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Pro Endorsement Department, Part I: As noted in a previous installment, match-game King Jimmy Smith was an early advocate of physical training. In 1928, Jimmy appeared in a series of full-page ads in which he stated: “Bowling demands one’s being in shape physically and freedom from nervousness. One way I have found to keep fit, I avoid sweets.” Then Jimmy gave his alternative prescription — he lit up a certain brand of cigarette instead. (Well, it was a different world then...)
 

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In 1973 Using bowling balls soaked in potentially dangerous chemicals to soften their surfaces, Don McCune wins five PBA titles en route to election as Bowler of the Year.