WRESTLING

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIII, Issue 104, 13 April 1933, Page 2

WRESTLING

HAWKE'S BAY ASSOCIATION. PAST SEASON REVIEWED. “It is now quite evident that modern wrestling has become very popular in New Zealand. This, is reflected in the attendance at the contests staged last season,” states the chairman (Mr S. J. McKee) of the Hawke’s Bay Wrestling Association in the third annual report to be presented to members next Thursday. “Last season was a successful one both from a financial and a wrestling point of view,” continues the report. “With regard to the former, the association’s operations for the year resulted in a credit balance being shown which, having regard to the depression, must be deemed highly satisfactory. The association was able to stage six contests, which number was greater than any other association outside of Auckland and Wellington. The contests were as follow: Robin v. Kaha, Wilson v. Muir, Kaplin v. Montana, Kaplin v. Robin, Karasick v. Demetral, and Demetral v. Elliott. “The executive has sent forward several remits for discussion and it is hoped adoption at the annual general meeting of the Dominion Wrestling Union to be held shortly in Wellington and these should tend to improve the control of the sport as jt affects country associations. AMATEUR RANKS INCREASING. “The association nominated Mace and F. Wilson for the N.Z. amateur championships at Auckland. Only the latter, however, was able to get away and he did very well and was only eliminated in the finals “It is pleasing to note that amateur wrestling is coming into vogue in Hawke’s Bay, and last season over 40 lads wore registered with this association. Their wrestling moreover was of a high standard and was very favourably commented on by George Walker when Im apn' , nrcd there last December nt. H.. > .nn-lio ‘■'l! ui ; vc Ki’egcsts that the ■ ; , si.'-hm m amateur cham-

pionship meeting this coming season should be kept in view and adopted if possible. THE COMING SEASON. “Reports coming to hand from the Dominion Union in Wellington suggest an influx of wrestlers of a very high standard from America. These men are coming from the Atlantic side. In the past the majority have come from the Pacific Coast. With conditions in U.S.A, not being of the best at present, the likelihood of some of the world's cleverest exponents visiting New Zealand should be assured. “The association regrets the loss to wrestling in Hawke's Bay of Sergt.Major O’Leary, who has been transferred to Wellington. He was a keen supporter of the sport and we are suro the Wellington Association will avail themselves of his services. “Thanks are due to the members of the executive committee for the manner in which they have worked together during the season, which undoubtedly brought about the success attained. We would also express our thanks to

the Press for co-operation and support accorded us in the matter of publicity. B e further extend our thanks to Messrs Ike Robin, Fred Annan and W. Mehoff for their services as referees, to Mr A. I. Rainbow, honorary auditor, to the honorary doctors, and to Mr J. R. Foot, for kindly assistance."