WRESTLING

Wairarapa Times-Age, 30 August 1939, Page 7

WRESTLING

PINDER DEFEATS FORSTER INDIAN SECURES TWO FALLS. PACKED HOUSE SEES FAMOUS "INDIAN CRAB." A packed house saw Prince Bhu Pinder, of India, defeat Frank Forster, of South Africa, in a heavyweight wrestling match at Masterton last night, by two falls to none. Both Pinder and Forster are candidates for the British Empire heavyweight wrestling championship which is at present held by Earl McCready. Pinder appeared to be the fitter of the two. Forster giving the impression that he was carrying a little too much weight. Pinder was exceedingly fast, especially on his feet and the spectacular manner in which he broke several ot the holds delighted the huge crowd. The third man in the ring was Mr A. Jenkins, of Wellington. Pinder commenced proceedings with a beautiful leg trip which sent Forstei crashing to the mat. This he followed up with smart arm throw and a couple of jolts to the heart. Forster retaliated with jolts to the ribs and heart. Pinder was now all over Forster throwing him round the ring in a series of headlocks, which he topped by tossing Forster into the ropes the bell saving the latter. Elbow jolts were the order of the first three minutes in the second round and Forstei’ following up a particularly hard jolt to the ribs gained a step-over-toe-hold which Pinder broke, retaliating with a barred-toe-hold. Holding Pinder on the mat Forster proceedec to bounce on his forearm muscle causing the Indian much pain. A barred-toe-hold by Pinder saw Forster ir. trouble but the ropes saved him. A drop-kick by Forster was yards away. Solid wrestling continued until the end of the round. Round three saw both wrestlers warming - up and Pinder had Forster ir. difficulties with a cradle-hold, the latter using the ropes as a means of escape. Forster brought Pinder to hi: knees, but the latter working fast clapped a splits on Forster who again sought the protection of the ropes. Pinder proceeded to "beat Forster up” by bouncing on his forearm muscle. Pinder brought Forster to the mat smartlj and held him in a forward-toe-hold anc. body press. Forster’s shoulders were dovzn, but only for the count of two. The fourth round opened sensationally, Pinder butting Forster in the stomach with his buttocks causing Forster to leave the ring until the evount of eight. On returning to the ring Forster got under way, holding Pinder in a severe hammerlock, which Pinder broke by somersaulting. At this stage the referee made Forster remove from his arm the sticking plaster which he kept rubbing in Pinder’s face. As the bell rang Pinder was in the act of turning him over for a Boston Crab. Forster opened out in the fifth round taking Pinder across the ring and dumping him over the ropes. However, Pinder did not let go and Forster, much to the delight of the crowd, followed A series of headlocks followed by a Japanese stomach throw dazed Forster and in a flash Pinder was in with his Indian Crab. Forster submitting immediately.

The sixth round opened with Forster nursing a sore left leg, which Pindei immediately set to work on with considerable success and following several leg locks and barred-toe holds Forster was forced to submit.

The amateur bouts were all of a high standard and resulted as follows: — A. McLeod (Featherston) beat R. Wickens (Masterton) by one fall secured in the last round by a wristlock and body press. McLeod attacked throughout scoring a popular victory. H. Chappell (Masterton) drew with E. Norris (Eketahuna), there being nc falls. This bout was fast and interesting. Chappell appeared to be the more experienced of the two, but Norris excelled at breaking the various holds.

T. Reed (Featherston) beat J. Cavanagh (Eketahuna) by. two falls ti none. Reed secured his first fall in the first round with a back body press. Ir. the second round Reed obtained his second fall with a reverse body press. J. H. Dryden (Featherston) beat S Williams (Wellington) by one fall ir. a five-round contest. Dryden securec his fall in the fourth round with a back body press, extra pressure being ob tainod with a barred-toe-hold. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS. DRAW FOR FRIDAY NIGHT. The following is the draw for the Wairarapa amateur championships which will be held on Friday night in the Town Hall at Featherston:—Bantam (8.11): M. Leighton (Featherston) v. W. Chaseland (Featherston): N. Neill (Featherston) a bye. Featherweight (9.8): G. Jacksoi. (Masterton) v. A. Nielsen (Eketahuna): R. Wickens (Masterton) v. D. Jensen (Featherston). Lightweight (10.5): W. Brown (Mas terton) v. A. Nielsen (Eketahuna); G Jackson (Masterton) v. R. MeGlashai (Eketahuna). G. Wenden will meet the winner of the first round. Welterweight (11.4): H. ChappeL (Masterton) v. E. Norris (Eketahuna): G. Wenden (Featherston) a bye. Middleweight (12.6): T. Nielsei (Eketahuna) v. J. Price (Featherston)' I. Blain (Featherston) v. R. Sutherland (Masterton). Light-heavyweight (13.9): J. Cavanagh (Eketahuna) v. T. Reed (Featherston); H. Hill (Masterton) a bye. Heavyweight (over 13.9): J. H. Dryden (Featherston) is the only entry. To vary the programme and provide spells between bouts for the entrants exhibition matches will be arranged.