NEW ZEALAND CRICKETERS

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 427, 7 May 1937, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND CRICKETERS

LUNCHEON AT SAVOY MEMORABLE GATHERING The King Sends A Message Welcome (From the Special Representative of the United Press Association). (Received 10.50 a.m.) London, May 6. The New Zealand cricketers, who have had extended daily practice since their arrival, to-day attended the first official function of the tour —a luncheon at the Savoy Hotel representative of all sportt given by the British Sportsmen’s Club. Lord Desborough presided, ahd among those present were Mr M. J. Savage, Mr W. Jordan, and the two noted athletes, Dr. Porritt and Mr J. Lovelock. The King sen a message heartily welcoming the team and wishing it a pleasant and successful tour. Hon. W. S. Leveson.Gower, in proposing the toast of the team, said that the most pleasant memories were treasured of two previous New Zealand sides. With such a tradition the present team was bound to play at. 'ractive cricket. Mr T. Lowry, captain, responding, said that the team was primarily touring to play cricket, but it realit'. ed that it was also on a goodwill mission. He warned observers not to expect too much from a combination of amateur club cricketers. Webster, the noted cartoonist, dedicated a inenu with amusing sketches as a souvenir for the players. It was a memorable gathering.

BRIGHTER CRICKET NEWSPAPERS’ DEMANDS T. Lowry Expresses View Press Association—Copyright. (Received 11.30 a.m.) London, May 6. There were 300 guestf at the Savoy Hotel when the Bri ish Sportsmen’s i Club tendered a luncheon to the New j Zealand cricketers. Hon. W. S. Levei son.Gower said that the visitors had ,■ r cd In ear '..’hen brighter cricI : w:i; boir.;, d uianded He knew I h., wour. not fail in that respect. Mr T. I>nwry, ’ri response, pointed out' that ihe newspapers ihroughou' rhe world wire devoting a lot of -pace urg’.'.g brighter batting. “They are setting us the standard of Bradman and Hammond at their best, and teaching the pub. lie to expect play of their high class, Wlhich coming cricketers cannot possibly reach,” said Mr Lowry, “it is too much to ask. We try to play as bright as we can, but we are not going to sacrifice any game to attain this end.”