WRESTLING AT WANGANUI

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 116, 19 May 1933, Page 8

WRESTLING AT WANGANUI

TO-MORROW'S BIG BOUT PATTERSON TO MEET DR. HALL. Under the jurisdiction of the Wanganui Wrestling Association, Dr. Len Hall is to wrestle Jack Patterson in the Opera House at Wanganui to-mor-row night. In addition to the big bout several amateur matches have been arranged and willj provide interesting fare before the peice do resistance is offered. One of the best wrestling matches, if not the best, is looked forward to when Hall and Patterson meet, for both men tome to the River City with a reputation. This is what the Press has to say of the bout Dr. Hall wrestled in Christchurch last Monday night against Bill Beth:— “Dr. Len Hall defeated Bill Beth in a professional wrestling match held in St. James’ Theatre before a crowded house. Beth was disqualified for punching in the final round. At that stage Beth bad one fall and Hall one. Hall’s was awarded for a foul committed by Beth, and Beth took the first fall of the match following a series of headlocks. The men were heavier than those previously seen in international contests in Christchurch and the general quality of tho wrestling was much higher. It was hard, keen, and clever throughout, and both were very fast for such heavy men. Hall was more versatile but Beth was a giant in stature and strength. Hall will now meet George Walker, tho British Empire champion, in a bout in Wellington.” Wrestling has increased rather than Jost its hold on the public of this country. It is a typo of sport that lifts excitement to the roof and keeps the audientc keyed up all the way. It is stated on good authority that the wrestlers who have come to the Dominion for this season are far ahead of any importations seen so far. and that they will cause lively scenes in every hall they wrestle in. The fact that Hall is billed to meet Walker at Wellington about the end of this month will create special interest in his match in Wanganui with Patterson. In addition to tho big bout the Wanganui Wrestling Association has arranged a special match between Carl Pago (12st.) and Pete Razos (12st.), both of Wellington. These two are of rival schools. This will be decided in three five-minute rounds under professional rules. These two are wonderful wrestlers. Other amateur bouts arranged will be as follow:—• D. Hutchison (9st.), Wellington, v. H. Bullock (Ost. 71b.), Wanganui. D. Minns (9st. 71b.), Wellington, v. C. Matsoi} (10st.), Wanganui. C. Bartlett (list.), Wellington, v. J. Podjursky (10.9), Wanganui. Tho box plan has been opened at Messrs J. Goss and Son’s, next the Post Office, and scats are going fast. « Special prices have been arranged for ladies, who may occupy the front stalls or circle.