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| WHO'S WHO: KARL DAVIS |
| REAL NAME: Karl Davis |
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| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
FEBRUARY 13, 1934 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Cox and Karl Davis wrestled to a draw FEBRUARY 28, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis defeated Tom Marvin at 60:00 MAY 23, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Blue Sun Jennings defeated Karl Davis by disqualification MAY 30, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Sarpolis defeated Karl Davis JUNE 13, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis defeated Chief Chewacki at 30:00 Notes: It was reported that 6,000 were in attendance for this card. JUNE 20, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis versus Dick Raines ruled a no contest JUNE 27, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis defeated Sol Slagle JULY 4, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Strangler Lewis defeated Karl Davis (2-0) JULY 11, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Orville Brown defeated Karl Davis by disqualification JULY 18, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis defeated Andy Rascher at 31:00 JULY 25, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Orville Brown defeated Karl Davis by disqualification at 46:00 (2-1) AUGUST 15, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jargot Singh defeated Karl Davis by disqualification at 23:00 SEPTEMBER 5, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis defeated Chief Chewacki (2-1) SEPTEMBER 18, 1934 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Orville Brown defeated Karl Davis at 38:00 (2-0) NOVEMBER 27, 1934 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis and Leo Numa wrestled to a draw MARCH 12, 1935 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis defeated Joe Cox MARCH 26, 1935 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis defeated Chief Chewacki at 24:00 (2-1) APRIL 24, 1935 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Orville Brown and Karl Davis wrestled to a draw Notes: Karl Davis substituted for Bronko Nagurski in the match with Orville Brown. 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. JULY 31, 1935 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Frank Speer defeated Karl Davis by disqualification (2-0) AUGUST 7, 1935 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Raines defeated Karl Davis at 28:00 (2-1) DECEMBER 10, 1935 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LOEW’S GRAND THEATRE (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis and Cy Williams wrestled to a draw at 30:00 JANUARY 7, 1936 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LOEW’S GRAND THEATRE (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Boxing Match: Cy Williams defeated Karl Davis by disqualification in third round MARCH 10, 1936 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LOEW’S GRAND THEATRE (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis defeated George Mansur APRIL 14, 1936 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LOEW’S GRAND THEATRE (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dorv Roche defeated Karl Davis APRIL 22, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pete Schuh defeated Karl Davis by disqualification Notes: This would turn out to be the final card promoted by Henry Weber, who died suddenly on April 25, 1936. MAY 20, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leo Numa defeated Karl Davis by disqualification SEPTEMBER 30, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Raines defeated Karl Davis OCTOBER 23, 1936 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LULLWATER BUILDING (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis and Blue Sun Jennings wrestled to a draw NOVEMBER 27, 1936 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LOEW’S GRAND THEATRE (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis defeated Dorv Roche DECEMBER 4, 1936 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LOEW’S GRAND THEATRE (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dorv Roche defeated Karl Davis Notes: Frank Speer was the special referee for the match between Dorv Roche and Karl Davis. DECEMBER 18, 1936 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LOEW’S GRAND THEATRE (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis defeated Blue Sun Jennings Notes: Frank Speer was the special referee for the match between Karl Davis and Blue Sun Jennings. JANUARY 8, 1937 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LOEW’S GRAND THEATRE (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis defeated George Hagen (2-1) JANUARY 15, 1937 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LOEW’S GRAND THEATRE (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > George Hagen defeated Karl Davis (2-1) Notes: Frank Speer was the special referee for the match between George Hagen and Karl Davis. JANUARY 22, 1937 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LOEW’S GRAND THEATRE (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Milo Steinborn defeated Karl Davis NOVEMBER 9, 1937 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LOEW’S GRAND THEATRE (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis and Sol Slagle wrestled to a draw JANUARY 21, 1938 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ARENA (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dorv Roche defeated Karl Davis JANUARY 28, 1938 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ARENA (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Babe Zaharias defeated Karl Davis JULY 2, 1943 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Sammy Friedman – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis defeated Babe Zaharias by disqualification Notes: Tiny Ruff was credited as being a referee on this card. JULY 16, 1943 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Sammy Friedman – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > John Mauldin & Dorv Roche defeated Karl Davis & Babe Zaharias Notes: John Mauldin substituted for Ralph Garibaldi to team with Dorv Roche in the match with Karl Davis & Babe Zaharias. Tiny Ruff was credited as being a referee on this card. JULY 23, 1943 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Sammy Friedman – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis & Babe Zaharias defeated Dick Lever & John Mauldin by countout Notes: Tiny Ruff was credited as being a referee on this card. JULY 30, 1943 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Sammy Friedman – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ralph Garibaldi defeated Roland Kirchmeyer Notes: It was reported that the fans chose the matches for this card. Ralph Garibaldi substituted for Karl Davis in the match with Roland Kirchmeyer. OCTOBER 1, 1948 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Roberts versus Karl Davis Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. OCTOBER 8, 1948 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Massey versus Karl Davis Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. OCTOBER 15, 1948 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Massey defeated Karl Davis OCTOBER 22, 1948 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tom Mahoney & Karl Davis defeated Mickey Gold & Don McIntyre OCTOBER 29, 1948 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Carter & Al Massey defeated Jim Coffield & Karl Davis by disqualification NOVEMBER 5, 1948 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Carter & Al Massey defeated Jim Coffield & Karl Davis NOVEMBER 8, 1948 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Dick Lever – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Chris Belkas* defeated Karl Davis (2-0) Notes: Chris Belkas had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since November 1, 1948. NOVEMBER 19, 1948 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Carter and Larry Moquin wrestled to a draw Notes: Larry Moquin substituted for Karl Davis in the match with Nick Carter. |