Showers of Coins
The throwin? of pennies into the ring to express dissatisfaction is not uncommon at wrestling bouts, but in a midget contest at the Opera Ilouse last night the contestants were greeted with a rain of pennies and threepences and an odd sixpence as a tribute to their prowess. They wasted no time in getting town on their knees and co.lecting the money, and both were well rewarded for their efforts.
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Wanganui Chronicle, 26 May 1948, Page 4
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73Showers of Coins Wanganui Chronicle, 26 May 1948, Page 4
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