09.04.2007, 10:09
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles Times
28 June 1953
Correction! Zbyszko Farms in Missouri
Correction! A recent item in this column stated that Stanislaus Zbyszko, one of the greatest grapplers of all time, was raising apples on a farm in Old Orchard, Me.
An obliging reader writes in as follows:
"You are right about Stan Zbyszko being a farmer. But you're wrong about the locale. Stanislaus, who is now 73, and his kid brother Wladek, a youngster of 58, own a 210-acre farm just outside of Savannah, Mo. I know, because I was a neighbor of theirs.
"They own 100 head of hogs, which keeps them plenty busy. As a sideline, Stanislaus loves to work with bees. He has five hives. Stan weighs about 240, 10 pounds more than his left when he beat Strangler Lewis for the title back in 1921.
"Two years ago, Stan offered to meet both Primo Carnera and Argentina Rocca on the same night. The offer still stands, but he says he'll keep it open for only two more years. He says it would be too hard for him to get in condition when he's 75 years old."
Popular Ref
Cecil Payne is one of the most popular mat referees of the Southern California staff. He graduated from Fullerton High School in 1937. He was a two-letter man - one in football and one in boxing.
The same year he won the middleweight championship in the Golden Gloves here when he beat Vic Nardoni, who is now in the bail bond business with his brothers.
Payne had eight pro fights. He liked it, but his wife didn't. She won the decision. He quit the ring. One night at Wilmington the wrestling referee didn't show up. Cecil filled in to help the promoter. Fans liked him so much the State Athletic Commission put him on the staff.
"It takes three men to make a great wrestling match," says Payne. "two good wrestlers, and a referee who can handle any situation."
Top Lancaster Show
Louie Miller, one-time grappling great turned promoter has an outstanding program lined up for Lancaster natives Thursday night, featuring Primo Carnera. Back in '35, Louie lost a toughie to Hugh Nichols for the world's light-heavyweight title. Nichols is also a promoter now, handling the Legion Stadium and San Diego Colisum.
Larry Hamilton, a newcomer from St. Joseph, Mo., has attracted the fancy of Southland mat filberts. Larry is only 22 years old and is an army veteran. He served in the MPs.
Hombre Montana and Bobby Managoff are going great in Honolulu rings. Al Karasick, a wrestler star of yesteryear, runs the sport in the islands.
Despite the curls and perfume, Gorgeous George is a pretty fair matster. Before becoming GG, he was George Wagner and holder of the Pacific Coast light-heavy diadem.
Jules Strongbow follwers now can catch the giant Indian twice a week on their video sets. Jules holds forth at the Hollywood Legion on Monday and has his own show on Wednesdays. The latter program is called "Ramona and Jules at Home."
Of course, pretty Ramona is Mrs. Strongbow.
Los Angeles Times
28 June 1953
Correction! Zbyszko Farms in Missouri
Correction! A recent item in this column stated that Stanislaus Zbyszko, one of the greatest grapplers of all time, was raising apples on a farm in Old Orchard, Me.
An obliging reader writes in as follows:
"You are right about Stan Zbyszko being a farmer. But you're wrong about the locale. Stanislaus, who is now 73, and his kid brother Wladek, a youngster of 58, own a 210-acre farm just outside of Savannah, Mo. I know, because I was a neighbor of theirs.
"They own 100 head of hogs, which keeps them plenty busy. As a sideline, Stanislaus loves to work with bees. He has five hives. Stan weighs about 240, 10 pounds more than his left when he beat Strangler Lewis for the title back in 1921.
"Two years ago, Stan offered to meet both Primo Carnera and Argentina Rocca on the same night. The offer still stands, but he says he'll keep it open for only two more years. He says it would be too hard for him to get in condition when he's 75 years old."
Popular Ref
Cecil Payne is one of the most popular mat referees of the Southern California staff. He graduated from Fullerton High School in 1937. He was a two-letter man - one in football and one in boxing.
The same year he won the middleweight championship in the Golden Gloves here when he beat Vic Nardoni, who is now in the bail bond business with his brothers.
Payne had eight pro fights. He liked it, but his wife didn't. She won the decision. He quit the ring. One night at Wilmington the wrestling referee didn't show up. Cecil filled in to help the promoter. Fans liked him so much the State Athletic Commission put him on the staff.
"It takes three men to make a great wrestling match," says Payne. "two good wrestlers, and a referee who can handle any situation."
Top Lancaster Show
Louie Miller, one-time grappling great turned promoter has an outstanding program lined up for Lancaster natives Thursday night, featuring Primo Carnera. Back in '35, Louie lost a toughie to Hugh Nichols for the world's light-heavyweight title. Nichols is also a promoter now, handling the Legion Stadium and San Diego Colisum.
Larry Hamilton, a newcomer from St. Joseph, Mo., has attracted the fancy of Southland mat filberts. Larry is only 22 years old and is an army veteran. He served in the MPs.
Hombre Montana and Bobby Managoff are going great in Honolulu rings. Al Karasick, a wrestler star of yesteryear, runs the sport in the islands.
Despite the curls and perfume, Gorgeous George is a pretty fair matster. Before becoming GG, he was George Wagner and holder of the Pacific Coast light-heavy diadem.
Jules Strongbow follwers now can catch the giant Indian twice a week on their video sets. Jules holds forth at the Hollywood Legion on Monday and has his own show on Wednesdays. The latter program is called "Ramona and Jules at Home."
Of course, pretty Ramona is Mrs. Strongbow.