SNOBBERY IN INDIA.
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DISCRIMINATION AGAINST THE PROFESSIONAL CRICKETERS
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Received' Sunday, 7.55 p.m. LONDON, March 26. Snobbery in certain unnamed clubs in India aroused indignation, according to Mr Gilligan, captain of tlie English cricket team who returned from the recent tour. He said the Yiceroy dined with the whole team and invited three amateur and three professionals to stay j at Government House. The State Governors Shd native Princes treat- j ed the professionals similarly, but certain clubs offered! ihe amateurs j honorary membership, ignoring the , professionals. . | Mr Gilligan said be was .determined not to tolerate social distinc- j tion. If a team were good enough , to meet their opponents on the cricket field, the' same must be trtie in the social spbere. Consequently he took a firm line when the professionals were slighted. i ...
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North Otago Times, Volume CVII, Issue 17169, 28 March 1927, Page 5
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138SNOBBERY IN INDIA. North Otago Times, Volume CVII, Issue 17169, 28 March 1927, Page 5
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