WRESTLING ITEMS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21233, 13 July 1932, Page 15

WRESTLING ITEMS.

OVERSEAS MEN ARRIVING.

BAYNE LEAVES FOR AUSTRALIA. Three overseas wrestlers, Karasik, Demetral and Muir, arc due to arrive in Auckland on the Mariposa on Monday next. The Auckland Wrestling Association has sent a message to Karasik inquiring if ho is willing to meet George Walker next Monday night. If this eventuates it should bo an attractive match, as Karasik comes with a big reputation. It is not yet known which Demetral is on board, but he is thought to be Billy Demetral, one of the best men in the United States. Muir Is an Australian who has been seeking experience in America. YV. Bayne, the Te Awamutu wrestler, left Auckland by the Niagara for Sydney yesterday, and he will go on to Brisbane Stadium, where he will be matched. Although Bayne did not impress in his contest hero against the Ind'an, Maranjan Singh, his appearances in Wellington against Anton Koolman have been more impressive. He is powerful and has plenty of stamina, which should serve him till he gains more experience. Bayne has had eight professional bouts, including matches with Dufty, McLaughlan, Pollard, Singh and Koolman. In 1927 Bayne played in the Northern Maori representative team for the Prince of Wales Cup. Distance running and rowing are also sports that have claimed his attention, while of late he has taken to golf. Bayne started wrestling in 1925 and held the' New Zealand amateur light-heavy-weight title before turning professional.