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Bocce gains popularity from New York to San Francisco
Americans embrace bocce as an outdoor pastime from Aquatic Park in San Francisco to Bowling Green, New York. The article traces bocce’s ancient roots from Rome to England, notes Italian American popularity, describes the playing area and equipment, and cites colonial and royal anecdotes alongside kibitzing as part of the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
California
Aquatic Park
San Francisco
West Germany
Adenauer
Bocce
Italy
Caesar
Rome
England
Henery VIII
Henery
King Henery
Sir Francis Drake
Tish
America
Bowling Green