BODYLINE BOWLING

Hokitika Guardian, 26 July 1933, Page 5

BODYLINE BOWLING

WARNER’S VIEWS

OPPOSED TO MODE OF ATTACK.

(United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy r/girt.)

LONDON, July 25. Mr P. F. 'Warner,'writing in tire “Daily Telegraph,” says: Eighteen thousand silent spectators saw bodyline bowling in the test match after the manner in which it was pi'act used by Larwood in Australia. What they thought, 1 know not; but I shall be surprised if they approve of such bowling. Hammond, later, bad two stitches inserted in his wound. England in this match lias had to contend with a form of attack whereto I am sorry that the West Indies have had recourse

“Apart from any question, this form cf bowling made the game very dull. What has happened will bring this question more acutely than ever to the front, for until to-day, very few Englishmen have seen this bowling, having previously confused it with the leg theory. “I am, and I have been, definitely opposed to this stylo of attack. It may be within the law, but, to my mind, it is not in the best interests of the game, It savours of intimidation, Certainly, it looks venomous. 1 have in nowise altered tho view which I expressed some time ago during a certain match at the Oval.”

GILLIGAN EXPRESSES OPINION

LONDON, July 25

Gilligan writing in the “Daily Chronicle,” says: This fast leg theory has created a sensation. The bowlers certainly are well within their rights, but if it is allowed to dominate cricket, the game will lose much, and eventually cricket will not be worth watch-