WRESTLING

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 183, 5 July 1937, Page 12

WRESTLING

STEIN v. KIRILINKO. The wrestling match which is- to take pla-ce at Palmerston North on Wednesday night at the Opcva House will be between two of the fastest and most spectacular wrestlers who have ever been seen in this country, Matros Ivirilinko and Sammy Stein. Palmerston North lias a particular interest in the former, because it, was in the local ring that he opened his New Zealand tour, and the fine performance he gave then lias created a strong demand for a return bout. Kirilinko’s adventurous career has seen him in the role of soldier, circus strong man, and Graeco-Roman and catch--as-cateh-ean wrestler in turn, but it is. in the last-mentioned sport that lie has achieved the greatest distinction. .Ever since lie wad taken to America in 1931 by Jack Curley, he has maintained himself in a prominent position among the world’s best wrestlers, and his mat performances have alwavs been marked by brilliant wrestling, which is none the less interesting because it contains much that is unorthodox. In meeting Stein he will be opposed to a, man whose style is sucli as to cause him to appear in the best possible, light. Stein embodies everything that is most attractive about the 'modern wrestling game, and there is seemingly no end to the manoeuvres he has at his command. His flying tackle is as dangerous as that of any man in tile game, while he can also employ drop-kicks and other aerial tactics which, besides being potential match-winners, provide endless thrills for tho spectators. Never have, patrons had such a perfectly matched pair in the ring: both fast and equally scientific, even in weights and height, each with a flair for tho spectacular, and each capable of springing a surprise on the other. Reservations may bo bad at Collinson and Cunnigliamc’s. McCreary beats kirilinko. Per Press Association. DUNEDIN, July 4. Making his first appearance in New Zealand this senson, Earl McCready fJ6st. 131 b.) Rained the only fall of the bout in the final round of a contest against Matros Kirilinko (16st.), and brought to a close one of the fastest, cleanest and most ' scientific displays of professional wrestling ever seen here. Despito the fact that it is over six weeks since McCready was in action, he looked in perfect condition and gave the impression that lie was a good deal fnster than when last here. Although lighter and not so strong, Kirilinko gave the Canadian a great battle, and until tho sixth round it was anyone’s contest. McCready took a fall in the eighth round with a body press following a flying body scissors. BLOMFIELD AND SPELLMAN. Per Press Association. GISBORNE, July 4. A bout between Lofty Blomficld and John Spellman drew a capacity house on Saturday evening. It was one of the best contests seen hero, resulting in a draw, one fall each. Blomficld secured a fall in tho sixth round after a series of flying tackles, and Spellman equalised in tho eight with an Indian deatlilock. WALKER BEATS FELICE. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, July 4.

Unable to continue after being back-loop-slammcd in the sixth round. Tony Felice (16st.) lost to George Walker ((15st. 81b.), in a professional heavyweight wrestling contest staged by the New Zealand Wrestling and Athletic Club at the Town Hall. Felice had previously secured a submission fall in the third round when ho trapped 'Walker with a figure-four scissors on the arm and a wristlock. The bout attracted a fairly largo attendance. Walker, who appeared to be very fit and was much faster in his movovents, had the measure of his opponent throughout, and it was not surprising when lie caught his opponent napping in the sixth round.