TONIGHT'S WRESTLING.
Wrestling enthusiasts will.have.the opportunity of seeing tonight the first Japanese heavyweight to visit New Zealand, when Oki Shikina will meet Harry Mamos at the Town Hall. Despite his solid build and weight, Shikinu is reputed to be extremely agile, and as he is opposed to another quick-footed man in Mamos enthusiasts Bhould be treated" to some clever work. It is reported, also, that the Japanese is a master of the art ofju-jitsu, and although many of these holds are barred in wrestling the knowledge frequently is found useful in escaping from awkward positions. Mamos is well known to New Zealanders as a solid, clever wrestler who always puts up a good performance. Amateur bouts will be held before tlio big match, commencing at 8 o'clock. The following amateurs will participate: R. Hutchison, R. Minnis, G. McDouald, J. Wright,-J. Hill, J. Jamersen, JJ. Sutherland, and C. Lowe; emergencies; "\V, Cutting and. L. Spaldiug,
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Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 112, 14 May 1934, Page 3
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154TONIGHT'S WRESTLING. Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 112, 14 May 1934, Page 3
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