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| April 10, 1932
Reprinted from the Atlanta Constitution Title: Hanlon Retires; Good Card Seen Author: Unknown Atlanta – Eddie Hanlon has retired from the promotion of wrestling in Atlanta. He announced last night that he no longer will be associated with L. C. Warren in the staging of wrestling bouts here, giving us reasons that he did not care to be further involved in the controversy that has ensued over the awarding of dates at the auditorium and other obstacles he has met. Warren, it is understood, will continue with the venture on his own hook. He has four dates booked for matches. Hanlon's retirement follows a fight for the auditorium which he and his partner apparently had won when they received the dates sought. The wrangle resulted in the wholesale dismissal of the Atlanta boxing commission by Mayor James L. Key. Hanlon stated last night that his wrestling venture had been a failure financially, but that he hoped to get back in the promotion of boxing some time during the future. Warren is bringing in Ed Don George, who once claimed the heavyweight wrestling title now held by Jim Londos (sic) until his -- George's -- defeat by Strangler Lewis, to meet Joe DeVito, Italian sensation, in the main match Tuesday night. In the semi-windup, Charlie Lehman, who not long ago was one of the favorites here, will tackle Nick Skotos, a newcomer here but a wrestler who comes highly recommended. Promoter Warren feels confident he has arranged a show that merits a great turnout. Atlanta wrestling fans have heard much about Don George but have never had the opportunity of seeing him in action in the ring. |