McCready Nearly Loses Empire Title
WELLINGTON, Sept. 22. Earl McCready, professional heavyweight wrestling champion of the British Empire, retained his title against a serious challenge tonight from the Indian, Tiger Joginder, who drew with the champion, each securing one fall. In the sixth round the Indian secured the first fall with his slumber hold. McCready was so affected that he had diflticulty in regaining his corner. McCready equalised in the eighth round with a press after three heavy duinps. ;
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Chronicle (Levin), 23 September 1949, Page 3
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