In my quest for the origins and major players of Wryton Promotions,Ted Betley appears in various guises,notably producing lads like Steve Wright Tommy Billington etc all having a fast moving acrobatic style.Like Billy Howes Ted trained at a later date on the Isle of Man responsible for the lad who max christened Young Faulkner but went onto to become John Savage.What has surprised me was that Ted had a hand in promoting in South Lancs and it was indeed Ted not Beech that as Dr Death causes questions to be asked by Atherton udc at the near riot at the Formby halls,only the kinks had managed this not even the Beatles.It seems that a formal exclusive deal was done with Wryton to have first option of young talent.
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Ruslan regards Ted calling his tourney an open even at this late stage promoters called various tourney open was not unusual but in real terms weren't open.The info on grogan and Burke came as anecdotal and no photos were available.I have asked one or two regarding Steve's belt and have no definitive answer.Iv got a line of enquiry that may help with Beechs involvement in promotion in South Lancs my feeling he was not the main backer.