WRESTLING

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 123, 27 May 1933, Page 20

WRESTLING

NEWS AND NOTES,

Answer to correspondent: "Curious." —Inquiries being made. "There was a bright opening to the Auckland Wrestling Association's season at the Town Hall on Monday evening. "Whiskers" Blake was undoubtedly a big attraction, aud he gave the spectators good value for their money. Their one regret was that the contest ended so abruptly, as they wero thor-1 oughly enjoying the exhibition," says the "Now Zealand Herald." . Tho news 'that Tom Alley beat George Vassel with'an "Australian surf board hold" is contained in an American exchange. Information from America is to tho effect that both Joe Varga and Al. Perry, who are now on their way to wrestle in New Zealand this season, arc matmeu with excellent records. "Varga is an Austrian count and before tho war was in the Austrian diplomatic service. He was a captain in the Austrian forces during the war and became a professional wrestler after he had had a sporting bout with Henri De Glano in Paris. Since entering the professional wrestling ranks Varga has met such men as Gus Sonnenberg, Nick Lutz, Ad Santel, :; Ed. Don George, Charlie' Strack, and many others. Perry's real name is Al Pereria, and he was born in Portugal 23 years ago. He is about lost in weight and 6ft 2in tall. He is said to bo strong and fast, and in the last year has only been defeated three limes.