WRESTLING.
BLOW FI ELD v. CORBETT. Tlie wrestling match pet. down for decision at the Opera House next Thursday night ranks with the biggest attractions that have been staged in this city. Ndw Zealand’s own Sergeant-Major “Lofty” Jjjomficld will enter the ring to do battle with the most formidable opponent he has met this season. Joe Corbett, of the United States. Palmerston Nortli wrestling followers are indeed fortunate that the local association managed to secure litis bout, as it will be the only bout in which Bloriifield will appear hero this season._ As it is anticipated that exceptional public inter est will he aroused, the box plans are opening a day ear'ier titan usual, on Monday, at Collinson and Ctinningltanio’s, and patrons arc advised to book as early as possible. In a wrestling match at Wanganui, last night, Earl McCready beat Dan O’Connor on points after each had secured a fall. At Dunedin. John Katan beat Joe Corbett with the only fall of the match.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 209, 2 August 1940, Page 4
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165WRESTLING. Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 209, 2 August 1940, Page 4
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