Los Angeles Times – February 24, 1933
BAKERSFIELD, Feb. 23 (AP) — Fear for the safety of John Pesek, professional wrestler, was expressed today by Col. Ted Hopkins, who was to have refereed a bout here last night between Pesek and Hardy Kruskamp, the bout being postponed when Pesek failed to appear. Hopkins said Pesek is wealthy and was believed to have been carrying a large sum of money when he was last seen at San Bernardino, where he wrestled Tuesday night.
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