Skippy Arculli Explained

Skippy Arculli is a former United States international lawn and indoor bowler.^[1]

Arculli won a gold medal in the 1984 World Outdoor Championships in Aberdeen but his partner Jim Candelet fell ill during the competition and was unable to play in the final. He was replaced by the Scottish reserve George Adrain.^[2]

He won born in Hong Kong winning the National triples title in 1965. After emigrating to the United States he won four United States Championships, three in the singles (1978, 1981 & 1995) and one in the pairs (1983).^[3]

A banking executive by trade he bowled for Essex County in Nutley, New Jersey.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Book: Newby, Donald. Daily Telegraph Bowls Yearbook 88. 1987. Telegraph Publications. 0-86367-220-5.
2. Web site: Gordon Allan. "Bowls." Times [London, England] 18 July 1984]. The Times.
3. Book: Warters, Bob. Fifth World Bowls Championship Official Souvenir. 1984. Key Publishing Ltd.
4. Web site: Hall of Fame. Bowls USA.