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| WHO'S WHO: JIM LONDOS |
| REAL NAME: Christos Theophelos |
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| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
APRIL 24, 1918 (WEDNESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Billy Sandow Promoter) > Jim Londos defeated Constant LeMarin APRIL 26, 1918 (FRIDAY) SAVANNAH, GA LIBERTY THEATRE (Max Bauman Promoter) > Jim Londos defeated John Kelly (2-0) Notes: It was reported that the first fall of the match between Jim Londos and John Kelly ended at 73:30. JUNE 17, 1921 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA BUSINESS MENS ATHLETIC CLUB (Walk Miller Promoter) > Jim Londos defeated Paul Martinson (2-0) at 27:00 and 12:00 Notes: Walk Miller was a boxing promoter, who offered wrestling matches as preliminary events on his cards. JANUARY 22, 1926 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos defeated Farmer McLeod Notes: Jim Londos was declared the winner of his match when Farmer McLeod was deemed unable to continue. MARCH 4, 1926 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos defeated Charles Rentrop MARCH 30, 1926 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos defeated Stanislaus Zbyszko at 120:00 Notes: The stipulation in the match between Jim Londos and Stanislaus Zbyszko was that Zbyszko had to score a pin in two rounds or Londos would be declared the winner. Londos won the first fall, Zbyszko won the second, and time expired during the third fall, ruling it a win for Londos due to the stipulation. APRIL 26, 1926 (MONDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos defeated the Masked Marvel Notes: During the match between Jim Londos and the Masked Marvel, Londos removed the Marvels mask to identify him as Pete Sauer. MAY 19, 1926 (WEDNESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Heavyweight Title Match: Joe Stecher* defeated Jim Londos Notes: It was reported that 6,000 were in attendance for this card. Joe Stecher had been the reigning World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Stanislaus Zbyszko in St. Louis, MO, on May 30, 1925. This version was the one linked back to George Hackenschmidt. JUNE 8, 1926 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos defeated Pete Sauer NOVEMBER 9, 1926 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Daviscourt defeated Jim Londos at 98:40 Notes: It was reported that 3,000 were in attendance for this card. Charles Rentrop was the special referee for the match between Dick Daviscourt and Jim Londos. DECEMBER 6, 1926 (MONDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pete Sauer defeated Jack Roller Notes: Pete Sauer substituted for Jim Londos in the match with Jack Roller. MARCH 10, 1927 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos defeated Jim Browning at 83:49 (2-1) MARCH 18, 1927 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos defeated Yusef Hussane MARCH 31, 1927 (THURSDAY) (John Contos Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It is reported that a card scheduled in Atlanta for this date was cancelled when Joe Stecher pulled out upon learning his opponent would be Jim Londos. However, the two men ultimately met on April 7, 1927. APRIL 7, 1927 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Heavyweight Title Match: Joe Stecher* and Jim Londos wrestled to a draw at 120:00 Notes: Joe Stecher had been the reigning World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Stanislaus Zbyszko in St. Louis, MO, on May 30, 1925. This version was the one linked back to George Hackenschmidt. MAY 10, 1927 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos defeated Jack Keller Notes: It was reported that 2,500 were in attendance for this card. NOVEMBER 17, 1927 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos defeated Nick Gotch (2-0) DECEMBER 15, 1927 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos and Charlie Hanson wrestled to a draw MARCH 29, 1928 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos and Wladek Zbyszko wrestled to a draw at 120:00 APRIL 10, 1928 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA LOEWS GRAND THEATRE (John Contos Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos defeated Charlie Hanson DECEMBER 7, 1928 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul Harper defeated Jack Humberto (2-0) Notes: It was reported that attendance was very low for this card. The winner of the match between Paul Harper and Jack Humberto was to receive a match with Jim Londos, but the card featuring that match never materialized, perhaps due to low attendance at this card. MAY 3, 1929 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Earl McGrory Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul Jones defeated Charlie Strack (2-1) Notes: Charlie Strack substituted for Jim Londos in the match with Paul Jones. JANUARY 1, 1930 (WEDNESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos defeated Milo Steinborn at 35:00 MAY 6, 1930 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos defeated Paul Jones MAY 20, 1930 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos defeated Charley Fox at 35:51 Notes: It was reported that 4,000 were in attendance for this card. JUNE 19, 1930 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA SPILLER FIELD (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Frank Judson 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. JULY 8, 1930 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA SPILLER FIELD (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Dick Daviscourt (2-0) Notes: It was reported that 4,000 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. JULY 24, 1930 (THURSDAY) ATLANTA, GA SPILLER FIELD (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos defeated Dick Daviscourt Notes: It was reported that 5,000 were in attendance for this card. SEPTEMBER 15, 1930 (MONDAY) ATLANTA, GA SPILLER FIELD (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos defeated Paul Jones 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. DECEMBER 3, 1930 (WEDNESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos defeated Bill Bartush at 57:00 (2-0) Notes: It was reported that half of the $3,430 gross gate went to charity, presumably an Empty Stocking Fund considering the time of year. MARCH 4, 1931 (WEDNESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos defeated Paul Harper Notes: It was reported that 5,000 were in attendance for this card. JULY 6, 1931 (MONDAY) ATLANTA, GA SPILLER FIELD (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Tiny Roebuck (2-0) 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. JANUARY 19, 1932 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Blue Sun Jennings (2-0) Notes: It was reported that 5,000 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. FEBRUARY 24, 1932 (WEDNESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Pat OShocker (2-0) 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. JUNE 20, 1932 (MONDAY) ATLANTA, GA PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Ernie Dusek at 42:15 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. SEPTEMBER 20, 1932 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Jim Clinstock 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. MAY 30, 1933 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Milo Steinborn at 49:30 (2-0) Notes: It was reported that 8,000 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. JULY 4, 1933 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated George Kotsonaros (2-1) Notes: It was reported that 5,000 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. JULY 25, 1933 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Milo Steinborn at 55:00 (2-0) 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. JANUARY 16, 1934 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > 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. MARCH 14, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > 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. JUNE 13, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) ATLANTA, GA PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Pete Sauer at 75:00 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. DECEMBER 18, 1934 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Orville Brown at 45:00 (2-0) Notes: It was reported that 4,000 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. FEBRUARY 19, 1935 (TUESDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Paul Jones (2-0) Notes: Paul Jones substituted for Dorv Roche in the match with Jim Londos. 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. MAY 6, 1935 (MONDAY) ATLANTA, GA PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Karl Davis at 56:00 (2-0) 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. JUNE 19, 1935 (WEDNESDAY) ATLANTA, GA PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* and Pete Sauer wrestled to a draw Notes: It was reported that 4,000 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. APRIL 14, 1942 (TUESDAY) AUGUSTA, GA AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Pete Brown Promoter) > Jim Londos defeated Stanley Pinto (2-0) Notes: It was reported that 1,500 were in attendance for this card. OCTOBER 10, 1952 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos defeated Joe Stalin |