WRESTLING.
BURMISTER AND BLOMFIELD,
A match of particular interest to wrestling enthusiasts is scheduled for to-night, when . Sam Burmister meets Lofty Jilomfield in a contest advertised as a special challenge affair. It is a wellknown fact that Burmister has not been seen in action for some considerable time, and his absence from the ring has occasioned controversy. Many supporters of the Esthonian are firm in the belief that if lie was given the opportunity he could defeat some of the wrestlers at present in New Zealand. Burmister has stated that he has secured a decision over Blomfield in Australia, and whilst appreciating the fact that the Aucklander has improved considerably, he is still of the opinion that he can defeat him. It is therefore safe to assume that this bout will lie a thrilling affair, with Burmister all out to secure a win that will entitle him to further bouts. Blomfield is always a popular draw here, and hie return will be welcomed by wrestling fans. WADE BEATS CESTOLDI. (By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) TAUMARUXUI, Monday. Glen Wade beat Cestoldi on Saturday night by two falls to one. At the opening of the third round Cestoldi secured a fall with a body press following a flying tackle. In the fifth round Wade secured a submission fall with a double bar toe hold, and ended the bout in the sixth round by applying a similar hold to a foot already lame. Cestoldi submitted at once and was unable to stand, receiving medical attention before being assisted to his hotel. The bout was one of the most spectacular ever staged at Taumarumti.
ANDRESEN' SEATS CATALIN
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)
DUNEDIN, Monday
In a professional wrestling match to-night Andresen beat Catalin bv two falls to one. Catalin took the first fall in the sixth round, catching Andresen from behind after being trapped in a series of headlocks and bringing him to the mat to complete the fall with a body press. Catalin opened the next round with a series of arm swings, which connected with the back of the Swede's neck, and the referee awarded a fall against him for
rabbit punching. The final round was not, long in progress when Andresen secured his favourite leg Nelson end Catalin sub-1 mitted in a hurry.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 238, 8 October 1935, Page 17
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WRESTLING.
Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 238, 8 October 1935, Page 17
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