WINN’S BALL RETARDER FOR BOWLING ALLEYS.
Some means for retarding or reducing the speed of returned balls is an absolute necessity, otherwise they crash into each other making a disagreeable noise, injure the balls and knock the smaller ones off the runs. When taking a ball off the runs bowlers have often had their fingers badly crushed by a swiftly returned ball.
It is desirable to return balls as swiftly as possible to save time and get a favorite ball back without delay.
The retarder shown above was invented by a bowler and is perfection itself in operation. The resistance is greater for large and swift balls, and very little on slow or small balls. The resistance is affected by the air chamber under the short end of the lever which has an outlet for the compressed air controlled by a set screw so it can be adjusted. The long end of the lever has a wooden shoe with leather on the under side. A large ball raises this shoe high, compressing the air, a quick ball raises it quickly and is resisted by the compressed air which can only escape slowly. A small quick ball raises the shoe a short distance quickly and is held back by the shoe while a small slow ball passes under with scarcely any resistance.
The retarder will save its cost in the wear of the balls in a single year and give comfort and safety to the bowlers. It can be secured to any runway about 10 feet from the post in a few minutes, screws being sent with each retarder.
No. 429, Winn’s Ball Retarder (MEDIUM) $10.00
BOWLING LOCKERS.
These lockers are adapted for public alleys and form a safe receptacle for the coats, hats, etc. of the bowlers. They are built in sections, to be easily set up, and other lockers may be added to a cabinet at any time.
