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Re: RE:Just a short list... (not meant to be comprehensive)

Under arm bowling.

Roundarm style bowling was introduced in the first half of the 19th century by a woman IIRC. Until that time, bowling was performed in the same way as in bowls (hence the term "bowling"), the ball being delivered with the hand below the waist.

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