NO THUNDER AHEAD
BODYLINE RUMBLINGS
CAPTAINS AGAINST IT
LONDON, February 25,
Commenting on a hint of possible sensations in the fifth Test, given by J. B. Hobbs in a reference to "rough stuff," the Melbourne correspondent of "The Times" says: "There is little danger of bodyline rumblings becoming a thunderclap and disturbing the pleasant atmosphere o£ this tour.
"Both captains are firmly opposed to anything approaching it or approaching intimidatory bowling. While Nash was bowling for Victoria, the Englishmen, particularly Barnett and Hammond, obviously did not relish having hastily to sway their heads and shoulders out of danger. There was no official demur, but the batsmen made it clear they considered bumpers frequent enough to be a breach of the spirit of the ban on.intimidatory bowling. Bradman, who has a mortal's share of distaste for rib-roasters, is the last to sanction firing the first shot, whether Nash is chosen for the Test or not."
A. P, F. Chapman, in the "Daily Mail," says he thinks England has an even chance of victory^
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 48, 26 February 1937, Page 9
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172NO THUNDER AHEAD Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 48, 26 February 1937, Page 9
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