WRESTLING
WALKER-DEMETRAL BOUT It is anticipated that another fine wrestling bout will result at the Town Hall next Monday evening, when the British Empire champion, George Walker, will meet Harry Demetral, who gained a victory over Bonnie Muir last week. Demetral appears to have improved immensely following his last sojourn in the United States, where ho gained a record of 40 wins in 45 matches. Stoclcily built, ho weighs about 14st and impresses as a fast and clever exponent who will fully extend his powerful opponent. Walker can bo depended upon _to give a first-class exhibition and after his defeat at Karasick's hands will be eager to make amends in this bout. Both men are reported to bo in good condition and confident of victory, so that the prospects for a fast and entertaining bout are bright. Amateur preliminaries aro as follows:—E. Ivey, 10st 61b (Simpkiss'), v. W. Macky, lOst 6lb (Eden); N. French, 9st 3lb (Y.M.C.A.), v. L. Rush, 9st (Naylor's); J. Simpson, list 71b (Otahuhu), v. N. Silich, 12st (Naylor's); J. Holehouso, 10st Gib (Grafton), v. H. Bioletti, 10st lib (Takapuna); S. BTewer, Bst 7lb (Otahuhu), v. Kisha Bana, 7st 121b (Leys).
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21248, 30 July 1932, Page 7
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194WRESTLING New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21248, 30 July 1932, Page 7
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