TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 168, 20 July 1935, Page 5

TAIHAPE

KOOLMAN V. LACK. BOUT FOR MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE. All wrestling enthusiasts are strongly advised not to miss the bout between An-tou Koolman and Syd J,ack for the middleweight title at the Town Hall to night. The match in scheduled for eight ten minute rounds, and there is every possibility that it will go the full distance. Both men are light un turn*, am! both hame very imposing pedigtees as far as past boucs are concerned. Their last bout, in the River City was acclaimed as being definite].* good. Koolman. who is a positive spheroid of muscle, will not take any chances as he wants to maintain the grip on hicrown. Not only is he powerful, but he is a mass of agility, and there is verv little he could be taught about grap pling. As a showman he must be ;i close runner-up to the Mighty Barnum On the other hand Lack’s stock will ascend several points if he can wrert the iara. from the wily Koolman, and there is absolutely no doubt that he will leave no boulder unturned in his efforts to put his opponent ir second place. According to a historical survey of his career he must be the goods, as to lose only one bout in four seasons is reasonably good going. The Bydnev critics were profoundly impressed with his version ot modern sinew stretching, and according to rc ports from that ui'ly, h? was very pcpular, having acquired a name foi being a very clean wrestler. Not only is the title at st ke, but the victor will gain the major portion of Hie loot, so it is a sure bet that both men will be seen at their besi. As a prelude to the main bouts, half a dozen amateur combats will be wit ixssed, wher.in the pick of Wanganui Rangitikei. Taihape ami King ( ountry non-profcssionals will struggle fur the E.I’.N.S. ware. There has not been a wrest lino match in Taihape since Easter, so all enthusiasts are urged to grab this oppor luuity of a g<»<>4 night’s entertainment. , FOOTBALL To DAY 'S KI.P. M \ I CH (By “Spectator’’) Al th. O\ai Domain this afteruuon the Taihape rvp>. will be tried out against a lifteuii from Rangitikei. .In their two previous games thev went under to Wanganui and Taumaruuui. Tn both instances it was the insie.e backs who wore al fault, as their defensive work kft a great deal to be desired. For to-day’s game all the backs with the exception of two have been changed. Bradley at full-back retains his place and F. Thompson, ’who I played centre at Taumarunui, will go | in to svcon.l live-eighths. W. Thc-mpson. who up to now has been one of the best forwards in the

e sub-union, will play at first fiveI eighths. At Taumarunui he played id I this position for the last few minutes , of the gamc\ and his defence was nevet in doubt, n> hv got. either Barton oi i I<G ligate e\ ety time. J. banka w a will have his initial c-ut ' ing with the reps, and on form should | go well, as he played consistently well i Ihroughm;; the season. He wastes no iime getting his backs away and is 1 i Bot h \\. (.'oilier and D. Derbidgc on i the wings are good scoring men, and ‘.J if fed will give it a go every time. I Dcrbiilge is veiy rapid, while Collier II j is worth a place for his kicking alone. | llekenui showed up well iu Thursday’s 1 ga.nv. and should at centre be able to | inn either wing into position without 1 undue crv/Wding. v Bradley, as the last line of defence, c has pi own that he cam play in any >ort ”f weather or on any ground. I' His hue kieixing is good, and his handling is faultless. The best thing for Taihape lo do is to mako the play • open. MAJESTIC COMPETITION. Last wv'k the following sent in oorrect answers, J. F. Burke, J. Harding, JJ. \Y. Healey, Esther Watson, J. • Holme.-. Geoff'Fuller. Rewrite the jumbled words in Idu* i following passage:— i •‘llei ghisniitet macien duropitooa io tch rodeda hatt si wepesgin eth rowdl ' Peclarota hiwt lecatudet bolerct dan re warn amillwis screening- Saturday • next.'’