WRESTLING

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 72, 22 September 1930, Page 3

WRESTLING

STECHER AND LOGAN TO-NIGHT.

At the Town Hall to-night Tony Steelier, the undefeated light-jieavy-weight will oppose Wally Logan, the well-known yoiui" 4meriean matman, who recently defeated Tom Kay. Great interest is being shown in the contest, and it is thought that another record crowd' will be present at the bout. Stecher, who is the brother of Joe Stecher, the worldfamed heavy-weight, has been brought to the Dominion by the New Zealand Union under a big guarantee. The, union is desirous of bringing the" beat matmen m the world to this country, and in Stecher it has, it is thought, secured one of the finest matmen. Stecher's speed is amazing, and although he has numerous holds, the "figure four scissors" is .the one in ■which he specialises. He is_ confident or success this evening. Logan is also a man with a great record. He < has beaten Kilonis, and many other well-known grapplers, and he thjnks, he will hold his own with Stecher to-night. His recent contest with the "Terrible Turk" was the most sensational ever held in New Zealand, and Pasha himself says he was lucky to beat the "Headlock King."' The amateur championships commence to-night, and there are some fine matches to bo staged in the first round. The booking is exceptionally heavy, and those who wish to obtain a good seat should make their reservations at the Ritz tobacconist shop in Manners street.