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| CARDS & RESULTS: 1940-49 |
| The following is a compilation of all individuals referenced on this page: Al Ritchie; Angelo Cistoldi; Babe Zaharias; Bill Bartush; Bill Hartman; Bill Jeffries; Bill Lee; Cleve Roby; Cowboy Luttrall; Don McIntyre; Dorv Roche; Everett Marshall; Gordon McKenzie; Hans Schnabel; Herb Freeman; Jack Bloomfield; Jack Dempsey; Jack Kennedy; Jack McAdams; Jim Henry; Jim Wright; John Dameron; John Grandovich; Juan Humberto; Lou Nyman; Lou Thesz; Marvin Jones; Nat Jones; Pat Fraley; Pete Managoff; Ray Steele; Red Callahan; Thad Holt; Tiny Morgan; Tiny Ruff; Tom Hanley; Tony Papalino; and Young Stecher. |
| 1940-49 |
| APRIL - JUNE |
| 1940 |
| 1940 APRIL 2 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LOEW’S GRAND THEATRE (Bill Hartman and Thad Holt – Promoters / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Gordon McKenzie and Marvin Jones wrestled to a draw > Hans Schnabel defeated Tiny Morgan > Everett Marshall defeated Bill Bartush APRIL 9 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LOEW’S GRAND THEATRE (Bill Hartman and Thad Holt – Promoters / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Lee versus Juan Humberto > John Grandovich versus Lou Nyman > Lou Thesz and Hans Schnabel wrestled to a draw at 90:00 / Notes: Bill Lee and Juan Humberto were scheduled to wrestle each other, as were John Grandovich and Lou Nyman, but no results were reported after the card. APRIL 16 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LOEW’S GRAND THEATRE (Bill Hartman and Thad Holt – Promoters / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tiny Morgan defeated John Grandovich > Marvin Jones defeated Juan Humberto by disqualification > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Ray Steele* defeated Hans Schnabel / Notes: Ray Steele had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bronko Nagurski in St. Louis, MO, on March 7, 1940. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association. APRIL 23 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Bill Hartman and Thad Holt – Promoters / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tom Hanley defeated Tiny Morgan > Jack Kennedy defeated Gordon McKenzie > Dorv Roche defeated Cowboy Luttrall by disqualification / Notes: It was reported that 3,000 were in attendance for this card. Jack Dempsey was the special referee for the match between Dorv Roche and Cowboy Luttrall. APRIL 30 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Bill Hartman and Thad Holt – Promoters / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don McIntyre versus Hans Schnabel > Pete Managoff versus Tom Hanley > Dorv Roche versus Cowboy Luttrall / Notes: This card was cancelled because of rain. MAY 14 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Bill Hartman and Thad Holt – Promoters / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tom Hanley defeated Pete Managoff > Don McIntyre defeated Marvin Jones > Cowboy Luttrall defeated Dorv Roche (2-1) / Notes: Herb Freeman was credited as being a referee on this card. MAY 21 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Bill Hartman and Thad Holt – Promoters / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Marvin Jones defeated Gordon McKenzie > Tom Hanley defeated Pat Fraley > Herb Freeman & Cowboy Luttrall defeated Angelo Cistoldi & Hans Schnabel / Notes: Pat Fraley replaced Hans Schnabel in the match with Tom Hanley, as Schnabel substituted for Babe Zaharias to team with Angelo Cistoldi in the match with Herb Freeman & Cowboy Luttrall. MAY 28 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Bill Hartman and Thad Holt – Promoters / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Wright and Jim Henry wrestled to a draw > Don McIntyre and Dorv Roche wrestled to a draw > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Ray Steele* defeated Cowboy Luttrall / Notes: Ray Steele had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bronko Nagurski in St. Louis, MO, on March 7, 1940. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association. Tiny Ruff was credited as being a referee on this card. JUNE 4 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Bill Hartman and Thad Holt – Promoters / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Wright and Young Stecher wrestled to a draw > Babe Zaharias defeated Marvin Jones > Don McIntyre defeated Dorv Roche JUNE 17 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RED ROCK ARENA (Nat Jones and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > John Dameron versus Bill Jeffries > Jack Bloomfield versus Tony Papalino > Jack McAdams versus Red Callahan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. JUNE 27 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RED ROCK ARENA (Nat Jones and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > John Dameron versus Tony Papalino > Bill Jeffries versus Al Ritchie > Jack McAdams versus Red Callahan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. |
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