It's not a Wryton programme Ruslan. This is an independent show. I don't know where it is but it could be London; although we associate Jim Lewis with Manchester he travelled nationwide.
@ruslan-pashayev Not really. Even those wrestlers we associate with a geographical area would often travel nationwide for a week or two when outside work permitted.If it's Johnny Saint it could be anywhere in the country.
Here is a clearer image of the one in the original post. Unfortunately I haven't been able to exactly identify the crest of the official's mayoral chains (and I sent it to a Crest heritage website). Seems to be an old borough that no longer exists. Definitely isn't the Lord Mayor of London as their mayoral chains are distinctive (and famous):
Certainly is Gentleman Jim Lewis as vouched for by his son jimlewis232 above. Great character, super ring presence and top wrestler. Also a very good and kind friend some 50-60 years ago.
The programme cover photo would have no connection with the bill that's true Ruslan. But it would reflect wrestles used by that promotion. Lewis went to the independents in May 1958 so that's the start date for your search.
But this is not a 1952 is programme and it's nothing to do with Morrell. It's an early 1960s BWF independent programme. Does anyone else think the wrestler behind Lewis could be Johnny Saint.
I would say Fred Woolley and Jim Lewis fought for the welterweight championship of that promotion, whatever that promotion was. I see Norman Morell's name on Jim Smith's bills. It's interesting BUT Morell had his own champions (neither Woolley nor Lewis held it). So yeah, it does make sense that it wasn't Jim Smith who was associated with Morell. We have Relwyskow's and Dale/Martin. Who of the two it is a good question. Just like with Cyril Knowles...
I doubt that it's Portsmouth and Jim Smith. This was a BWF programme of the early 1960s. I would have thought that by then Dale Martin would have taken over Portsmouth, maybe someone can confirm.
Dear Friends, thanks so much, appreciate, this wrestler definitely looks like Jim Lewis. Man to the left looks like Mayor of some town/city? And the belt Lewis is wearing is Jack Alcker 1930's Gold Belt. Ron we recently talked about it. You mentioned Fred Woolley, and Jack Taylor and Hack mentioned Cliffe Milla. I wonder where this photo was taken and it was BWF Promotion's title.
Every London borough has a Mayor so lots of potential cadidates
It's not a Wryton programme Ruslan. This is an independent show. I don't know where it is but it could be London; although we associate Jim Lewis with Manchester he travelled nationwide.
Anything But A Gentleman
Thanks to Jim Lewis junior for confirming our thoughts.
Gentleman Jim will be added to the Personality Parade this weekend.
Here is a clearer image of the one in the original post. Unfortunately I haven't been able to exactly identify the crest of the official's mayoral chains (and I sent it to a Crest heritage website). Seems to be an old borough that no longer exists. Definitely isn't the Lord Mayor of London as their mayoral chains are distinctive (and famous):
Yes I can guarantee that's my father, Gentleman Jim Lewis.
Jim..
The programme cover photo would have no connection with the bill that's true Ruslan. But it would reflect wrestles used by that promotion. Lewis went to the independents in May 1958 so that's the start date for your search.
Of course there's no need to apologise. You made a valid and knowledgeable point. I just wanted to prevent us barking up the wrong tree.
Sorry Hack, I was just commenting on the bills in the newspaper which were dated.
But this is not a 1952 is programme and it's nothing to do with Morrell. It's an early 1960s BWF independent programme. Does anyone else think the wrestler behind Lewis could be Johnny Saint.
Re. The Portsmouth bills. In 1952/3/4, all of those wrestlers were used regularly by Norman Morrell, except possibly Garfield and Rann.
I think you will find that Morrell had a hand in the promotion.
I would say Fred Woolley and Jim Lewis fought for the welterweight championship of that promotion, whatever that promotion was. I see Norman Morell's name on Jim Smith's bills. It's interesting BUT Morell had his own champions (neither Woolley nor Lewis held it). So yeah, it does make sense that it wasn't Jim Smith who was associated with Morell. We have Relwyskow's and Dale/Martin. Who of the two it is a good question. Just like with Cyril Knowles...
I doubt that it's Portsmouth and Jim Smith. This was a BWF programme of the early 1960s. I would have thought that by then Dale Martin would have taken over Portsmouth, maybe someone can confirm.
And now we have new great name on this legendary belt - Gentleman Jim Lewis !!!
Fred Woolley and Jim Lewis were both holders of The Alker's Belt. Looks like that we know for sure.
Dear Friends, thanks so much, appreciate, this wrestler definitely looks like Jim Lewis. Man to the left looks like Mayor of some town/city? And the belt Lewis is wearing is Jack Alcker 1930's Gold Belt. Ron we recently talked about it. You mentioned Fred Woolley, and Jack Taylor and Hack mentioned Cliffe Milla. I wonder where this photo was taken and it was BWF Promotion's title.
There's a good profile on "Gentleman" Jim Lewis at https://www.wrestlingheritage.co.uk/llewis.htm
Although the phot is a bit blurred, I would agree with Ed, Gentleman Jim Lewis.
I believe it is "Gentleman" Jim Lewis.
I thought it's Johnny Czeslaw, but I am not sure if he ever held any title in Great Britain.