The Oregonian – January 27, 1951
Rufus Jones, the hard-headed Negro from Birmingham, won the first and third falls of his match with Scandinavian Eric Pedersen in the main event of the wrestling card at the Portland Armory Friday night. Continue reading
Posted in 1951
Tagged Danny O’Rourke, Eric Pedersen, George Dusette, Glen Detton, Gordon Hessel, Lou Macera, Rufus R. Jones, Tony Verdi
Las Vegas Review-Journal – August 28, 1962
Lou Thesz held a win over Hans Hermann today but the “Horrible Hun” could still boast that the former world champion has yet to put him on his back. Continue reading
Posted in 1962
Tagged Alan Garfield, Art Michalik, Danny O’Rourke, Dick Garza, Friar Tuck, Hans Hermann, Lou Thesz, Ted Christy, Tito Marshall, Ty Colt
Kelso Kelsonian-Tribune – January 10, 1952
Arrogant Kurt Von Poppenheim, virtual ruler of Fairgrounds Arena for many weeks, finally met his match Monday night (Jan. 7) as he was thoroughly dumped by Herb Parks, the Canadian knee wrecker. Continue reading
Posted in 1952
Tagged Bill Parks, Buck Weaver, Dale Kiser, Danny O’Rourke, Herb Parks, Kurt Von Poppenheim
