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The
game of Bowls started as early as the 15th century. In the
early days, Walt Disney played it, George Washington played it
too: so in between wives, did Henry VIII. Other bowlers
include James I, Charles I and Charles II, Dr. W.G. Grace,
William Shakespeare, Robert Burns and of course Sir Francis
Drake.
The rules of bowling are controlled by the International
Bowling Board (IBB), and Kenya Bowling Association (KBA) is a
member. Mombasa Sports Club is affiliated to KBA, which was
formed in April 1954. Mombasa Sports Club opened its Bowling
Green on Saturday, 28th June, 1958 and affiliated to the KBA
on 28th July, 1958. Mombasa Sports Club grew stronger in 1990
with an upsurge of many new and keen bowlers. I t soon became
one of the strongest bowling clubs, having won National
titles, and representation in the National Team for African
States Tournaments and World Bowls 1996. Christ and Doug
Christy, who encouraged the new bowlers in 1989/90. They left
for Nairobi in 1991 and soon after Daphne met her death in a
tragic car accident.
The Section boasts 34 registered bowlers at the moment, and it
has one of the finest greens in Kenya. New bowlers are always
welcome "It takes five minutes to learn, but a lifetime
to master"
"GOOD BOWLING"
coming soon.....
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