WRESTLING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23356, 26 May 1939, Page 19

WRESTLING

BOUT FOR NEXT MONDAY BOESCH TO MEET MARTINEZ A wrestler who has already proved himself before Auckland audiences, and one who has yet to bo seen here but who giivo a fine performance in opening his tour at "Wellington this week, wilt bo tlib principals in the professional heavy-weigHt match, which is to bo staged at tho Town H&ll next Monday night. They are Paiil "Bointislieli" B'oescb, wlib wis a, firm favourite when he first came to Now Zealand three years ago, and Ignauio Martirtez, the giant Spaniard, who not only haft exceptional weight atid strength, but is also a niiister of all tho holds. The match is expected to produce thrills. While Bbescli has tho reputation of being the world's most spectacular wrestler, Martihez is an extremely colourful performer Who favours the rugged style. To the outstanding record tvhich ho had built hp when he came here in 11136 Bocsch has added sbme notable successes during the prist year. Among the men he has beaten are Dick Raines, Stanley Pinto, George Zaharias, and many more of the same high standard. Martinez is tho reigning Latin champion, having won the title off Vincent Lopez, anil his record also includes a win over Henri do Glane, a former world champion. . Following aro the amateur bouts:—P. Nairn, 12st (Y.M.C.A.), v. D. Hardy, l'Jst. Ulb (Otahuhu); L. Hawkins, Ost 21b (Y.M.C.A.), v. A. Doreman, Ost 41b (Lynndale); D. Harding, lost. (Lynndale), v. B. Waugh, 3Ost (Surrey); V. Rawle, lOst 71b (Y.M.C.A.), v. D. McLeod, lost 4lb (Lynndale); S. Burton, lOst (Auckland), v. G. Hdwlson, lOst (Surrey); P. Hogan. lOst slb (Auckland), v. J. Wright, lOst (Olympic).