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ams . The wrestling midgets were even more sensational than anticipated. They thrilled a crowd of fans that t ied every available seat, includ ing standing room and many were unable to cop into the conserving AN effort will be made to get another program includes midget “wrestlers iu othe mear future.” Not only were the miderts in sen sation, out both bouts between the biz fellows proved equally exciting Mighty Fritz showed that he had not tried himself out aunographing cards and papers for the many youthful admirers, as he won the best (no out of three fall mitch) against Trish Jackie. The Mighty Fritz won the first and third falls, Irish Jackie slipping in for the second fall,but losing both the final and deciding fall and his temper at the same time. 7” One has to see these little fel lows. In action to fully appreciate that they are about the most clever and hard working wrestlers you ever saw. They mix it freely from start-to- finish —with—Avine—mares! drop kicks, snins and in fact every thing in the book. Walter Palmer, former world’s heavyweight champion.and = = The Mighty..Atlas_wrestled_to ane de cision climax ‘in their bout. Atlas, one of the most powerful men in the ring used all his atremsgtt and science to gain a fall over Pal merin eor hintes and 0-seconds,. Palmer came right back with a quick fall over his ‘opponent in six minutes Atlas got a full Nelson on Palmer after seven minutes and 50 seconds and had him against the ropes. Atlas was ordered to break his hold and when he refused. Referee Harry Berz disqualified Atlas and called the match a draw inasmuch as At las had the powerful hold on Pal mer. There appeared to be no love lost, in the opening bout between Zack at
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Sterling Daily Gazette
Sterling, Illinois, US
Fri, Apr 27, 1951
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