Bailey was born in Kent, England, but relocated to Hong Kong, China as a child. Along with her father Bill Bailey (born 1919—d 1979), the "father-and-daughter" team were local celebrities throughout the Asian as well as English bowling community.
She is best known for winning the Bronze medal in the 1972 American Machine and Foundry World Cup tournament, held in Hamburg, West Germany. A full-time secretary by trade, she became a local bowling phenomenon around the country, which was under British rule at the time. Bailey"s fame led to her inclusion in the tournament in 1972.
Representing Hong Kong, Bailey was one of three women who took "one giant step for womankind," as the media reported.
Foreign the first time in bowling history, female bowlers joined males in the World Cup competition. Upon her return trip to China, Bailey arrived at Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong and was treated "like royalty," as she put it in 2008.
"lieutenant was such a wonderful experience." Bailey retired from the sport in the late 1990s. During her career, she bowled with a 15-pound ball, complete with a semi-fingertipped grip.
American Machine and Foundry World Cup Final Standings - Women.
