The Century Maker 1934

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Full title reads: "THE CENTURY MAKER - Here are some of the strokes Don Bradman used in his score of 206 at Worcester."

Various shots of Australian cricketer Don Bradman's strokes against Worcester. Close up shot of Larwood from Nottingham watching the game.

Data

Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
8634
Sort Number:
34/037
Time in/Out:
01:27:33:00 / 01:28:24:00
Canister:
34/37
Film ID:
781.18
Issue Date:
07/05/1934

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  • The match took place over 2 and 3 May 1945.

    The location is the County Ground, New Road, Worcester.

    The Australians won the match by an innings and 297 runs.

    "Larwood" is Harold Larwood.

    jamied 4th Jan 2013

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