Witness: The Bodyline Tour
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In 1932 a row between England and Australia over cricket became a diplomatic incident. The row erupted over controversial "Bodyline" tactics used by the English cricket team to win the Ashes. Photo: Australian captain W Woodfull ducks to avoid rising ball from Larwood. Getty Images
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