DETTON'S RETURN.
Dean Detton, probably the most popular wrestler who has ever visited i New Zealand, is arriving this week on his third visit, and he will open his tour, at the Wellington Town Hall oa Monday night against "Irish" Jack Kennedy, of Nebraska. Dettori'-s fast and spectacular wrestling, together with his fine physique and his engaging personality, played an important part in' the building up of the sport In this country, and enthusiasts still vividly remember many of his matches. During the past four years he has held the world's heavyweight title and is a^ greatly improved wrestler who is-able to display the'best that is in the maty sport He still uses his flying tackles^ and dropkicks, but has a number of new holds, including the toe hold which enabled him to beat Earl McCready. He and. Kennedy are similar in size and can be relied upon to give an exhilarating display. Particulars are advertised; ' v -.'■".■■■.-■-■■•-., -.;'-;.;■;■
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Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 4, 5 July 1938, Page 4
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157DETTON'S RETURN. Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 4, 5 July 1938, Page 4
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