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| April 18, 1932
Reprinted from the Atlanta Constitution Title: Lewis Serious About Business Of Comeback Author: Unknown Atlanta – Ed (Strangler) Lewis, who meets Pat O'Shocker at the auditorium Tuesday night, is going about the business of his comeback with a lot of force, according to reports. For a time Ed Lewis was around in the same circuit with Don George and Gus Sonnenberg, but he has now gone back to wrestling. And he has pinned Jim McMillen, among others. And now rates with Hans Steinke, Dick Shikat and Earl McCready as those who most deserve a shot at Jim Londos' title. Fact is Ed Lewis would likely be champion now had it not been for a manager who took him away. In the match with McMillen, Ed Lewis not only pinned the Illinois giant, but he broke three of the referee's ribs so violent was his action. Time was when Ed Lewis would carry his opponents along for a while. But now he is a bit older and fatter, but just as smart. "I'm wrestling every week now, whereas I used to be unable to get matches because of my manager," he said, "and I'm in a hurry to show them." And so Pat O'Shocker, who is a very formidable man himself, is in for a rough evening on Tuesday. And Pat likes them rough. There is considerable interest in the reappearance of Ed (Strangler) Lewis. He went into wrestling before it became the thing to boast about being an ex-college grappler. Doctor Roller, who was before Lewis' time, was the first college man. But Lewis was next, hailing from the University of Kentucky. He achieved fame with his headlock, which scientists found enabled him to exert about 2,000 pounds of pressure. The semi-windup brings in Roy (Father) Lumpkin against Paul Jones. Lumpkin has won the right to a main event. Jones will be the favorite because the Texan, with his hook scissors, has been just outside the championship circle for years. Henry Weber is matchmaker for the program. Tickets are on sale at the Piedmont Hatters. Ladies are admitted to any seat in the auditorium for 75 cents. Henry Weber announces that those who still hold tickets to a former match which was postponed may use them for this match if they choose. |