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Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

18 Aug 1966

Page 9

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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1966

Page

9

Strangler Lewis and the Rise of Pro Wrestling in Kansas City

The article recalls Strangler Lewis and his era shaping wrestling in Kansas City. It notes his powerful headlocks and theater like feats, the shift from dull matches to entertaining bouts, and rivals such as Zbyszko Stecher Pesek and Munn. It mentions Montgomery guiding Lewis to Lawrence and his role as a referee at Robinson Gymnasium.

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Lewis Gott Hagenschmidt Staniislaus Zbyszko Waldek Joe Stecher John Pesek Wayne Big” Munn Nebraska Kansas City Strangler Lewis Lawrence John D. Montgomery Junction City Junction City Union Montgomery Kansas Mount Oread Old Robinson Gymnasium Phi Kappa Psi Grappler
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Local Boxing Stars Highlight 1930s Montgomery Era

The article notes prominent fighters from Montgomery with KO based wins and lists participants at KU including Kenneth Spencer Buddy Rogers Zeke Burton Alex Hodges Steve Merrill and Joe Welman. It discusses lack of official K awards for boxing and renewed interest in conference wrestling amid limited inter-school matches and fan demand.

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Mee U.S Viccame Montgomery Kenneth Spencer Charles Buddy) Rogers Zeke Burton Alex Hodges Steve Merrill Joe SenUp) Welman Pee Hee Me Goff
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