WRESTLING

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20504, 24 August 1936, Page 11

WRESTLING

UNPOPULAR VERDICT CROWD DEMONSTRATES By Telegraph—Press Association NEW PLYMOUTH, August 23. Kruse and Boesch drew last night before the best house this season. The match was full of fire both men trying hard for a win. There was comparatively little showmanship, but heavy jolts, biting and punching characterisised the later rounds. There was a sensation in the seventh round when the referee awarded an equalising submission fall against Boesch. Kruse had held a deadly hammerlock for six minutes in the sixth round, completely paralysing his opponent’s arm which required manipulation back into its normal position by his second at the end of the round. Kruse applied the same hold at the opening of the seventh and Boesch was in considerable pain. The referee called “Are you all right?” Boesch called “No,” and a submission fall was awarded. Boesch expressed surprise and argued violently with the referee. He came to the press table and denied having submitted. He threw a chair into the ring and again argued with the referee. Later he explained that he thought the referee had made the proper inquiry “Do you give in?” and had replied “No.” In spite of a violent eighth round there were no further falls. Boesch knocked out his opponent in the fifth with jolts to the head and took a fall with a body press. The crowd demonstrated wildly against the verdict.