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No 179 : May 21, 1969

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Crowd Pleasers

Thrilling wrestling and spectacular holds gave the capacity crowd at the Y.M.C.A. plenty of kicks at the recent professional bouts. The preliminary bouts were between the keen amateurs from Tikitiki.

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Star bout was between British Empire champion Big John Da Silva and Clem Stavros. The bout resulted in a draw. Here Big John raises Clem Stavros painfully high in the second round of their match.

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Big John gives Clem Stavros the once around during the third round.

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Peter Kelem makes short work of "Gorgeous" Teddy Williams' hair style in their first round.

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The powerfully built Da Silva displays his prowess as he brings Stavros crashing to the mat in an exciting bout

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"Gorgeous" Teddy Williams turfs Peter Kelem out of the ring

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Peter Kelem gets his own back on "Gorgeous"

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Jimmy Green brings Roger Wanoa down to the mat

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Peter Kelem takes advantage of "Gorgeous" Teddy Williams' long hair to hold him to the mat.

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Ronald Rickard (top) drew with Rakai Repere

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