18.07.2007, 08:06
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles, California
13 May 1971
Injured Blassie told to retire by doctor
veteran wrestler freddie balssie suffered serious eye damage in his match with john tolos friday night at the olympic auditorium and will be out of action for several months according to dr. bernhart schwartz, state athletic commiiission physician.
"it is problematic how long he will be out," said dr. schwartz wednesday. "the injury takes several months to heal. i recommended that he retire, but i doubt that he will."
blassie, who was discharged from south hoover hospital wednesday, suffered the injury when styptic powder, described by dr. schwartz as "very irritating, causing corneal burn" was allegedly rubbed into his left eye.
Los Angeles, California
13 May 1971
Injured Blassie told to retire by doctor
veteran wrestler freddie balssie suffered serious eye damage in his match with john tolos friday night at the olympic auditorium and will be out of action for several months according to dr. bernhart schwartz, state athletic commiiission physician.
"it is problematic how long he will be out," said dr. schwartz wednesday. "the injury takes several months to heal. i recommended that he retire, but i doubt that he will."
blassie, who was discharged from south hoover hospital wednesday, suffered the injury when styptic powder, described by dr. schwartz as "very irritating, causing corneal burn" was allegedly rubbed into his left eye.