M.C.C. Move On Laker’s Book
(N.Z Press Association— copvrtgnt) LONDON. June SO. After discussing the book “Over to Me,” written by J. C. Laker, the former Surrey and England off-spin bowler, the M.C.C. has decided to terminate his honorary membership with the club. A statement by the M.C.C. issued today said: “The committee has discussed Mr J. C. Laker's recently published book ‘Over to Me’ and considered the representations on the subject made to them by Mr Laker at the Invitation of the secretary of the club. “After full deliberation the committee resolved that certain passages in the book constitute a serious disservice to cricket, and decided to terminate forthwith Mr Laker's honorary ericket membership with the club."
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Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29246, 2 July 1960, Page 6
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