A General Criticism of Sporting Announcers

Radio Record, Volume VII, Issue 9, 8 September 1933, Page 15

A General Criticism of Sporting Announcers

To the Editor. Sir,-After listening in to the description of the Southland versus Canterbury football match, played at Lancaster Park on August 19, I thought a little criticism of sporting announcers would not be out of .place. ‘he announcer in most cases commences his remarks in a clear radio yoice, and this continues, to the satis-

faction-of listeners, until an exciting incident occurs, when the. announcer, carried away by his emotions, raises his voice higher, and still higher, while the listeners are.straining their ears to the utmost to catch what he is screaming about. Tventually the exciting part is over, and we hear the now calm and nor-

mal voice of the announcer, carrying on as usual, He has been carried away by his enthusiasm, and has forgotten his listeners for the time being. What is required is an unemotional announcer who ean control his feelings at the, critical moment, and deliver -his remarks in a normal tone of voice. By so doing he would earn the gratitude and appreciation of his radio audience--I am, etc.,

BLUFF

OYSTER

Invereargill,