First professional snooker tournament held in 1927 with Joe Davis winning 15 titles. Davis' distinctive trophy with Greek shepherdess figurine remains in use. No tournaments held during World War II (1941-1945) or 1952-1963
Baseball consists of rubber/cork center wrapped in yarn and covered with leather. Regulation ball measures 9-9.25 inches circumference and 5-5.25 ounces. Contains 108 stitches, affecting ball trajectory through air interaction
Bowling is played by 120 million people in 90+ countries. Pin bowling aims to knock over pins on a long playing surface. Target bowling aims to get ball as close to a mark as possible
IFBB PRO is the highest international competition category in bodybuilding. PRO card holders can compete internationally and receive cash prizes. PRO card grants right to apply for professional license for 1 year
Ancient Egyptian tomb evidence shows stone pins and ball rolling game. Modern bowling originated in ancient Germany as religious ceremony. Game spread to Low Countries and Austria in 15th-17th centuries. First roofed lanes appeared in London around 1455
James Naismith invented basketball in 1891 at Springfield College. First game used peach baskets, giving it its name. Teams started with five players in 1894, increasing to nine for larger courts. Canada was first country outside US to play basketball