21.06.2004, 17:39
Friday, February 14, 1930
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus Citizen
Sportive Spotlight by Lew Byrer
During the past 15 years or so Columbus has seen just about every outstanding wrestler in the world except one.
That one is due in Columbus soon.
We're referring to Ad Santell, the pride of the Pacific Coast.
In the far west Santell has been for years, what Tiger John Pesek has been to the Midwest.
His natural wrestling weight is around 185 pounds. He can make and has made 175 pounds matside for bouts but isn't at his absolute best at that weight. But at 185 pounds he'll take on anyone, regardless of size or weight and it's doubtful if there are a dozen grapplers of any weight in the country who have more than outside chances with him.
Santell was ignored by the N.B.A. when it took over wrestling and named leading contenders for the title in the various divisions. He thinks the N.B.A. made a serious mistake in ignoring him. He points out that he has wins over both John Pesek and Jim Londos, the two men ordered to wrestle it out for the title by the association.
He proposes to invade the Pesek stamping ground and has sent Al Haft, manager of Pesek, word that he's on his way. "I'm after a match with Pesek," Santell has notified Haft. "And I propose to get it. He'll either wrestle me or I'll camp on his trail until it's evident to everyone that he's afraid to take a chance with me."
Santell's efforts are likely to be wasted for the present at least. Pesek, right now, is in virtual retirement because of the recent death of his mother. As soon as he is ready to wrestle again there's that match with Londos awaiting him, with the N.B.A. title at stake. After that Santell may get his chance. Pesek isn't one to dodge.
And what a match these two "Little Giants" should put up.
Tri City Herald
Pasco, Washington
Wednesday, June 19, 1968
Names in the News
The twin daughters of heavyweight wrestler Buddy “Killer” Austin drowned in the family swimming pool in Woodland Hills, Calif. The 15-month-old twins, Sandrina and Christina, were pulled from the pool Wednesday by their 11-year old brother Kevin. Their mother, Carmelita, and a neighbor administered mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in the back yard. Authorities said the infant girls apparently had left the house through an open sliding glass door and fallen into the pool while playing.
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus Citizen
Sportive Spotlight by Lew Byrer
During the past 15 years or so Columbus has seen just about every outstanding wrestler in the world except one.
That one is due in Columbus soon.
We're referring to Ad Santell, the pride of the Pacific Coast.
In the far west Santell has been for years, what Tiger John Pesek has been to the Midwest.
His natural wrestling weight is around 185 pounds. He can make and has made 175 pounds matside for bouts but isn't at his absolute best at that weight. But at 185 pounds he'll take on anyone, regardless of size or weight and it's doubtful if there are a dozen grapplers of any weight in the country who have more than outside chances with him.
Santell was ignored by the N.B.A. when it took over wrestling and named leading contenders for the title in the various divisions. He thinks the N.B.A. made a serious mistake in ignoring him. He points out that he has wins over both John Pesek and Jim Londos, the two men ordered to wrestle it out for the title by the association.
He proposes to invade the Pesek stamping ground and has sent Al Haft, manager of Pesek, word that he's on his way. "I'm after a match with Pesek," Santell has notified Haft. "And I propose to get it. He'll either wrestle me or I'll camp on his trail until it's evident to everyone that he's afraid to take a chance with me."
Santell's efforts are likely to be wasted for the present at least. Pesek, right now, is in virtual retirement because of the recent death of his mother. As soon as he is ready to wrestle again there's that match with Londos awaiting him, with the N.B.A. title at stake. After that Santell may get his chance. Pesek isn't one to dodge.
And what a match these two "Little Giants" should put up.
Tri City Herald
Pasco, Washington
Wednesday, June 19, 1968
Names in the News
The twin daughters of heavyweight wrestler Buddy “Killer” Austin drowned in the family swimming pool in Woodland Hills, Calif. The 15-month-old twins, Sandrina and Christina, were pulled from the pool Wednesday by their 11-year old brother Kevin. Their mother, Carmelita, and a neighbor administered mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in the back yard. Authorities said the infant girls apparently had left the house through an open sliding glass door and fallen into the pool while playing.