McCready Beats Costello
In a professional wrestling match in the Auckland Town Hall on Saturday evening, Earl McCready (Canada) executed a perfect back-loop slam to gain the decision over Al Costello. (Australia). This fall was obtained in the fifth round, and although Costello staggered out of his corner at the gong for the sixth round it was obvious that he could not continue, and the referee (Mr J. McLean) raised McCready’s arm to save Costello further punishment.— (P.A.) Chatham Cup Match Under ideal conditions and before the largest crowd seen at English Park for some time, Technical beat Northern (Otago), 3-2 after extra time in the South Island final of the Chatham Cup competition at Christchurch on Saturday. Results:: — South Island Final (Chatham Cup): Technical 3, Northern 2. Championship: Rangers 3, Wigram, 2.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 14 August 1950, Page 3
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