BIG WRESTLING.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20276, 19 August 1937, Page 6

BIG WRESTLING.

TO-NIGHT’S ATTRACTION. “STRANGLEIV’ LEWI-S TO APPEAR. A wrestling maleh of outstanding interest will lake place at Hamilton tonight when local enthusiasts will be introduced to two wrestlers, who, although they have not been seen here previously, are well known to Waikato followers of the sport by reputation. The greatest interest will doubtless bo displayed in Ed ("Strangler”) Lewis, the famous head lock king, but his opponent, Norman ("Rusty”) Westcoatt, is also a man whose appearance here has been eagerly awaited. Westcoatt, in fact has had an extremely interesting career, having distinguished himself us an all-round athlete. He made football history when he led a Hawaiian football team on a tour of the Stales with conspicuous success, ami he established a record which has stood ever since when he swam across the Golden Gate, the entrance to San Francisco harbour. He lias had about eight years of professional wrestling—in Hawaii, which has regular visits from highclass Americans, on Hie mainland, in the Far East, and also in Australia, where lie has .just roiTTplcled a highly successful tour. Standing Gft 2in in height and weighing about 17 stone, he will be. a splendid match for Lewis in every department. Although Lew is. who lias held the world title five limes, is a specialist in the use of the head lock, lie has many oilier holds Io call upon and bo can also swing a forearm Jolt which compares more than favourably willi llial, of R'oinileld. Lewis is regarded as wrestling's evergreen and his agility ju the ring is remarkable.