27.06.2006, 10:20
22 August 1934
Los Angeles Times
Londos Sued for $30,800 Back Salary
The wrestling industry was thrown into something of a furor yesterday when Jim Londos, leading claimant to the world's heavyweight title, was accused of hiring a "Polooka" to feel out prospective opponents.
Pete Ladjimi, who said he was the feeler-outer, sued Londos for $30,800 claimed due as back salary for a year's work at $600 a week. He said he was paid only $1600.
The complaint said Ladjimi was hired to grapple with other exponents of the grunt and groan business to determine whether they were sure to fall victims to Londos in subsequent matches. Any he felt were too big and fast were passed up by Londos, the suit added.
Londos is here to meet Jim Browning of Missouri in a match billed for the championship tomorrow night.
Los Angeles Times
Londos Sued for $30,800 Back Salary
The wrestling industry was thrown into something of a furor yesterday when Jim Londos, leading claimant to the world's heavyweight title, was accused of hiring a "Polooka" to feel out prospective opponents.
Pete Ladjimi, who said he was the feeler-outer, sued Londos for $30,800 claimed due as back salary for a year's work at $600 a week. He said he was paid only $1600.
The complaint said Ladjimi was hired to grapple with other exponents of the grunt and groan business to determine whether they were sure to fall victims to Londos in subsequent matches. Any he felt were too big and fast were passed up by Londos, the suit added.
Londos is here to meet Jim Browning of Missouri in a match billed for the championship tomorrow night.