ALLEY BEATS LURIGH
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)
AUCKLAND, 13th July.
•A professional wrestling bout to-night between Tom Alley and Tom Luiich was won by\A.lley in the seventh.round. Lurich obtained a submission fall in the fourth, round with, a body scissors. In the seventh he secured a'figure four body scissors, but Alley rose to his feet and, hurling himself backwards/ slammed his opponent hard to the mat. Alley's full weight fell on Lurich, who was unable to continue in the eighth round. Tho Town Hall was packed and the crowd saw one of the most strenuous contests ever staged at Auckland. Elbows and fists were used occasionally, causing;the' referee:to issue warnings.
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Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 12, 14 July 1931, Page 4
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