Harry Taylor (bowls)

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Harry Taylor
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NationalityFlag of England.svg  England
Born1930
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ClubAlnwick BC

Harry Taylor (born 1930), was an England international lawn bowler.

Bowls career

He became an international for England when he was capped in 1973. [1]

He represented England in the fours event, at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand. [2] [3] [4]

In 1971 and 1977 he was the Northumberland singles county champion. In addition he won two county pairs and one triples title. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "International Honours". Bowls Northumberland.
  2. "1974 Games". Team England.
  3. "Athletes, 1974 England team". Team England.
  4. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.