I’d read a little about these games in the past, however a few months ago, I spotted the accompanying picture, of a wrestling bout from the games and decided to delve a little deeper. There is a great deal about these games on the internet and in particular, there are easy to find pdfs, including very comprehensive ones, from which I’ve posted some of the stats I’ve included below the pic. (I found the statistics mind-boggling). I hope that those interested in wrestling and also the history of such a colossal event held at the end of a war, will seek out and enjoy their findings. (Yes, there are even a few pro wrestlng names, included in the lists of competitors, although I haven’t checked every name).
“Practically every nation competing in the Inter-Allied Games had
a list of entrants in the boxing and wrestling tournaments. Next
to the track and field meet the ring contests were the sports most
popularly received alike by the competing nations and by the specta-
tors. Boxing bouts and wrestling matches, both Greco-Roman and
Gatch-as-catch-can, took place every day that weather permitted”.
“the total number of passengers moved
from Paris toward Joinville between the hours of 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
during the Games— 22 June to 6 July— was 867,750.
TOTALS
Metropolitan subway system 355 000
Trolley car systems 213350
Steam railway systems 153 300
Omnibuses, taxicabs and private cars 146,100
Grand total 867,750”
Hi Ray. Maybe a wet long weekend. There is one source with over 500 pages on the subject. The games finals at the Pershing stadium, took place after months of qualifying rounds. Several of the Americans had good pro careers ahead of them and “names” like Dory Funk snr., Jack Dempsey, Gene Tunney and Al Capone have connections down the line. However, you would have to research outside the main topic to link it all. Happy hunting!