Rough Wrestling

Stratford Evening Post, Issue 67, 16 October 1930, Page 5

Rough Wrestling

STAND BY WELLINGTON ASSOCIATION. A MATCH ABANDONED. WELLINGTON, Oct. IS. Tlie president oil the Wellington Wrestling Association, Mr. Bennett, stated to-day that he had called a special meeting of the association to-day, when it was decided to ah. amdon the match between Edwards and Pasha billed for next Saturday afternoon.) Ha said that the local promoting body was particularly anxious to prevent the game from drifting intof the king apparently most acceptable to patrons in other countries. Referring to the match last evening between Edwards and Alley, he said that a special referee had been engaged and given instructions not to allow rough tactics and to disqualify either wrestler fjor any breach. These instructions were carried out and the match ended abruptly as a, result.

TOWN HALL NOT AVAILABLE

WELLINGTON, Last Night

It is understood subsequent to the Wrestling Union’s deciion to abandon the Kuril Pasha—Edwards match the police expressed their intention of refusing a permit ior the match. The Mayor, Mr. 0. A. Troup, also indicated that the Town Hall would not be available lor any match in which Edwards was staged.