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Anne Bailey

b. 1951

British ten-pin bowler

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About Anne Bailey

Born 1951. Anne Bailey is a Chinese bowler.

Anne Mary Bailey (born 1 June 1951) is a British-born ten-pin bowling champion. She is best known for winning the Bronze medal in the 1972 AMF World Cup tournament, held in Hamburg, West Germany.

Bailey was born in Kent, England, but relocated to Hong Kong, China as a child. A full-time secretary by trade, For the first time in bowling history, female bowlers joined males in the World Cup competition. Mexico's grandmotherly Irma Urrea won the Gold Medal in the tournament, followed by Silver medalist Oy Sri-Saard of Thailand. In contrast with her older opponents, Bailey was just 21 at the time of the tournament, of which she won the Bronze Medal.

Bailey retired from the sport in the late 1990s. During her career, she bowled with a 15-pound ball, complete with a semi-fingertipped grip.

Personal life Bailey currently resides in the Kent, England, and goes by her married name of Anne Huddleston. She has one daughter. Bailey looks back on her bowling career with great fondness, and is proud to have been a part of "making history."

Achievements

AMF World Cup Semi-finals Women - 6 games. Best finish: 3rd place, 1085 total Quarter finals Women - 7 games. Best finish: 3rd place, 1332 total Average: 183

Final Standings - Women Irma Urrea, Mexico Oy Sri-Saard, Thailand Anne Bailey, Hong Kong

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Anne Mary Bailey

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Anne Bailey?

British ten-pin bowler

When was Anne Bailey born?

Anne Bailey was born on 1 June 1951.

What is Anne Bailey's occupation?

Anne Bailey is a bowler.

What nationality is Anne Bailey?

Anne Bailey is Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anne Bailey

· Wikidata: Q4768150

· DBpedia: Anne Bailey (ten-pin bowling)

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