VISITING WRESTLERS ARRIVE

Hawera Star, Volume LIV, 23 April 1935, Page 6

VISITING WRESTLERS ARRIVE

QUARTET FROM U.S'.A

AUCKLAND BOUT ARRANGED.

. The first of the wrestlers to arrive for the new season in New Zealand landed at Auckland on Saturday from the Mariposa. They are A. C. Pereira, Hardy Kruskamp, Leo Narberes and G. Williams, all of whom have come from the United States. Pereira, of course, visited the Dominion two years ago, but none of the others have wrestled here. All are reported to be very fit and as they have first class records in U.S.A. "are expected to provide some thrilling contests for the Dominion's fans. Hardy Kruskamp with his spectacular flying' tackles is expected to be the star of the team, although New Zealanders look to Pereira, who did so well on his previous visit, being still more successful this time. He has put on weight since he was here and should also have benefited considerably by the experience he has had in good matches both in America and Brazil, The first match of the season will he staged by the Auckland Wresting Association on Monday between Y\ ylams and Sam Burmster. Burmster has been in Auckland during the past few months and lias been training ac- * V <3n Saturday (afternoon Narberes, Kruskamp and Pereira ielt by the express for Wellington, where a bout will probably be arranged within the next week or so.