27.12.2006, 18:43
Minneapolis Tribune
Minneapolis, Minnesota
9 July 1933
"Referee, Tossed From Ring, Sues Promoters"
Muskogee, Okla. July 8 - (AP) - Alleging that every move in a wrestling match here April 4 was carefully planned in advance, but that promoters Sam Avey and Gene Ellis were guilty of gross negligence in falling to inform him he was to be thrown from the ring, referee Frank Thomsone filed suit Saturday, asking $10.400 damages. Thomsone's leg was broken when he was tossed out on the concrete floor by Paul Orth, one of the wrestlers.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
9 July 1933
"Referee, Tossed From Ring, Sues Promoters"
Muskogee, Okla. July 8 - (AP) - Alleging that every move in a wrestling match here April 4 was carefully planned in advance, but that promoters Sam Avey and Gene Ellis were guilty of gross negligence in falling to inform him he was to be thrown from the ring, referee Frank Thomsone filed suit Saturday, asking $10.400 damages. Thomsone's leg was broken when he was tossed out on the concrete floor by Paul Orth, one of the wrestlers.