Ah just my luck. Maybe Tony was listening in France. Actually I know quite
a few closet cricket fans in the poetry world. I once played a impro game
of cricket with Tony Baker but he can't remember it! He was obviously too
engrossed in his power structuring to take notice.
Must be off through the storms.
Cheers G.
---- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Edwards" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "Geraldine Monk" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 10:08 AM
Subject: aggers
> Sorry I missed your email, Geraldine! I may be the only other
> contributor to this list who listens to Test Match Special or knows who
> Aggers is.
>
> I remember Eric Mottram snorting with indignation when I mentioned the
> word "cricket" - he thought it was all part of the British "power
> structure". I also remember a cross-purposes conversation with Bruce
> Andrews, who confused it with croquet.
>
> Tony Baker is the only other poet I can discuss the noble game with. As
> you know, he used to be a fine cricketer - once played with David
> Gower, I believe. I can barely pick up a bat or throw a ball straight.
>
> Cheers
> K
>
> Ken Edwards
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