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Wrestler Savoldi at Auckland Bv Telegraph—Press. Association. Auckland, September 14. The former professional heavyweight wrestling champion of the world, “Jumping Joe” Savoldi, America, lost. 41b., made his first appearance at Auckland to. night when he defeated Bob Kruse. America. lost., by two falls to one, the contest ending in the sixth round. One of the finest proportioned wrestlers seen at Auckland. Savoldi at times showed remarkable agility. Savoldi took the first fall in the third Tound following two drop-kicks. Kruse evened in the fifth when he dumped his opponent. Kruse dazed himself in the sixth round, falling back on his head, and Savoldi pinned him for the deciding tai*.
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Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 300, 15 September 1936, Page 10
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