CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS
SONNENBERG'S TROUBLES
Due, probably, to the lateness of his visit to New Zealand, which was largely caused by his decision to exploit the Australian fold, Gus Sonuenberg has had a very strenuous programme mapped out for him in this country. In an effort to give him as many matchos as possible his itinerary was planned on the basis of almost nightly matches. Such a programme, of course, could only be carried out with the use of aeroplanes for his hops from place to place. Sonnenberg's experiences in this direction have, however, been most unhappy. After wrestling in Wellington on September 19 it was necessary for him to take air transport to keep his engagement at Chris tchurch the following night. He proceeded thence to Dunedin, and back by air to Auckland, where he wrestled last Monday night. Aeroplanes in Now Zealand, however, encounter bad weather now and again, and the worst of our New Zealand gusts seem to have been following Sonnenberg's movements very closely. He became stranded at Blenheim on his way north and was able to keep his Auckland engagement only with extreme difficulty. FIASCO AT AUCKLAND. Then to add to his misfortunes, this fixture,' as is now well-known, was declared by the referee to be "no contest." It can readily be understood that by this time Sonnenberg's ideas of New Zealand conditions were not at all favourable; but there was more to come. He was due at Palmcrston North for a match" on Wednesday night, and set out by aeroplane from Auckland for the Manaw s atu centre. After flying in very thick weather, with no -visibility, for an hour or so, his maehino waa forced to land iri a paddock. There is^ no doubt the weather was very bad indeed in the northern areas during those days, and it was impossible to find any other pilot to resume the journey. Therefore, Sonnenberg missed the Palmerston North match. Fortunately for that centre the authorities were able to substitute Walker as Meyer's opponent and a-thrilling match, loft everybody happy so far as Palmcrston was concerned.
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Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 78, 29 September 1934, Page 23
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CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS
Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 78, 29 September 1934, Page 23
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