WRESTLING

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 71, 20 September 1930, Page 7

WRESTLING

STECHER v. LOGAN

One of the most important wrestling contests to ever take place in New Zealand will be held at the Town Hall on Monday night next, when Tony Stecher, with 400 contests and never a loss to hia credit, will enter the ring to oppose Wally Logan, who is regarded as one of the greatest matmen in the world to-day. Stecher, who has just arrived from Australia, where he has been under contract to Stadiums, Ltd., is a sensational wrestler and is celebrated for his "flying mares" and the manner in which he flings his opponents from one side of the ring to the other, and even out of it. Wally Logan, who is known as America's greatest "headlock king," states that he is confident of beating Steeher. Logan, who is only 23 years of age, also has a wonderful record. He is the only man in New Zealand to date who has been ahead of the "Terrible Turk" on points up to the last round, and when he met Pasha critics in Auckland say that Logan was unlucky to lose. The match wan the most sensational ever held in Auckland, and Logan at the conclusion of the bout was cheered for his showing. Last week in Dunedin Logan defeated Tom Ray in the seventh round. He has a victory over Kilonis and other great matmen, and he states that he is confident of winuing on Monday. _ . ...

The amateur bouts on Monday will be in the nature of a tournament, ad they will be elimination contests with a view to selecting the champion wrestler of Wellington. The bookings for the contest are exceptionally heavy, and another record crowd is expected to be present at the match. Seats may be reserved at the Kit* tobacconist shop iv Manners street-