THE WORM’S BEST LOSER

Taranaki Daily News, 6 December 1930, Page 7

THE WORM’S BEST LOSER

PRESENTATION TO LIPTON SPORTSMANSHIP ADMIRED PUBLIC SUBSCRIBES FOR CUP AGED RECIPIENT OVERCOME By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Rec. 5J5 p.m. New York, Dec. 4. Sir Thomas Lipton was presented with a cup of "goodwill for his sportsmanship to-day by the Mayor, Mr. James Walker who, with the humorist Will Rogers, arranged a public subscription for the gift. Sir Thomas was overcome by the heat of the presentation chamber in the -City Hall, but quickly recovered. Mr. Rogers, who was una'blc'to be present, sent a telegram: “You think this a fine cup. This is nothing to the one we are going to give you when you lose next time.”

The cup was presented to Sir Thomas as “th© world’s best loser.” He was also presented with a bound volume of letters 'received with donations. After the colourful ceremony the aged sportsman endeavoured to deliver an address of appreciation but was overcome and forced to sit down and allow his speech io be finished by a friend. Afterwards, -.though pale, with lips compressed, Sir Thomas smiled wanly and allowed Mr. Walker to escort him to his .automobile, which, he entered without assistance. The crowd of onlookers did not realise his condition. He appeared better after the ceremony.