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Discusses the state of bowling in the U.S. as of November 1974. Difference between bowling alleys in the late 1950s and those of the present time; History of bowling; Kinds of bowling; Popularity of the sport in the country.

Offers a look at the advent and evolution of roller-skating in the U.S. as of May 1944. Establishment of associations of skaters across the country; Description of the costumes used by skaters; Philosophy underlying the execution of roller-skating moves.

Explores some notions about Cooperstown, New York, the supposed hometown of baseball games. Evidence supporting claims that Cooperstown resident Abner Doubleday was the founder of baseball; Background information on the establishment of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in the region; Establishment of the memorial Doubleday Field by the village people; Comment of Stephen C. Clark, founder of the museum, on the Doubleday-Copperstown legend.

The article focuses on the history of American fox hunting. It offers information about the management of their hunting club and elaborates the club hierarchy's responsibilities. Clarifications regarding the misconceptions of the hunt's purpose are discoursed. Several photographs depicting fox hunting in the U.S. are also presented.

The article presents views and insights of the author on the historical background of the Rye Golf Club in Rye, England. The golf match between Oxford University and Cambridge University at the London Scottish Golf Club in 1878 was the oldest golf match and the Oxford and Cambridge Golfing Society was founded in 1898. The features the most prominent British golfers in the early years of the British Amateur Championship. Denys Finch-Hatton was considered as the best golfer in his time. The author relates his experiences on his visit to Rye. The author assesses the performance of the British Golf team in various tournaments.

The article examines the interrelationships between sport, money and television in the U.S. in 1966. According to the author, the number of sport shown on national television has doubled since 1961. He believes that television has become the leading promoter of sports events in history while becoming the leading source of information at the same time. He argues that this creates an ethical dilemma for television whether it should strictly be an entertainment medium or a journalistic medium.

The article relates the history of American sports. It tells about periods in history such as the time when the Roman Catholic and New England Puritans were banning sports and amusements and the early 1960s when sports have become so popular in America that it was used as a political strategy by presidential candidates and a major economic booster. It also discusses the increased leisure time during the years of The Great Depression and also mentions "The Sportman's Companion," the first sporting book published in the U.S.

The article explores the sport of barrel jumping. In barrel jumping, ice skaters attempt to jump over barrel-like objects. The sport is said to have originated in Holland about 300 years ago. Irving Jaffee is credited for formalizing barrel jumping. Jaffee started a title match in 1951, where Olympic speed skater and Detroit fireman Terry Browne won the event.

The article offers information on the performance of the U.S. and the Australian team at yacht racing tournament, the America's Cup. As stated, though the U.S. team won the tournament with convincing lead, the competition was the most hard fought. Reportedly, the competition was marred by controversy, bad weather and a collision among the contender teams. According to Australian newspaper "Sydney Morning Herald" the best-of-seven series was also one of the most unprecedented and controversial in the tournament history.

The article focuses on Randy Matson, the only man in the history of track and field to put the shot 70 feet or more. It states that Matson heaved the 16-pounds ball, 70 feet five and one-half inches that shows his remarkable display of strength and consistency which made him the World Record Holder. Furthermore, Matson was asked to compete in the discus throw after the shotput.

The article offers updates related to sports in the U.S. It discusses the move Jack Kent Cooke, owner of National Basketball Association (NBA) team Los Angeles Lakers to franchise football team Philadelphia Eagles. It mentions that the one who franchise the team must pay the old owner 2 million dollars for the privilege of playing in a league.

The article offers updates in the U.S. sports in 1961. Jack Nicklaus, a student at Ohio State University, was proven to be the world's finest amateur golfer by beating Dudley Wysong of McKinney, Texas. Darlene Hard of Montebello, California was the only American to get past the quarterfinals at the U.S. national amateur tennis championships. Cincinnati, Ohio Right-Hander Joey Jay became the first National Leaguer to win 20 games in 1961 by succeeding a 1-0 four-hitter from his former teammates.