WRESTLING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21285, 12 September 1932, Page 12

WRESTLING

EMPIRE TITLE BOUT TO-fIfGHT i * - The xuatch for tho heavy-weight wrestling championship of the British Empire will bo decided at the Town Hall this evening, when two contenders, Georp-e Walker and Sam £lapham, will settle the issue. Clapham claims to have won the title in England, whereas Walker considers he is the holder, having defeated all the leading contenders within the Empire. The dispute between the pair has aroused considerable public interest and there is likely to_ bo a_ Dig house tonight. Having been resident in Auckland lor over three years now. Walker is hailed as a New Zealander. and he has a very larsre following, However, there is always a certain section desirous of seeing a champion beaten and for this reason Clapham is assured or « good deal of support. It promises to be one of the most interesting matches of tne season, as. although Clapham is not » known, tho fact that he has defeated lea Thye is sufficient evidence of his ability, io® professional match will be preceded , t number of amateur contests and these almost invariably put the crowd in good humour. KARASICK BEATS MONTANA [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION] DUXEDIN. Sunday Tn o> "WTestlinff bout here Inst Karasiclc (13st lib) beat Bull Montana 03st lib) by two falls to one. karasick securei fall in the third round after a seriesi of h locks and Another in the fifth with a o ■ press. Montana felled round after holding him in a full neis It was not a high-class bout.