1915 New York Wrestling Tournament

Alex-Aberg

The International Wrestling Tournament occurred in two phases between May 19, 1915 and December 31, 1915. Fifty wrestlers would compete in the first phase of the tournament including World Greco-Roman Champion Aleksander “Alex” Aberg. The second installment had 40 wrestlers including up and coming star Ed “Душитель” Льюїс, who joined a month into the tournament on November 22, 1915. The

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Did Muldoon Duck McMahon?

джон-McMahon

Березень 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. Останнє падіння буде прийнято через те, що Нью-Йорк

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Павло Понс Hometowned в 1900

Поль-PONS

Paul Pons was a French Greco-Roman Wrestling Champion. He was good enough to give George Hackenschmidt a run for his money in several tournaments. Однак, when he came to Chicago in 1900, he was “defeated” by a local wrestler. The circumstances of the loss leave a lot to be desired. Paul Pons traveled to the United States in 1900. Один

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William Muldoon Defeats Local Wrestler

Уїлльям-Малдун

Вільям Малдун, Всесвітній греко-римської боротьби Чемпіон і фізична культура прихильником, приїхав в Лос-Анджелесі у вівторок, Квітень 15, 1884 до обличчя місцевого борця Фред Bauer. Матч проходив на місцевому Turnvereine залі в Лос-Анджелесі. Muldoon was so confident of victory that he stipulated that he would throw Bauer ten times within an hour or he

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George Baptiste Dies

Георгій-Батист

Грудня 1, 1938 на 5:15 вечора, former professional wrestler and all-around athlete George Baptiste passed away at 74 років. 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

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George Baptiste’s Heartbreak

Георгій-Батист

During February 1901, Вулиця. 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

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William Muldoon Promotes Health System

Уїлльям-Малдун

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,

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Вільям Малдун готується стати чемпіоном

Уїлльям-Малдун

У 1880, Вільям Малдун стане світу в суперважкій чемпіон з вільної боротьби у греко-римському стилі, перемігши Тібо Bauer, Чинний чемпіон. Перш, ніж він би зробити цей подвиг, Малдун був заплатити його внески і готуватися до нахилу титул Бауером. У 1876, Малдун привернув увагу колишнього голі кісточки prizefighting чемпіона світу Джона Морріссі. Morrissey was a former

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Wrestler Saves Drowning Priest

Георгій-Батист

George Baptiste spent about twenty years serving as St. Луїс’ 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. Серпня 11, 1900, Baptiste used his swimming skills to save another St. Louisan from drowning.

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Спосіб жити в здоров'ї і сили

костюм Джорджа Хакеншмідта

For my birthday this year, I purchased one of my favorite books, Спосіб жити в здоров'ї і сили (affiliate link) by Georg Hackenschmidt. Georg Hackenschmidt set many weightlifitng world records before focusing on professional wrestling. Hackenschmidt would win the World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship in 1901. Hackenschmidt would reign as undefeated World Champion for 7 years until losing his

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