WRESTLING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23001, 2 October 1936, Page 12

WRESTLING

SAVOLDI v. KRUSE Great things were expected of those responsible for the government of the wrestling game in the Dominion, with the advent of the ex-world champion, “Jumping” Joe Savoldi, and it would appear that their anticipations have been exceeded. He will make his second appearance in the local ring tomorrow night, when his opponent will be “ Bleating ’’ Bob Kruse. He is called “Bleating” Bob because of the habit he has of complaining to the referee, and also his opponent, throughout a contest. He does this in an endeavour to distract the attention of those parties, so that he may seize upon a small advantage which as a result often presents itself. When Savoldi first appeared here, he was making his first New Zealand appearance, and was therefore afforded his first opportunity of working himself into form, and also of accustoming himself to local conditions. Since then he has pursued a brilliant path through the Dominion,

which culminated in a sensational drawn match against the British Empire champion at Auckland. Everything that was expected of Savoldi has been produced by him, and he has done more than that, for he has set a new mark in wrestling speed, skill, and versatility, and has won instant popularity with this public. In a match against Paul Boesch at Wellington, Savoldi demonstrated that he was the master drop-kick exponent, while his flying tackles and other attacking measures have shown conclusively why it is he is ranked amongst the world’s best. When he takes the ring to-mor-row night against Bob Kruse, Savoldi will find himself up against stern opposition, as the Portland man has effectively handled men like his opponent before. He knows the answers to the attacking methods of every type of wrestler, and since he struck his top form in the Dominion he has displayed the wrestling ability which has made him so feared for years by the reigning title-holders. The box plans, which are at the D.1.C., will be closed promptly at 11 to-morrow morning. M'CREADY BEATS KRUSE (Per United Press Association) ASHBURTON, Oct. 1. In a strenuous eight rounds M’Cready gained a decision over Kruse before a crowded house in the Majestic Theatre to-night. Kruse scored a fall in the fourth round, pinning M’Cready after tossing him round the ring. Kruse submitted to a Boston crab early in the last round, and the referee gave the bout to M’Cready, whose win was not popular, a large section of the spectators clamouring for a draw. There was little of the spectacular in the bout, but considerable showmanship. Kruse frequently left the ring and argued with the referee.