WRESTLING

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 208, 3 August 1937, Page 14

WRESTLING

TO-MORROW NIGHT. The bout scheduled for to-morrow night at the Opera House is creating more than usual interest. The distance booking is the heaviest for this year, and it is rccognisod that in matching a man as big ns himself with “Lofty” Blomficld, it was popular with Palmoretonians, as hitherto, when we have had Blomficld, he has been a couple of stono heavier than his opponent. With both of the principals revelling in tho rough going, those privileged to see the contest behvoen tho New Zealander and “Rusty” Woscoatt will be rcgalod with tho faro that suits their palate. Tho American’s dropkicks and flying, tackles will bo mot with elbow jolts and octopus clamps, and all tho other holds that go to provido thrilling entertainment. There are still scats to be hooked at Collinson and Cunninghamo's, bub by tho time the football visitors have been over the plans on Wednesday morning, thero will bo little choice loft, so townsfolk who contemplate boing at tho Opera Houso to-morrow night should get in bright and early to-morrow morning.

El> LEWIS IN ACTION. MARSHALL BEATEN. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, Aug. 2. Ed “Strangler” Lewis, five times holder of the world’s wrestling championship, made his initial appearance in Auckland when he beat Floyd Marshall in the fifth round, having previously withstood a good deal of forearm jolting. Lewis suddenly released his energy in this respect in the fifth round and sent his opponent reeling into the corner with a series of heavy jolts under the heart, placing full arm and shoulder power into the attack. Marshall was then thrown heavily several times with lieadlocks,. Lewis varying with more solid jolting. He eventually pinned Marshall with another headlock. Marshall Lay on the mat and he was eventually assisted to his corner by his seconds, .at the same time holding his chest in the region of his heart. . He was unable to continue when the gong sounded for the opening of the sixth round and Lewis was declared the winner. Lewis, who wrestled in bare feet, proved himself a great exponent, perhaps the best that has ever been seen in New Zealand.

COX AND McCREADY DRAW. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Aug. 2. “King Kong” Cox again drew with Earl McCready to-night, the bout going the eight rounds without .a fall. Although the referee, Mr Jenkins, adjudged the points equal, Cox 6ei the pace throughout, worrying McCready like a bulldog without ever giving him a moment’s respite. He took a good deal of punishment without any apparent ill effects and repeatedly had McCready in difficulties. The bout was a rough one with a great deal of slogging and fisticuffs.