Lawn Bowling Anecdotes and League Notes
A breezy local column covers lawn bowling chatter, colorful characters, and upcoming tournaments. Fred Wheeler arrives with left handed delivery. Aleck Kerry hosts comic antics in Arabic attire. boards warn about aging scoreboards and parking lines. Upcoming tournaments include Los Angeles in July, Ontario in August, Milwaukee in August. no Eastern Division date yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullier
I Cin
Van
John L
Fred Wheeler
Steve Gregor
Bri
North Central Florida League
Aleck Kerry
Yo’ Mouf
Harvey Gourley
Mount Dora
Chesley
Kellogg
Ontario
Canada
A.S.B.A
Milwaukee
Holden
DeLand Meeting Sees Call for Open Covenant and Harmony
At the November 15 DeLand gathering delegates urged an open covenant and welcomed the idea of harmony. Chairman Bridgman and Secretary Trudinger presided as discussions continued without a fixed program or closed doors.
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DeLand
Bridgman
Trudinger
Christmas Basket plan aids Mount Dora needy
Shuffleboard club at Donnelly Park court launches the Christmas Basket effort this Saturday with a donation box open over the next three Saturdays. Mor ris Deering, originator, reports the plan. The club meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. for the annual election. New members include Mr and Mrs Earl Douglas William R Newhall A R Kinsey and Miss Jenny Kenney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Donnelly Park Court
Morris Deering
Earl Douglas
Frederick
Ohio
William R. Newhall
Bradford
A. R. Kinsey
Dowagiac
Mich
Jenny Kenney
Roswell
N. M
Winter golfer scores highlight local play at Hill Top
Harry Backus shot 35 37 72 to rank among the season’s low amateur rounds. Tracy Kramer posted 43 44 87 amid praise for his improved form. Hill Top tees and greens reopen Saturday with shelter houses added for weather protection and second nine tees due by December 15. Mount Dora course second nine to be notably tough. Sweepstakes winners Arnold Haynes and Clayton Tremain tied at net 71. second place 75 shared by J M Turner Hank Bowdish Roy Christoyther. Overhiser Groves named dark horses for upcoming best ball match play. match play begins Saturday with scores from Mrs. Backus, Mrs. Clark, Archibald, and Dirodis noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Backus
Tracy Kramer
Tracy
Hill Top
Mount Dora's
Arnold Haynes
Clayton Tremain
J. M. Turner
Hank Bowdish
Roy Christoyther
Overhisers
Groves
Harold Overhiser
Wallace Smith
Florida Bowlers Push for Florida Division in A L B A
Delegates from Daytona Peabody DeLand Orlando Mount Dora clubs met to discuss forming a Florida Division of the A L B A. J L Esch outlined negotiations and petitions presented at the Chicago meeting July 25 1949 and in New York July 31. No replies by November 15 but North Central Florida League unanimously urged the Florida State League to form the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Bryson
Daytona Club
H. Harkins
Peabody Club
P. Goddard
DeLand Club
Harold Esch
Orlando
Harry Swift
Mount Dora Club
J. Lester Esch
A.L.B.A
Florida
Chicago
Hays
MacKenzie
Holden
New York
Major Marsh
Mount Dora
Eswis
Florida League
Florida State League
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Prostan Kuznik
Helm
U.S.A
Leonard Barker
S. Orange Ave
Jersey
Sunset Valley Dairy
Parker Bros
Ational
Terucks
ED Moorhead
International
Triangle Motors
Leesburg, Florida
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