Brooklyn Daily Eagle – July 29, 1936
Sandor Vary emerged victor over Olaf Olsen after 32 minutes of grappling last night at Fort Hamilton. Pete Petersen drew with Matros Kirilenko, Gene Bruce won over Ernie Stevens, Mannie Cantor tossed Firpo Wilcox and Jim Wright conquered Felix Slowikowski in the other bouts.
Posted in 1936
Tagged Ernie Stevens, Felix Slowikowski, Firpo Wilcox, Gene Bruce, Jim Wright, Mannie Cantor, Matros Kirilenko, Olaf Olsen, Pete Petersen, Sandor Vary
Wichita Eagle – June 21, 1938
The Society for the Suppression of Lee Wyckoff will have to wait another season for a celebration.
The giant Kansan defended his claim to the state championship last night at Lawrence Stadium by winning a one-fall match from Everett Marshall in the second overtime period of a modified rules bout which, on the whole, was a dull affair. Continue reading
Posted in 1938
Tagged Al Friedman, Al Getz, Dutch Wyman, Everett Marshall, Firpo Wilcox, Lee Wyckoff, Lou Thesz, Pat McCleary
Wichita Eagle – June 19, 1938
In a bout under complete supervision of the Kansas athletic commission, Everett Marshall, La Junta, Colo., will meet Lee Wyckoff, Osborne, Kan., to settle the title dispute in a finish affair, best two out of three falls, modified rules, Monday night at Lawrence Stadium. Continue reading
Posted in 1938
Tagged Al Getz, Dutch Wyman, Everett Marshall, Firpo Wilcox, Harry Kent, Lee Wyckoff, Lou Thesz, Pat McCleary
Washington Post – June 5, 1931
By Bob Considine
Twelve thousand roaring fans last night saw the syndicate’s heavyweight wrestling crown totter on the head of Jim Londos, first hanging precariously on one side and then just caught on the flange of his bitten ear, as Rudy Dusek gave the “Greek gawd” his worst evening since Ray Steele was defeated in New York nearly a month ago. Continue reading
