WRESTLING
SONNENBERG AND DETTON Past and spectacular wrestling should be witnessed at the Town Hall on Monday evening, when the ex-world's champion, Gas Sonnenberg, will meet Dean Efctton in » bout arranged by the Auckland Wrestling Association. The matching of Sonnenberg bas been engerl'v awaited by Ancklanders and the appearance of this famous matman against such an attractive and versatile opponent as Detton should produce a very lively bout. As both wrestler# use the butt and flying tackle, two of the most spectacular mentis of aggression in wrestling, spectators should be treated to some very exciting work. L The following amateur preliminaries have been arranged:—J. Walsh (Manukau), 9st» v. C, Sheath (Otahuhu). 9st 2lb; E. Pinches (Community Sunshine). Bst 131b, v. H. Franklin (Broadway), 8»t 131b; N. French (Leys). Ost 41b, v. W, Williamson (YMC.A.I, 9st Bib; B. Keesing (Grafton), 9st 21b. v. S. Booth (Bayview), Ost 4lb. Emergency bout: W. Boag (Brighton), Bst 61b, v. L. Holland (Bayview), Bst 81b.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21905, 14 September 1934, Page 9
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160WRESTLING New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21905, 14 September 1934, Page 9
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