WRESTLING

Hokitika Guardian, 31 October 1932, Page 6

WRESTLING

KING *ELLIOIT IMPROVED. . , . *. i (Per Press Association — Copyright.) WANGANUI, Oct. 30. King Elliott, die v.rest.cr, making •his hi at appearance in New Zea.and, after ins jctui’i. front Australia, met Dean Get ton, the American, in tl “professional wrestling match iiere on Saturday night, which was drawn, eaen competitor gaining a fall, in a, series of eight rounds. Detton followed a flying tackle in the fourth round with a body press,, and he was awarded honours. Elnott evened matters in the seventh round-with a- c.evei'ly-applied crucifix. ,Tne match opened tamely, and satirical comments from the croud probably assisted to liven it into a spectacular finish. Elliott is a vastly-improved wrestler since his experience in Australia, WALKER BEATS MAMO3,

AUCKLAND, Oct. 29. In a bright exhibition of wrest.ing to-night, G eorge Walker beat Harry Memos. Mamcs secured a. fall in tue fifth round, after dumping Walker all round the ring, finishing him off with a head lock and body press. Hie bout came to an unexpected end in the seventh round. Walker worked Alamos round' and put on a back loop slain. Alamos was injured and the doctor would not permit him to continue.

LURICH DEFEATS BROWNING i SYDNEY, Oct. 29. At the Leicltardt Stadium to-night, Tom Lurie), beat Walter Browning after an exciting bout, which, however, came to a sudden end. .Near the end of round five, Lurich put on his favourite body press. Browning submitted, but was unable to continue owing to strained muscles in the stomach.