WRESTLING.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 June 1930, Page 3

WRESTLING.

'By Telegraph—Press Association)

AUCKLAND, June 16

A nether active wrestling season is indicated by the arrival of noted performers in the liner from America yesterday, including a Greek, George Kotsonaros; Tom Aliev (who was hertt last year), and Tom Ray, an American under contract to the Wellington

'••"stling Association. Alley is also engaged by that Association, while ■tie Greek is going to Sydney Stad-

iums Ltd

WALKER v. FINNISH CHAMPION.

AUCKLAND, June 16

In the professional wrestling contest at the Town Hall to-night, George

'Alkov, heavyweight champion of the 1- ritidli Empire, maintained Ida Ujide-

I'eated record for the season by accounting for Alex Liindyn, the champion of Finland. Walker obtained falls in the second and sixth rounds, and Lundy n gained one in the ifourth. There was a large crowd, who enjoyed the match, which was lively throughout.

n ()E HOLD CRIPPLES WRESTLER

PALM ERSTON N., June 16. .In tlie professional wrestling contest to-night, Scotty McDougall (C.'an--1 i beat Fred Ebert (Australia! •' •'■bp sixth round. Ebert won the first all with a body press. 1 ater, McDougall crippled bis nr’ii with a “isteover” toe hold, and Fb'•t. after conceding the fall, could pot leave his corner for the seventh round.