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The Bodyline Fix : How Women Saved Cricket
Paperback Edition: 1
'Not often in sport history do the events of mens and womens sport run parallel, adjacent and intertwined in importance. I could not think of another similar example anywhere in the world. Surprisingly, these women were key players in the Bodyline saga. This is their story.'
Over thirty years ago, historian Marion Stell tracked down the women who played in the inaugural international Test cricket series against England in the summer of 19341935. Their stories and this extraordinary time in Australian sport are told here for the first time.
After the contentious 'Bodyline' mens' series in 19321933, sporting relations between Australia and England were at an all-time low. The long traditions built on fair play and sportsmanship had been shattered and controversy raged in the media. At the same time, a group of talented young women were invited to play for their country. Hailing from all classes and backgrounds, these exceptional players defied social and family expectations to pursue the sport they loved, gaining recognition and celebrity in Test series here and abroad.
Drawing from rare source material, photos and interviews with the original players, The Bodyline Fix shines a long-overdue light on gender, race and class in 1930s Australia. The impact and legacy of these early sportswomen lives on to inspire current generations.
Pages : 304
Publisher : University of Queensland Press
Publication date : 2022-10-05
Subjects: Non-fiction, Sport & Outdoor Recreation, Cricket