The Ups and Downs of Umpiring
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id you know that the 1987-88 WA Ladies Bowling Association Fixture Book specified that ladies frocks had to be not more than 15inches (38cm) from the ground? There was a special device for measuring and ensuring compliance. Moira Dean has written this delightful poem about this important rule:
Oh, she thought with eyes a glitter, Had she ever felt fitter!! Today she would bowl in Pennants no less. Reserve in 3 Red she had got a spot. The sun was shining, she felt so hot! Her petticoat double fronted she wore... It was a bother and a bore, Her dress she thought was big and staid. So, onto it she sewed some braid. Bobble Sox made her shoes look modern. No jewellery could she wear! She even checked her facial hair!
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