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Larwood

British  
/ ˈlɑːwʊd /

noun

  1. Harold. 1904–95, English cricketer. An outstanding fast bowler, he played 21 times for England between 1926 and 1932

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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It later emerged two associates, Stephen Larwood and an unnamed man, arrived on the same flight as Lyons but managed to evade detection at the airport.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

England captain Douglas Jardine's response was to deploy "leg theory" -- bowling short to a packed leg-side field -- with supremely accurate fast bowler Harold Larwood the spearhead of the attack.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

Mr Zadrozny, who denies the allegations, is now standing as an Independent in the district council elections in the Larwood ward.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2015

The England bodyline captain Douglas Jardine, might suddenly be reappraised in the same good light as a Harold Larwood.

From The Guardian • Jan. 25, 2013

We're not going to discuss Saturday's game with Larwood, The game itself has been discussed enough by everyone who saw it.

From Interference and Other Football Stories by Sherman, Harold Morrow

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