In 1948 the official start of Dale Martin Promotions, though Ron Historyo has found them operating in 1946.
Yet on 9th December, 1948 Companies House listed the incorporation of the company Dale Martin Promotions Company No: 00462067.
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Wow.Streiger winning by DQ must be a rarity
Wrestling overseas today, Al Hayes defeated Cyclone Negro for the NWA Western States Heavyweight Title, in Amarillo, Texas, USA, on this day in 1971.
On our TV screens, on this day in 1967:-
Heavyweight - Mike Marino (London) v. Geoff Portz (Bradford) (W)
Welterweight - Johnny Williams (Wales) v. Mick McMichael (Doncaster) (W)
International Heavyweight - Mario Yugueros (also listed as Jugeuros) (Spain) (DQ) v. Hans Streiger (Manchester)
Not exactly in the league of Earl McCready, but here's a show from 1968:
09 December 1983
Death of Canadian Earl McCready
His wish was revive Catch as Catch can style and promoted a Catch show at the Royal Albert Hall in August, 1938. McCready appeared in the main event against 19 stone 6'2” tall Texan by the name Reuben Wright. McCready and his friend, Kevin Staunton, invested £600 in the tournament, of which Daily Express reporter, John McAdam, said the wrestling was so good it had converted him to the wrestling business. Three thousand fans turned up to witness McCready win by one fall to nil in the sixth round. That just wasn't enough to prevent McCready and Staunton losing most of their investment. For once the press were sympathetic, but McCready left Britain shortly afterwards to regain his losses wrestling in South Africa.
A good old heavyweight tag match at Fairfield halls in1975!!
Was Billy Howes really in Bristol at tis stage.
I would have thought a Knocking bet he traveled down with Bert Royal for this one.
Wow 70 years ago as well.