History of the England cricket team to 1939 3 on the first morning before losing a competitive match when they were bowled out for 187 chasing 346. Before the 1932-3 tour to Australia, England had become used to the prolific run-scoring of Don Bradman. The England captain, Surrey's Douglas Jardine chose to develop the already existing leg theory into fast leg theory, or bodyline, as a tactic to stop Bradman. Fast leg theory involved bowling fast balls directly at the batsman's body, and Jardine had two very fast accurate bowlers, Harold Larwood and Bill Voce to bowl them. The batsman would need to defend himself, and if he
George Bowler George Bowler George Henry Bowler (born 23 January 1890 – October 1948) was an English professional football right half who played in the Football League for Tottenham Hotspur and Derby County. A right half, Bowler began his career at local club Gresley Rovers, before moving to First Division club Derby County in May 1911. He made one appearance before moving to Tottenham Hotspur, for whom he made three appearances during the 1913–14 season and would remain with the club during the First World War. He guested for Brentford in December 1915. Bowler moved to Southern League First Division club Luton