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THE CRISIS IN CRICKET AND THE "LEG BEFORE RULE"

THE CRISIS IN CRICKET AND THE "LEG BEFORE RULE"

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A pre-Bodyline analysis of the danger threatening cricket in consequence of the great increase in the number of drawn matches due to the huge run-getting of the late 1920s, with four photographic plates. Changing the L.B.W. rule is central to his remedy.

8vo. 83pp. Paperback. Covers lightly rubbed to edges. Previous owner's name inscribed to fly-leaf and areas of foxing throughout. Generally good condition.

Date
1928
Publisher
Longmans Green and Co. Ltd.
Author
Robert Henry LYTTELTON

£50.00 (Code: 95666)

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