Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-07-06

and heads crushed in the death
grip of the scissors, they come up
for more and seem to like it.
To say that the contest was rough
does not convey the idea adequately.
1t was smashing all the way
through If there are any ways
TO bring distress to the human
frame not employed by the two
WriStlerS we are unable to think of
them. Except gouging out eyes,
which they did not do for some un-
known reason, and Strangling and
breaking fingers, which are barred
although tried.
Referee MortenSon performed the
duties Of his office with decision
and skill and managed to keep from
getting hurt, although he had sew
eral narrow escapes from being
caught in the furious maelstrom.
Leo Papionas, 1876 pounds, has
wrestled here before, having been
defeated once by Ira Dern who
slammed him down with the ter
rible airplane spin.
George KotSonaros. 200 pounds,
halls from Hollywood where he has
been appearing III pictures
The contest, announced by the
referee as a grudge fight to a finish,
best two out Of three for Inc world S
Greek wrestling championship, was
real struggle from first to last.
The first fall was won by Papio-
mas. Throughout the bout both men
time and again managed by super
human efforts to eXtricate them
selves from what seemed to the
spectators fatal holds. The honors
we're generally evened up, first one
and then the other securing favor
able holds.
Toward the last of the bout, Papi-
OnaS having worn George down TO
state of semi-stupefaction got in
series of head locks and spins and
won the fall after a struggle of 35
minutes
The wrestlers came up for the
second bout smiling and seemingly
fresh Papionas learned new
trick and taught it to KotSonaroS-
that was to pull out the rubber belt
i'll the back of Georges panties ana
let it snap back. Several times he
so disturbed George by this means
as to save himself from what
seemed sure defeat. Later George
learned the trick and retaliated by
swapping Leo's belt. Just why the
little Spiteful snap of the rubber belt
should so disturb the equanimity of
the struggling, Straining, writhing
men. we do not know But il did
loosen things up several times for
George too.
AS the second bout grew into
minutes it seemed that Leo was
. wearing George to frazzle. George
certainly looked worried and acted
TOozy at times.
Then suddenly and without warn
ing, the unexpected happened. Get
ting both arms about Leo's body as
they stood Sparring for Il hold.
George gave a great heave Leo
catapulted backward over Georges s
head and landed with a resounding
slam Squarely on his back with the
weight of Georges 200 pounds land
ing heavily on top Of him. KotSo-
naros won the fall, making it one
each.
Leo was out He couldn't move.
much less get up. George was
nearly as much disabled it seemed
as Leo, and for a time could not get
to his feet However he managed to
recover sufficiently to climb out of
the ring.
Papionas had to be carried out.
He was helpless and appeared to be
badly hurt Taken to his dressing
room his seconds worked to bring
him back but in vain.
After the ten-minute interval al
lowed between the bouts. Kotsonaros
entered the ring, ready.
PapionaS failed to appear Ref
cree Mortensen announced that the
time was up, KotsonaroS magnani-
n.ouSly announced that he would
grant his antagonist another five
minutes to appear before claiming
the match.
The five minutes up, PapionaS'
seconds announced that he was un-
able to stand and Referee Morten-
sen announced KotsonaroS as win
ner OF the championship
Kotsonaros, addressing the crowd.
said: L fear PapionaS is badly hurt
But it is one of the chances We take.
II is part of the game.
Il challenge any wrestler in the
world, barring none. 10 meet me
here and am willing to back my
self with any sum from $1,000 TO
$4,000. This is the first time l have
been in Las Vegas and l hope to