WRESTLING

Evening Star, Issue 22383, 6 July 1936, Page 6

WRESTLING

KRUSE BEATS KENT [P«t United Press Association.] AUCKLAND, July 5. Bob Kruse, the American heavyweight, made his first appearance in an Auckland ring when he met Harry Kent in the Town Hall on Saturday evening. Kruse won by falls in the fourth and fifth rounds. In gaining his first fall he quickly reversed a wristlock hold and then swung his opponent right over his head, slamming him heavily and easily pinning his shoulders. Kent, who landed on the back of his neck, had to bo assisted to his corner. He appeared to be still dazed when the gong sounded for the next round, and Kruse rushed over to the opposite corner, threw Kent twice with headlocks, and finished the match with a body press. The bout did not thrill the moderate attendance. Kruse more or' less made a specialty of wristlocks, and this method of attack became rather monotonous. As for Kent, he appeared to be at a loss to apply effective holds, his best effort being a rocking chair splits. LUNCH BEATS ITfiiLL - Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, July 5. In a contest at Leichhardt Stadium Tom Lurich defeated Mike M'Gill on points. Each secured a fall. ANOTHER SWIMIIIHG RECORD Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. COPENHAGEN, July 4. Ragnhild Hveger, a 15-year-old Dane, set a world’s record for the 800-metres crawl, which he did in llmin 11 7-10 sec. CUDDLE AT RANBWICK Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, July 5. Cuddle, which arrived by the Wanganella, had a good trip, and is now quartered at Randwick. She will probably make her reappearance at the Warwick Farm spring meeting at the end of August. Her owner has w’tten Mr George Price saying he would like to see Cuddle run in the Melbourne Cup,