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Members of the press dressed in raincoats to protect themselves from mud flying from the ring during a mud wrestling match between Sandor Szabo and Prince Bhu Pinder at Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, October 20, 1937

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Members of the press dressed in raincoats to protect themselves from mud flying from the wrestling ring during a mud wrestling match between Sandor Szabo and Prince Bhu Pinder at Olympic Auditorium. This type of wrestling is considered "Hindu style" and it has slightly different rules than regular wrestling, including prohibiting holds beneath the waist. Szabo won the match in front of more than 8000 spectators
Date:
October 20, 1937
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still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Members of the press dressed in raincoats to protect themselves from mud flying from the ring during a mud wrestling match between Sandor Szabo and Prince Bhu Pinder at Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, October 20, 1937

Prince Bhu Pinder pins Sandor Szabo against the ropes during a mud wrestling match at Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, October 20, 1937

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Prince Bhu Pinder pins Sandor Szabo against the ropes during a mud wrestling match at Olympic Auditorium. This type of wrestling was considered "Hindu style" and it has slightly different rules than regular wrestling, including prohibiting holds beneath the waist. During the match, the first three rows were roped off and the press and referees wore rubber wear to protect from mud splatter. Szabo eventually won the match in front of more than 8000 spectators
Date:
October 20, 1937
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Prince Bhu Pinder pins Sandor Szabo against the ropes during a mud wrestling match at Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, October 20, 1937