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Illinois to Decide Wrestling StatusCHICAGO, May 12, (AP) —The status of heavyweight wrestling in Illinois was up for decision today before the state athletic commission.The commission had givenJimmy Lornlos, recognized in some parts as champion, 10 days in which to agree to a title match with Ed 44Strangler” Lewis, recognized as champion in some other parts, ir. the event Londos dc-j dined to meet Lewis, Major Gen-; oral John V. Clinnin, chairman | of the Illinois commission, and • president of the National Boxing ; Association. said heavyweight j bouts would have to be billed as i ‘exhibitions15 and not “contests,” I in Illinois.
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Kingsport Times
Kingsport, Tennessee, US
Tue, May 12, 1931
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