WRESTLING

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 188, 6 May 1940, Page 12

WRESTLING

Katan And Chief Little Wolf Both John Katan, Canada, and Chief Little Wolf, the Navajo Indian, are confident of success in the professional heavyweight wrestling match in the 'Wellington Town Hall tonight. Katan, fresh from his victory against Sergeant Blomfield last week, thinks that he should be able to handle Little Wolf without a great deal of difficulty and mentions at least two holds which may spell, trouble for him. One of these is a standing Japanese inside toe hold, which gives play to’ Katan's powerful arms, and the oilier is a combination grapevine hammerlock in which both arms and legs are used to tlie fullest effect. Tlie Indian, however, is an extremely shrewd wrestler who has his own methods of forcing developments into the course he wants them to take. His Indian deathlock, which he can snap on before either his opponent or the crowd is aware that it'is impending, has brought him success nmnv times and lie has plenty of other tricks to call on if need be. Little M otf is said to be fitter this year than he has been nt any previous stage of his career The supporting bouts will begin at 8 o'clock.