Previously announcers were forced to climb ladders or nearby trees to see over the crowds surrounding the players or else to plant themselves at the front of the crowd and then mumble into the microphone lest they should upset thesgolfer making the putt.
This trouble has been overcome by use of the periscope principle which magnifies the player, the ball and the cup 10 times. It is a tall umbrella topped stick with a heavy point which enables it to stick solidly into the ground. Attached to this stick is he periscope and an adjustable microphone which can accommodate anyone called upon, by the announcer, to speal The microphone is easily detachable and is connected to a nearby shortwave equipment. The umbrella top protects the equipment from the rain.—Reuter. becks saved a greater defeat.
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