1980 World Outdoor Bowls Championship
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The 1980 Men's World Outdoor Bowls Championship [1] was held at the City of Frankston Bowling Club in Frankston, Melbourne, Australia, from 17 January to 2 February 1980.[2]
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Men's World Outdoor Championships 1980 | |||
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4th Men's World Outdoor Bowls Championships | |||
Location | Frankston, Melbourne, Australia | ||
Date(s) | 17 January - 02 February, 1980. | ||
Category | World Bowls Championship | ||
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The Australian government would not allow the South African team to compete because of the South African policy of apartheid.[3]
David Bryant won his second singles title following his triumph in the 1966 competition.
Australia won the pairs, England won the triples and Hong Kong won the fours.[4] The Leonard Trophy went to England who beat Australia into first place by virtue of having a higher shot percentage.[5] [6]