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Publicaciones sobre combates de lucha grecorromana y otros estilos de lucha, como la lucha de cuello y codo., lucha lateral, lucha de cornualles, etc.
Dominant champions like William Muldoon often had to accept handicap conditions to get fans interested in watching them wrestle. Dado que los fanáticos solo consideraban a Clarence Whistler lo suficientemente hábil como para amenazar realmente su reinado, Muldoon would often generate interest by either performing feats of strength or taking on the challenge of handicap conditions. En mayo 5, 1885, Muldoon met Matsuda Sorokichi, quien
Se produjo el Torneo Internacional de Lucha Libre en dos fases entre mayo 19, 1915 y diciembre 31, 1915. Cincuenta luchadores competirán en la primera fase del torneo como World grecorromana Campeón Aleksander “Alex” Aberg. La segunda entrega tuvo 40 luchadores incluidos ascendentes y que vienen estrella Ed “Strangler” Lewis, who joined a month into the tournament on November 22, 1915. La
En marzo de 22, 1881, Greco-Roman World Wrestling Champion William Muldoon met Collar-and-Elbow World Champion John McMahon at the Terrace Garden in New York City. Muldoon and McMahon met in a best-two-out-of-three-falls match. The first fall was conducted by Greco-Roman rules. The second fall would be contested using collar-and-elbow rules. The last fall would be decided via what The New York
Pablo Pons fue un grecorromana campeón de lucha Francés. Él era lo suficientemente bueno para dar George Hackenschmidt un plazo para su dinero en varios torneos. Sin embargo, cuando llegó a Chicago en 1900, estaba “derrotado” por un luchador local,. Las circunstancias de la pérdida dejan mucho que desear. Paul Pons traveled to the United States in 1900. Uno
William Muldoon, el Campeón del Mundo de Lucha Greco-romana y defensor de la cultura física, llegó a Los Ángeles el martes, Abril 15, 1884 para enfrentar el luchador local de Fred Bauer. El partido tuvo lugar en el Salón de Turnvereine local en Los Angeles. Muldoon was so confident of victory that he stipulated that he would throw Bauer ten times within an hour or he
En diciembre 1, 1938 en 5:15 pm, former professional wrestler and all-around athlete George Baptiste passed away at 74 years of age. While enjoying robust strength his whole life, Baptiste’s doctor discovered he had stomach cancer in June 1938. The doctor operated on Baptiste but was unable to remove all the cancer. Baptiste had been living at his country home
During February 1901, St. Louis professional wrestler and local businessman George Baptiste reluctantly filed for divorce from his wife, Nellie May Baptiste, alleging desertion. It was actually the second time, Baptiste filed for divorce from Mrs. Baptiste. During the summer of 1896, Baptiste was vacationing in Millford, Connecticut. The 31-year-old was a powerful swimmer and all-around athlete in addition to
In a testament to his foresight and vision, the World Wrestling Champion William Muldoon was preparing to be a fitness trainer even while at the height of his powers as a wrestler. Muldoon held the championship from 1880 until he retired in 1890. During his reign, he often gave exhibitions to attract attention to his way of training. The Saturday,
In 1880, William Muldoon se convertiría en Campeón Mundial Peso Pesado de lucha en el estilo greco-romano después de derrotar Thiebaud Bauer, el actual campeón. Antes de que él iba a lograr esta hazaña, Muldoon tenía que pagar sus deudas y prepararse para la inclinación título con Bauer. In 1876, Muldoon llamó la atención del ex campeón mundial de boxeo profesional desnudo nudillo John Morrissey. Morrissey was a former
George Baptiste spent about twenty years serving as St. Louis’ resident all-around athlete before taking over the company, Baptiste Tent and Awning, founded by his father Alexander Baptiste. Besides plying his trade as an occasional but accomplished professional wrestler, Baptise was a powerful swimmer. En agosto 11, 1900, Baptiste used his swimming skills to save another St. Louisan from drowning.