The 1972 Men's World Outdoor Bowls Championship was held at Beach House Park in

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, from 5 to 17 June 1972.

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won the singles which was held in a round robin format. The pairs Gold was won by

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, the triples Gold by the

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and the fours Gold went to

. Scotland lifted the Leonard Trophy with just one point more than

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and the

Medallists

Results

Men's singles – round robin

Men's pairs – round robin

Men's triples – round robin

Men's fours – round robin

W. M. Leonard Trophy

References

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June 1972 sports events in the United Kingdom 1972 in British sport