Serunswick. MINERALITE LAWN BOWL The Lawn Bowl of the Champions! THE MINERALITE THE LAWN BOWL OF THE CHAMPIONS Has been awarded this Important Official Endorsement. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP won with MINERALITE LAWN BOWLS 17th Annual American Lawn Bowling Associa- tion Tournament— Boston, Massachusetts, August 13-16, 1934. FRED CHAPLIN Bronx, New York, N. Y. Won The Individual National Championship BOB SAVAGE, Chicago, Finished Second BOTH .BOWLING WITH THEIR BRUNSWICK MINERALITE LAWN BOWLS Form E3864 IM 8-34 $1225 1.L—PpRINTED IN U.S.A. THE LAWRENCE PAPER COMPANY: PAPER MILL AND FACTORY - LAWRENCE, KANSAS - CORRUGATED FIBREBOARD - JAYHAWK BOXES - July 6, 1958. Mre Fe C. Allen, Director of Physical Education, University of Kansas, City. Dear Phog; Thanks very much for yours of July 2nd and drawings of the bowling green are returned herewith. I note dimension of the actual green is 112 feet in length. I wonder if it wouldn't save you and me some trouble and possibly mistakes, if Brunswick, Balke, & Collender would send a man up here who is familiar with the game and the construction of the links. If you decide to do this and an appointment is made, I would like to be advised. Much obliged. Respe@ctfully, 4.2 -<, Irving ITH B duly 9, 19380 July 9, 198G¢ Mare We Ve the Seas an was che the links. prea ee eae you before I have just been talking to lire Irving Will, president of if your Se would want sume of the er ims already to heax bag i ge ekennett af aie Chicago, Illincise lh : a a 4h iH Dear Mrs I will thenk you for an early replys Very sincerely yours, ' Conche Director of Varsity duly 2, 1958. ae Irving; ; lemrento, Kansate Tear Me. Mills 3 ; Confirsine our comvorsation, I an . Bening herewith the draninge for Lawn Dowling. Then you have finished with then I should bs glad to heve the dremings returned. J Very sincerely youre, / , Director of Réncation, POAsAH Varaity Pactetball Coache June 21, 19586 in your very fine lawm bowling set upe 5. ee ee eee eee bowlinge ‘Sal ak ee indie hesies) aie: puss ila Gas Wd iin ‘te pee give the courts? i would appreciate George, if you would write me your full set up on thise It ce atk tx eed et department, then I can see what can be done tomrd establishing thie very fine recreative game here on our cempude With every good wish, I aa Very sincerely yours, | Director of Physical Bdusaticn, 7 FCAsAl Varsity Basketball Coache F UNITED STATES C Wy Qe : ny 623-633 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE CHIGAG® : June 13, 1938. University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. ATT: F, C, ALLEN, Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach, ~ Gentlemen: Complying with your request of the 10th we hand you here-~ = with the American Lawn Bowling Association's instruetions how to build a green; also the rules and regulations, a pamphlet deseribing and quoting prices on lawn bowls and equipment, and other pamphlets and printed matter that we believe furnish sufficient information to convince you that Lawn Bowling is now the most popular outdoor recreation. We call your particular attention to copy of letter from the Towa State College, at Ames, Iowa. Since receiving this information from Mr. M. M. Jones we have received additional orders for bowls and equipment, and we understand that they are now contemplating installing another full size green. If the information furnished is not sufficient and we can be of further assistance, advise please and the matter will receive our immediate attention, Very truly yours, THE BRUNSWICK BALKE COLLENDER CO. SD MANAGER - LAWN BOWLING DEP'T W.V. THOMPSON; EML IOWA STATES COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND MECHANIC ARTS AMES, IOWA. Department of Physical Education for Men. August 26, 19356. The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co., Chicago, tile ATTENTION - MR. W. V. THOMPSON. Gentlemen: I never saw a new game introduced that gripped the public like Lawn Bowling has here in Ames. Our green is open two nights a week and while we have equipment to accommodate 36 bowlers at one time, we have never had room and equipment enough for all. Many sit and wait and watch for hours for their chances to play. Besides those interested in playing, many times I think we have 200 to 300 spectators. IT am - Yours respectively, (signed) M. M. JONES Equipment Man Men's Gymnasium Ames, lowa. We have 64 of your Mineralite Lawn Bowls and they are entire- ly satisfactory. AMERICAN LAWN BOWLING ASSOCIATION INSTRUCTIONS - SPECIFICATIONS HOW TO BUILD A GREEN SIZE: 120 ft. by 120 ft. if possible, but not less than 130 ft, oF 110 ft. From diteh to ditch. PREPARATION: The ground should be levelled to the level of its lowest point before being covered with loam, etc., so as to make a good foundation and prevent future settling. Excavate sufficient to form bank, walks and borders 18 inches above finished surface of green, bringing all the ground to a true and uniform level for receiving loam. Do not attempt to get levels in any other way than by a surveyor's instrument. Use sufficient pegs so that straight-edge may be used without any fear of inaceuracy. DRAINING: Dig trenches for and supply 4-inch tile drains all around ditches of green, also ten lines of parallel drains through ground of 3-inch tiles. Drains to be not less than 30 inches deep. It is most essential to have drains clear of frost line, to avoid any disarrangement during the winter season. LOAM: Provide and spread over area of green eight inches of good loam free from stones and hard substances. The whole lawn should then be made properly level and allowed to remain for’a month or six weeks, so that any weed seeds in the loam would germinate and be destroyed before seeding is done, DITCH: Provide and place in position all around green and bottom of banks margin wood 6 inches by 1-1/2 inches, nailed to stobs 24 inches, by 4 by 6 every five feet. Provide a complete set of ditch slats made in the usual spar and space stvle, of 2-inch spars and 2-inch space, so that when ditch is complete, it will be 9 inches wide and 4 inches deep. Coarse sand or gravel may be used instead of wood-work, if pre- ferred. All wood-work to be dipped in creosote or other preservative, BANKS, WALKS and BORDERS: Form banks, walks, and borders all around green. Walks and borders to be each eight feet wide, or as near that as configuration of ground will permit, SEEDING: For a very close-matted turf sow 1 1b. to every 50 square feet Bowling Lawn Grass Seed, which must contain only the best fine- leaved, deep-rooting grasses, then add a light coat of the fine- screened loam enriched with well rotted cow manure, , Be careful to have top dressing free of weed seeds, KKK KK OK The Brunswick-Balke—Collender Co., 623 South Wabash Ave. , Chicago, Illinois LAWN BOWLING DEP'!T. ~ ATT: MR. W. V. THOMPSON Gentlemen: Have been a lawn bowler for 22 years, playing in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, also for the past 10 years in Canada and United States 1935--1937 in Chicago, My Bowling experience and travel have given me the opportunity of playing on all kinds of greens, incidentally of winning a few singles. titles, Having used practically all types of Bowls made, I wish to congratulate you on the Bowls you now Spiess, namely, the 5 inch, No, 3 Bias, C Model, Minerai- ite Bowls. Owning a set of this model Bowls and using them for the past 3 years I claim they are the finest Bowls I've ever handled, both in feel, balance, draw and finish, and further contend they are by far the finest and most superior Bowls on the market today. Eighteen years of play in international and national championships are good grounds for the above statement, Once again - congratulations on pro~ ducing a fine Lawn Bowling Bowl. Respectfully yours, (signed) ARTHUR H. HARTLEY. Bowling on the Green LAWN BOWLING RULES and REGULATIONS Compliments of The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. American Lawn Bowling Rules I. Bowling Greens 1. The green shall be divided into spaces called rinks, not less than 14 feet in width, numbered consecutively; the center of each rink being marked on the bank at each end by a pin or other device, and the four corners of the rink by pins driven into the ditch. 2. The side boundary of the rink shall stretch from bank to bank. 3. To prevent disputes, it is recommended that pins be placed at the opposite ends of the rink. II. Bank and Ditch The ditch shall consist of a trench 9 inches wide and about 4 inches deep, having a bank immediately at the back thereof at least 18 inches high, with an angle to the green of not more than 120 degrees. III. Bowls: Size and Bias No bowl shall exceed 16% inches in circumference, nor 3% lbs. in weight, nor have a less bias than the standard No. 3 bias bowl adopted by the Association. Any bowl to which exception is taken shall be tested by comparison with a standard bowl bearing the American Bowling Association stamp. Any objection must be taken not later than the 6th end of the game. IV. Bowls Burned The term “burned” is applied to a jack or bowl which has been interferred with, or displaced otherwise than with a bowl in play. A. While in Motion. 1. When a bowl during its original course and before it has passed the jack is burned by any member of the rink to whom it belongs, it shall be counted dead. If by an opponent, the player’s skip may have it played over again, or let it lie where it rests, or begin the end anew. If by a neutral person, it shall be played over again, and if after being burned in the manner, the bowl disturbs the shot bowl, the side lying shot may replace the bowls disturbed or play the end over again. 2. When a bowl which in its original course has passed the jack, and being still in motion is burned by any member of rink to whom it belongs, it shall be counted dead, whether it has touched the jack or not. If by an opponent, the player’s skip may choose to let it lie where is comes to rest, or to have the end begun anew. 3. When a bowl which had come to rest is afterwards set in motion by a bowl in play, and while still moving is burned by any member of the rink to whom it belongs, it shall be counted dead. IF by an opponent, the party to whom it belongs may choose to let it lie where it comes to rest, or place it where he thinks it probably would have rested had it not been interfered with. If by a neutral person, it may be allowed to lie, or be placed to the mutual satisfaction of both skips. Where agree- ment cannot be attained, the end shall be played over again, B. While at Rest. When a bowl while at rest is burned ‘by either party, it may be replaced by the op- posite party, or in the latter’s opinion be allowed to re- main where it lies. If by a neutral person, or by a bowl not in play, it shall be replaced as near its original posi- tion as possible, and in the event of disagreement shall be placed by the umpire. V. Bowls Going Over Bank Bowls played or driven over the bank, whether they be touchers or not, shall be counted dead. VI. Bowls in Ditch or Dead Bowls A bowl played or driven to the ditch (which is not a toucher) shall when it falls into the ditch, be out of play, and should at once be removed to the bank. VII. Bowls Moved While Being Marked If a bowl be moved while being marked it must remain as it is, or be replaced by the opposing skip. VII. Bowls Played by Mistake A bowl played by mistake shall be replaced by the player’s own bowl. IX. Bowls Played Out of Turn When a player has played before his turn, the op- ponents may stop the bowl in its course, or allow it to remain where it comes to rest, or cause it to be played over again in its proper order. If it has moved either jack or bowls, the opponents shall have the power to cause the end to be begun anew. X. Bowls Played Too Soon No one shall play until his opponent’s bowl has ceased to run. A ‘bowl so played may be stopped and sent back to be played over again. XI. Bowls Going Beyond Side Limits of Rink Bowls played or driven beyond the side limits or bound- ary of the rink shall be counted dead, but not unless they are wholly outside the boundary when they come to rest, even though they may have been so in their course, XII. Changing Bowls During Game No player shall change his bowls during the game ex- cept with the consent of the opposing skip. XIII. Conditions of Game 1. A game may consist of any number of ends or points, or may be played for any length of time as pre- viously agreed upon. 2. When a match consists of more than one rink on each side, the total scores of the respective parties shall decide the contest. 3. When a game consists of a stated number of ends, should it be found when the given number of ends have been played that the scores are equal, one or more extra ends shall be played so as to decide the contest. XIV. Ditchers or Dead Bowls 1. A bowl which does not touch the jack in its orig- inal course on the green and runs against the bank or into the ditch, or is driven into the ditch by the effects of the play, is called a ditcher, and must be immediately removed to the bank. 2. Should a ditcher under any circumstances return to the green, it must be placed on the bank. 2 XV. Following Up Played Bowls A player, after delivering his bowl, shall not follow it up in such a manner as to interfere with its course, nor shall he approach within one yard of his bowl during its course; and if after being cautioned, he persists in so doing, the opponents shall have the option of playing out the end or beginning the end anew. XVI. Jack Burned The term “burned” is applied to a jack or bowl which has been interfered with or displaced otherwise than by a bowl in play. A. While in Motion on the Green. When a jack while in motion on the green is burned by one of the players, the opposing party shall have the option of let- ting it lie where it stops and playing the end out, or be- ginning the end anew. If by a neutral person, or by a bowl belonging to a neutral person, the parties shall come to an agreement as to its position, otherwise the end shall be begun anew. B. While in Motion in the Ditch. Bowls in the ditch, which are not touchers, should be immediately removed to the bank (see Rule XIII), but in the event of an omis- sion to remove them, the jack or touchers coming in contact with them shall be allowed to lie where they rest. In such a case these bowls should then be re- moved to the bank. C. While at Rest on the Green. When a jack, while at rest on the green, is burned by one of the players, the opposite party may replace it in its original position, or allow it to remain as moved. If by a neutral person, or by a bowl belonging to a neutral person, the parties shall come to an agreement as to its position, otherwise, the end shall be begun anew. XVII. Jack Driven Beyond Limits of Rink Should the jack be driven beyond the limits of the rink, that is to say, over the bank, or past the side bound- ary of the rink by a bowl in play, it shall be counted dead. But if moved by a bowl out of play, it shall be restored to its place. XVIII... Jack Driven Into Ditch If the jack be driven into the ditch, within the limits of the rink, its place shall be accurately marked, but it shall not be moved from its place, except by a toucher. XIX. Jack Out of Bounds When a jack is driven into the ditch and comes to rest outside the boundaries of the rink, it is a dead end. XX. Jack Driven Over Bank Should the jack be driven.over the bank by a bowl in play, it shall be counted dead. Note—Whenever the jack is dead, the end must of necessity be played over again, and it shall in no case be counted a played end, not even though all the bowls have been played. XXI. Jack Driven to Side of Rink The jack, though driven to the side of the rink (if not beyond its limits), may be played to on either hand, but any bowl played to it, which when it has come to rest, lies wholly outside the rink, shall be counted dead. XXII. Broken Jack In the event of the jack being broken, the end shall be begun anew. XXIII. Jacks or Bowls Rebounding Onto Green Should the jack run against the bank, or a bowl] in the ditch, or a board, or any obstruction intended to stop ths bowls at the end of the rink, and rebound onto the green, or after being played into the ditch, it be so operated upon afterwards by a toucher as to change its location on the green, it shall be played to where it comes to rest, providing it is still within the boundaries of the rink, but a bowl similarly rebounding, shall, unless it be a toucher, be counted dead and removed to the bank, and any bowl or jack moved thereby shall be put back in its former position. XXIV. Keeping of Score The duty of keeping the score and of announcing the state of the game at the close of each end should be as- signed to the second player. (See also Rule XIII, condi- tions of the game.) XXV. Markers or Scorers 1. In single handed games one marker only shall act in each game, and he may answer queries as to the posi- tion of bowls and their distance from the jack, but shall not give directions to, nor consult with, either players as to the play. 2. Markers shall be appointed by the directors of tournaments, local secretaries, or umpires, whom failing, by the competitors themselves. XXVI. Mat, Where Placed and How (It is recommended that the size of ‘the mat be 22x 14 inches. ) 1. The mat shall be placed in the center of the rink, and not less than one yard from the ditch, by the lead of the rink which is to play first, and in every subsequent end by the lead of the party which lost the previous end. 2. Each player when delivering his bowl shall stand with at least one foot on the mat, and the bowl must leave his hand before, or at the same time that the foot leaves the mat. 3. The mat shall not be moved until the end is finish- ed, but if moved by accident, it shall be replaced as near its original position as possible. 4. The last player should remove the mat to the bank. XXVII. Measuring Shots 1. When the last bowl in an end stops running, half a minute shall elapse, if either party so require, before the shots are counted. 2. Neither jack nor bowls shall be removed until both skips or vice-skips are agreed as to the shots. 3. If a bowl, requiring to be measured, is resting on another bowl which prevents its measurement, the best means available shall be taken to secure it in its posi- tion, whereupon the other shall be removed. The same course shall be followed when more than two bowls are involved. 4. No measuring shall be allowed until the end is played out. 5. When at the conclusion of an end a tie for the first shot occurs, it shall in a game of ends, be counted a played end. XXVIII. Must Not Disturb or Annoy The party in possession of the rink for the time being, must not be disturbed or annoyed by their opponents. 4 XXIX. Objects on Green Under no circumstances is any object to be laid on the green, or on a bowl, or on the jack, but it may be dis- played in the hand for guidance of the player. XXX. Players Not Engaged and Where They Stand The players not engaged must stand behind the jack. XXXI. Players Wasting Time During the game the players must succeed one another without unnecessary loss of time. Each bowl shall be played within one minute after the preceding bowl] has come to rest. When complaints of unreasonable delay are made to the umpire, it shall be his duty to award the game to the complainants if satisfied that this rule is being willfully violated. XXXII. Possession of Rink As soon as each bowl stops running, the possession of the rink is transferred to the other party, time being al- lowed for making a toucher. XXXIII. Rink or Team of Players 1. A rink or team shall consist of four players, each playing two bowls and called respectively, according to the order in which they play, lead, second, third and skip. 2. The party to play first shall be determined by toss- ing, or by playing a trial end, the winner to have the choice, or it may be mutually agreed upon by the skips. In all subsequent ends the party which won the previous end shall play first. 3. The leaders play their own bowls alternatively, and so on, each pair of players in succession to the end. 4. If the game is played with three players, the side using only three, shall be penalized one shot for every four ends or fraction thereof, and the lead and second shall each play an extra bowl. 5. If less than three players appear on either side, the game, so far as that Rink, is concerned, shall not proceed, and the rink with which this occurs shall be held as having failed to appear, and shall forfeit the game. 6. The order of playing shall not be changed after the first end has been played. 7. No one shall play until his opponent’s bowl has ceased to run. A bowl so played may be stopped and sent back to be played over again. 8. The last player should remove the mat to the bank. XXXIV. Skips and Their Powers 1. The skips shall have sole charge of their respective rinks, and their instructions must be obeyed by the other players. 2. The skip shall have control of the play, but he may delegate his duty at any time to a substitute, who is usually the third player. 3. As soon as a bowl is greened, the director must retire behind the jack. 4. The two skips shall be judges of all disputed points, and when they agree their decision will be final. If they cannot agree, the point shall be decided by the umpire previously appointed. XXXV. Size of Jack - The jack shall be 2% inches in diameter, and round in shape. XXXVI. Throwing Jack 1. The leader of the party, which is to play first, shall throw the jack. 2. If the jack, runs into the ditch at the first throw of the game, it shall be placed two yards from it. If it be thrown into the ditch at any subsequent end, the opposing party shall throw it over, but shall not play first. When thrown less than two yards from the ditch, the jack must be moved out to that distance. 3. The jack shall be thrown not less than 25 yards from the mat, and if it runs to one side, it shall be moved straight across and placed in the line of the pins numbering the rink. If it be thrown less than 25 yards it shall be treated according to the rule applicable to a jack thrown into the ditch after the first lead. (See Clause 2 of this rule.) 4. If none of the foregoing rules have been trans- gressed the jack shall be played to wherever it has been thrown, or if moved it must be by mutual consent of the parties. 5. After having been played to, it shall not be touch- ed or interfered with in any manner otherwise than by the effects of the play until the result of the end has been determined. XXXVII. Touchers 1.