WRESTLING.
tVI) FSTLTNG GOUT. (By Teleyraph —Per Press Association) WELLINGTON. March 10. Scotty McDougall was awarded the verdict against Martin Buchfc. the Russian wrestler in a contest. The Russian won the first fall with a reverse double arm scissors. Later, in round six, McDougall threw him clean out of the ring. After some' minutes Buelit returned to the ring and leant against the ropes with a pale face. McDougall slammed him, and threw him three times to the mat and pinned him for an equalising fall, amid booing. When the gong went for round seven Bucht was still in a very bad way and the referee raised Mr Dougall’s arm for the decision. The crowd showed its disapproval of the unsatisfactory ending.
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Hokitika Guardian, 10 March 1931, Page 6
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