EATING HIS HAT
Mr. Thomas Woodrooffe's broadcasts have a Nelson touch about them which he learnt when he was a naval officer. But a remark in his commentary on the Cup Final is to have a sequel that will require all his gallantry, says the "Daily Telegraph and Morning Post." Near the end of the extra half-hour, he said, "If there's any score now I'll eat my hat." The goal scored in the last minute of the game has made it necessary for him to implement this offer. He is to do it in the television picture page. One concession, however, is being allowed him. He is not to consume the felt hat he was wearing. Honour is being satisfied with a boat«_,
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Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 145, 22 June 1938, Page 4
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123EATING HIS HAT Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 145, 22 June 1938, Page 4
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