Weather Affects Bowling Ball Hooking Early Rolls
High humidity makes the ball hook more. low humidity causes it to straighten. Observe the first few balls and adjust immediately by altering your starting position if needed.
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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1963
Page
21
High humidity makes the ball hook more. low humidity causes it to straighten. Observe the first few balls and adjust immediately by altering your starting position if needed.
In Phoenixville Pennsylvania Joe Degelman, a 6 foot 4 inch 300 pound golfer, aced the 135 yard ninth hole at Kimberton golf course with a pitching wedge and now waits for a life sized sandwich from the nearby sandwich shop offering a child sized prize to any golfer who makes a hole in one.
Holes plugged cost 2.50 and AMF balls priced at 16.95 with 30 cent bowling charge at Rains.
Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick and league presidents Warren Giles and Joe Cronin agreed to eliminate the mandatory one second stop for pitchers this season. Umpires will still call balks for no stop, aiming for uniform interpretation ahead of the All-Star Game and World Series.
Merritt Raden doubled home Andre Rodgers in the eighth, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 5 4 win over Pittsburgh and knocking the Pirates from first in the National League. Clemente homered for Pittsburgh and Burgess added a two run shot before Chicago pulled ahead in the eighth.
Anderson Exchange Club will send four teams to the regional bowling tournament set for May 11 and 12 at Indianapolis Meadows Lanes. Wayne Strong, tourney manager, said 29 clubs from several states entered the two day event with 56 doubles and 112 singles. Anderson bowlers are listed for Saturday and Sunday lanes and include team rosters such as 700 Williamson, Hot Dogs Schafer, Sooners May, and Wood Butchers Haven Brandenburg with detailed pairings scheduled across the two sessions.
ABILENE Tex AP Harbin Simmons University announced the dismissal of Jack Thomas athletic director and head football coach for failure to follow administrative directives in conducting the athletic program. George L Graham executive vice president confirmed the action as Hardin-Simmons faces probation for two years after 32 high school players took part in a competitive workout for athletic scholarships. Officials said no successor named at this time.
Paul Pender, stripped of world middleweight title outside Massachusetts, announces retirement citing dual title claims and TV coverage issues for a Giardello bout. He criticizes promoters and the New York Commission, noting a 47–12–2 record with 21 KO, and a Boston-based business portfolio.
John Buzhardt earned his second win for the Chicago White Sox, driving in the deciding run in the seventh inning. Chicago defeated Kansas City 2-1, knocking the Athletics from first place as Boston moved ahead with a 5-1 win over Baltimore. Buzhardt held KC to four hits through seven, then Wayne Causey tripled and scored on an infield error. Hoyt Wilhelm finished the eighth after a pinch hit, preserving the victory as Wickersham took the loss for Kansas City.
Anderson pitcher Steve Cummins earned a 2-0 victory for the Indians over Richmond Red Devils in Tuesday action. Cummins struck out five and walked none while Bill Stanley drove in both runs after a sixth inning rally. The win improves Cummins to four straight in league play.
Albany won 4 to 2 over Alexandria Falstaffs in the Eastern Indiana Baseball League opener. Selvey struck out 12 for Albany. Falstaffs pushed a run in the sixth and eighth, with Waltermire and Stevens doubling for Alexandria and Hud son driving in a run for Albany. The golf note reports the 500 Open field growing past 40 with players including Joe Campbell Gay Brewer Lionel Hebert and Tommy Aaron.
The Anderson Horseshoe Club elected officers Glen Stone as president Alvin Burris as vice president and John Butsler as secretary treasurer. Plans include six new courts and extra floodlights with a special day from Greenville to be used in the pits. Don Owens of Summitville and Indiana National Horseshoe Association head will travel statewide to promote the sport.
Shorty Lawson calls a meeting of prospective teams for the Tuesday Mixed League at 7 p.m. Thursday May 9 at Murnan's East Side Lanes. All bowlers, male and female, are welcome to attend.
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