WALKER V. EKLUND

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 782, 1 October 1929, Page 13

WALKER V. EKLUND

TONIGHTS WRESTUNG BOUT GOOD CONTfeST EXPECTED The contestants in the wrestling contest at the Town Hall this evening will bo strangers to the public, as both are making their first appearance in the Auckland ring. However, both have world-wide reputations, and a stirring contest can be expected. Clarence Eklund is the present light-heavy-weight champion of the world, and he is a clever wrestler. His title will not be in dispute against Walker, as the contest will be at catchweights. The champion has had 20 years of successful wrestling, and is still able to hold his own against men of his weight. Georgo Walker will be the heavier of the pair, and this should stand him in good stead. By his performances in his own country lie has earned the nickname of the “Canadian Panther.” and he proved that he is a hard man to beat by going tlio full eight rounds with John Pesek in Australia a short time ago. losing by one fall. He is anxious to commence liis career in Auckland with a win, and he means to leave no stone unturned to collect the long end of the purse. Walker is a spectacular typo of wrestler, and he should keep the crowd well entertained. The amateur bouts are as follow: .Tellie v. Kisha Bana; Channa v. Wills; Packenham v. Brewer; Williamson v. Paget; Simpson v. Bacon; Webb v. Hill. WRESTLING GOSSIP AUSTRALIAN OFFER TO ALLEY Tom Allej* has received a cablegram guaranteeing him £4OO for four matches in Australia from Mr. Lean, manager of Stadiums. Ltd. He states that there is a possibility of Alley getting more than £I,OOO, but Alley has decided not to leave Xew Zealand just yet. “Farmer” Vance is getting into good trim for his contest with Clarence Eklund for the latter’s title, and he is confident that he can defeat the champion. Wal. Johansson is resting on his oars after the contest with Xaranjan Singh. The Finn says it’s no use crying over spilt milk, and is very keen on getting a return match with the Indian. Johansson is sure that if another bout is staged he can defeat the Indian. Maracci Gardeni is still in Wellington.