Szabo, Russell Grapple at Bowl

San Pedro News-Pilot – September 2, 1946

Sandor Szabo, claimant to the Pacific coast heavyweight wrestling title, and roaring Rebel Russell, a rough guy from the deep south, tomorrow night meet in the closing feature of a triple main event at Wilmington Bowl. It is a rematch of a recent mat brawl staged at San Francisco.

Singh’s Mat Record Broken, Managoff Wins Main Event

Courier-Post – May 9, 1944

Bobby Takes First and Third Falls of Convention Hall Feature

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Local Mat Results

Bobby Managoff, 225, Chicago, won in two out of three falls over Nanjo Singh, 225, India.

Tony Martinelli, 212, Boston, drew with George Becker, 208, Chicago, in 30 minutes.

Jim Austeri, 200, Paterson, and Antone Leone, 211, Hollywood, won team match over Abe Yourist, 217, Ohio, and Fred Grubmier, 210, Camden, in 2 out of 3 falls.

Dr. Len Hall, 246, San Francisco, pinned John Melas, 213, New York, with body press.  Time – 14 minutes 21 seconds.

Dr. John Bonica, 205, Brooklyn, drew with Angelo Savoldi, 212, Hoboken, in 30 minutes.

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The cobra deathlock expert, Nanjo Singh, no longer can say he’s unbeaten in Camden.

Last night, at the Convention Hall, before a crowd of 2800, the Hindu heavyweight bowed before Bobby Mangoff, Jr., of Chicago, in the feature wrestling bout, which was a scheduled 90-minute time-limit match, two out of three falls to win.

Torres Trims Russell In Bowl Feature

Wilmington Press-Journal – June 23, 1948

Enrique Torres, the handsome Mexican heavyweight, last night bid farewell to this section, still undefeated, when he annexed a two out of three fall win from Rebel Russell in the feature wrestling attraction at Wilmington Bowl.  It was a rematch of their recent one hour draw.

Torres won the two final falls and the clash before the largest turnout since the appearance of Gorgeous George last April 6.  It was all over within less than 15 minutes as the two principals tossed everything they had into the return bout.  Russell annexed the first fall in 1:06.  Torres the second in 29 seconds and the final in 10:14.

Rebel Tests Newcomer

San Pedro News-Pilot – April 23, 1946

Rebel Russell, coast heavyweight wrestling champion, tonight tests George Becker, newcomer from the east, in the three-fall feature match at Wilmington bowl.

Becker, described as a scientific grappler, has been winning in New York and Philadelphia rings.

George Temple will meet Armand Tanny in the special event. Temple is scheduled to leave soon on an eastern tour.

Other bouts pit Vic Holbrook against Bomber Kulkovich and Bud Curtis against Brother Frank.

Reginald Siki Wins Mat Bout

California Eagle – July 11, 1946

Reginald Siki, bronze wrestler from Brooklyn, made his Olympic Auditorium debut last Wednesday night a winning one by defeating Hardy Kruskamp in one of the bouts on the card which featured a main event draw between the Swedish Angel and George Becker.

Siki Defeats Swedish Angel

California Eagle – August 1, 1946

Reginald Siki, who is fast becoming known as a formidable wrestler in these parts, scored a startling upset at the Olympic last Wednesday night when he rendered the Swedish Angel hors de combat in the third of a two out of three falls match.

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.

Lenihan And Becker In Broadway Mat Feature

Brooklyn Eagle – February 10, 1945

George Lenihan and George Becker will wrestle in tonight’s feature at the Broadway Arena.  They clash in best two-of-three falls, instead of the customary finish event.

Reb Russell will take on Bill Hall, Jim Austeri will meet Vic Christie, 400-pound Elmer Estep will test Pat Welsh, and Abe Yourist will engage Murray Rothenberg in other bouts.

Boxing At Broadway Arena

The Advocate – January 27, 1945
By Joe McKeown

We had the pleasure of meeting Max Joss, manager of the Broadway Arena and his capable press agent, Abe Yager on Tuesday night last, and witnessed a grand boxing card.  On Saturday night they gave the wrestling fans a great night.  We had the extreme pleasure of meeting two grand Irishmen, in chief commissioner of boxing at the Broadway Arena Ed Porter, and Officer John Kelly of 87^th Precinct.  We also enjoyed meeting a grand Co. Cavan Gael Paddy Boylan of the Boylan Brothers Café, 1578 Broadway and Halsey St., Brooklyn.  Keep your eyes on this column for future boxing and wrestling events by yours truly…  Wrestling bouts this Saturday night – Rudy Dusek vs. Reb Russell to a finish match.  Jim Austeri vs. George Becker, Pat McKay vs. Abe Yourist, Murray Rothenberg vs. Jack McMullen, Pat Welsh vs. William Hall.  On Tuesday night, January 30, a grand boxing card.  Feature bout Jim Doyle of Los Angeles will take on John Jones of Pattsburg.  Leo Mahan and Mamon Haives will trade punches in a six rounder.  Two more attractive six round bouts will add plenty of thrills.  Leo Romanello vs. Leon Kennedy and John Bo Harris will square against Jerry Darby.

Grunt In Grove Ring

Brooklyn Daily Eagle – December 12, 1944

George Lenihan and Rudy Dusek will clash in the feature wrestling bout at the Ridgewood Grove tonight.  George Biecker and Jimmy Austeri meet in the semi-final.  Other bouts bring together Fred Grubmier and Tony Martinelli, Pat Welsh and Murray Rothenberg, Matros Kirilenko and Joe Meyer.