DON GEORGE AND 808 KRUSE.
Ed Don George, ex-champion of the world, and regarded as one of the most notable wrestlers ever brought to this country, will make his first appearance at Wellington tonight when he ■ will met Bob Kruse, the wrist-lock expert from Portland who has twice held him to a draw in America at the Town, Hall. The guarantee under which George was brought to New Zealand- was nearly £2000, and what the American public thinks of him is shown by the fact that'last year 40,000 people paid 60,000 dollars to see him wrestle Dan O'Mahoney, which was the biggest American wrestling."gate"'Of the year. Those who have seen George in.action describe him as a most exhilarating performer. There is ■ science and "colour" in everything that he does and he has proved his worth on both the amateur and professional sides of the sport. There will be amateur preliminaries from 8 o'clock. Particulars are advertised. .
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Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 18, 19 October 1936, Page 5
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156DON GEORGE AND BOB KRUSE. Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 18, 19 October 1936, Page 5
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