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Pondo Revives 102 Year Old Tradition

Posted on May 9, 2017 by eatsleepwrestle

On May 7, 1915, the night before the Kentucky Derby, wrestling promoter George Beuchel presented a show at Jefferson County Armory in which the World Champion Charley Cutler defended his title against Louisville…

The 1947 Derby Eve Show

Posted on May 3, 2017 by eatsleepwrestle

1947 was the year the Allen Club changed ownership, from Heywood Allen, Sr., to his partners Francis and Betty McDonogh. Here’s the bill “Mac” and Betty offered on May 2, 1947, seventy…

The 1942 Derby Eve Wrestling Show

Posted on May 2, 2017 by eatsleepwrestle

Seventy-five years ago today… May 1, 1942 – Jefferson County Armory Derby Eve Show, presented by the Allen Athletic Club. Heywood Allen, promoter. NWA World Heavyweight champion Bill Longson def. Sandor Szabo…

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