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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS
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We lose a President of the Club and a good member and bowler on Jan. 1st.
George Crane, President of the club for rwo terms is moving to the retirement
community of LeisuretOwn.
SIRS TOURNAMENT-The third of these matches, rwo games, was won by San
Francisco playing against teams from Oakland and Richmond. As there is always a
"D ay of Reckoning" the S. F. Branch of SIRS (Sons in Retirement) are bracing
themselves for the day when the East Bay Boys will trounce them. THAT IS THE
SPIRIT OF RIVALRY.
FRESNO
by Joe Redo
Your reporter heard that bowling was getting a good boost in Fresno by Joe
Redo. Joe and his wife Florence and all their family loved the game. Joe's
transfer ro Fresno by his company was upsetting. On arrival he had an interview
with the Direcror of Parks and Recreation to whom he had a letter of introduction.
Report: Bowling in long range planning stage. That did not satisfy Joe so
he went ro work and put in his own green of sand base and a foot of cop soil and
mulch and had a good green in 6 months. Green is 26 by 90 feet.
The official opening was Sepe. 26, 1964. 21 bowlers came from Joe's former
Richmond Club and 20 from Fresno rook part in a twO day meet. This event gave
the impetus needed ro get Lawn Bowling going in Fresno. The Fig Garden Bowling
Club was officially organized in October 1964 with 28 members 19 male and 9
female. They are applying for membership in the S. W. Division, the A.i.B.A. and
the Northern Calif. Men's and Women's Association.
The Board of Direcrors are: George Paisley, Pres.; James Oliver, V.P. ; Nelda
Gronstal, Secy.; Bert Blase, Treas.; with Joe Redo, Warren Clark and Henry Bleidistel
making up the balance of the board. The D irector of Parks hearing and seeing
what went on has now chosen a site for rwo greens with money set aside for
development and hopes ro have the city greens ready by late in 1965. A Lutheran
retirement village is under construction in Fresno and advertise that they will have
a bowling green. We bet that Joe Redo will sell them so well they won't forget
to put it in. Enclosed is a photO of Joe's green and a few p layers.
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JOE REDO BOWLING GREEN
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NORTH WEST DIVISION
A VISIT TO BUCK HILL FALLS
by Hubert F. Sage, President
Tacoma, Wash. Lawn Bowls Club
All lawn bowlers, whether young or
old, soon learn there is a "dream," and that
dream is-THE INN. Buck Hill Falls, Pa.
Dorys, my wife, and I have been playing
bowls for only four years, but from the
beginning we heard the "ultimate goal"
was co win, and be sent ro "Buck Hill" as
representative of your particular Division.
I'm no "champion" lawn bowler, but this
year I had all the "breaks" going for me,
was co win and be sent ro "Buck Hill" as
reality! Mr. Gillam, the President of the
Buck Hill Falls Company and his efficient
staff, makes you feel "at home" from the
beginning. This is a magnificient resort
hotel, in the heart of the Pocono Mountains;
open the year around ( the buildings
magnificent ro behold) has over
300 rooms; the lounges are "Out of this
world," and the dining room accommodates
600. It is our understanding this
Inn has operated for half a century and
believe me, the emphasis is on genuine
friendliness- a not-roo-formal atmosphere
and the menu in that dining room,
would make your head swim.
The ALBA lawn Bowls U. S. Championship
Tournament from the beginning
"Singles" through the "Doubles"; then
on into the OPE for men, and finally,
Mixed Doubles, is methodically and
beautifully bandled. Bill Hay, his perfect
radio voice booming Out the different
plays appeals to the interested
audience. The friendliness of EVERY­
ONE, whether you know them personally
or not, prevails as the days go by.
The 10 ely and appetizing "buffet" served
each noon-time at the nearby Tennis
Club-the drives through this most
beautiful countryside, and finally every
type and kind of "evening entertainment"
for those not roo tired ro participate
are provided.
Our parting thought to all lawn bowlers-Buck
Hill IS the "ultimate"- "contestant"
or not, make every effort to visit
this memorable spot.
On his first trip to New York City, a small
town visitor managed to hit most of the bars
in the Time Square area before he stumbled
down a stairway leading to the subway. Emerg.
ing a half·hour later, he met a frien d who had
been looki ng for him.
"Where in the world have you been," the
friend demanded.
" Down in some guy's cellar," the man replied
glassy·eyed, "an, boy, has he got a set of trains."