BIG BALL HANDLERS

ON this date in 1917 - America’s first bowling tournament for ladies began in St. Louis, MO.

Almost 100 women participated in the event.

St. Louis Post reporters Bun Man and Mr. Purple covered the event, and the Boyz were thoroughly impressed w/ the skill and the competitiveness of the lassies.

Mr. P later told Bun, "Those women sure handled those big balls well..."

Bun replied "Yes they did, didn't they..."