LANCASTER ALUM WHEELER TO WRESTLE IN NATIONAL EVENT.Byline: - Dave Shelburne Lancaster High alumnus ALUMNUS, civil law. A child which one has nursed; a foster child. Dig. 40, 2, 14. Adam Wheeler competes today in the U.S. Greco-Roman Wrestling Greco-Roman wrestling Style of wrestling that prohibits the legs from being used to obtain a fall and in which no holds may be taken below the waist. It originated in France in the early 19th century in imitation of Classical Greek and Roman representations of the sport. Nationals in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , attempting to win a title in the 96-kilogram (211.5-pound) division. Wheeler, representing the Gator Wrestling wrestling, sport in which two unarmed opponents grapple with one another. The object is to secure a fall, i.e., cause the opponent to lose balance and fall to the floor, and ultimately to pin the supine opponent's shoulders to the floor, through the use of body Club, enters the event ranked No. 1 in the nation after beating two-time Nebraska All-American Justin Ruiz, who is ranked No. 2 nationally. Ruiz defeated Wheeler in the finals of the U.S. Nationals and World Team Trials last year and is seeking a third consecutive national title today. Wheeler defeated Ruiz in the Dave Schultz Memorial earlier this year. |
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