TO NIGHT'S WRESTLING

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 256, 29 October 1932, Page 4

TO NIGHT'S WRESTLING

ELLIOT v. DETTON BOUT CLOSE TUSSLE EXPECTED. AN l<\ I.XLY MATCHEH PAIR. Can Dean Detton defeat Klug Elliot, the famous flying tackle wrestler, who is to appear at the | Wanganui Opera House to-night fresh from triumphs in Australia and America? There are just as many who will answer “yes,” as there are who will answer “no.” That fact is surely indication enough that the consensus of opinion is that the pair will be evenly matched. And to witness a bout between two evenly-matched wrestlers of high calibre provides a thrill which is both new and exhiliarating to New Zealand audiences. Elliot, who has made a ( lose study of flying tackle tactics and of the application of the crucifix hold, is a vastly improved competitor Io what he was when last he ap]>earcd on the mat in Wanganui. Against Pen i hell" here he demonstrated that he know the science of wrestling very thoroughly and could apply tenacious holds with outstanding quickness. Since then he has developed a more pugnacious temperament which cun stand him in good stead against the hurri cane type of mat-men. Detton has appeared in Wanganui twice. His first bout was against the famous George Walker, and Detton attacked from the word “go.” He knew the reputation of his opponent, but that did not deter him from going in and making the pace right at the start. The fact that Walker beat him did not detract from the very fine, impression Detton created for himself on crowd that appreciated his sporting temperament. Detton’s next bout in Wanganui was against the famous Russian headlock expert. Karasick. In

this tussle the American made the pace at the start also, and the pair provided 1 the most thrilling contest of its kind Wanganui has ever sceu. At times it was laughable to see Detton trying to put a hold on Karasick’s head. The Russian’s short neck (absence of neck might not be an exaggeration) prevented anything serious happening every time. Karasick just simply ' hunched his shoulders and the American boy kept losing his hold. Other 1 methods had to be resorted to overcome the Russian and Detton, realising the fact, adopted flying tackles. In short, he “flying-tackled” his opponent into submission. Recollection of that bunt suggests ihat matters should be lively when two “flying-tackle” wrestlers meet tonight. If they both chase each other with intentions of leaping through the air to a final there should be marked excitement. Detton and Karasick wrestled at Nelson the other night, the

bout ending in a draw. The president of the Nelson Association promptly wired the secretary at Wanganui (Mr. A. LI. Hurley) stating that Detton had put up a wonderful display. The Nelson public had been greatly impressed with his style and cleverness, and Air. McCracken, the president, in his wire to Wanganui, expressed confidence in the American boy’s ability to hold his own against the best. With that most Wanganui people will agree. To-night’s big bout will probably be the best staged here this season. Amateur Bouts. fShcpphard is unable to wrestle in the amateur bouts owing to an injured shoulder. Gowan is to wrestle Ellis instead. The four bouts have now been finalised as follows:—A. J. Darby v. Marsh; G. Matson v. Rickards (Rae tihi); J. Podjursky v. Parker (Rae tihi); P. Gowan v. Ellis. To avoid disappointment it would be advisable for intending patrons to book their seats at Messrs. J. Goss and ■Son’s, next the Chief Post Office. Police to Investigate An intimation that an enquiry would be made by the police into the disturb ance at the wrestling contest, between Dean Detton and Harry Demetral, at the Civic Theatre, Christchurch, on Tuesday evening was given on Thurs day by Superintendent I). J. Cummings. He stated that the referee, Air. A. Craig, had had to call on the police to [>ut the contestants out of the ring, when they exchanged blows after the announcement of the decision. The Canterbury Wrestling Association would probably take some action in the matter, but the question of whether the association should again be given permits for either man to wrestle here would have to be considered.