ALLEY SCORES.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 244, 15 October 1929, Page 14

ALLEY SCORES.

SINGH'S ARM .BROKEN.

FIERCE FIFTEEN MINUTES'

WRESTLING.

TWO SUBMISSION FALLS.

THIRD ROUND SENSATION",

It took Tom Alley only fifteen minutes to beat Naranjan Singh at the New Zealand Wrestling Association's carnival in the Town Hall last evening. The Mormon took a submission fall from the Indian early in round two and the contest came to a sensational finish almost at the start of round three when Alley broke Singh's arm in two places in getting a second submission fall. Every seat in the hall was occupied and the standing room was also heavily taxed. The Mormon's win was popular, but when it was seen that the Sikh was badly hurt the big crowd was comparatively quiet. More than ordinary interest was attached'to the contest as neither man had previously been beaten in New Zealand, Alley having scored five wins on end and Singh having beaten all •his four other opponents. Singh (13.3) was first through the ropes, closely followed by Alley (13.1). Both men were given splendid receptions "by the crowd, who were impatient for the match to 'begin. At the first gong -the pair fell into the referee's hold. The first action came when Singh grabbed one of Alley's legs, but the Mormon ■spun round on his other heel and kicked free. Singh next dropped suddenly to his knees and threw out his arms, but although he got Alley's legs he was unable to bring his man down. Following another spell in the referee's hold, the pair went to the mat with Singh on top. Singh Seta the Pace.

For a time Alley let Singh set the pace, and it was noticeable that the Indian was a lot more aggressive than •usual.. Singh tried hard to roll Alley over,; but it was not until the men worked towards the centre of the ring that Alley got into any Teal trouble. The Indian then clapped on a crushing body scissors and tried hard to secure an arm bar to force Alley's shoulders to the mat. Almost when he looked certain to drop a fall Alley showed amazing speed in getting from under his man and bounding to his feet. This effort on Alley's part won him a storm of applause, bift the Indian continued to have the better of things. When Alley put Singh to the boards by diving at his legs the Sikh again got on top and showed plenty of agility in changing his position to scissor one. of Alley's arms and head. A toe hold allowed

Alley to break free, and later he tried awristlock, which the Indian broke and * the pair got on to their feet again. Singh took the offensive immediately, and was clearly ahead on j.-oints at the gong. Both were cautious at the start of round two, and the rapidity of the-first fall came as a big surprise, As in the first Tound Singh dropped to his knees and worked for Alley's legs, but the Mormon kept out of trouble, and in a flash took control with a hammerlock, and with one arm doubled up behind him the Indian lost no time in tapping the mat as a signal that he surrendered a fall. A scene of wild enthusiasm followed, and there was an excited buzz of conversation all over the hall during ifche interval. Sudden Ending. The third round was almost .a. repti%ion of the second. Alley was now much more confident than at the start, but it was Singh who first took the offensive. iThey went to the mat in a neutral corner, but Alley quickly turned defence into attack. He grabbed one of the Indian's wrists and tried for a second hammerlock. Singh fought hard, and the pair almost fell through the ropes, but Alley allowed his man no chance of escape. When they struggled to their feet again Alley put all his strength into another hammerlock. It wa3 only a matter of seconds before Alley had won a second submission fall, but it was at once seen that Singh was badly hurt. The Indian called to his interpreter that his arm was broken and a doctor confirmed the belief. It was an unfortunate finish to what promised to be a sterling match. Prior to the start of v the match Clarence Eklund and Farmer Vance, who are to meet on Monday next for Eklund's world title, were introduced. George Walker, heavy-weight champion of Canada, also went into the ring to challenge the winner of the Alley-Singh match. The Amateurs. The amateur bouts which preceded the main event were all highly entertaining, the contestants showing greatly improved form. Mr. Val Dunne officiated, as referee throughout the evening. \j. Holden (10.5) beat J. W. McKay f(lo.l).—Following a bright opening Holden took the first fall with the help of a body scissors. A body press early in round two decided the bout. \ ' -Sisha Bana (6.8) beat V. Bleary (7.12) on points. A tame first round was about even, but the youngsters pleased in the second. The Indian lad was the cleverer, and was the more aggressive. Neither boy could score in the third. A. Webb (8.12) beat L. Cox (8.10).— Cox set a hurricane pace at the start, but Webb was cool, and a body scissors got him a fall. Cox was injured, and was unable to continue. H. Brewer (9.2) beat Ir. „ Pickering [(9.3).—After having the worst of the ; start Brewer.got a fall. Pickering i equalised with a headlock in the second, ! but another body press gave Brewer ! the verdict in the third. .. W- Paget (9.7) beat W. Williamson i ,(9.3).—Following a quiet start both i men showed science, and three excellent i 1W *? Uowed - the final session I hot? * aubmißsion with a toe j BOTJT POSTPONED.