Indian’s Arm Broken

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 794, 15 October 1929, Page 13

Indian’s Arm Broken

ALLEY DEFEATS NARANJAN 'SINGH

Wrestling Bout Ends Suddenly

A WRISTLOCK, quickly converted into a liammerlock, broke Naranjan Singh’s arm, and the wrestling contest at the Town Hall last evening ended suddenly in the third round, the decision going to Tom Alley, who had scored a submission fall with a similar hold in the previous round.

The hall was packed before the start of the preliminaries by a capacity crowd. The first round went the full 10 minutes, and some clever wrestling was seen. In contrast to Gardini and Vance, who had used ordinary methods to try and defeat the Indian, and Johansson, who tried outwrestling him from the start, Alley played on the defensive. He allowed the Indian to do all the hard work, but took full advantage of any opening that presented itself. The second round had only just started when Alley pushed the Indian’s arm up his back, and the dusky son of India wasted no time in tapping the mat.. The third round had only been in progress a short time when the end came. The Indian did not tap the mat, but he sprang away from Alley into the centre of the ring, holding his arm. It was evident to all that he was badly hurt, and the referee. Mr. Val Dunne. turned to Alley and raised the American’s arm in victory. It was discovered afterward that the Indian had received a compound fracture of the upper arm. In the huge crowd there was a fair sprinkling of Indians, two of whom were conspicuous, one by continual shouting and gesticulating to the annoyance of his neighbours, and the other, complete with large white turban, sitting impassively near the ring. Before the main event started “Farmer” Vance and Clarence Eklund, light-heavy-weight champion of the world, who are to wrestle for the title next Monday evening. were introduced. Both were given a good reception, but the crowd was enthusiastic when George Walker, heavyweight champion of Canada, stepped into the ring to challenge the winner of last evening’s contest. ALLEY'S LUCKY TRUNKS? Naranjan was first into the ring and was closely followed by Alley. Tho weights were given as Alley 13st lib, and tlie Indian 21b. heavier. The two men offered a striking contrast as they advanced to the centre of tlie ring to l begin hostilities, the white man’s skin showing up like satin under the powerful arc-lights, and the Indian, crouching low, big, brown and oily. In addition to his long tights Alley was wearing a tattered pair of trunks, evidently his lucky pair, which did not look as if they would stand any hard wrestling. The usual bout of sparring for openings was continued for longer than usual. The Indian picked up Alley’s foot and tried to upset him, but the white man flicked his leg and was free. Alley tried to send Naranjan to the mat, but the latter held himself up by twining his leg round the American’s. Suddenly the pair went to tho floor and Naranjan secured a body scissors and arm-lock, which had Alley’s shoulders perilously near the canvas. Alley strained away and quickly jumped, breaking his way out. Another spell in standing grips fol-

lowed until the Indian went under bis opponent’s guard and brought Alley to the mat, where. although Naranjan tried hard, he failed to get the American into position. The Indian secured the best hold of the round when he applied a head scissors, at the same time getting a toe-hold. Alley appeared to be in difficulty, but he worked his way out by jerking his leg repeatedly to free, and then jumping out of the head scissors. The wrestlers were again on their feet •when Alley tried to pick the Indian up, but his hands slid up the dark man’s legs. There was no grip there, so Alley applied a wristlock, the Indian showing great strength by breaking just before the gong. The second round had been in progress one minute and 15 seconds when the first fall came. There was a short spell of wrestling in standing grips when Alley jammed Naranjan in a hammerlock, and the Indian wasted no time in fighting, but tapped the floor in submission. The crowd cheered wildly throughout the interval. After preliminary standing holds, Naranjan took Alley to the mat but failed to get a bold. Turning suddenly, Alley had the Indian on his back, and nearly scored with a body press. The referee’s hand was raised to give him the fall when, with a supreme effort, Naranjan broke free. They went to the ropes, and Alley secured a- wristlock.. Rising to his feet, Naranjan turned to break the hold when Alley, who was standing with his opponent’s head near his waistline, pulled the arm up the Indian’s back. The arm appeared to twist right round, and Naranjan rushed to the centre of the ring. As soon as it was evident that he could not wrestle any more the ref ere crowned Alley. •Naranjan was rushed to his dress-ing-room and then to hospital in the St. John ambulance. AMATEUR PRELIMINARIES J. Holden, lOst 51b, beat J. W. McIvay, lOst 111 b, by two straight falls, both with body presses. Holden was too sti'ong for his opponent. Kisha Bana, 6st 81b, beat V. Carey, 7st 121 b, on points. The little Indian boy forced the pace, but could do nothing with his heavier opponent. A. Webb, Bst 121 b, beat L. Cocks, Bst 101 b.—ln the first round "VVebb secured a body scissors and gained a submission fall. Cocks could not continue and the decision went to Webb. H. Brewer, 9st 21b, beat L. Pickering, 9st 31b, by two falls to one. Brewer had his arm injured in a hold, hut wrestled on and got the first fall with a body press. Pickering evened the score in the second round with a headlock. Brewer got a fall in the last round with a body press and armlo<W. Paget, 9st 71b, beat W. Williamson, 9st 31b, by one fall. There was no fall registered in the first two rounds, but in the last Paget got a submission fall with a toehold. It was a good scientific contest, both men using a variety of holds usually only seen in professional contests.