The Boston Globe – August 26, 1960
Killer Kowalski defeated Haystack Calhoun before 4500 last night at the Arena when the latter was disqualified. Calhoun won the first fall and Kowalski the second.
In the semifinal, Sweet Daddy Siki and Bearcat Wright won a tag team match from Boris Fabian and Angelo Savoldi. Prince Maiva pinned Tiger Jan Vansky and Jack Walker won from Jack Terry.
The Boston Globe – August 25, 1960
World’s champion wrestler Killer Kowalski will defend his title tonight at the Boston Arena when he faces the bearded Haystack Calhoun in the feature event.
The semifinal will feature Bearcat Wright and Sweet Daddy Siki in a tag match against Karl Von Hess and Angelo Savoldi.
The opening bout (8:30 p.m.) will match Johnny Walker and Judo Jack Terry.
The special will feature Prince Maiva against Tiger Jack Vansky.
The Boston Globe – December 10, 1957
Edouard Carpentier of Paris took two out of three falls from Yukon Eric to win the main bout of the wrestling show at the Arena last night before 3500. Part of the proceeds were donated to Mayor Hynes’ Christmas Festival Fund.
Bearcat Wright pinned Bob Langevin at 11:05 to win the semi-final.
Continue readingThe Boston Globe – December 9, 1957
Yukon Eric To Oppose Carpentier
Edouard Carpentier of Paris will tangle with Yukon Eric tonight in the main event of the wrestling show at the Arena and part of the proceeds will be given to Mayor Hynes’ Christmas Festival Fund.
The Bruiser was originally scheduled to oppose Yukon Eric but withdrew from the bout. It will be one of the hardest matches Carpentier has undertaken in many months.
Continue readingThe Boston Globe – December 5, 1957
Sonnyboy Cassidy and Farmer Pete will face Vincent Garibaldi and Sir Randall in a midget tag team match on Monday night’s Arena wrestling card.
Heading the show are Eduard Carpentier and Yukon Eric in a battle for the heavyweight wresttling crown. Beatcat Wright meets Legs Longevin, Canadian strong boy, in the semifinal.
Angelo Savoldi, Hoboken, takes Emil Dupre, Moncton, in, another match.
The Boston Globe – December 4, 1957
It’s an ill wind that blows no good and so Yukon Eric finds himself in a championship bout after he thought all was lost.
Eric meets champion Edouard Carpentier for the title in the main bout of the Mayor Hynes Christmas Festival wrestling show Monday night at the Arena.
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Tagged Angelo Savoldi, Bearcat Wright, Bob Longevin, Dick the Bruiser, Edouard Carpentier, Emile Dupre, Roy McClarty, Yukon Eric
Long Island Star-Journal – June 6, 1962
Antonino Rocca and Miguel Perez won last, night’s pro wrestling feature at Sunnyside Garden copping two of three falls from Pampero Firpo and Skull Murphy. Shokei Baba and Karl Von Hess beat Mark Lewin and Billy Darnell in another tag match.
Mike Mazurki and Fred Atkins drew. Bud Cody scored over Miguel Torres and Eugene Marin beat Angelo Savoldi. The pro matmen return to Sunnyside Saturday for a non-televised matinee program starting at 2 P. M.
Long Island Star-Journal – April 25, 1962
Antonino Rocca and Argentine Appollo combined for a tag team victory over Karl Von Hess and Pampero Firpo at Sunnyside Garden last night and will return to action at the club Saturday afternoon.
Buddy Rogers beat Bud Cody, Bobo Brazil topped Lou Albano, Nick Manousos pinned Angelo Savoldi, Mike Mazurki whipped Miguel Torres and the Fabulous Kangaroos won from Carlo Milano and Pete Sanchez.
Long Island Star-Journal – April 23, 1962
Antonino Rocca and Argentina Apollo will meet Karl Von Hess and Pampero Firpo in the non-televised opener of tomorrow night’s pro mat show at Sunnyside Garden.
The special holiday week card also featured world champion Nature Boy Buddy Rogers against Bud Cody. In other bouts it’s Bobo Brazil vs. Lou Albano, Carlo Milano and Pete Sanchez vs. the Kangaroos, Angelo Savoldi vs. Tony Manousas and Miguel Torres vs. Mike Mazurki.
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