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Grey River Argus, 2 January 1935, Page 8

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CARR’S VIEWS. LONDON, December 30. Despite Australia’s decision to burn bodyline, certain English newspapers are revelling in a fresh opportunity to attack Australia and Marylebone. Others are- antagonistic towards the Larwood-Voce type of bowling. Many comments are lamentably lopsided, and charge Australia, with squealing and suggest an Australian sub-committee may pick the English team, and also recommend the use of a soft ball. Carr, in the “Sunday Express” says: “When Voce arrived on the ground the morning after the two overs, he was told, “There is nothing in the match now. You are not wanted to-day. ’ ’ I went to the office and said: “I suppose the Australians have objected,” and was told “No.” Doctor Gould, the Notts honorary secretary, said: “Voce has sore shins. I think he should be rested.” I went to the committee meeting a fortnight later and asked why Voce was withdrawn, and did the Australians complain? Dr. Gould replied: “Yes, they did.” I suggested that Voce was perfectly well and able to play, and should not have been dropped. The chairman said I must withdraw the remark or leave the meeting. I replied I would withdraw nothing, and left the room. I tendered my resignation and now have been dropped from the captaincy.