TWO POPULAR WRESTLERS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 254, 22 September 1930, Page 8

TWO POPULAR WRESTLERS.

THURSDAY’S BOUT AT OPERA HOUSE. To those wiio appreciate the science of wrestling, and to those with a flair for the spectacular, the forthcoming bout between 'Ted. Thyo (America) and Scotty McDougall (Canada) will make a stnong appeal. Australian writers hail Thye as the doyen of all the grapplers who have visited those shores. It is true that his record over five years is not untouched by defeat, but whether in defeat or victory he has acquired and held a wonderful place in the esteem of Australian sportsmen. His popularity is due principally to his aggression, and to his fast, spectacular, and very business-like methods. ‘‘Though Thye could not account for the massive Dr Sarpolis, ho gave a memorable display, and climbed to greater heights of popularity” was the comment of one scribe on the encounter between these two grapplers at Brisbane. “Though giving away nearly two stone in weight, the American compensated for this apparent deficiency with his pantherlike activity, and, displaying enormous strength, fully extended his notable opponent, who is not easily subdued.” McDougall, who will meet the wiry American in this city on Thursday evening, has a free and easy stylo with a sound knowledge of all the effective holds, but ho relies principally upon his strength to wear an opponent down. Further, ho will have an advantage of over a stono in weight. A well-known Palmerston North enthusiast declares that the wrestling public in Palmerston North have not yet seen “Scotty" extended and states that in his bout with Tom Alley at Auckland (when the second was knocked out) McDougall was an entirely different man compared with the time he met Ebert here. Ho was just warming to his task when his Opponent’s leg gave way. Inquiries for reserves have already come to hand from Marton, Taikorea, Feilding, Foxton and Levin, and it seems likely that the house will bo packed. Thye advised the local officials that he had arrived in Auckland this morning fnom Sydney and was feeling fit. All was “0.K.” for the 25th, ho stated. Thye will arrive in Palmerston North on Wednesday. KARA PASHA AS REFEREE. It is probable that “The Terrible Turk” will referee the contest. Mr Ferguson, of Palmerston North, has been obliged to give up refereeing owing to ill-health, and the Palmerston North Wrestling Association has arranged for Mr Alex Anderson, of Palmerston North, to succeed him in this capacity and he will referee tho amateur bouts. Kara Pasha has signified his willingness to referee tho professional contest, and replies are now awaited from Thyo and McDougall.