A B C DIRECTORS

Since the start of the American Bowling Congress in 1895,
thirteen Minnesotans have been elected to the ABC Board of Directors.
Of these 13, eight have come from St. Paul.

ABC PRESIDENTS

Judge John L. Rounds - 1941-42

Vince Bovitz - 1975-76

Gerald Tessman - 1997-98

Following are the ABC Directors from St. Paul: *Deceased

* Fred Gosewisch, 1904-1914 and 1919-1921

* Dennis Brundrit, 1914-16

* Casper Hallhake, 1916-19

* Henry P. Martin, 1921-24

* Judge John L. Rounds, Elected 1924; Life Member 1942-53

* Vince Bovitz, Elected in 1961; Life Member 1976-81

* Elmer H. Beyer, 1976-81

Gerald F. Tessman, Elected 1981; Life Member 1998-

BOWLING CODE OF ETHICS

Sportsmanship in bowling, as in every other sport, has its own code of ethics.

Respect for these unwritten laws gives consideration to the other fellow

and makes for fuller enjoyment of your own game.

Here are some of the basic rules:

1. Be prepared to take your turn promptly.

   Meet the player ahead of you as he comes off the approach.

2. Remember, the player to your right has the right of way.

   There is no need to wait for bowlers more than one lane away.

3. Get set for your shot, but don't waste your time and everybody else's by useless posing or waiting until everybody
    else in the establishment is off the approaches

4. Stay on your own approach, and after each delivery move back from the foul line.

   This gives the player on the next lane a chance to bowl without interference from you.

5. When the match is over, leave the playing area promptly.

    Scores can be tallied away from the lanes, and the next group of bowlers can start their games.

6. Respect the equipment. Getting the ball out on the lane is good bowling,

   But lofting hurts your game and damages the lane bed.

7. Bench talk is all right to rattle the opposition, but confine it to the bench.

    When a player is in position to bowl, give them the courtesy of making
    their shot without interference.

    The approach may not be exactly to your liking, but don't use chalk, resin or talcum powder to condition them.
    Other bowlers may like them just as they are.

    Play the game to win, but be a gracious loser if you are on the short end of the count
    when the game is over.

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