WRESTLING.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20275, 18 August 1937, Page 12

WRESTLING.

ED “ STRANGLER *’ LEWIS. FIRST HAMILTON APPEARANCE. The world’s most famous wrestler, Ed “ Stranger" Lewis, is to make an appearance at. Hamilton on Thursday night against Norman (" Rusty”) Westcoatt, tlie Hawaiian champion. The fact that, Lewis will be one of the combatants makes the occasion outstanding in the history of the sport in this centre and provides an oppor--1 I,unity which may never recur of seeing a man xvho is freely regarded as tho greatest catch-as-catch-ean xvrestler In tlie xvorld- That Lewis has remained in the forefront of the xvorld’s wrestlers for a generation is because lie has preserved his remarkable physique, has adapted himself to changing conditions and has always been prepared to take on anyone xvho wished to question his supremacy. When Lewis first commenced wrestling as a professional over 30 years ago, ho weighed only 12A stone, but Ills science enabled him to overcome many bigger and more powerful men. Since then he has filled out considerably, but none of the xvcight he noxv carries can be considered flabbiness. He is still tho strongest wrestler in the game and the extent to xvhich he has retained Ills nimbleness is astonishing. Westcoatt has had a most interesting career, laving won championships and broken records as a swimmer, and also wrestled xvith conspicuous success in several countries, Including Japan. He is 6ft. 2fn. tall, weighs 17 stone, and is strong enough to trouble even Ihe powerful Lewis. Westcoatt has a xvido range of holds to call upon and also a. fiery spirit to xvhich lie gives full reign. SAVAGE BEATS BAUMANN. (By Telegraph.—rress Association.) MASTERTON. Tuesday. The xvrestling match to-night, be- . tween Steve Savage and George Baumann ended abruptly in the second round xvhen Savage, after using a toe- ; hold, xvas axvarded a submission fall. Baumann, after groaning in the centre j jot' the ring, xvas assisted to his corner, and later crawled through the ropes to the dressing room. WESTCOAT AND SPELLMAN. (By Telegraph.— -t*Assnrlntton > WANGANUI. Tuesday. In a fast, xvrestling bout at Marlon to-night, “Rusty” Wesroaff. beat John Spellman by txvo tails to ■■o l ’.