J . Guthrie, J . Ferguson, skipColumbus Park Runners-up-J . Best, R. Puffer, skipLakeland, Fla . 2nd Event Winners- T. Davis, R. Kutz, skip-Lakeside Runners-up-J . Baldwin, Ed Erdtmann, skipLake Park 3 rd Event Winners-R. Adams, W. Morrison , skipColumbus Park Runners-up-D. Campbell, R. Rogers, skipColumbus Park 4th Event Winners-D . Blake, R. Dickman, skip-Rockford Runners-up- J . McElroy, J . Pollock, skipColumbus Park Singles 1 st Event Winner-J . Murdoch-Columbus Park Runner-up-R. Hopkins-Columbus Park 2nd Event Winner-R. Brown-Gary Runner-up- J. McElroy-Columbus Park The wi nn ers were : Rinks 1st Event Winners-B. Thom son, G. Clyde, R. Hopkins, J . Murdoch, skip., Columbus Park Runners-up-J . Roddy, J . Moncur, D. Blake, F. Roddy, skip, Rockford 2nd Event Winners- R. Rogers, skip, Columbus Park Runners-up-J . Cordes, skip, Lakeside 3rd Event Winners-W. Miller, skip-Gary Runners-up-W. Morrison, skip- Columbus Park 4th Event Winner-L. Findlater, skip-Columbus Park Runners-up-J . C. Young, skip-East Cleveland The Lake Park L.B.C. Milwaukee, held their invitational rinks tournamenr, over the Labor Day week-end with nine teams 1 each from Colwnbus Park, Gary, Mi lw~ukee West, twO from Rockford and four from Lake Park. The winners were a team from Lake Park with Sulli van, skip, second, Columbus Park, J. Murdoch skip and third Rockford, R. Puffer, skip. Colwnbus Park champ ions for the season are D. Campbell, single~, and R. -11- Greer, G. Fyfe, skip, doubles. T he Oak Lawn trophy was won by a team with J. Murdoch, skip. Obituary On July 24th, Robert H opkins passed away. Bob was president of the COhUDbus Park L.B.C. and was chairman of the Central Division Tournament, held at Columbus Park, J ul y ' 9th to 13th. H e was lead on the rinks team that won the tournamenr, and played his skip J. Murdoch, in the singles final. A keen bowler, he was on many championship teams and was Chicago city champion in 1959. H e is sorely missed, as he was a good Club presidenr, and was weU liked by all. George Fyfe CENTRAL D NISION PLA YDOWN SINGLES, Gary, August 6: T here were 9 enrries in the Central Division Playdown Singles: Johnson, Detroit; Young, East Cleveland ; Mmdoch, Columbus Park; W . MiUer, Gary; Masare, Racine; Savage, Lakeside; Strauss, Cincinnati; Erdtmann, Lake Park (Milwaukee); Blake, Rockford. The highlights of this evenr were the close game between Mmdoch and Bill Johnson, 21 -20; and BiU Miller's win over Mmdoch 21-18. Bill Miller's next play will be at Buck H ill Falls, at which CONTINUED ON PAGE 24 THE A.L.B.A. NEW MEMBERSHIP TOURNAMENT Sponsored By The Staff of "Bowls" Magazine Open to all Lawn Bowling Clubs Affiliated with the A.L .B.A. Prior to Oct. 1, 1966 Every year the A.L.B.A. sponsors a National Tournamen't for determ ining winners in Triples, Doubles , Singles, etc., in each of the several d ivis ions . Now A .L.B.A. will conduct a "New Membership Tournament" and every club in the A.L.B .A . is eligible to enter. The entrance fee is only " One new ac tive male member." Rules of the Tournament PLACE- Every Club in A.LB.A. TIME-October 1, 1966 to October 1, 1967. ENTRY FEE- One new active male member. Tournament divided into twO divisions. #1 Winner will be the club securing the greatest number of new male active members. Missing Content #2 . Winner will be the club securing the greatest percentage of new male active members. This percentage to be based on the total active male members of the club on October 1, 1966. In the event of a tie an additional 30 day period will be allowed to break the tie but only to the clubs that are tied. NO CLUB is eligible ~o win both di visions. New member must designate new club as bis home club. Score--one ( 1) point will be awarded for each new active male member. " OUR GOAL" Eve ry Bowler average at least one new member. PRIZES- Trophy, suitably engraved to the winner in each division. RULES COMMITTEE-Editorial Staff Bowls Magazine. REPORTING- The Secretary of each participating Club is required to render a report quarterly to Bowls Magazine. Results will be publiished in Bowls showing the progress being made by each Club. These reports must reach the Editor not later than 30 days before dates of publication, which are the 15th of Jan., April, July, Oct. IE it appears that the above rules do not cover a particular situation which arises during the tournament, upon presentation of the facts the decis ion of the game committee shall be considered as final. Many of us (A.LB.A. members) due to age, lack of skill, location or some other limitations are unable to compete in the National T ournaments. But there is not one of us that cannot enter this Tournament. Many of us feel we owe a great deal to the Game of Bowls. Many of us have friends we wl)uld like to have share this wonderful game wi th us- SoLET'S GO Here is an opportunity for every member to repay a debt, to do a good tuta for a friend, to help his Club and to boost Bowls in the U. S. A. -12- A.L.B.A. NEW MEMBERSHIP TOURNAMENT Qttarterly R eport of Secretary Date ....................... . Active, Male Members as of Oct. 1, 1966 ................................. . New, Active Male Members Oct. 1, 1966 to .. _.......... ........ . Percentage ............. _................................. . N ame of Club ._ ................................... _.... City ......... _.............. _.. _............................. . Division .......... ....... ......................... _........ . Signed .. _............. _........................... _. Secretary MAIL TO Bowls Magazine 401 So_ Roxbury Drive Beverly Hills, Californ ia 90212 NOTE:It is suggested that the Secretary include a list showing the name and address ( including Zip Code) of each new member, also include the name of the sponsor of each new member. This will serve as a notice to the circulation manager of Bowls Magazine. Editor ~o •• N. ORTH C A R O L I NA THE GAME OF A LIFETIME Enjoy our mild, invigorating climat~ and excellent rye g reens For Reservations, write : 14 Dogwood Road Pinehurst, N. C. AMERICAN LAWN 60WLS ASSOCIATION SOUTHWEST DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING Arroyo Seco Clubhouse July 9, 1966 Delegates from 26 clubs attended ADMISSION OF NEW CLUBS: 1. Friendly Valley L.B.C, ewhall 2. Escondido L.B.C, Escondido 3. The Sequoias L.B.C, Portola Valley REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD : President Adolph Ehlers briefly reported the activities of the Board for the past year, stating that no unusual problems had arisen and that the club activities were being encouraged. Also, reporting the intention of more visitations by representatives of the Division to member clubs for the purpose of creating a more co-operative atmosphere between the clubs and the S. W. Division of A.L.B.A. NEW BUSINESS : Ed Harris announced the arrangement of KNXT to be present on July 14 for purpose of building a TV program which will probably be on the air the 2nd week in September, 1966. Lee Arms and C Tilley expressed the proper methods of getting publiciry for lawn bowling in local newspapers. Eugene Tincher reported the presentation of a fine trophy by Carl Waterbury which is to be awarded to the Triples event between the North and South each year. This will be similar to the Brooks Memorial Trophy in the Rinks. This is acmally a Southern California L. B. Assoc. event and the S. W. Division of A.L.B.A. combined - Rules, plans and regulations will be worked out for the next tournament of S. W. Division of A.L.B.A. Expression of approval unanimous. NEW OFFICERS ELECTED PRESIDENT: Henry Maltby, Oakland L.B.C FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT: Wm. T. Kelley, Redlands L.B.C SEOOND VICE-PRESIDENT: Frank Mixon, Berkeley L.B.C THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT: Wm. Allison, Holmby Park L.B.C SECRETARY-TREASURER: John S. Hill, Richmond L.B.C NORTHERN REPRESENT ATIVES TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD : Don Knapp, Palo Alto L.B.C Elwood Wright, Oakland L.B.C Clive Forrester, San Francisco L.B.C Alex ( Bob ) Veitch, Berkeley L.B.C SOUTHERN REPRESENTATIVES TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD : Wm. H . Bonnett, Riverside L.B.C Wm. Allison, Holmby Park L.B.C Loyd Clark, Pomona L.B.C -13- Eugene Tincher, Recreation Park L.B.C A.L.B.A. COUNCIL MEMBERS: Alf L. Andersen, Etiwanda W. G. ( Bill ) Hay, Beverly Hills Henry Maltby presented gifts to Alf Andersen as tokens of appreciation for what he had done for bowling in the Northern Section of our Division. TOURN AMENT RESULTS ARROYO SECO - JULY 10-17, 1966 CHARLES E. FOX TROPHY There were eleven teams from the North and South competing in this event. The South won seven (7) of the matches and the aggregate score was South 185 vs. North 130. HERBERT BROOKS MEMORIAL TROPHY There were four teams from the North and South competing. The South won all four matches. Total score- North 63South 90. STATE TROPHY The Northern team was skipped by Bob Veitch arid the Southern team by Dick Folkins. The Sou th won by the score of 19 to 18. CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN DOUBLES This event was won by Bob VeitchSkip and Ezra Wyeth-Lead. In the final game they beat Bob Russell and John Hanson of Glenhaven Lawn Bowling Club by one point. So in the Championship Flight - the winners were: CONTINUED ON PAGE 25 On the Eve of the World Series AUSTRALIA As you read these p ages in the warmth of an Indian summer, the World Series will be under way in Spring weather in Sydney. For those of us on the team the series will represent the culmination of long months of preparation. You already know something of this. Let me tell YOLl about the fina l stages. After his outstanding performances in the South Western Championships-winner in the pairs and ru nner up in the singles-Bob Veitch went on to Niagara Falls where he and H arold Esch made their way through a field of 144 pairs to the final. There they were beaten in a "squeaker." Meanwhile Arthur H artley and Jim Candelet had won the right to represent their divisions at Buck Hill Falls; Arthur in si ngles and Ji m in both pairs and singles. Jim continued his winning way at Buck Hill Falls, capturing the singles title wi thout losing a game. In the pairs he and h is partner were runners-up. Arthur, coming off the fast rubico greens OntO the slower grass at the Inn, had to be con tent once again with being runner-up in the singles. One of our problems has been to develop the feeling that we are a team; another has been to get to know each other very well. I have a pile of correspondence-copies of letters to the others and their letters to me. As letter writers I swear we are without equals among our opponents. Our correspondence has paid off; it has helped us to know each other and to develop a feeling of identity. Bm we all felt more was needed. That's why we played together when we cou ld. In July someone saw an opportu nity for all of us to play toge ther - something each had sought from the beginning. With the help ohhe' President and members of the Northern Californ ia Association, Bob Vei tch arranged a twO day competition with six players from the San Francisco area. On September 27 we p layed three games of pairs and triples at Oakland and on September 28 three rinks and three singles at Berkeley. We tried our as .many comb inati ons as we could looki ng for evidence that would help us reach decisions about the teams in Syd ney. W e are deeply grateful to our hosts for the games and their hospitali ty. To our opponents we are deeply indebted . We enjoyed p lay ing them even if they did not remember we were expected to win! The early dawn of OctOber 5th fou nd us in Syd ney with four days of final preparation ahead of us on the beautiful greens of Lane Cove. Even the presence of some of the enemy-the South Africans--could not divert us from our pur- pose and it was during those four days that the democratic mask slipped and I was revealed as a slave driver. We have done all we can and are ready for what is ahead. We know and respect each other. We know the size of the task ahead and have no illusions. It was Jim Candelet, our manager, who best caught the spirit of the team when he wrote some time ago, "I may lose a game bur I am never beaten." By Ezra Wyeth A.L.B.A. Spectators Tour to the South Pacific The fo llowing spectators, listed by states, will at press time, be attending the First World Lawn Bowling Championships in Sydney, Australia. They will have stopped in Hawaii and the Fiji Islands enrome, and after the championship matches, will return by way of ew Zealand and Tahiti. CALIFORNIA Mr. Chas R. Burgess Mr. Ha rry Burton Mr. & Mrs. Lee P. Davis Mr. R. A. Farquhar Mr. & Mrs. Harry . Hicks Mr. Carl F. Newcomb Mr. & Mrs. Frank B. Orr Mr. Frank Spurrier Mr. & Mrs. Alex Veitch (player) Dr. l. A. Wasson Mr. Carl C. Waterbury Mr. G. L. West Mr. Ezra R. Wyeth (player) FLORIDA Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Bothwell Mr. & Mrs. J . A. H. Brockleba nk Mr. & Mrs. Alexa nder Christie Mr. Ge or ge W. Cole Mr. & Mrs. Emrys Davis Mrs. Hildur Dunham Mr. & Mrs. Harold Esch (player) Col. & Mrs. Lor ne Firth Mr. Donald K. Frost Mr. Arthur Hartley (player) Mr. Edward J . Hayden Col. & Mrs. Erie Holm e s Col. & Mrs. William E. Jah sman Mr. & &Mrs. Chester Pe gg Mr. & Mrs. Howard E. Ri n gholm Mr. & Mrs. Gayle H. Schofi eld Mr. & Mrs. Ira Spurgeon ILLINOIS Mr. & Mrs. Olaf E. Kling Mr. & Mrs. Arthur H. Siebert MICHIGAN Mr. Thomas Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Peter Milroy MINNESOTA Mrs. Glennie Westphal NEW JERSEY Mr. Percy M. Caris OREGON Mr. & Mrs . Russ C. Dunham Mr. & Mrs. Paige Newton RHODE ISLAND Mr. & Mrs. James Candelet (player) Mr. & Mrs. Archie Stevenson WASHIN.GTON Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd O . Gilbert & Mrs. William Hadden & Mrs. Larry R. He nnings & Mrs. Tom Miller -14- Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. & Mrs. Pe te Morrison & Mrs. J . D. Richa rds & Mrs. Walter R. Schuck & Mrs. M. F. Howard Weaver Frank P. Webb EASTERN DIVISION CUNNINGHAM l.'B.C. Milton, Mass . The tempo of Lawn Bowling activities at the Cunningham Bowling Green Club, Cunningham Park, has increased. Mark K. Benos has won the individual 1966 club singles champ ionship crown. The U. S. Singles playdown was held Saturday with all district clubs participating in the event. Past Eastern Division and U. S. Tational Singles champion, James F. Candelet of the Providence Bowling Green Club emerged the victOr over R onnie ichols of the Beverly Bowling Green Club after some tense moments and with a superb display of lawn bowling, and earned the right to compete at the p layoffs at Niagara Falls in August. On Sunday the Quincy Bowling Green Club held its . nual Quincy Cup open tOurnament, which the Cunningham Club was continually in contention. The Quincy Cup was won by the Providence Bowling Green Club, skippered by James F. Candelet. The Providence Club won the competition with four straight thirteen end games. The Cunningham women's lawn bowling group have been very active. Interested lady lawn bowlers are invited to the green Thursday mornings. Expert instruction in lawn bowling is available. SKYTOP L.B.C. Skytop, Pa . The annual Skytop Club Lawn Bowls Championship tournament was held beginni ng August 16, 1966, with the fo llowing results: DOUBLESWinners: Mrs. R . T. Sawyer and Mr. Richard H. DeMott. Runners-up: Mrs. C. V. Conole and Dr. Robert H. Ivy. LADIES' SI GLESWinner: Miss Kathryn T errell. Runner-up: Mrs. R. T. Sawyer. ME 'S SI GLES CHAMPIO SHIPWinner: Mr. Richard H. D eMott. Runner·up: Mr. H arry R . Sage. ME 'S S GLES, SECOND FLIGH TWinner: Dr. Fred Von Hofe. Runner-up: Mr. R . T. Sawyer. The Annual SkytOp vs. Buckhill Lawn Bowls match was played at Skytop on August 20, 1966. Three triples teams competed for each Club. The result was Buck Hill 3, SkytOp 0. Robert H. Ivy CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 For $1,008* you can buy half a swimming pool or fly Qantas to Sydney - and make a real splash. Sydney has a sparkle matched by few cities. Anywhere. It's a sprawling, lighthearted city filled with modern architectural shapes. It's also the home of one of the most beautiful harbors in the world. And just 45 minutes from Sydn ey you can visit sheep station country - the sundowner's domain. When you fl y Qantas to Sydney you can also visit the romantic Fiji islands - everyth ing you've dreamt · of in a South Pacific paradise. Qantas offers you everything you've ever dreamt of in the way of service, too. Get in the swim . Fly Qantas to Sydney. See your travel agent or Qantas. * Economy round trip air fare from San Francisco. QANTAS -1 5 - A ustralia's round-the- w or ld ai r line u.s. in four straight games. Their bowling was of tOp caliber. In 1964 they were runners-up for the Doubles Championship and at that time they represented the Eastern Division. LAWN BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIPS Singles, Doubles, Men's and Mixed Open Doubles The Inn, Buck Hill Falls, Penna: September 6-17, 1966 Max liberman, Publicity Director The 1966 United States Lawn Bowls Championships in Singles and Doubles were p layed concurrently for the fust time. Play started at 2:00 p.m. September 6th under ideal weather conditions. Opening ceremonies were conducted by Mr. Clifford R. Gillam, and Mr. William G. "Bill" H ay, of Beverly Hills, Calif., the annou ncer for the tournament and Mr. Russell D. Leinbach of West H artford, Conn., made brief talks. Tribute was paid to the memory of Mr. Charles Bursley of Providence, Rhode Island, Past President of the American Lawn Bowls Association and a member of the Championship Committee since its inception who passed away unexpectedly on Satu rday, September 3. This was the tenth year of the United States Singles and the ninth of the United States Doubles. I have had the pleasure to report on all of them. These events have grown tremendously in popularity and are recognized in world lawn bowling circles. They are of great importance to the five D ivision of the American Lawn Bowls Association who send their champions each year to contest for this coveted award. Spectator interest has been enhanced through the play-by-play commentary over the public address system of William G. "Bill" H ay. His comments are always pertinent and well done, constituting one of the highlights which make these tournaments so unusual and Outstanding. Each eveni ng a tournament "Flash" is issued by Vivian and H arold Esch and is avai lable to all interested. It contains the results of the day's matches, pertinent comments as to the play, amusing incidents occurri ng from time to time at the green, etc. Complete Draw Sheets are posted at the Inn and the green showing the time of each scheduled match, the scores of completed matches and the accumulated standing of each contestant. The Division champions participating were: CENTRAL DIVISION Singles . William Miller, Gary, Indiana L.B.C. Doubles Joseph C. Rowley, Lead Charles B. Sugden, Skip Racine, Wisconsin, L.B .C. EASTERN DIVISION Singles James F. Candelet, Smithfield Avenue L.B.C. Pawtucket, Rhode Island Doubles Robert H. Smart, Lead James F. Candelet, Skip NORTHWEST DIVISION Singles Marvin R. Moir, Portland , Oregon L.B .C. Doubles Simon C. Berry, Lead Paige Newton, Skip Portland, O regon L.B.C. Horwarth SOUTHWEST DIVISION Singles Alexander S. Lockhart Palo Alto, California L.B.C. Doubles Clive Forrester, Lead Alexander S. Lockhart, Skip San Francisco, California L.B.C. The United States Singles Champion ship was won by James F. Candelet of the Sm ithfield Avenue Lawn Bowling Club of Pawtucket, Rhode Island who played brilliantly all week with four straight wins. He also was the United States Singles Champion in 1961. A play-off was required for the runnerup spot. This being contested between Arthur H. Hartley of the Clearwater, Florida Lawn Bowling Club and Alexander Lockhart of the Palo AltO, California Lawn Bowling Club with H artley winning 2l-16 on the 24th end and with brilliant bowling on the part of both contestants. Artlmr H artley was runner-up for the United States Singles Championship in 1965. Both the Champion and Runner-up are members of the United States team currently representing us in Australia. The final standings of the regular com petition was: Lost o 2 2 3 3 The United States Doubles Champion ship was won by Stephen P. H orwarth, Lead, and William E. Kaestle, Skip, of the Orlando, Florida Lawn Bowling Club Lost 4 3 0 . . .. . .... .. Rowley - Sugden Forrester Lockhart Berry - Newton ... Singles Arthur H. Hartley, Clearwater, Florida L.B.C. Doubles Stephen P. Horwarth , Lead William E. Kaestle . Skio Orlando, Florida L.B.C .- Won - Kaestle Smart - Candelet SOUTHEAST DIVISION Won James F. Candelet ......... 4 Arthur H. Hartley .. . ... . . . 2 Alexander S. Lockhart 2 William Miller . .... ....... , Marvin R. Moir . . .. . The runner-up spOt went to Robert H . Smart, Lead, and James F. Candel et, Skip, of the Smithfield Avenue Lawn Bowling Club, Paw tucket, Rhode Island losing in an extra end match to the Champions. In 1959 this team won the United States Doubles Championship. The final standings were: .. . ..... , 2 2 0 3 4 The championship award dinner was held at the Inn on Saturday evening, September 10, with a large group in attendance. Appropriate sterling silver bowls were presented to the champions of each Division with special bowls to the United States Champions and runners-up. The United States Singles champion's name will be inscribed on the permanent trophy. presented by the Spalding Inn, Whitefield, New H ampshire and the United States Doubles Champions' names on an authentic reproducti on of the original Paul Revere bowl presented by the Inn at Buck Hill Falls as a permanent United States Doubles trophy. Both trophies are constantly on display at the Inn. The A. L. B. A. Cham pionship pocket patch and crest was also presented to the United States champions. Only United States champions are eligible for this award. T he presentation was made by Russell D. Leinbach , ass isted by Clifford R.. Gillam. Mr. Gillam acted as toastmaster and brief talks were made by Mr. Bland H oke, President of the Buck Hill Falls Corporation, Mr. William G. "Bill" Hay and by Mr. Russell D . Leinbach who accepted on behalf of the A.L.B.A. the gracious invitation of the Buck Hill Falls Corporation to hold the 1967 Championships at the Inn together with the Men's and Mixed Open Dou bles. The dates will be September 5 through 15, 1967. The Men's Open Doubles Tournament opened on Monday, September 12. There were 54 entries with contestants from coast to coast and a good many of the Canadian Provinces. Weather continued ideal until Wednesday, September 14 when rain interrupted play and prevented the completion of the games for those contestants who were in the 4-3-2 game CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 -16- - j P l'~ ~ "~ n -"'--0 w ----t-o=-~-== e n~j:'o:': =y::.::::;::::,:zth::;;;;;::Z:e:::::::::=:= 19== 6 == 7 :::;;:;;:l:::::::: aw ::;;:::n:::':"=::::::: b 0;::::::;:;::::::;:;;: 1 s ~.,~ · ~' Buck Hill in the beautiful Poconos Festival at THE ELEVENTH U.S. SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP THE TENTH U.S. DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP I PLAYED CONCURRENTLY SEPTEMBER 5 THRU SEPTEMBER 9, 1967 Followed by Open Doubles Tournaments September 11 through 16, 1967 MEN 'S DOUBLES MIXED DOUBLES SIX GAME~ FOR EACH TEAM IN BOTH TOURNAMENTS For Further Inf ormation Write-cLIFFORD R. GILLAM. THE INN. PHONE 717·595·7441 THE IN THE POCONOS OF PENNSYLVANIA u.s. LAWN BOWLS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 event. The Championship and First Flight were bowled to a conclusion on Thursday, September 15. The competition was of the highest caliber and the bowlers' comportment on the greens never was better. Sterli ng silver prizes were awarded to the wi nners in all events by Mr. Clilford R. Gillam, and Mr. James Bailey, Co-Chairman of the Buck H ill Falls Bowling Comm ittee. The results were as follows: CHAMPLIONsHIP FLIGHT Winners James Stevenson-Robert Lindsay, Bloomfield New Jersey Runners-Up Harold Chamberlain-Russell Johnston, Toronto . and Well ington, Ontario Third Howard Walker-Robe rt Quillen , Milwauke e, Wisconsin and Oakland, Califo rnia Fourt h Carl Russell-Lucien Strauss, Niagara Falls, N,I!w York and Cincinnati, Oh io FIRST FLIGHT Winners Ea rl Albe rtson-Edward Johnston, Streetsville, Onta ri o Runners-Up Everett Carpenter-Mort Allen , Milwaukee, Wisconsin Third T. G. Davidson-Ken Ware, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fourth William Ducklow-Howard Wilson, Tavistock and Drumbo, Ontario FOUR GAME HIGH AGAINST HIGH Winners James Bailey-Alfred Hughes, Buck Hill Falls, Pennsylvania Runners·Up W illiam " Bill" Hay-Carl Waterbury, Beverly Hills, California Third John MacDonald-Earl Tays, Milton, Massachusetts Fourth Ziggie Kochan-And rew Logan, Niagara Falls, Ne w York THREE GAME HIGH AGAINST HIGH Winners Lewis Noakes-John Ande rson, Niagara Falls, New York Runners-Up Victor Kirkpat ri ck-Reg. Little, Toronto, Ontario Th ird Matthew Slater-Samuel Schofield, Bloomfield, New Jersey TWO GAME HIGH AGAINST HIGH Winne rs Harold Esch-John Deist, Orlando, Florida and Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Runners-Up John Mcinnis-John Aitken, Springfield, Massachusetts and Montreal, Quebec The Mixed Open with 56 entries started Thursday, September 15 at 11:00 a.m. -17- The starr was delayed by the considerable rain on Wednesday. However, ideal weather conditions prevailed throughout the balance of the tournament. The bowlers were enthusiastic. The women were all dressed in white and the men with white trousers presented a picture worthy of the game. The play was equally nOteworthy. Comment was heard that they had never seen the caliber of bowling any better or the courtesy extended opponents any better. The results were as follows : CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT Winners Ethel and Harvey Andrew, streetsville, Onta rio Runners-Up Eva and Russell Johnson, Islington, Onta rio Third Mr. and Mrs . Robe rt E. Smith, Aylmer, Ontario Fourth Mrs. Will iam Manners and Mr. Robert Quille n, Buck Hill Falls, Pennsylvania and Oakland, Califo rnia FIRST FLIGHT Winne rs Elizabeth and Andrew Hawson, Burl ington, Ontario Runne rs·Up Marion and Dr. Guy Dean, Jr., Buck Hill Falls, Pennsylvan ia Th ird Mrs. Hi lda Hauenstein & Mr. Edward J . Hayden, Buffa lo, New Yo rk a nd Clearwater, Flo rida CONTINU ED O N PAGE 19 SOUTHWEST DIVISION OAKLAND L.B.C. NORTHERN SECTION ine of our members entered in the Southwest Division Tournament in J uly. The Northern Section of the Southwest Division had thirty-three members at the Tournament. The finals of the Sill D oubles were played on our greens. This is a Tournament of long standing between the various clubs of the Northern Secti on. The final match was between San Francisco and Berkeley teams, and won by San Francisco 21 -13. Sat Sousa, skip, and Harry Soderstrom, lead, represented San Francisco, and Alex ( Bob ) Veitch, skip, and Frank Mixon, represented Berkeley. The battle was far closer than the score would indicate. A very interesting annual affair is that in which Sportswriters from the West Bay and East Bay newspapers compete in a ten end game. one of the writers are regular bowlers, but does expose the Sportswriters to our game and brings some fine articles from those competing. Cliff Rea and Bob Veitch were the coaches for the twO teams. The O'hara Trophy Co., of Oakland provided the trophy which was won by Art Spander of the S.F. Chronicle and Carl Reich of the S.F. Examiner. On September 27th and 28th the bowlers chosen to represent the United States in the International Bowling Tournament in Australia this fall met on the Oakland greens, playing rinks, singles, doubles and triples against a selected munber of p layers in the Bay area. This meeting by the members of the U. S. team was to help them determine which positions each will play in the World competition in Australia. We are gratified to report our membersh ip has grown from 156 as of January 1st, 1966 to 166 as of August 1st. In Memorium: Frank P. Flood, Kenneth A. Hayes, and p as t president, (1960 ) Will W. Green . These are sad items to report. Oakland abandoned the "elected skip" list at its last quarterly meeting. This has been greeted with cheers by the members. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 PALO ALTO LB.C. Palo AltO is proud of Sandy Lockhart for his winning the r ight to represent the Southwest Division in the Division Singles matches in the A.L.B.A. ational Tournament at Buck Hill Falls, and for teaming with Clive Forrester of San Francisco in the U. S. Doubles matches, as well as h is win of the Sill Cup si ngles trophy in the Northern California Association. Brooks West and Carl Newcomb are joining in the trip to Australia to be spectators at the World International Tournament at Sydney; both are over 80 years old ( not when you are a lawn bowler ) . Our Labor Day party was a great success if a large crowd is a good yardstick for measuring success. IN MEMORlUM: Bert Firminger passed away June 6, 1966. A real friend. RICHMOND L.B.C. Jack Barry, Publicity After our greens were closed a month for a much needed overhau l and general reconditioning, we are now enjoying our bowling on better surface and, too, being without them for a time proved how very valuable they are for our health and daily enjoyment. We have had a good year and the many trophies won in the various events will be presented at our Annual Banquet in either D ecember or January. Our games Chairman, John Hill, has done an excellent job. James Stewart and Robert Bush won the mixed Doubles for the Greenal Cup. The mixed T riples winners were D on ChristOpher, William Files, and Dora Patterson, for the Graham trophy. In the Shubat trophy matches between teams over and under 60 years of age, found the over 60 the winners. Mixed Triples for the Maltby Handicap was won by Art Smart, David Tweedie, and Marie Alves. The President's Cup for mixed Triples was won by Glen Batchelder, Edison Usher and Walter Gilchrist. Dave Redo won the men's Singles, and Glen Batchelder, Charles Ball and Marie Alves won in the mixed Triples in the Club Events matches. Martha and Dorothy Plummer will meet in the finals for the ladies champion Singles. Plans are being made to appoint a Committee whose functio n will be to bring to the attention of the citizens of Richmond the benefits to be derived in the game of Bowls. At present we have 80 members, 26 of whom are ladies. SANTA CRUZ L.B.C. We are very proud of our greens, with the new fence just installed, and were pleased to be hosts on September 10th to twelve visiti ng teams from the Bay area clubs. There were three games of twelve ends each. First prize was won by a team from Richmond L.B.C., and second prize by a team from San Francisco L.B.C., o ther prizes down to the fifth highest were given by the Santa Cruz club. R efreshments consisting of tea or coffee, and cake furnis hed by lady members was served between games. -18- ART SPANDER AND CLIFF REA CARL REICH AND CLIFF REA SOUTHWEST DIVISION SOUTHERN SECTION HOLMBY PARK L.B.C. Dorothy Cella, HoLnby's enthusias tic and hard working Secretary, reports a good year for Holmby. Eight new members were just approved, and their activity in interclub games has brought keen response from members, and laurels to their bowling skill. Their interclub games have been 11 in munber at their Club and they, in turn, never fail to respond to invitations to play at other clubs. (As one member from a competing club remarked, "I wish they would leave some of their women bowlers home when they send a team to play us as those gals are tOo devastating, both as women and as bowlers; a damaging combination.") H oLnby's roster shows 71 active bowlers, 10 non-play ing members, and 6 seasonal members. There is some attrition due to members moving into senior citizens' communities. ( An experience every club is faced with.) Pegeen Johnson won the Southern California Women's Lawn Bowling AssociaCONTINUED ON PAGE 22 liTHE BEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO BOWLING IN A LONG TlME!1I THE NEW AMERICAN LAWN BOWLER'S GUIDE AN INSTRUCTORS GUIDE with ea sy, il lustrated lessons for the beginner, and an officia ll y approved BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM. An authentic and accurate REFERENCE MANUAL on local custom s, rules , etiquette, comments of cham pion s, and the NEW A.L.B .A. LAWS. APPROVED BY OFFICIALS ENDORSED BY CHAMPIONS ACCLAIMED BY INSTRUCTORS Edited by H. C. Maxwell, M. D. Instructor - "A TREASURE HOUSE OF BOWLING KNOWLEDGE." ,THE A MERI C AN -I LAWN B'OWL[R'S GUlO[ I t Io A INSTRUCTION MANUA L A D GUIDE TO THE GAME OF BOWLS "BO\Nl.ING 0 : l HE GRE£N" IN THE U.S.A. I ~l KNOW How to se lect the right bowl . The EXACT DUTI ES of each player. The th ree ba si c " GRIPS" The "idea l" position of the THUMB The five types of " ST ANCE. " The four ways to judge " WI DTH ." Three aids in " W EIGHT" control . The fi ve most COMMON ERRORS. The " unwritten laws. " Library Edition 3.9S-postpa id . (In Californ ia add 4 "/. sales t ax.) QUANTITY DISCOUNT TO CLUBS : 10"/. (40c each) on one dozen . 12'12 "/. (SOc e ach) on two dozen . IS "/. (60c each) on four dozen . Laguna Beach L.B.C. Order from your Club Secretary or LAWN BOWLER'S GUIDE, BOX B24 Laguna Beach, California 926S2 NORTHWEST DIVISION U.S. LAWN BOWLS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 This was the last scheduled event for the Northwest Division for this year but it is not the last of the bowling in Seattle as we will cominue to play throughout the wimer and on days that are roo cold or too wet, we have a nice warm Club H ouse where we will have OLlr bridge and other card games. A bus load of bowlers from the Queen Cicy Club are going to the Stanley Park Club in Vancouver, B. c., on Sunday, Sept. 11th for an afternoon of bowling and a visit with our many friends across the Border. Marvin Moir of the Portland Club has won the right to represent the orthwest Division in the Singles Championships at Buck Hill Falls and Paige Newton and Simon C. Berry also of the Porland Club will go to Buck Hill Falls and compete in the Doubles Championships. We understand that about 15 Seattle members have signed up to make the trip to Australi'a to see the World Championship Bowls Tournament this fall. Condie M. May, Secy-Treas. Fourth Helen & Harold Chamberlain, Toronto, O ntario FOUR GAME HIGH AGAINST HIGH - The only woman who truthfttlly dress to please thew husbands are wearing last year's clothes, START THE NEW 80WLER RIGHT! Winners Mr. and Mrs. John Aitken, Montreal, Quebec Runners·Up Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Grant, London, Ontario Third Mr. and Mrs. Earl Albertson, Streetsville, Ontario Fourth Miss Susan Turnbull and Mr. Charles King, Bloomfield Ne w Jersey and New York City THREE GAMES HIGH AGAINST HIGH Winners Mr. and Mrs. William Scheer, West Hartford , Connecticut Runners·Up Mrs. lisl Heyler and Mr. James Bailey, Buck Hill Falls, Pennsylvania Third Mr. and Mrs. AI Hughes, Buck Hill Falls, Pennsy lvania TWO GAME HIGH AGAINST HIGH Winners Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Noakes, Niagara Falls, New York Runners·Up Miss Florence Peil! and Mr. Robert lindsay, Glendale and Irivi ngton, New Jersey Mr. Clifford R. Gillam assisted by Mr. James Bailey presented sterling silver trophies to the winners and expressed his -19- hope that all cou ld return next year. Mr. H arvey Andrews, the Mixed Doubles Champion Skip, on behalf of the contestants, expressed his feeling that it is a privilege to be attending the Buck Hill Falls Open T ournaments and the hope that they will continue for many years to come. Russell D. Leinbach, closed the tournament by thanking the Buck H ill Falls Company for their interest in promoting lawn bowls both at the championship level and through the Open T ournaments. He seconded the hope that this friendly relationship may be continued for many years. It is not fitting to close our summary of this great lawn bowling festival without paying tribute to Mr. Clifford Gillam and Mr. Bland Hoke of the Buck Hill Falls Corporation and to all members of their staff, to Mr. James Bailey, Co-Chairman of the Buck Hill Falls Bowling Committee, to Mr. David Dakers, Tournament Secretary and Manager, together with his sister, Mrs. Anne Reader for the monumental task of running these tournaments, maintenance of Draw Sheets, etc. We also wish to pay tribute to Russell D . Leinbach, President of the A.L.B.A. and Chairman of the Championship TournaLeinbach. PICTURES ON PAGE 20 U.S. LAWN BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIP BUCK HILL FALLS IN MEMORIAM NORTHWEST DIVISIO Queen City L.B.C Arthur F. Morrison, July 6, 1966 Frank H. Underhill, Aug. 2, 1966 Harry C Moore, Aug. 27, 1966 Portland L.B.C Mark W. D unham, July 24, 1966 Tacoma L.B.C Art J. Spacek, Aug, 1966 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 SOUTHWEST DIVISIONNORTHERN SECTION Lakeside L.B.C, Oakland R. Diehl Oakland L.B.C Kenneth A. Hayes Chris Dixon Will W. Green Frank P. Flood Richmond L.B.C A. M. MattSon, Feb. 12, 1966 Vic Porrer, Aug., 1966 1966 AMERICAN LAWN BOWLS ASSOCIATION UNITED STATES SINGLES CHAMPION AND RUNNER-UP From left to right-Clifford R. Gillam, Cha irman of the Boa rd , The Inn at Buck Hill Falls ; Will iam G. " Bill" Hay, Past President of International Bowling Board ; Champion James F. Cande let (Eastern Div ision); Runner-Up Arthur H. Hartley (Southeast Division); and Russell D. Leinbach, President (at the time) of the Ame rican Lawn Bowls Association and Chai rman of the Unite d Sta te s Champion ships Tournam e nt Committe e . Bu ck Hill Fall s permane nt trophy in fo reg rou nd . SOUTHWEST DIVISIONSOUTHERN SECTIO Beverly Hills L.B.C Ellis Levy, July 21, 1966 Bert Firminger, Sept. 5, 1966 A. W. MacNaughtOn, Sept. 5, 1966 Sherwood Bump, Sept. 1966 Recreation Park, Long Beach Adolph Borreson Santa Barbara L.B.C Fernando Villa Sun City L.B.C, California James C Couirer, July 30, 1966 Riverside L.B.C Fred L. Reinoehl SOUTHEAST DIVISION Clearwater L.B.C Roscoe C Allen, June, 1966 EASTERN DIVISION Cunningham L.B.C, MiltOn, Mass. oel W . Deering, May 15, 1966 Fernleigh L.B.C Kenneth D . Plumb Thistle L.B.C, Hartford, Conn. D aniel Jack George McCambridge Joseph Deegan Easr Orange L.B.C, New Jersey Alexander Gerty, July, 1966 Smirhfield Ave. L.B.C, Pawmcker, R. 1. Charles A. Bursley, Sept., 1966 Hyde Park L.B.C Richard "Dick" Auld, Oct. 2, 1966 Wilfred Brown, Augnsr 30, 1966 CHAMPIONS AND RUNNERS-UP IN THE 1966 AMERICAN LAWN BOWLS ASSOCIATION UNITED STATES DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPS From left to right- Runners-Up James F. Candelet an d Robert H. Sm art (Easte rn Division) and Champions Willi.m E. Ka e stle a nd Stephen P. Horwarth (Southeast Division). Spalding Inn permanent trophy in foregroun d. -20- CE TRAL DIVISION Sioux Falls L.B.C Andy H. Crawford, July 12, 1966 Norman Canning Columbus Park L.B.C Robert Hopkins, July 24, 1966 AT isn~yl(\nd 1966 WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS BERT FIRMINGER Lawn bowling has just lost one of its most colorful characters, Bert Firminger, a member of Beverly Hills L.B.C. and Palo AltO L.B.C. Remembrance of him will not be due his skill primarily as a bowler, but rather for the values he so fully portrayed as a person. Kindly, quietly enthusiastic, devoted to life and to his multitude of friends. Being conscious of his presence was never due to any effort deliberately designed by him ; it was an element which was an inherent trait . .. warmth, and alive friendliness . Bert was born on the Isle of Jersey. H e came to the United States as a young man and, after being associated with the railroad industry in St. Louis, he came to Beverly Hills in the early twenties, was the first manager of its Chamber of Commerce, and when the City of Beverly Hills was incorporated he became City Clerk for this new City. Even though the City boasted a Ci ty Council, Bert was the man who ran the City. It was his town. He knew every citizen, liked them and , in nun, they liked him . His closest friends were the men who were the leaders and the doers. to For many, many years, the pictures of Bert and Will Rogers were the only "outside" pictures gracing the walls of the conference room at City H all. After 30 years as "Boss Man" of the City, Bert reluctantly accepted the legal requirement of retirement from the POSt which meant so much to him. One so filled with enthusiasm cou ld never really retire; it violated his every instinct to sit and he refused to do so. A bit of writing, lawn bowling, visiting with friends to relive the "old days" over and over again. There are few Bert Firmingers. We are pleased that he was once a part of our Club, and he made it a patt of his later years, after moving to San Carlos, Calif. to visi t with us and easily become one of us as though he had never gone away. Many in the City do not know him, for the City has grown and newcomers have taken the place of the former residents to a large extent, but to those of us who were here when he was Boss Man, he will never be forgotten .. . he should not be. Sally had misbehaved and as pttnishment had to eat her dinner alone at a small table in the comer of the kitchen. Noone paid any attention to her until the family heard: "I thank Thee, Lord, for preparing a table for me in the presence of mine enemies." -21 WA LT OIS N~ Y September Z7, 1966 Dea r Edito r Till ey As you may be awa r e Disneyland took out a half page ad in The Ame r ica.n Lawn Bowls mag:uine in June of this yea T and the ad has been running in each monthly i.sue tllnce then. I though t you and you r readers might be inte rested to know that within two weeks of the appearance of that fi r llt ad in June attendance records at the Park increased by 131,892 over tbe previous two weeks. This trend has continued all summer. P opco rn sales are way up and I unders tand hot dogs can sca rcely be kept in supply . Even the pa r k benches a re in mo re constant use than they had been in months p revious. S ince yours is the only new media we ha.ve used thh year it is obvious the inc reas e in business i. atlrtb · utable to the wide ci rculation of you r fine publicatIon. And I felt your advertising department should be made aware of the facta and e ncou raged by them. I hope »",." •• - ,,_ .... ~ ~ Mr. C reaslyn L. Tilley A. L. B. A. Publicattons Inc. 401 South Ro x bu r y Drive Beverly Hills, Calif. 90212 WD:tw:e The httsband was prottd of himself after making a grand slam, but his bridgepartner wife had only a dour look for him. "What's the matter?" he demanded. "I made it, didn't I?" "Yes," she admitted, "bttt if yott'd played it the way yvu should have, you wouldn't have:' SOUTHWEST DIVISION EASTERN DIVISION SOUTHERN SECTION CONTI NUED FROM PAGE 14 FERN LEIGH L.B.C. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 tion Singles Championship. In the midwimer Tournamem Pegeen Johnson, D oroth y Cella and Jean Wilson ( Sam a Barbara ) won the Triples Championship. Smte Triples Championship was won by Pegeen J ohnson, Dormhy Cella ahd Lillian Taylor. The ou[S[anding Lady Bowler Trophy by Lillian Tay lor ( pure dy namite). D arl Graham won the Allison Singles Champ ionship. In April a m ixed team consisting of Les and Ida May Wiggins, and D ad Graham and Helen Graham won the Walt Disney Trophy Championship at Palm Spr ings. H olmby 1.B.C. greens are open Tuesdays, Th ursdays, Saturdays at 12:45, and on Sundays at 1: 15. We welcome bowlers always from anywhere. LEISURE WORLD L.B.C. laguna Hills , Calif. September 2, 1966 was an evemful day at Leisure World in the opening for play of two greens with over 300 offic~als and members attending the cetemonies. This amenity does mote than offer pleasure to its members; it brings fun and health, and added longevity as attested to by many medical paper read at medical convemions in recem years. The therapeutic value of law n bowling is a well established fact and this value comes to both yo ung and old as they become devotees of this wonderful sport. All of us who are law n bowlers tl1J"oughout the world extend our congratu lations to all who made this installation possible, and we extend to you our best wishes for many, many years of health and fu n in its use. LEISURE WORLD LOVELIES LEISURETOWN L.B.C. The picture of some of our "Loveli es" gi ves all one of the prime reasons why the male members are so very proud of our cl ub ; tOO, they are good bowlers also. The only complaim is they often are too good aga inst the men. ow that the serious Tournaments are completed, the orrhern Section of the Southwest Division enters into the In vitational phase during the remaining momhs of play. Seven In vitationals were planned for September and OctOber. Our BIG DAY was September 24th. VisitOrs are most welcome to come and join with us whenever you are out our way. We bowl every day except Tuesday. SANTA MONICA L.B.C. An Edward Manion day was held on August 24, honoring the oldest member of the Santa Monica Bowls Club. Ed, who JUSt celebrated his 94th birthday, enjoyed a day of bowls on the home green with fri ends from several other local clubs. lawn Bowling Tournament W inners Named at Douglas Park A traditional sport now associated w~th Santa Monica, and more specifically WIth D ouglas Park on Wilshire Boulevard, is Lawn Bowling, a spOrt enthusias tically participated in by many Santa Monica residems. Each year Union Bank sponsors the Sama Monica Lawn Bowling Triples Tournament at the Park and awa:~s trophi~s to the winning teams in addlt10n to d isplaying a Perpetual T rophy bearing the winners names in the bank lobby. The 1966 winning team consisted of B. Lindquist, Vice-Skip; Jack Hamilton , Skip; and Gordon Laird , Lead. Runn e~-llp team. was .made up of Ida May Wlggms, Vice-Skip; Skinny D eYoung, Lead, and By Byrum, Skip. The three oldest members of the Lawn Bowling Tournamem, Ed Manion, 94 years of age and senior member of the club Jack H amiltOn and H arvey West were presem at the evem. J. Photo sh ws Ellery Files, president, demonstrating the proper way in which to hold the bowl to, left, S. . "Ves" H all, Vice Pre idem of the Golden Rain Foundation, Robert 1. Price, AdministratOr of Leisure World Lagu na Hills, and right, Dr. W. R. Taylor, Vice President of the Laguna Hills Lawn Bowling Club. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2S -22- West Hartford , Conn. Since May 31st, tournamems have been taking place fast and furi ously and will continue at thi s pace umil the final one on OctOber 8th. Fernleigh Club has been represemed in most of those which have been held in this area thus far, and here's a run-down on how we have m ade our : H artford Couram Trophy, Thistle Club - Several Fernleigh teams were emered in this event, but none of them fared tOo well. H owever, we were able to get some excellem colored movies of our boys in action during this event and we will all have an opportunity to see these at the annual meeting. We might add that some of these shots are really worth seeing! Harold Br igham Memorial Trebles Fernleigh Club--We won this one, for a change. And what a nice one it was to win, as this was the first playing of this tOurnamem. Our hearty congratu lations to Harry, Fred and Paul on winning this event. We're glad to have the Brigham Placque in our possession for at least the next year. Tait Memorial, ew Britain - Our team of H arry Engstrom, Bill Buck, Phil Jones and Bill Scheer didn't win this one, but they did come away with third prize. ames of the Skips of the four teams that had won twO out of three games were placed in a hat and H arry's was the lucky one to be drawn. U. S. D oubles-Four Fernleigh teams fought it out to determine who wou ld represent our club at the p laydown in Springfield, with Leinbach and Brown the ultimate winners. Alas! They didn't do tOO well in Springfield! The scores: Engstrom-Scheer defeated Main-Brabec 2213. Engstrom-Scheer defeated HammelAdams 23-8. Lei nbach-Brown defeated Jones-Panzenhagen 22 -12, and LeinbachBrown defeated Engstrom -Scheer 21-9. J. Watson Beach Trophy-This is a Fernleigh sponsored trebles event, with play at both Fernleigh and Thistle. We had five teams entered, and although they gave a good account of themselves, their best efforts resulted in three teams, led by Brown, Brabec and Main, winning two our of three games. T eams led by Engstrom and Scheer managed to win only one our of three games. U. S. Singles - Ed Main was Fernleigh's representative in this evem, defeating Brabec, Panzenhagen and Leinbach along the way. After a torrid twO day round of battles between Ed, Bill Keay and Hugh Gallagher, H ugh finally emerged the victor, defeating Bill Keay 21-15 in 19 ends. FELLOW LAWN BOWLER EASTERN DIVISION N EW YO RK Hyde Park Lawn Bowling Club Pine Ave., at 34th St. Niagara Falls, N.Y. Albert G. Merrin, Sec'y.-Phone 284·6693 2926 South Ave. 14305 We Welcome You To Our Greens Sun City Lawn Bowls Club 1 07th Ave. a t Oa kmont Dr ive Sun City, Arizona 85351 Telephones 933·3132 or 933·3172 Joe L. Slau g hter, Secretary Monday, Wednesday and Friday October throug h May at 1:30 P.M. June through September at 7:00 P.M. Courtesy Del E. Webb Dev. Co. SOUTHWEST DIVISION ARIZ O N A Town Hall Lawn Bowls Club 107th Ave. at Peoria Ave ., Sun City 85351 Sun City, Arizona 85351 Telephones 933·3814 o r 933· 1716 Mrs. G. W. Christi na Milne, Secretary Monday, Wednesday and Friday October through May at 1:30 P.M. June through Septembe r at 7:00 P.M. Courtesy Del E. Webb, Dev. Co. NEW BOWLERS CORNER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 Prior to a game ask your skip if he wishes information on any points duro ing the match. 2. Never advise a skip what to do if the head has not undergone a change since he last viewed it. 3. Train yourself to make a clear and quick identification of all bowls in play. You cannot advise a skip unless you know the markings of each players bowls. 4. As soon as you take over the head be prepared to tell the skip how much you are up or down and where your opponent's closest bowl lies. Be sure and watch for his request for this information. 5. Never tell a skip he has the lying shot if it is a possible measure. 6. Follow the proper procedure for measuring a shot and get the agreement of the opposing player before announcing the results of the end. let your skip know the results by the proper signals. 7. When measuring try and avoid touching the jack. Have a measure and if measuring is necessary offer to do it and get busy at once. 8. Provide yourself with a chalk to mark touchers. 9. Get your skip's consent before removing a questionable dead bowl. l. Gold e n Ga te Park San Francisco 94117 Pho ne (41 5) 66 4 · 9819 Bowli ng Dail y, welcome courtesy of Clive Forrester, Insurance SOUTHEAST DIVISION FLORIDA Braden ton L. B. C ub New York Lawn Bowling Club Centra l Park New Yo rk City 100 yards into the park from West 69 Street At Cent ral Park West Bowling every Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. 5 Open Tournaments during the summer Paul Hansen, President-Phone EM 1·0998 3505 30th Street, Long Island, N.Y. 11106 San Francisco l.B. Club CA LIFO RNIA Holmby Park L.B. Club 601 Clubview Drive Los Angeles, California 90024 Jim Carroll, President Dorothy Cella , Secretary All year·Tues., Thurs., Sat., Sun. Beverly Hills l.B . Club 401 So. Roxbury Drive Beverly Hills, Calif. 90212 Bowling every day- 3 fine greens 12:45 week day Sun. 12 noon Arthur Bridwell, President Percival Ha rt, Secretary Phone 273·9 638 10. Be clear when you give information on the lie of a bowl. A bowl may be in front of, behind, back of or jack high. Jack high means the front of the bowl is at least even with the front of the jack as viewed from the mat. 11. A bowler whose turn to bowl is next should not pick up his bowl or move about or talk when his opponent has taken his stance and is about to deliver his bowl. 12. All players at the head end of the rink on both teams should remain motionless from the time an opponent takes his stance on the mat until the bowl is delivered. 13. All players at the mat end of the rink shall be not less than five feet behind the mat line, except the player in possession of the rink. 14. Players at the head end of the rink shall be not less than six feet behind the jack and slightly to one side except the director when actually directing play. 15. A bowler in possession of the rink retains possession until his delivered bowl comes to a rest. 16. Keep your conversation with others to a minimum whi le others have possession of the mat. Yours for good bowling. S. M. l awn Bowls Club - 23 - 14th St. at 9 th Ave . West Brod en ton , Flo . 33505 Bowl ing dai Iy except Sunda y 9:30 A.M . to 1 :3 0 P.M . Russe ll Qua st, Pres.-74 6 ·4 8 14 C. R. Willso n, M.D ., Sec'y .- 7 4 7· 31 16 Clearwater Lawn Bow ling Club 1040 Calumet St. Clearwater, Florida 33515 All year A.M. & P.M. o n 18 new Ru bico Rinks Miami Lawn Bowling Club 404 N.W. Rd. Street & 3rd Ave. Lummis Park Miami , Florida 33129 Bow ling every day 1:30 P.m. Robert C. Da nie ls, Presi de nt Wm H. Sturm, D.A.S., Secy & Treas. EDITORS LETTER On page 12 in this issue you will find a "Tournament" all of us should be p leased to join in to bring about a most laudable result. It is the National Tournament to obrain New Members, sponsored by the BOWlS Staff. One need not be a championship bowler to enter this Tournament; all you need be is an enthusiastic devotee of this wonderful game. We invite your willing support. On p age 4 you will find a story concerning "New" Club interest. One encouraging all bowlers to join in furthering the installation of New Clubs, and to assist them in becoming a successful Club. Here again there is no requirement for being skilled bowlers, but one willing to help in making it possible for others to share with us the benefits accruing to those who are members of present clubs. This wonderful SpOrt is deserving a larger following in America than it now has. It's growth can be rapidly advanced through the enthusiastic support of all present members. We urge you to be generous in your effort to help promote growth. Also on page 28 is a letter from your Circulation Manager. Be sure to read it and respond to his request for help in this matter. COUNCIL IN ACTION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 closer geographical administration is now desirable to further their growth and to consolidate the gain. Their growth in membership projected into the near furure includes the affiliation of ten clubs not now members of the A.L.B.A. with a membership of 432. Four new clubs starting play this year with a membership of 230. Four new clubs under active development fo r 1967 play. Two new clubs planned for 1968 play. In addition six new clubs are under negoriation by the Southwest bowls promotion committee. The effective date of October 1, 1967 should permit for an orderly reorganization of the current Southwest Division into its two component parts. The Council salutes the significant progress made in the Southwest. For the past year a committee appointed by the A.L.B.A. Council has been studying the establishment of an A.L.B.A. Hall of Fame. The preliminary report of this committee was presented to the Council and unanimously adopted. The committee was continued and given authority to implement the proposal including the establishment of a selection procedure to be employed in nominating the individuals for the award. The Council takes great pleasure in announcing that this magificent display will be located at The Inn at Buck Hill Falls, Penna., the site of the United States championship, through the courtesy of the Board of Directors of the Buck Hill Falls Corporation. It will consist of paneling using the finest of woods appropriate to the decor of The Inn and contain facilities to inscribe the recipient's name on individual bronze pla·tes. It will also provide space to display the recipient's photograph with proper dossier of the person's bowling accomplishments, contributioI! to the advancement of the game, administrative achievements, etc. It is anticipated that it will be of sufficient size to accommodate all who may be honored for the next 50 years. It is not intended to lightly make such selections and we trust it may signify to the fullest extent the honor we intend to pay such individuals who either through their administrative or competitive accomplishments have achieved a sign ificantly outstanding position in A.L.B.A. histOry. The Cou ncil has accepted an invitation for the A.L.B.A. to visit the British Isles in 1967. This will constitute an official tOur. Arrangements can be made through the office of Larry Hennings, A.L.B.A. Tour DirectOr, 414 Central Building, Seattle, Washington 98104. The Canadian Lawn Bowling Council haS invited the United States to partici- pate in an International Singles and Pairs competition in connection with the Centennial Exposition to be held in Montreal in August, 1967. Invitations are also to be extended to England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Your Council has accepted and our representatives will be the United States Singles and Doubles Doubles Champions determined this past September at Buck Hill Falls. Our Singles player will be James F. Candelet, 6530 Pos Road, North KingstOwn, Rhode Island playing our of the Smithfield Avenue Lawn Bowling Club, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The D oubles representatives will be William E. Kaestle, Skip; 11 Lucerne Circle, Orlando, Florida and Stephen P. Howarth, Lead; 420 North Hughey Street, Orlando, Florida playing Out of the Orlando Lawn Bowling Club. The runners-up in these events will act as substitutes if such becomes necessary. Mr. Clifford Gillam, Chairman of the Board of the Buck Hill Falls Corporation, was invited to attend a portion of the Council meeting when the Chairman of the United States Championship Committee made his report. An invitation was extended to the A.L.B.A. to again hold the Championships at The Inn in 1967 to be followed by the Men's Open and Mixed Open Tournaments. This invitation was unanimously accepted with thanks and the dates were established as follows : United States Championships Singles and Doubles . September 5 through 9, 1967 Men's Open and Mixed Open September 10 through 16, 1967 NEW MEMBERSHIP TOURNAMENT The staff of "BOWLS" magazine presented a proposal to the Council in which they desire to hold a membership contest open to all affiliated A.L.B.A. clubs, the winner to be the club which can show the greatest percentage increase in membership -between OctOber 1, 1966 and September 30, 1967. The prize to the winning club will be an 18" silver bowl donated by the staff and properly inscribed. The Council gave unanimous approval. They also urged enthusiastic support to this dri ve. It is just another indication of the dedication of this staff to the advancement of lawn bowling. Election of officers for the ensuing year starting OctOber 1, 1966 followed: Your officers- unanimously elected-are: Alf L. Andersen-President James F. Ca ndelet-First Vice President Edward J. Hayd e n-Second Vice President John W. Deist-Secretary-Treasurer William G. HayLarry R. HenningsRepresentatives to the International Bowli ng Board The meeting was adjourned at 12 :45 on Sunday, July 31, 1966. -24- CENTRAL DIVISION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 we all hope he will be at his best, for then he should bring honor to his Club and the Central Division by winning the U. S. Championship Singles. LAKESIDE L.B.C. CHICAGO Lakeside has been enjoying one of its finest seasons. At the time of writing twelve new men and seven women have joined the membership, including some very promising bowlers. Sander Ostrowiak has obtained several spendid bowling films in sound and color from England and South Africa. With assistance from Joe Ibe, Jim Rarity and D on Trescott he has made two showings of them to club members. Joe Ibe has written a series of articles for the South African Bowling Magazine. And he has made some magnificent photOs for articles wri tten by Tom D avis on lawn bowls for medical publications. Lakeside is proud of Douglas McArthur, who celebrated his sixteenth birthday by winning fourth prize in the National Singles at Niagara. A month later he won the Chicago Singles Championship. Winners of club events include the following: Game of Points, Tom D avis and Leo Emerson; Mixed Doubles, Ruby McArthur, Tom D avis; Novice Championship, Dave Rice ; Men's D oubles, Tom Walker, Jim Rarity; Women's Trebles, Nessie Rogers, Laurie Ostrowiii.k,. Marcie McGivern; Women's Doubl:e~ Iva Cunklemen, Zita Hauswald; W omen's Singles, Isabelle D avis. The game of points was held on ' twO occasions and proved to be both fun and skill - developing (for draws, drives, trails and blockers). It also proved to be a good way of raising money as a charge of 25 cents was made for each round of eight events. Many members hope for more games of points and fewer "spiders" next season. The season is drawing to a close and plans are being made for carpet bowling at Calumet Park Fieldhouse. The yOtmg lawyet·, wanting to impress a prospective client with his importance a1zd wealth, buzzed his secretary on the intercom. "Miss Jones," he bat'ked, "Get me my broker." "w' hich one," came the reply, "stock or pawn?" SOUTHWEST DIVISION SOUTHERN SECTION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Winners of the Lawn Bowling Tourn ament are shown w ith t heir trophies a nd Union Bank Regional Vice President Norman J. Nachreiner, sponsor of th e tou rnament who p resented the awa rds. They ore First Winning Team-J. B. Lindquist, Jack Hamilton, Gordon Laird, Bill Voss {p resident show n w ith ~erpetua l trophy, Mr. Nachreiner, and Runner·up Winning Team-Skinny DeYou ng , By Byrum a nd Ida ~ay Wiggins. A broch ure prepared by Charles and Pegeen Johnson containing information on the art of bowling has been printed by the Santa Monica L.B.C. This pam· phlet is given to visitors to promote in· terest in the game of bowls. Also it may be purchased from the club for 50 cents each. SAN DIEGO L.B.C. San D iego Club members spent a very pleasant afternoon of Bowling on the beautiful Green of the Coronado Lawn Bowling Club on August 28th, as their guests on the occasion of their "Open House Day." Then, on Sept. 5th, Labor Day, we held a tournament on our Greens and played two, 12 end games, with coffee and cookies served between games to seventy·five bowlers and guests. All who attended expressed themselves as having a grand time and wished for more of the same. Some of our vacationing members are beginning to tf ickle bach home and some are about to leave. Mrs. Henrietta Leon, one of our most popular and active memo bers, is leaving Sept. 26th for Paris and Rome for a month vacation, and our President, Dr. L. A. Wasson, with Char· ley Burgess, leaves Sept. 28th, to join the A.L.B.A. SpectatOrs' Tour to the South Pacific. Good luck and happy landings, "Doc" and Charley! Many out of tOwn bowlers visited our Greens this summer. The Johnsons from Holmby Park, the H oovers from Pomona, the Z immermans from Glendale, the Waltkas from Pomona, Charley Mead from Glenhaven, Bennett Brown from Redlands, Ernie Grant from Florida, Lee Ellis from Palo Alto, Mrs. Joe Miller from Aberdeen, Scotland, and Stanley Bristow, Vince Allen, and Doug Clark from Rancho Bernardo were among those who favored us with their presence. Good H ealth and Good Bowling. By Steve Sellar SOUTHWEST MEETING CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 First Place ................Veitch and Wyeth Second Place .......... Russell and Hanson Third Place ........Lockhart and Forrester Fourth Place .. ...... Grirnmett and Chase In the Secondary Flight-the winners were: First Place ..........Beno and Richardson Second Place ................Sievewright and Meldmm Th ird Place ............Wyatt and Coffman Fourth Place ....Bauer and Cunningham -25 - In the Consolation Doubles FlightH . Burton and N . McInnes won. SINGLES . McInnes won the Championship Open Singles. The final match was be· tween Bob Veitch and McInnes. Dave Cameron was third and McCo· mas fourth. In the Secondary Flight-Quillen won, beating Adolph Ehlers in the final game. CH AMPIONSHIP OPEN TRIPLES The team of Grimmett, Beno and Chase won the event, playing Forrester, Lockhart and Shisler in the final game. Ehlers, Underwood and Allison gOt third place. In the Secondary Flight-the team of Mumma, Bonnett and Richardson won first place. In the Consolation Flight-the team of Rapp, McInnes and Christie won. BUCK HILL FALLS - SINGLES S. Lockhart beat Jack Beno in this event and represents the S. W. Division of ALB.A. at Buck Hill Falls. BUCK HILL FALLS - DOUBLES The team of Lockhart and Forrester beat Dick Folkins and Frank Murray in this event and represent the S. W . Divi· sion of A.L.B.A. at Buck Hill Falls. LAWN BOWLING'S CHAMPION BOOSTER Thomas N . Davis III, M.D. D r. T homas is a consulting Psychia· trist, a writer, a devotee of Lawn Bowl· ing; in fact, he is our outstanding sales· man of "Bowling for health and fun." His "Ideal SpOrt for Emotional H ealth" has recently been published in the Aug· ust issue of the Journal of the Indiana State Medical Association, together with some photos furnished by Joe Ibe showing D r. Davis in the act of delivering a BowL Med ical Tribune, a newspaper distributed to Doctors, published several of Joe Ibe's pictures featuring doctors bowling. Dr. Davis has prepared a paper for Parks and Recreation magazine which will, no doubt, be published soon. He has just about completed his articles for the "Encyclopedia of SportS Medicine." He states the assignment has been a lot of fun and brought him in contact with others equally inrerested in the game as far away as South Africa and Australia. We hope to have some highlights of these articles for publication in BOWLS later. Our thanks to you, Dr. D avis. May your conrinuing efforrs to bring into focus the healthy benefits of lawn bowling bear prolific fruit. "Bowls" Staff With WYETH HOW TO "BOWL" This is partly an apology and parrly a prelude to a retraction of one or two things I have written about bowling. By this time I had hoped to have authoritative answers to a number of basic questions about bowling but my authority has disappeared for the summer. Professor Rich, who is on the staff of San Fernando Valley State College and a member of the Physical Education Department has conducted research into a number of athletic skills. He is dedicated to science and pursues answers wherever they may be; he tells, for example, of hair raising experiences as he lay on the ground at home plate and photographed a pitcher at work. I would not do that even with Koufax pitching. My approach to him came as the result of a number of factors. Ted Sell, editor of Bowls (Victoria, Australia) has been sending me current and back issues of his magazine that deal with the subject of "How to Bowl." In them have appeared two series of articles, the first prepared by a panel of expertS from South Africa and the second by a group from Victoria. Then came the book Bryant on Bowls written by the self-styled "world champion" of bowls. Earlier I had received from Charles Bursley a copy of a very Lawn useful booklet The "How" Bowling and Terms Thereof. The interesting thing about all four sources was that they disagreed with each other. David Bryant, for example, advocates starting from a crouch very like that recommended in South Africa, and moving into a modified Australian stance be- ot fore delivering the bowl. Characteristically, Australians and Rhodesians begin their delivery from an almost upright stance. Though interesting, the differences among the experts are not surprising. If you have ten minutes to spare, take a look at the multitude of styles on your green. Each bowler seems to have solved the problem of getting the bowl from the mat to a SpOt near the jack in his own way. It must puzzle a new bowler as he watches to decide which is the right way for him. He must be more than puzzled if he listens to all who try to advise him. As an aside to my main argument, let me say that bowlers are very kind and helpful to new players. Unfortunately, with the highest of motives, they may confuse a player by telling him too much at one time and offering advice contrary to that of others equally skilled and equally kind. I suppose I am very conscious of these things since for more years than I like to remember I have coached ~port. With the u.c.L.A. Cricket team I face the same problem. My experienced players, with the best intentions in the world, retard the development of our new players-mostly American-by offering too much advice and, often, wrong advice. My own solution to the problem of learning the game of bowls-for what it is worth- was to select the best player I knew about and to ask him for a lesson. A year later I went back for a second piece of advice. Should I change from leading? These are the only two lessons I have had, if I exclude the scores of great players who in their play or conversation have given me valuable information. You may judge how popular I was in the first years as I courteously rejected advice offered by seasoned players who wished to help me. I was a problem child! After reading everything available to me and listening to expertS I find myself believing that at the present time, almost all advice can be reduced to a simple formula. "I have found this successful; try it." This is not enough. Any good coach will tell you that he must know how a shot is made, how a ball is delivered . In golf, tennis, baseball, athletics enough research has been done to provide such information . In every skill there is a basic set of principles that must l'e followed. For example, reduction of points of error reduces the chances of error; in delivering a ball, the longer you hold it, generally, the greater the COntrol. Finally, the coach must know a great deal about physiology - especially muscles and muscle control. With all his knowledge to start with, he must study his player so that he may -26- help the player to do the best he can with what he has. Principles must be modified or adapted to the individual player. In this the coach becomes the artist. So far as bowls are concerned many of us feel that we know what we do; some of us feel we can explain why we do it. Progress comes after when someone is prepared to challenge basic assumptions like these. Believing this, I have asked Professor Rich to examine both of these assumptions. I feel that expert judgment from an outsider is important. He will start with no preconceived norions and will avoid the errors of the South African and Victorian experts. The South Africans studied a number of players, all committed to a particular style, and came up with a description of that style at its best. So did the Victorians with vastly different results! I want George Rich to start from the beginning and to use his knowledge of physiology of muscle control and of basic principles involved in ski lls allied to lawn bowling to answer what may appear to you to be elementary questions. 1. How should a bowler stand on the mat? Should he stand upright or crouch? 2. How long a step should he take, if any? (The Victorians advocate a walking pace; the South Africans none. ) 3. How long should be his backswing) 4. Through what arc should his bowl move from the tOp of his backswing? 5. At what point should he deliver the bowl? (The Victorians say 9 inches in front of the foot.) 6. How should he hold the bowl? Behind these are questions of accuracy, control, balance and coordination. Professor Rich has begun his study by taking pictures with a movie and a stop action camera. He has so far used a variety of stylists and will use others. Hopefully, the next issue will find me making way for him in the first of two or three articles which will tell of his findings . HENDERSON ELECTED PRESIDENT OF CANADIAN COUNCIL By Harold Esch John Henderson of Montreal, P. Q., has been elected President of the Canadian Lawn Bowling Council. He succeeds George G. Cordell of W innipeg, Manitoba. Gerry Hyde of Belleville, Ontario was elected Vice-President. O. T. Le Blanc of Montreal was named Secretary-Treasurer succeeding veteran bowler and administrator Ray R. Knight of Toronto. To make a long story short, there's nothing like the boss walking in. COMPLETE RESULTS OF 45th ANNUAL NATIONAL OPEN TOURNAMENT PLAYED AUGUST 1-6th 1966 AT NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK (ARTICLE ON PAGE 8) FOURS-CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT Winners Runnersup Third Fourth Niagara Falls, N.Y. High Park, Toronto Nia gara Falls, N.Y. Niagara Falls, Onto John Anderson, skip Andy Logan Ziggy Kochan Lew Noakes Don Gibson , skip Russ Johnson Joe Chamberlain Lundy Fullerton John Wilson, skip Dave Kennedy Ray Terryberry Orm ie Kanous Don Beaupit, skip James Smart William Gilbert Fred Marcante SECOND EVENT Niagara Falls, N.Y. Garry O 'Sullivan, skip Les Maplethorpe R. Schofield C. Bernat Pawtucket, R.1. Jack Lyle, skip J . Mathieson Dan McGregor D. Ogilvie Hartford, Conn . Hugh Gallagher, skip Jim Graham Ray Northam Ed Ryan Bloomfield, N.J . Robe rt Lindsay, skip W. Burrill A. Gray Joe Calcate rra THIRD EVENT Niagara Falls, N.Y. Albert Presutti, skip George Dunn William Scott Elmer Lewis St. Catharines, Onto H. Nesbitt, skip W. Thompson F. Brown H. Nesbitt, Jr. Streetsville, Onto Earl Albertson, skip Harold Randell Henry Pickett Ward Mayor St. Catharines, Onto W. Race, skip M. Romanin F. Boccinfu so H. Saveall FOURTH EVENT Galt Sportsman's Club Galt, Onto Jim Law, skip John Muir J . W. McKellar William Deakin Orlando, Florida Alex. Veitch, skip Harold L. Esch Word Sonley Harvey Reive New Britain, Con. Frank Dobeck, skip (Team members not known) Bloomfield, N.J . Arch Buchannon, skip William I(aestle Joe Turnbull Steve Horwarth DOUBLES-CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT Winners Runnersup Third Fourth Drumbo, Onto Oakland, Calif. Merritton, Ont . St. Catharines, Onto Howard Wilson, skip William Ducklow Alex. Veitch, skip Harold Esch Tom Park, skip Pete Standing A. Gordon, skip H. Betts SECOND EVENT Carborundum LBC S. Thomson , skip John Geddes Galt Sportsmans Jim Law, skip J . W. McKellar Niagara Falls, N.Y. E. Fisher, skip T. Smith Niagara Falls, Onto Don Beaupit, skip James Smart THIRD EVENT Tillsonburg, Onto E. Ostrander, skip Neil Salke ld Bloomfield, N.J . Bob Lindsay, skip Joe Calcaterra Montreal, P.Q. J. Clutsen, skip & Partner Niagara Falls, N.Y. Harry Fielding, skip J. Miller FOURTH EVENT Pawtucket, R.1. Ken Hamilton, ski p Joe Brisco Ne w York City LBC Da n Tomchik, skip Edwin Roache Niagara Falls, N.Y. Albert Presutti, sldp George Dunn Niagara Falls, N.Y. Moe St. De nn y, skip Russ William s SINGLES-CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT Winner Runnersup Third Fourth Robert Roulston, James Grai nger, Lundy Fullerton, Douglas McArthur, Agincourt, Onto SECOND Richmond Hill, O nto High Park, Toronto Lakeside, Ch icago EV~NT John Geddes, Carborundum LBC Elmer Lewis, Niagara Falls, N.Y. Ken Hamilton, Pawtucket, R.1. Dan Tomchik, New York City lBC THIRD EVENT George Robbins, London, Ontario Ed Ventry, Carbo rundum lBC William Gilbert, Niagara Falls, O " t. Earl Ta ys, Milton, Ma ss. A. L. B. A. BOWLS BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID Los Angeles , Cal if. PERMIT No. 15341 401 So. 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