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The bodyline hypocrisy : conversations with Harold Larwood

Arnold, MichaelUUUU
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This analysis of the England - Australia 'Bodyline Controversy' of 1932-33 uncovers hypocrisy on both sides of the furore. The book analyses the influence of Australian culture on events, and on distortions previously accepted as fact.
Imprint:
Durrington England Pitch Publishing
Collation:
256 pages illustrations portraits
Contents:
Harold Larwood -- Australia - the culture -- Australia and sport -- 1932/33 - betting and beer? -- The Australian media -- Leg-theory - was it so impossible? -- 1932/33 Australian test selections and resources -- Douglas Jardine - the myths and the man -- Wyatt and Allen -- Test captains - England and amateur control -- Test captains - Jardine and the Australians -- Timing of the Australian complaint -- The demanded apology -- Banning of leg-theory -- Implications, inferences, conclusions? -- Appendices: scores and averages -- Field placing analysis
ISBN:
9781909178458 (paperback)
Dewey class:
796.358 BOD
Local class:
796.358
Language:
English
BRN:
89909
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
St MarysNonfiction796.358 BODAvailable
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