WRESTLING

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 165, 15 July 1939, Page 6

WRESTLING

ANOTHER STAR BOUT FOR WANGANUI PAUL BOESCH TO MEET DAZZLER CLARK TWO OF THE FASTEST MAT.MEN TO VISIT THE DOMINION Wanganui wrestling enthusiasts who have followed the performances of the various men imported by the Dominion controlling body this season have been particularly impressed by the reports of the displays given by Paul “Bombshell” Boesch and Jim “Dazzler” Clarke. Consequently the meeting of those two men in the local ring on Wednesday next, is being awaited with keen anticipation. Clarke has been in the country since the commencement of activities ami his popularity has grown with every match, while his calibre has been proved by the tough battles which he has put up against all kind.; of opposition including the one with “King Kong’’ Cox last Monday. He is a firm believer in

fast and aggressive action and it is part of his plan of campaign to allow his opponent absolutely no rest. Such a policj’ can only be pursued by a man who is tough enough to absorb all the punishment that may come his way and who is always in tip-top physical condition. Clarke has both of these qualities and he also has a sound knowledge of the scientific side of the sport, being never so dangerous as when his rugged tactics have unsettled his opponent and the opportunity is made for the introduction of one of the many fall-winning measures that he can exploit so expertly. Boesch was recalled for his second tour of the Dominion this season because of the popularity he earned - in 1936, when there was no greater boxoflice attraction in the country. Stronger, tougher, and heavier than before, he is at the peak of his form this season and his many spectacular manoeuvres have never before been executed with such daring and dazzling brilliance. He is a firm believer in unremitting speed from the opening gong and he often moves so fast that the spectators, as well as his opponent, are liable to be bewildered.

WRESTLING AT HAMILTON

FORSTER BEATS BOESCH ( Per Press Association.) HAMILTON, July 14. Frank Forster beat Paul Boesch in a professional wrestling bout evening, the contest being decided iu. the sixth round when an exchange of drop kicks ended in Forster’s favour. The winner was repeatedly warned for hair pulling and rabbit punching.