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MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA

SEPTEMBER 7, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA
(Jason Thompson and Cleve Roby – Promoters)
> Ted Radcliffe defeated Al Olsen (2-1)

SEPTEMBER 14, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA
(Jason Thompson and Cleve Roby – Promoters)
> Al Olsen defeated Hans Von Buesing
Notes: It was reported that 4,000 were in attendance for this card.

OCTOBER 5, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM
(Jason Thompson and Cleve Roby – Promoters)
> Tarzan Jordan defeated Al Olsen
Notes: It was reported that 3,000 were in attendance for this card. Red Carlton was credited as being a referee for this card.

OCTOBER 15, 1934 (MONDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA
(Bob Anderson – Promoter)
> Al Olsen versus Turk Powell
Notes: No documented results for this match have been found.

OCTOBER 17, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM
(Jason Thompson and Cleve Roby – Promoters)
> Honey Boy Hackney defeated Al Olsen

OCTOBER 18, 1934 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA
(Frank Bettis – Promoter)
> No TL Match: Al Olsen versus Turk Powell
Notes: No documented results for this match have been found.

OCTOBER 22, 1934 (MONDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA
(Bob Anderson – Promoter)
> Al Olsen versus Son Almand
Notes: No documented results for this match have been found.

OCTOBER 26, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA
(Frank Bettis – Promoter)
> Al Olsen versus John Mauldin
Notes: No documented results for this match have been found.

NOVEMBER 12, 1934 (MONDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA
(Bob Anderson – Promoter)
> Al Olsen versus Young Parker
Notes: No documented results for this match have been found.

NOVEMBER 19, 1934 (MONDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA
(Bob Anderson – Promoter)
> Al Olsen versus Mike Schephel
Notes: No documented results for this match have been found.

NOVEMBER 26, 1934 (MONDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA
(Bob Anderson – Promoter)
> Al Olsen versus Sammy Miller
Notes: No documented results for this match have been found.

JULY 15, 1935 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA
(Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters)
> Honey Boy Hackney defeated Al Olsen by disqualification

JULY 22, 1935 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA
(Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters)
> George Romanoff defeated Al Olsen (2-0)

OCTOBER 16, 1935 (WEDNESDAY) – ALBANY, GA – SUPREME CIRCLE HALL
(Frank Bettis – Promoter)
> George Romanoff versus Al Olsen
Notes: No documented results for this match have been found.

OCTOBER 23, 1935 (WEDNESDAY) – ALBANY, GA – SUPREME CIRCLE HALL
(Frank Bettis – Promoter)
> Honey Boy Hackney defeated Al Olsen (2-1)

OCTOBER 24, 1935 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM
(Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters)
> Al Olsen versus Tarzan Jordan
Notes: No documented results for this match have been found.

NOVEMBER 21, 1935 (THURSDAY) – EAST POINT, GA – EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM
(Frank Bettis – Promoter)
> Al Olsen versus Swede Swanson
Notes: No documented results for this match have been found.

DECEMBER 4, 1935 (WEDNESDAY) – ALBANY, GA – SUPREME CIRCLE HALL
(Frank Bettis – Promoter)
> Young Americus defeated Al Olsen (2-0)

DECEMBER 11, 1935 (WEDNESDAY) – ALBANY, GA – SUPREME CIRCLE HALL
(Frank Bettis – Promoter)
> Battle Royal featuring Al Olsen, Joe Wolfe, Sammy Miller, Young Americus, and Pedro Torres
Notes: It is unclear as to the reason or the result for the battle royal.

DECEMBER 19, 1935 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LOEW’S GRAND THEATRE
(Jay Jarvis / Big Brothers – Promoters)
> John Mauldin versus Al Olsen
Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Proceeds from this card went to the Big Brother’s Fund to provide Christmas baskets for the poor.

DECEMBER 23, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AMERICAN LEGION
(Bill Metzger – Promoter)
> Jack Steele versus Al Olsen
Notes: No documented results for this match have been found.

DECEMBER 30, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM
(Bill Metzger – Promoter)
> Jack Ross defeated Al Olsen (2-0)

JANUARY 20, 1937 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM
(Bill Metzger – Promoter)
> Al Olsen versus Cyclone Copley
Notes: No documented results for this match have been found.

JUNE 15, 1939 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ATHLETIC FIELD
(Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters)
> Charlie Keene & Al Olsen versus Jimmie Goodrich & Sid Marcus
Notes: No documented results for this match have been found.

JUNE 29, 1939 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ATHLETIC FIELD
(Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters)
> The Red Shadow defeated Al Olsen
Notes: It was reported that 5,000 were in attendance for this card.

JULY 6, 1939 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ATHLETIC FIELD
(Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters)
> Al Olsen versus Carlos Rodriquez
Notes: No documented results for this match have been found.

JULY 27, 1939 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ATHLETIC FIELD
(Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters)
> Sid Marcus defeated Al Olsen

AUGUST 17, 1939 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ATHLETIC FIELD
(Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters)
> Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: Jack McAdams* versus Al Olsen
Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. As a result of a reported National Wrestling Association ruling, both Jack McAdams and the Skull were claiming to be the Southern Light Heavyweight Champion.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1939 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ARENA
(Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters)
> Jack Purdin versus Al Olsen
Notes: No documented results for this match have been found.