Reference
AV/5/65
Title
Frank R Foster and Harold Larwood, 'Leg Theory'
Date
1933 - 1933
Level of description
item
Extent
1 78 RPM Record: Two sides, total time 7 minutes 2 seconds
Part of
Scope and Content
1 78 RPM Record consisting of speeches made by F R Foster and Harold Larwood discussing leg theory bowling following the 'Bodyline' tour by MCC of Australia in 1932-1933. The record was published by Columbia Records.
Part 1 is 3 minutes 39 seconds long and consists of Foster's view of leg theory bowling, which he condemned and described as dangerous.
Part 2 is 3 minutes 23 seconds long and consists of Larwood's reply to Foster's view, where he defends leg theory bowling and his action and also criticises J B Hobbs' views on leg theory bowling.
Associations
Subject
Institution name
Marylebone Cricket Club
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