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From: tom@hcrvx1.UUCP (Tom Kelly)
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Subject: Re: Rules of Cricket (Short Summary)
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Date: Thu, 17-Jan-85 09:01:53 EST
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Information from:

"know the game: The Laws of Cricket"
EP Publishing Limited
Bradford Road,
East Ardsley,
Wakefield,
West Yorkshire,
England WF3 2JN

in collaboration with The Marylebone Cricket Club

1. Mr. Tempero is correct about the shape of the wicket - the
   three stumps are co-linear.  (Diagram on p. 14)

2. The vertical pointed sticks are called "stumps"; three plus
   the bails make up a "wicket". (Law 8.1, p. 13)

3. The (smooth) area between the wickets is called the "pitch."
   (Law 7.1, p. 12)

4. An interesting fact is that all outs must be appealed to
   an umpire (Law 27.1, p. 32).  "How's that" is the appropriate
   way to make an appeal.  (Law 27.2) The book notes that by custom
   in cases where the decision (on the appeal) is obvious, no appeal is
   made and the batsman accepts dismissal.

Tom Kelly  (416) 922-1937
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