Tommy Armstrong (bowls)

Tommy Armstrong (born 1939) is a former England international lawn and indoor bowler.[1]

Tommy Armstrong
Personal information
NationalityEnglish
Born1939
Penrith, Cumbria
Sport
ClubPenrith Castle Park BC
Medal record
Representing England
World Outdoor Championships
Silver medal – second place 1976 Johannesburg triples
Bronze medal – third place 1976 Johannesburg fours
Silver medal – second place 1976 Johannesburg team
British Isles Championships
Gold medal – first place 1974 pairs

Bowls career edit

World Championships edit

He won a silver medal in the triples and bronze medal in the fours with John C Evans, Bill Irish and Peter Line at the 1976 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Johannesburg.[2] He also won a silver medal in the team event (Leonard Trophy).

Commonwealth Games edit

He represented England in the fours, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[3]

National edit

He has won the 1973 pairs title with Ronald Milburn, when bowling for the Penrith Castle Park BC at the national title.[4][5]

References edit

  1. ^ "Tommy Armstrong Profile". Bowls tawa.
  2. ^ "World Bowls Champions". Burnside Bowling Club.
  3. ^ "1982 Athletes". Team England.
  4. ^ Ampol Petroleum Ltd (1966). First World Bowls Championship Pre ISBN. Public Relations Dept, Ampol Petroleum Ltd, Sydney, Australia.
  5. ^ Hawkes/Lindley, Ken/Gerard (1974). the Encyclopaedia of Bowls. Robert Hale and Company. ISBN 0-7091-3658-7.