Murray Rothenberg Teams Up With Big Savoldi At Armory

The Sunday News – June 13, 1948

Wrestling will be resumed at the Teaneck Armory next Wednesday night.  Promoter Charley Hoffman has signed Angelo Savoldi, the Jersey City Italian, to team up with Murray Rothenberg, of Paterson, in an Australian tag bout against Tarzan Hewitt, the Texas cowboy, and Abe Stein, of California.  The match will be a two-out-of-three falls affair with a time limit of an hour.

Savoldi is one of the headliners of his profession.  He spent the past four months in California where he appeared in the principal clubs against all comers and won virtually all his bouts.  He was a tremendous attraction and he has received offers for another tour next fall.  His speed and cleverness have been responsible for his success, but he isn’t afraid to rough it.

Team Battle To Feature Bouts

The Bergen Evening Record – June 14, 1948

Rothenberg, Savoldi To Face Hewitt, Stein

Team battles are always exciting, but the Australian variety, which permits only two men in the ring at the same time, that is, one from each side, are the most thrilling of all.  One of these matches is scheduled to top the show arranged by promoter Charley Hoffman for Wednesday night at the Teaneck Armory.

On one side in this tandem battle will be two Jersey aces, Angelo Savodli, of Jersey City, and Murray Rothenberg, of Teaneck.  On the other the combatants will be Tarzan Hewitt, the former Texas cowboy, and Abe Stein, the California hoodlum.  The match is slated for two falls out of three with a time limit of an hour.

Becker Battles Hewitt In Double Mat Windup

Camden Evening Courier – November 8, 1948

Kelly Faces Leone in First Half Of Dual Bill at Convention Hall

Another hectic night is in store for local wrestling addicts tonight, at the Convention Hall.

A double windup features the show, George Becker, Chicago, facing Tarzan Hewitt, Toronto, Can., in the last half of the dual attraction, while Irish Jack Kelly, New York, meets Michele Leone, New York, in the first half.  Both are finish matches, one fall to win.

Both bouts are certain to develop into dockmen’s brawls.  Hewitt and Leone are noted off-color performers whereas Becker and Kelly are noted for their skill and desire to wrestle cleanly.

It’s Lenihan Vs. Becker

Brooklyn Daily Eagle – December 5, 1944

George Lenihan wrestles Georgie Becker in the feature match at the Ridgewood Grove tonight.  Jimmy Austeri opposes Murray Rothenberg in the semi-final.  The preliminaries pair Pat Welsh with Sam Curry, Frank Bronowicz with Abe Yourist, and Cliff Olson with Fritz Ziegfried.

Double Mat Windup At Camden Tonight

The Philadelphia Inquirer – November 8, 1948

One fall matches featuring George Becker as an opponent for Tarzan Hewitt and Jack Kelly against Michele Leone, will be staged as a double windup at Camden Convention Hall tonight.  In each instance, the Becker-Hewitt and Kelly-Leone bouts will be finish affairs, one fall to decide the winner.

Dusek And Lenihan Top Arena Mat Show

Brooklyn Eagle – December 30, 1944

Rudy Dusek and George Lenihan will hold the spotlight in tonight’s feature bout to a finish on the Broadway Arena wrestling card.  Lenihan, unbeaten in the club this season, will seek his fourth victory.

In the other bouts, Promoter Max Joss has Tony Martinelli pitted against Murray Rothenberg, Sam Curry paired with Abe Yourist, Pat Welsh matched with Jim Austeri, Fritz Ziegfried with Frank Bruce.

Leone Replaces Robert

Brooklyn Eagle – February 2, 1945

Michele Leone replaces Yvon Robert against George Lenihan in tomorrow night’s feature wrestling bout at the Broadway Arena.  Other bouts pair Abe Yourist and Bob Russell, Pat McKay and Tony Martinelli, Jim Austeri and Frank Bruce, Murray Rothenberg and Fritz Ziegfried.

Rocca Defeats Firpo In Local Mat Match

Long Island Star-Journal – June 15, 1960

Antonio Rocca pinned Pampero Firpo in 18:35 of the wrestling feature at Sunnyside Garden last night, and promoter Manny Heicklen announced that they’ll clash again in the tag team feature of Saturday afternoon’s special program.

Rocca will hook up with Miguel Perez while Firpo, bearded Argentine brawler, will team with Antonio the Great, giant Italian.  On the matinee card.

Rudy Dusek vs. Lou Laird Ad

Daily News – September 21, 1948

Laird Surprises With Mat Victory

Long Island Star Journal – September 23, 1948

Lou Laird, the latest Eastern mat sensation, scored an impressive victory last night when he pinned tough Rudy Dusek at 19:25 in the feature wrestling exhibition at the Sunnyside Garden.