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| CARDS & RESULTS: 1930-39 |
| The following is a compilation of all individuals referenced on this page: A.K. Bell; Abe Coleman; Al Kimbrell; Al Stecher; Allen Dunn; Alton Woods; Ambrose Cole; Battling Maddox; Battling Moon; Bennie Johnson; Benny ORourke; Big Simpson; Bill Collins; Bill Crussell; Bill Lewis; Bill Ward; Billy Hooper; Billy Manly; Blue Sun Jennings; Bob Anderson; Bob Hunter; Bobbie DeWitt; Bull Brown; Bull Hagen; Bull Schmidt; Bull Smith; C.W. Bennett; Charlie Allen; Charlie Hanson; Charlie Harben; Chief Chewacki; Chief Lakeside; Chief Ping Pong; Chippewa Charlie; the Clown; Cyclone Kaplan; Cyclone Mobley; Dave Terrell; Dick Appling; Dick Daviscourt; Dick Griffin; Dick Raines; Doc Sims; Dorv Roche; Dot Wright; Dude Henderson; Dutch Green; Earl Johnson; Eddie Wagner; Elmo Glenn; Ernie Samples; Eugene Talmadge; F.P. McGee; Foy Rivers; Francis Gomez; Frank Bettis; Frank Judson; Frank Remille; Frank Speer; Fred Borg; Fred Lassiter; Freddie Edge; Gene Marston; Gene Miller; George Harben; George Lallerstedt; George Romanoff; George Zaharias; Gino Garibaldi; Glenn Cowan; Glynn Lawson; Gorilla Tucker; Gus Pappas; H.B. Holcomb; Hal Glymph; Harry Nixon; Henry Piers; Henry Weber; Herman Austin; Herman Gotch; Herman Hickman; Hugh Ward; Hugh Winn; the Italian Bull; Jack Broadwater; Jake Burton; James Carey; Jason Thompson; Jay Jarvis; Jess Walton; Jim Browning; Jim Londos; Jim Zbyszko; Jimmy Hope; Jimmy Morgan; Joe Campbell; Joe Cox; John Bollas; John Dameron; John Mauldin; K.O. Ketchel; Karl Davis; Kid Tarpley; L.V. Walton; Leo Alexander; Leo Wallich; Leon Fuller; Lloyd Brown; Luke Appling; Marshall Blackstock; the Masked Marvel; Matros Kirilenko; Mayes McLain; Mehille Clark; Milo Steinborn; Pancho Villa; Pat Austin; Pat Williams; Pete Ramos; Pete Rogers; Pete Sauer; Red Carlton; Red Dugan; Red Powell; Ripper Reeves; Ronnie McDuffie; Roughhouse Hope; Roy Lumpkin; Roy Stewart; Sailor Sanderson; Sam Rivers; Sammy Miller; Sammy Stein; the Shadow; Smitty Anderson; Son Almand; Speedy Freeman; Stanley Buresch; Tarzan Jordan; Ted Radcliffe; Ted Sarris; the Texas Kid; Tom Forrest; Tom Marvin; Tony Lombardi; Tony Padrone; Toughy Nelson; Wayne Coleman; Wesley Brownlee; Whitey Patterson; Young Americus; Young Gotch; Young Johnson; Young Londos; and Young Steele. |
| 1930-39 |
| JANUARY - MARCH |
| 1934 |
| 1934
JANUARY 1 (MONDAY) ATLANTA, GA FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson Promoter) > Jimmy Morgan defeated Lloyd Brown > The Masked Marvel defeated John Mauldin > George Romanoff defeated Young Americus > Bill Crussell and Harry Nixon wrestled to a draw at 60:00 / Notes: John Mauldin substituted for Gorilla Tucker against the Masked Marvel, who had a standing challenge, stating that if he could be defeated, he would unmask. JANUARY 2 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA BELLWOOD ARENA (Bellwood Athletic Club Promoters) > Ambrose Cole versus Bull Smith > Tony Padrone versus Harry Nixon > George Harben versus John Mauldin / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. JANUARY 3 (WEDNESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mayes McLain defeated Henry Piers > Frank Judson and Milo Steinborn wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Frank Speer defeated Herman Hickman (2-1) JANUARY 3 (WEDNESDAY) ATLANTA, GA JEWISH PROGRESSIVE CLUB (Promoter Unknown) > Hugh Ward versus Red Dugan > Sammy Miller versus Bill Collins > Tony Padrone versus Harry Nixon > George Romanoff versus George Harben / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Matches were presented by the Jewish Progressive Club for members, their wives and friends. JANUARY 4 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA EAST ATLANTA ARENA (Promoter Unknown) > Sammy Miller versus Red Dugan > Eddie Wagner versus Tony Padrone > Son Almand versus George Harben / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. JANUARY 4 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis Promoter) > Leon Fuller versus Roy Stewart > Young Americus defeated Bull Schmidt by disqualification > George Romanoff versus Charlie Harben / Notes: Aside from the match between Young Americus and Bull Schmidt, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. JANUARY 4 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA WESTLAKE ARENA (Luke Appling Promoter) > Leon Fuller versus Red Dugan > Tony Padrone versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a boxing match, but no details were provided following the card. JANUARY 5 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA EASTLAKE ARENA (Promoter Unknown) > Six-Round Boxing Match: Glynn Lawson versus Kid Tarpley > Leon Fuller versus Red Dugan > Tony Padrone versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. JANUARY 5 (FRIDAY) AVONDALE, GA AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee Promoter) > Ten-Round Boxing Match: Freddie Edge versus Big Simpson > Tom Forrest versus Pete Rogers > Bob Anderson versus Bull Schmidt > Ted Radcliffe defeated Bill Crussell by disqualification / Notes: Aside from the match between Ted Radcliffe and Bill Crussell, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. JANUARY 8 (MONDAY) ATLANTA, GA FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson Promoter) > Fifteen-Round Boxer versus Wrestler Match: Young Londos defeated K.O. Ketchel > The Masked Marvel defeated Tarzan Jordan > Hugh Winn defeated Ripper Reeves / Notes: Ripper Reeves substituted for Bill Crussell in the match with Hugh Winn. It was reported that the Masked Marvel had a standing challenge, whereas he had vowed if he could be defeated at anytime, he would unmask. JANUARY 11 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis Promoter) > Glenn Cowan versus Eddie Wagner > Tony Padrone versus Bull Schmidt > Dutch Green versus Young Americus / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. JANUARY 12 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA WESTLAKE ARENA (Luke Appling Promoter) > Eddie Wagner versus Foy Rivers > Bob Anderson versus Young Londos > Tarzan Jordan versus Bill Collins / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. JANUARY 12 (FRIDAY) AVONDALE, GA AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee Promoter) > Ten-Round Boxing Match: Freddie Edge versus Earl Johnson > Gene Miller versus George Lallerstedt > Wayne Coleman versus Whitey Patterson > Tony Padrone versus Ted Radcliffe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. JANUARY 15 (MONDAY) ATLANTA, GA FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson Promoter) > Bill Collins and Whitey Patterson wrestled to a draw at 60:00 > Georgia Light Heavyweight Title Match: Hugh Winn* defeated Young Gotch > The Masked Marvel defeated Ripper Reeves / Notes: It is unclear as to how Hugh Winn came to be recognized as Georgia Light Heavyweight Champion. The last reference we have shows Tony Padrone being billed as champion on December 11, 1933. JANUARY 16 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Frank Judson and Milo Steinborn wrestled to a draw > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated George Zaharias (2-1) / Notes: It was reported that 6,000 were in attendance for this card. Jim Londos had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dick Shikat in Philadelphia, PA, on June 6, 1930. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association. JANUARY 18 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA EAST ATLANTA ARENA (Promoter Unknown) > Red Dugan versus Young Gotch > Bob Anderson versus Foy Rivers > No TL Match: Bill Ward versus Whitey Patterson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. JANUARY 18 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis Promoter) > Eddie Wagner versus Bull Schmidt > Glenn Cowan defeated Bill Collins > Tony Padrone versus Son Almand / Notes: Aside from the match between Glenn Cowan and Bill Collins, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. JANUARY 19 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA WESTLAKE ARENA (Luke Appling Promoter) > Bob Anderson versus Eddie Wagner > Foy Rivers versus Young Londos > Glenn Cowan versus Whitey Patterson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. JANUARY 19 (FRIDAY) AVONDALE, GA AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee Promoter) > Boxing Match: Jack Broadwater versus Herman Austin > Ten-Round Boxing Match: Bob Hunter versus Speedy Freeman > Gorilla Tucker versus Bob Anderson > Bull Schmidt versus Tony Padrone / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a four-round boxing match, but no details were provided following the card. JANUARY 22 (MONDAY) ATLANTA, GA FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson Promoter) > Young Londos defeated Red Dugan > Son Almand defeated Tarzan Jordan by disqualification (2-1) > Bill Crussell defeated Gorilla Tucker / Notes: This card also featured a battle royal between twelve boxers from the rival stables of Billy Hooper and Battling Moon, with Hoopers fighters winning. It was reported that Governor Eugene Talmadge was in attendance. JANUARY 23 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA BELLWOOD ARENA (Bellwood Athletic Club Promoters) > Glenn Cowan versus Elmo Glenn > John Dameron versus Whitey Patterson > George Harben versus Bull Brown / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. JANUARY 24 (WEDNESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Raines versus Frank Judson > Dick Daviscourt defeated Joe Cox (2-0) > Frank Speer defeated Marshall Blackstock at 60:00 / Notes: Dick Raines and Frank Judson were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. It was reported that the match between Frank Speer and Marshall Blackstock was to determine the unofficial heavyweight champion of Atlanta. JANUARY 25 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA EAST ATLANTA ARENA (Promoter Unknown) > Glenn Cowan versus Young Gotch > John Dameron versus Eddie Wagner > Bob Anderson versus Red Powell / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. JANUARY 25 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis Promoter) > Glenn Cowan versus Whitey Patterson > Bull Schmidt versus Gorilla Tucker / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. JANUARY 26 (FRIDAY) Notes: Jason Thompson sponsored a publicity stunt in which Bill Lewis would attempt to break the world record of being buried alive. Lewis was to be buried six feet underground outside of Fair Street Arena. Food was to be passed to him through a small shaft. The record for such a stunt was thirty days. We have found no reports as to how long he stayed underground. JANUARY 26 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA GEORGIA POWER ATHLETIC AND SOCIAL CLUB (F.P. McGee Promoter) > Bob Anderson versus John Dameron > Frank Remille versus Whitey Patterson > Ted Radcliffe versus Bill Crussell / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. JANUARY 26 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA WESTLAKE ARENA (Luke Appling Promoter) > Sam Rivers versus Chief Ping Pong > Glenn Cowan versus Leon Fuller > Eddie Wagner versus Young Londos / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. JANUARY 26 (FRIDAY) AVONDALE, GA AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee Promoter) > Battle Royal featuring Lloyd Brown, the Texas Kid, George Lallerstedt, Alton Woods and Pat Williams > Son Almand versus Chief Lakeside > Fifteen-Round Boxing Match: Eddie Wagner versus Gorilla Tucker / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a six-man boxing battle royal, but no details were provided following the card. JANUARY 29 (MONDAY) ATLANTA, GA FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson Promoter) > Young Londos defeated Gorilla Tucker > Whitey Patterson defeated Eddie Wagner > The Masked Marvel defeated Chief Lakeside JANUARY 30 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Frank Judson and Sammy Stein wrestled to a draw > Jim Browning defeated Dick Daviscourt JANUARY 31 (WEDNESDAY) ATLANTA, GA BELLWOOD ARENA (Bellwood Athletic Club Promoters) > Bill Collins versus Tarzan Jordan > Benny ORourke versus John Mauldin > George Harben versus Chief Lakeside / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. FEBRUARY 1 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Bollas Promoter) > Al Kimbrell and Bull Smith wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Harry Nixon and Gus Pappas wrestled to a draw at 45:00 > Stanley Buresch defeated Cyclone Kaplan (2-1) > Al Stecher defeated Ripper Reeves / Notes: It was reported that 1,500 were in attendance for this card. It was also reported that this was John Bollas debut as a promoter. FEBRUARY 1 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis Promoter) > Wesley Brownlee versus Whitey Patterson > John Mauldin versus Chief Lakeside > Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: Hugh Winn* versus Son Almand ruled a no contest / Notes: No complete documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to how Hugh Winn came to be recognized as Southern Light Heavyweight Champion. The last reference we have shows Tony Padrone being billed as champion on December 11, 1933. There was also a six-round boxing match and a five-man boxing battle royal, but no details were provided following the card. FEBRUARY 2 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA WESTLAKE ARENA (Luke Appling Promoter) > Dick Appling versus Whitey Patterson > Young Londos versus Young Gotch > John Mauldin versus Glenn Cowan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. FEBRUARY 2 (FRIDAY) AVONDALE, GA AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee Promoter) > Eight-Round Boxing Match: Cyclone Mobley versus Bull Hagen > Six-Round Boxing Match: Bennie Johnson versus Battling Maddox > Bill Collins versus Whitey Patterson > Chief Lakeside versus the Shadow / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. FEBRUARY 5 (MONDAY) ATLANTA, GA FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson Promoter) > Hugh Winn versus George Harben > A.K. Bell versus the Masked Marvel / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. FEBRUARY 6 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Abe Coleman defeated Chief Chewacki by disqualification (2-1) > Dick Daviscourt defeated Frank Speer (2-1) FEBRUARY 6 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA HOWELL MILL ARENA (C.W. Bennett Promoter) > Glenn Cowan versus Red Dugan > Eddie Wagner versus Bill Ward > Georgia Light Heavyweight Title Match: Hugh Winn* versus John Mauldin / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Hugh Winn had been billed as Georgia Light Heavyweight Champion since January 15, 1934. FEBRUARY 7 (WEDNESDAY) ATLANTA, GA BELLWOOD ARENA (Bellwood Athletic Club Promoters) > Bob Anderson versus Eddie Wagner > Bill Collins versus Glenn Cowan > Harry Nixon versus Chief Lakeside / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. FEBRUARY 8 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Bollas Promoter) > John Mauldin versus Gus Pappas > Stanley Buresch versus Dick Griffin > Leo Wallich defeated Al Stecher by disqualification / Notes: Aside from the match between Leo Wallich and Al Stecher, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. Admission prices to the auditorium were reported to be $0.25, $0.40, $0.55, and $0.77. FEBRUARY 8 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis Promoter) > Boxing Match: Billy Hooper versus Battling Maddox > Bob Anderson versus James Carey > John Mauldin versus Chief Lakeside > Bill Collins versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. The winner of the match between Bill Collins and Son Almand was to earn a chance to meet the Georgia Light Heavyweight Champion at a later date. FEBRUARY 8 (THURSDAY) AVONDALE, GA AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee Promoter) > Six-Round Boxing Match: Bennie Johnson versus Kid Tarpley > Al Kimbrell versus Bull Schmidt > Gus Pappas versus the Shadow > Bill Crussell versus Harry Nixon / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. FEBRUARY 9 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA WESTLAKE ARENA (Luke Appling Promoter) > Jimmy Hope versus Gene Marston > Lloyd Brown versus Jake Burton > Smitty Anderson versus Young Steele > Glenn Cowan versus Red Powell / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. FEBRUARY 12 (MONDAY) ATLANTA, GA FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson Promoter) > Dave Terrell defeated Bob Anderson > Ripper Reeves defeated Chief Lakeside > Georgia Light Heavyweight Title / Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match (No TL): Hugh Winn* defeated Bill Crussell (2-1) / Notes: Chief Lakeside substituted for Gus Pappas in the match with Ripper Reeves. Hugh Winn had been billed as Georgia Light Heavyweight Champion since January 15, 1934, and as Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since February 1, 1934. FEBRUARY 13 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Cox and Karl Davis wrestled to a draw > Gino Garibaldi defeated Matros Kirilenko (2-1) FEBRUARY 13 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA HOWELL MILL ARENA (C.W. Bennett Promoter) > Glenn Cowan versus Gorilla Tucker > Hugh Winn versus Al Kimbrell / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. FEBRUARY 14 (WEDNESDAY) ATLANTA, GA BELLWOOD ARENA (Bellwood Athletic Club Promoters) > Wesley Brownlee and Eddie Wagner wrestled to a draw at 45:00 > Bill Collins versus Herman Gotch > Son Almand versus Chief Lakeside / Notes: Aside from the match between Wesley Brownlee and Eddie Wagner, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. FEBRUARY 15 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis Promoter) > Eddie Wagner versus Young Londos > Son Almand versus Chief Lakeside > Bill Crussell versus John Mauldin / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. FEBRUARY 15 (THURSDAY) AVONDALE, GA AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee Promoter) > Six-Round Boxing Match: Bennie Johnson versus Kid Tarpley > Harry Nixon versus Herman Gotch > Handicap Match: the Shadow versus Roughhouse Hope & Bull Schmidt / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. FEBRUARY 16 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Bollas Promoter) > Bob Anderson defeated Gorilla Tucker > Leo Wallich defeated Ripper Reeves at 22:00 (2-0) > Roy Lumpkin defeated Dick Griffin at 27:00 (2-0) / Notes: It was reported that 500 were in attendance for this card. FEBRUARY 19 (MONDAY) ATLANTA, GA FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson Promoter) > Foy Rivers versus Young Londos > Wayne Coleman versus Frank Remille > Georgia Light Heavyweight Title / Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match (No TL): Bill Crussell defeated Hugh Winn* to win titles / Notes: Hugh Winn had been billed as Georgia Light Heavyweight Champion since January 15, 1934, and as Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since February 1, 1934. FEBRUARY 20 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA BELLWOOD ARENA (Bellwood Athletic Club Promoters) > Wesley Brownlee versus Eddie Wagner > Charlie Harben versus Harry Nixon > Hugh Winn versus Bill Collins / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. FEBRUARY 20 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA HOWELL MILL ARENA (C.W. Bennett Promoter) > Gorilla Tucker versus Young Londos > Bull Schmidt versus Whitey Patterson > John Mauldin versus Chief Lakeside / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. FEBRUARY 22 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis Promoter) > Leon Fuller versus Young Londos > John Mauldin versus Jim Zbyszko > No TL Match: Bill Collins versus Tarzan Jordan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. FEBRUARY 22 (THURSDAY) AVONDALE, GA AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee Promoter) > Pat Williams versus Fred Borg > Herman Gotch versus Bull Schmidt > Harry Nixon versus Chief Lakeside > The Shadow versus the Masked Marvel / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. The stipulation of the match between the Shadow and the Masked Marvel was that both men were to remove their masked prior to the bout. Although results are not available, it was later reported that they were identified as Stanley Buresch and Ted Radcliffe, respectively. FEBRUARY 23 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA GEORGIA POWER ATHLETIC AND SOCIAL CLUB (F.P. McGee Promoter) > Jess Walton versus L.V. Walton > John Dameron versus Young Londos > Hugh Winn versus Harry Nixon / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. FEBRUARY 23 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA WESTLAKE ARENA (Luke Appling Promoter) > John Mauldin versus Wesley Brownlee > Red Dugan versus Bull Schmidt > Jimmy Hope versus Harry Nixon / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a six-round boxing match, but no details were provided following the card. FEBRUARY 26 (MONDAY) ATLANTA, GA FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson Promoter) > Young Londos defeated the Italian Bull > Stanley Buresch defeated Harry Nixon > Georgia Light Heavyweight Title / Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: Fred Lassiter defeated Bill Crussell* (2-1) to win titles / Notes: Bill Crussell suffered a broken shoulder in the second fall of his match with Fred Lassiter and was forced to forfeit the match and his titles. Crussell had been the reigning Georgia Light Heavyweight Champion and Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Hugh Winn for both titles on February 19, 1934, in Atlanta, GA. He later disputed the title change and defended the Georgia Light Heavyweight Title. Harry Nixon married Miss Idalia Langley in the ring during the event. FEBRUARY 27 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA BELLWOOD ARENA (Bellwood Athletic Club Promoters) > Eddie Wagner versus Whitey Patterson > Bill Collins versus Harry Nixon / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. FEBRUARY 28 (WEDNESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis defeated Tom Marvin at 60:00 > Blue Sun Jennings defeated Chief Chewacki by disqualification (2-0) MARCH 1 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis Promoter) > Red Dugan versus Young Londos > Bill Ward versus Whitey Patterson > Harry Nixon versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. MARCH 1 (THURSDAY) AVONDALE, GA AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee Promoter) > Jim Zbyszko versus John Mauldin > Leo Alexander versus Ted Radcliffe > Tony Lombardi versus Al Stecher / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. MARCH 2 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Bollas Promoter) > Foy Rivers versus Young Londos > Bull Schmidt versus Ripper Reeves > Leo Alexander defeated Charlie Allen > Al Stecher versus Joe Campbell / Notes: Aside from the match between Leo Alexander and Charlie Allen, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. MARCH 5 (MONDAY) ATLANTA, GA FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson Promoter) > Billy Manly defeated Dave Terrell (2-1) > Stanley Buresch and Gus Pappas wrestled to a draw > Georgia Light Heavyweight Title / Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: Hugh Winn defeated Fred Lassiter* to win title / Notes: Fred Lassiter had been the reigning Georgia Light Heavyweight Champion and Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bill Crussell for both titles on February 26, 1934, in Atlanta, GA. MARCH 6 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dorv Roche defeated Herman Hickman at 24:00 (2-1) > Pete Sauer defeated Blue Sun Jennings at 47:00 (2-0) MARCH 8 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis Promoter) > Pat Austin versus Young Londos > Eddie Wagner versus Bull Schmidt > Bill Ward versus Whitey Patterson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. MARCH 9 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Bollas Promoter) > Jim Zbyszko versus Tarzan Jordan > John Mauldin versus Bull Schmidt > Stanley Buresch versus Ripper Reeves > Leo Alexander versus Al Stecher / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. MARCH 10 (SATURDAY) AVONDALE, GA AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee Promoter) > Bill Collins versus Bob Anderson > Stanley Buresch versus Ted Radcliffe > Fred Lassiter versus Gus Pappas / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. MARCH 12 (MONDAY) ATLANTA, GA FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson Promoter) > Wayne Coleman and Harry Nixon wrestled to a draw > Ripper Reeves defeated Gus Pappas (2-0) > Fred Lassiter defeated Stanley Buresch by disqualification (2-1) MARCH 14 (WEDNESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Matros Kirilenko and Dorv Roche wrestled to a draw at 60:00 > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated George Zaharias (2-1) / Notes: Jim Londos had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dick Shikat in Philadelphia, PA, on June 6, 1930. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association. MARCH 15 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis Promoter) > Bill Ward versus Young Londos > Eddie Wagner versus Whitey Patterson > Stanley Buresch versus Bull Schmidt / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Frank Bettis was credited as being a referee for this card. MARCH 15 (THURSDAY) EAST POINT, GA EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Mehille Clark / American Legion Promoter) > John Mauldin versus Ronnie McDuffie > Jim Zbyszko versus the Masked Marvel > Al Stecher versus Toughy Nelson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. MARCH 16 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Bollas Promoter) > Bull Schmidt defeated Gorilla Tucker > Gus Pappas and Stanley Buresch wrestled to a draw at 60:00 > Leo Alexander defeated Al Stecher by disqualification (2-1) / Notes: Red Carlton was credited as being a referee for this card. MARCH 19 (MONDAY) ATLANTA, GA FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson Promoter) > Bill Collins defeated Glenn Cowan > John Mauldin and Tarzan Jordan wrestled to a draw at 60:00 > Georgia Light Heavyweight Title / Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match (No TL / No DQ): Hugh Winn* defeated Fred Lassiter / Notes: Hugh Winn had been the reigning Georgia Light Heavyweight Champion and Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Fred Lassiter for both titles on March 5, 1934, in Atlanta, GA. MARCH 22 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Bollas Promoter) > Eddie Wagner versus Whitey Patterson > Joe Campbell versus Ted Sarris > Stanley Buresch versus Pete Ramos / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. MARCH 22 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis Promoter) > Gorilla Tucker defeated Tony Lombardi > Jim Zbyszko versus Frank Remille > John Mauldin versus Bull Schmidt / Notes: Aside from the match between Gorilla Tucker and Tony Lombardi, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. Added attractions included a performance by the Miami jazz band and an acrobatic exhibition by Miss Dot Wright. Wesley Brownlee was credited as being a referee for this card. MARCH 23 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA WESTLAKE ARENA (Luke Appling Promoter) > Foy Rivers versus Young Londos > Glenn Cowan versus Gorilla Tucker > Young Johnson versus the Clown / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. MARCH 23 (FRIDAY) AVONDALE, GA AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee Promoter) > Leon Fuller versus Chief Ping Pong > Womens Match: Francis Gomez versus Bobbie DeWitt > Eddie Wagner versus Young Americus > Frank Remille versus Pancho Villa / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. MARCH 26 (MONDAY) ATLANTA, GA FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson Promoter) > John Dameron defeated Chief Lakeside > Fred Lassiter defeated John Mauldin > Georgia Light Heavyweight Title / Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: Hugh Winn* defeated Chippewa Charlie (2-1) / Notes: Hugh Winn had been the reigning Georgia Light Heavyweight Champion and Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Fred Lassiter for both titles on March 5, 1934, in Atlanta, GA. MARCH 27 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dorv Roche defeated Milo Steinborn > Pete Sauer defeated Matros Kirilenko MARCH 29 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis Promoter) > Wesley Brownlee versus Gorilla Tucker > Chief Lakeside versus Pancho Villa > Georgia Light Heavyweight Title Match (No TL): Bill Crussell* versus John Mauldin / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bill Crussell disputed the decision of February 26, 1934, which had him forfeiting his Georgia Light Heavyweight Title to Fred Lassiter due to an injury, which prevented him from continuing in the match. Crussell defended the title for some promotions while Hugh Winn, who subsequently defeated Lassiter on March 5, 1934, also claimed to be the titleholder. Jay Jarvis was credited as being a referee for this card. MARCH 30 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Bollas Promoter) > Ted Sarris defeated Chippewa Charlie (2-1) > Joe Campbell defeated Al Stecher by disqualification / Notes: Joe Campbell substituted for Stanley Buresch in the match with Al Stecher. MARCH 30 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA GEORGIA POWER ATHLETIC AND SOCIAL CLUB (F.P. McGee Promoter) > Six-Round Boxing Match: Ernie Samples versus Hal Glymph > H.B. Holcomb versus Doc Sims > Foy Rivers versus Red Dugan > Fred Lassiter versus Tarzan Jordan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. MARCH 30 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA WESTLAKE ARENA (Luke Appling Promoter) > Tony Lombardi versus Bull Schmidt > Charlie Hanson versus Allen Dunn > Pete Rogers versus Red Powell / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. MARCH 30 (FRIDAY) AVONDALE, GA AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee Promoter) > Pat Williams versus Dude Henderson > Chief Lakeside versus Sailor Sanderson > Bob Anderson versus Gorilla Tucker > Ronnie McDuffie versus Pancho Villa / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. |
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