Wednesday September 3rd: Topic with KC1HHK: U.S. Bowling League Day
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Each year league bowlers across the United States recognize U.S. Bowling League Day on September 3rd.
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Primarily an outdoor sport until around 1840, the game was called ninepins and was popular with gamblers. To snuff out gambling, the state of Connecticut banned the game in 1841. As a result, indoor lane owners added one pin to their alleys to circumvent the law.
Clubs tried organizing and creating set rules. However, it wasn't until 1895 when the American Bowling Congress came together at Beethoven Hall in New York City. The American Bowling Congress established a maximum score of 300 which still stands today. They also determined other rules, such as lane length, widths, and distances between pins.
Turkey
The term "turkey" describes when a bowler successfully throws three strikes in a row. Before the lanes became as slick and beautiful as they are today, getting consecutive strikes was difficult. Around the late 1800s, at Thanksgiving time, alleys and clubs would offer turkeys to players who bowled three strikes in a row. As the holiday neared, taking home a prize turkey after a fun night of bowling would sure top off the evening. It seems this may be the source of the term for achieving three strikes in the game.
Today, leagues of men, women and mixed teams of all ages play in bowling competitions around the world. Weekly league bowling provides a fun time as well as great physical activity.
HOW TO OBSERVE U.S. BOWLING LEAGUE DAY HISTORY
Gather your league and go bowling. If you are not a member of a league, just invite some friends. Maybe you will bowl a turkey.
U.S. BOWLING LEAGUE DAY HISTORY
Our research was unable to find the creator and origin of U.S. Bowling League Day.
Bowling FAQ
Q. What are 12 strikes in a row called?
A. Bowling has many terms to describe consecutive strikes. Like the term "turkey" for 3 strikes, when a bowler achieves a perfect game by bowling 12 strikes in a row it is called the "Thanksgiving turkey."
Q. What other terms do bowlers use to describe strikes?
A. While many of the terms surround holiday food like turkey and ham, not all of them do. For example, 5 consecutive strikes might be called a Yahtzee, hambone, brat, front string (for 5 consecutive strikes at the beginning of the game), sombrero or high ball.
Q. Is bowling in decline?
A. It depends on where you look. While league and alley numbers are declining, the sport is always evolving. Bowling alleys that keep pace with trends and the demands of their community continue to survive and thrive. And yet, more than 67 million people bowl in the United States every year according to bowl.com.
Monday September 1st: Topic with KC1SOO: What did you do this Labor Day Weekend?
What did you do this Labor Day Weekend?
What did you do this Labor Day Weekend?
Labor Day, a federal holiday honoring the American labor movement, originated in the late 19th century with the first celebration in New York City on September 5, 1882, organized by the Central Labor Union. After years of state-level recognition and following unrest from the Pullman strike, President Grover Cleveland signed the holiday into law on June 28, 1894. The holiday was established to recognize the contributions of workers and was chosen for its lack of association with the more radical May 1st (May Day) labor celebrations.
Early Days & Formation
The 19th Century Context:
The late 1800s saw harsh working conditions, with many Americans working long hours for low pay.
The Labor Movement's Advocacy:
Labor unions and activists fought for better working conditions, advocating for a day to celebrate workers.
The First Labor Day:
The first celebration was held on September 5, 1882, in New York City by the Central Labor Union, which included parades, picnics, and speeches.
State-Level Recognition:
Oregon became the first state to make Labor Day a legal holiday in 1887, with 23 other states following suit before 1894.
Becoming a Federal Holiday
The Pullman Strike:
A violent railroad strike in 1894 resulted in deaths, prompting Congress to pass the holiday law to show support for workers and avoid future unrest.
President Cleveland's Action:
On June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed the bill into law, making Labor Day a federal holiday.
Purpose:
The holiday serves to honor the work and contributions of American workers to the nation's growth and well-being.
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