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Action a plenty is promised to Capital City wrestling fans at the Knights of Columbus program Wednesday night at the fair grounds arena when two bouts which have all indications of be ing roughhouse affairs and a spe cial match between two feminine grapplers comprise the card. Joe Dusek, the Omaha meanie who headlines the card, needs no introduction to Lincoln rassle fans. He has been here many times, and seldom, if ever, has he been ap plauded; conversely, he is the tar get for bronx cheers and jibes as a result of his conduct inside the ropes. Dusek’s foe will be Jim Wright, 245 pound Phoenix, Ariz., wrestler, whose only appearance here two weeks ago also brought forth con siderable bowling from the fans. The Dusek-Wright go should pro duce action all the way. Then, in the 30 minute semi finals, Rowdy Rudy LaDizzi is back. Rowdy Rudy is a past mas ter at the art of pantomime, and spices his facial expressions with frequent vocal outbursts at the referee, his foe, the crowd, and anyone (or anything) else with which he is displeased. LaDizzi meets Steve Brody in the bout, the latter having a tendency to wrestle according to Hoyle, but he also can take care of himself in a roughing mixup. The special event brings Mildred Burke, the national champion women's wrestler, against Ethel Meade in a one fall finish attrac tion. Miss Burke will make four appearances during the week in Nebraska—in Omaha, Lincoln, Be atrice and Norfolk. It is the first time that feminine performers have been granted licenses to ap pear on Nebraska mats. ETHEL MEADE: in Lincoln’s first woman wrestle,
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Lincoln Evening State Journal
Lincoln, Nebraska, US
Mon, Mar 31, 1941
Page 8
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