Before revision: Another antecedent of the modern game of water polo was a game of water ‘handball’ played at Bournemouth on 13 July 1876.Bournemouth Visitors Directory 15 July 1876 This was a game between 12 members of the Premier Rowing Club, with goals being marked by four flags placed in the water near to the midpoint of Bournemouth Pier.
After revision: Another antecedent of the modern game of water polo was a game of water 'handball' played at Bournemouth on 13 July 1876.Bournemouth Visitors Directory 15 July 1876 This was a game between 12 members of the Premier Rowing Club, with goals being marked by four flags placed in the water near to the midpoint of Bournemouth Pier.