WRESTLING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20977, 14 September 1931, Page 12

WRESTLING.

WALKER-PASHA TO-NIGHT. The most scientific nnd probably the most spectacular wrestling contest of the season should be seen in the meeting at the Tov.n Hall to-night of George Walker nnd Kara Pasha, and that this has been fully recognised by local enthusiasts has been shown by the rush on reserved seats. Both men have realised that it will be a hard match, in which the peak of physical fitness will be necessary, and thc-y have spared no effort in getting into first-class condition. Pasha is confident that he can avoid Walker's dumping tactics and believes his science will do the rest. Walker is always confident, and. although ho anticipates a hard struggle, he believes the decision will again come his way. During the week partisan feelinc has been high, but wheover wins will know (hat ho has been in a hard match, which should give the public all it craves in wrestlins and thrills. BURESH DEFEATS MARSHALL. DISPUTE OYER DECISION. [FIT TELEGRAPH.—PREPS ASSOCIATION.] WESTPORT, Saturday. Stanley Buresli defeated Rocky Marshall by two falls to one in a contest that wae exciting nil through up to the fifth round. Each man had secured one fall and with 15 seconds to go, Bure.sh had his opponent m a cradlo hold, and the latter was waiting for the gong when the referee thought he was submitting and awarded the contest to Buresh. Marshall picked Buresli up before the decision waa given and was going to throw him out of the ring, but the referee intervened and amid a. hostile demonstration awarded Buresh the decision. Marshall walked round the rinr gesticulating and appealing.