Dear Friends,
Ron Historyo of Heritage shared with me this very interesting material about Andy Robin's great
victories at the 1962 Crieff Highland Gathering.
Enjoy!!!
Russian Concussion
NOTE: Highland Games Terminology
Catch-as-catch-can Style
Catch-as-catch-can style is a method of wrestling. The wrestlers can grab hold of their opponent by any means except by the flesh, hair, ears, clothing, or genitals. Kicking, flying mares, strangleholds, and hammerlocks are not permitted. The winning objective is to pin your opposing wrestler by the shoulder to the floor for at least three seconds.
Cumberland and Westmoreland Wrestling
Cumberland and Westmoreland wrestling is a unique tussle event between two competitors. Both wrestlers begin by holding one another and standing chest to chest. Their right arm should be wrapped around the body of their opponent and the chin should be firmly resting on the opponent’s shoulders. Kicking is not allowed but the winner is determined by successfully wrestling any body part of your opponent to the floor, excluding their feet.
