England, United Kingdom: 1950
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JANUARY 1950
JANUARY 6, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
JANUARY 10, 1950 (TUESDAY)
WRESTLING: Three Blacks Versus Three Whites
Public Baths, Sutton-In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
1 - The Black Panther (of South Africa) Vs. Jack Beaumont (of Blackpool),
Result Unknown
2 - Count Bartelli "Noted Masked Wrestler" Vs. Charlie Scott (of Newcastle),
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured supporting items.
JANUARY 13, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
JANUARY 20, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
JANUARY 24, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING: A Return by Public Request
Public Baths, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
1 - Jack Beaumont Vs. Larry Laycock (of the Royal Navy),
Result Unknown
2 - Coutn Bartelli "Masked Wrestler" Vs. Charlie Scott,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Beaamont io listed as the British Middleweight Champion.
It's said to also feature "strong supporting items."
JANUARY 27, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
JANUARY 31, 1950 (TUESDAY)
WRESTLING
Public Baths, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
1 - Chick Purvey (of Scotland) Vs. Pat Kloke (of London),
Result Unknown
2 - Bob McDonald Vs. Black Butcher Johnson "Most Unorthodox Personalities in Wrestling",
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured supporting items.
McDonald is listed as the Scottish Heavyweight Champion.
JANUARY 6, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
JANUARY 10, 1950 (TUESDAY)
WRESTLING: Three Blacks Versus Three Whites
Public Baths, Sutton-In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
1 - The Black Panther (of South Africa) Vs. Jack Beaumont (of Blackpool),
Result Unknown
2 - Count Bartelli "Noted Masked Wrestler" Vs. Charlie Scott (of Newcastle),
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured supporting items.
JANUARY 13, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
JANUARY 20, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
JANUARY 24, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING: A Return by Public Request
Public Baths, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
1 - Jack Beaumont Vs. Larry Laycock (of the Royal Navy),
Result Unknown
2 - Coutn Bartelli "Masked Wrestler" Vs. Charlie Scott,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Beaamont io listed as the British Middleweight Champion.
It's said to also feature "strong supporting items."
JANUARY 27, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
JANUARY 31, 1950 (TUESDAY)
WRESTLING
Public Baths, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
1 - Chick Purvey (of Scotland) Vs. Pat Kloke (of London),
Result Unknown
2 - Bob McDonald Vs. Black Butcher Johnson "Most Unorthodox Personalities in Wrestling",
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured supporting items.
McDonald is listed as the Scottish Heavyweight Champion.
FEBRUARY 1950
FEBRUARY 3, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
FEBRUARY 7, 1950 (TUESDAY)
WRESTLING
Public Baths, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
1 - Reg Wiliams (of Huddersfield) Vs. Cyril Morris,
Result Unknown
2 - Count Bartelli "Undefeated Masked Wrestler" Vs. Bob Silcock,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured "Supporting Items."
Silcock is listed as the former R.A.F. Heavyweight Champoion.
Morris is lsited as the former Amateur Lancashire Champion.
FEBRUARY 10, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
FEBRUARY 14, 1950 (TUESDAY)
WRESTLING
Public Baths, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
1 - The Mighty Ince (of South Africa) Vs. Charlie Schott (of Newcastle),
Result Unknown
2 - Ray St. Bernard "A Modern Colossus" Vs. Ernest Bawldwin,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured "Supporting Items."
Balwwin is said to be the Yorkshire Heavyweight Champion.
FEBRUARY 17, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
FEBRUARY 24, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
FEBRUARY 28, 1950 (TUESDAY)
WRESTLING
Public Baths, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
1 - Jim Anderson Vs. Reg Williams (of Huddersfield),
Result Unknown
2 - Melo Ssovas (of Turkey) Vs. Con Balassis (of Australia),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured supporting items.
Anderson is listed as the Scottish Light Heavyweight Champion.
MARCH 1950
MARCH 3, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
MARCH 7, 1950 (TUESDAY)
WRESTLING
Public Baths, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
1 - Tarzan Hunter (of Canada) Vs. Knowles Peters (of Leeds),
Result Unknown
2 - Ray St. Bernard "24 Stones the Modern Colossus" Vs. Bob McDonald,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured supporting items.
McDonald is listed as the Scottish Heavyweight Champion.
MARCH 10, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
MARCH 14, 1950 (TUESDAY)
WRESTLING
Public Baths, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
1 - Larry Laycock (of the Royal Navy) Vs. Cyril Morris (of Lancs.),
Result Unknown
2 - Meli Ssovas (of Turkey) Vs. Chick Knight (of London),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured supporting items.
MARCH 17, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
MARCH 21, 1950 (TUESDAY)
WRESTLING: Final Show of the Season
Public Baths, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
1 - Kwango (of South Africa) Vs. Chick Booth (of Doncaster),
Result Unknown
2 - Black Butcher Johnson (of London) Vs. Bob Silcock (of Wigan),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured supporting items.
MARCH 24, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
MARCH 31, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
APRIL 1950
APRIL 7, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
APRIL 12, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("Showground of the World!"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens and amusement park
APRIL 14, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
APRIL 15, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("Showground of the World!"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, rugby, speedway and fireworks
APRIL 19, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("Showground of the World!"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens and amusement park
APRIL 21, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
APRIL 22, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("Showground of the World!"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, football, speedway and fireworks
APRIL 26, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("Showground of the World!"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park and Grocers & Allied Trade exhibition
APRIL 28, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
1 - Jim Boyle Vs. Danny Flynn,
Result Unknown
2 - Bernard Murray Vs. Tony Lawrence,
Result Unknown
3 - Wally Shaw (of Barnsley) Vs. Bill Mallony (of Ireland),
Result Unknown
4 - Johnny England "A Tough Heavyweight" (of Blackpool) def. Bill Coverdale (of Australia)
Note:
In the Friday paper with the match billing it is stated that, "Good Crowds continue to atend the wrestling."
APRIL 29, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("Showground of the World!"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, Grocers & ALlied Trades exhibition, amusement park, football, speedway and fireworks
MAY 1950
MAY 3, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("Showground of the World!"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park and Grocers & Allied Trade exhibition
MAY 5, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
1 - George Kidd Vs. Chic Purvey,
Result Unknown
2 - Alan Colbeck Vs. Johnny Stead,
Result Unknown
3 - Jack Proctor Vs. Joe Hill,
Result Unknown
4 - Sandy Orford Vs. Ron Jackson (of Doncaster),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Kidd is listed as the World Lightweight Champion.
Colbeck is listed as the British Lightweight Champion.
Stead is listed as the former Amateur Champion.
MAY 6, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("Showground of the World!"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, Grocers & ALlied Trades exhibition, amusement park, speedway and fireworks
MAY 10, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("Showground of the World!"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens and amusement park
MAY 12, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
1 - Knowles Peters (of Leeds) Vs. Gustaaf Haens (of Belgium),
Result Unknown
2 - Granville Lawrence (of Barnsley) Vs. Danny Flynn (of Ireland),
Result Unknown
3 - Norman Walsh Vs. Jim Foy (of Bolton),
Result Unknown
4 - Bill Coverdale (of Australia) Vs. Eric Day,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Walsh is listed as the European Light Heavyweight Champion.
It is said in the paper on the day of the match that, "Day has to see the Wrestling Board's doctor this morning to get his fitness certificate. ... A famous wrestler is signed up ready to take his place should he not pass the test."
MAY 13, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("Showground of the World!"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, speedway and fireworks
MAY 17, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("Showground of the World!"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens and amusement park
MAY 19, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - Mike Delaney (of Ireland) Vs. Jim Holden (of Wigan),
Result Unknown
4 - Sandy Ordford (of Wales) Vs. David Johns,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Orford is listed as the Welsh Heavyweight Champion.
Johns is listed as a challenger for Assirati's British Championship.
MAY 20, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("The First for Whitsun"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, speedway, and fireworks
MAY 24, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("The First for Whitsun"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens and amusement park
MAY 26, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING: Last Tournament of the Season
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
1 - Johnny England (of Blackpool) Vs. Wally Seddon (of Bolton),
2 - John Grant "Colored Wrestler" Vs. "Young" Dennis Mitchell (of Bradford),
Result Unknown
3 - Bernard Murray Vs. Alan Colbeck,
Result Unknown
4 - The Farmer Vs. Robt. MacDonald (of the Outer Hebrides),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Farmer is listed as the Northern Counties Heavyweight Championship.
Colbeck is listed as the British Lightweight Champion.
MAY 27, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("The First for Whitsun"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, speedway, and brass band festival
MAY 29, 1950 (MONDAY)
Whitsun Special
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("The First for Whitsun"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, and speedway
MY 31, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("The First for Whitsun"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens and amusement park
JUNE 1950
JUNE 2, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
"Lord" Blears to appear following his return from America
JUNE 3, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("Showground of the World"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, and speedway
JUNE 7, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("Showground of the World"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens and amusement park
JUNE 10, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("Showground of the World"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, and speedway
JUNE 13, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue ("Showground of the World"), Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens and amusement park
JUNE 16, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, and speedway
JUNE 20, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens and amusement park
JUNE 24, 1950 (SATURDAY)
WRESTLING
Promoter: Hugh Parkin
Church Street, Warsop, Nottinghamshire, England
Referee: Bert Collins
Tickets: 5/-, 3/6, 2/6, 2/- & 1/-
1 - Catchweight Thriller
Alan Colbeck (of Wakefield) Vs. Frank O'Donnell (of Ireland),
Result Unknown
2 - Lightweight Clash
Rab Hannan (of Dundee) Vs. Bernard Murray (of Bradford),
Result Unknown
3 - Cruiserweight Contest
Joe Hill (of Bradford) Vs. Chic Purvey (of Dundee),
Resuit Unknown
4 - Grand Heavyweight Clash
The Masked Marvel Vs. Alf Rawlings (of Stockton),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Colbeck is listed as the British Lightweight Chamopion.
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, and speedway
JUNE 28, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens and amusement park
JULY 1908
JULY 1, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, and speedway
JULY 5, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens and amusement park
JULY 7, 1950 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling Tournament
Ashgate Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
4 - George Kidd (of Dundee) Vs. Alan Colbeck (of Wakefield),
Result Unknown
JULY 8, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, and speedway
JULY 12, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens and amusement park
JULY 15, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, speedway, and brass band contest
JULY 19, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens and amusement park
JULY 22, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, and speedway
JULY 26, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens and amusement park
JULY 29, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, and speedway
AUGUST 1908
AUGUST 2, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens and amusement park
AUGUST 5, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, and speedway
AUGUST 7, 1950 (MONDAY)
Bank Holiday Annual Horticultural Show and Gala
Clay Cross, Derbyshire, England
Tickets: 2/6, 1/6 & 1/-
Featuring Ransome & Maries B.B.C. Broadcasting and Concert Band, Horticultural Show & Bee Keepers classes, aerial trapeze acts, swimming & diving, professional all-in wrestling promoted by Ted Beresford's Globe Promotions, carnival dancing, Open Fur and Feather Show, miniature railway, donkey riding, Bert Frederick's first-rate Punch and Judy show, fireworks, and floral trade displays
Bank Holiday Monday Special
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, speedway, and amusement park
AUGUST 9, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens and amusement park
AUGUST 12, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, and speedway
AUGUST 16, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens and amusement park
AUGUST 19, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, rugby, amusement park, speedway, and brass band contest
AUGUST 23, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens and amusement park
AUGUST 26, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, rugby, amusement park, speedway, and fireworks
AUGUST 30, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, and fireworks
SEPTEMBER 1950
SEPTEMBER 2, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, rugby, amusement park, speedway, and fireworks
SEPTEMBER 6, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, and fireworks
SEPTEMBER 9, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, speedway, and fireworks
SEPTEMBER 13, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, and fireworks
SEPTEMBER 16, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, speedway, and fireworks
SEPTEMBER 20, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, and fireworks
SEPTEMBER 23, 1950 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, speedway, daily herald brass band contests, and fireworks
SEPTEMBER 27, 1950 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: R.M. Dixon
Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Featuring wrestling, dancing, zoo and gardens, amusement park, and fireworks
OCTOBER 1950
OCTOBER 6, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING: Great Opening Night
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Tickets: 6/- & 4/6 (advanced) - 3/6 & 2/- (on the night)
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - Jim Hussey (of Manchester) Vs. Ron Jackson (of Doncaster),
Result Unknown
4 - The Ghoul (of USA) Vs. Sandy Orford (of Wales),
Result Unknown
OCTOBER 13, 1950 (FRIDAY)
London, Greater London, England
"The inside story of London after dark, of wrestling booths and 'spivs' is dramatically told in 'Night and the City,' screening all next week at the Victoria. A dynamic cast is headed by Richard Widmark, Gene Tierney, Googie Withers, with Hugh Marlowe, Francis L. Sullivan and Herbert Lom. Supporting is a story of jungle life 'Congorilla.'" - Derbyshire Times and Chesterfield Herald
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Tickets: 6/- & 4/6 (advanced) - 3/6 & 2/- (on the night)
OCTOBER 20, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Tickets: 6/- & 4/6 (advanced) - 3/6 & 2/- (on the night)
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - Robert MacDonald Vs. Ron Jackson,
Result Unknown
4 - Hassan Ali Bey (of Egypt) Vs. Johnny England (of Blackpool),
Result Unknown
OCTOBER 27, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Tickets: 6/- & 4/6 (advanced) - 3/6 & 2/- (on the night)
1 - The Farmer Vs. Les Herberts,
Result Unknown
Note:
Plus other great contests.
OCTOBER 30, 1950 (MONDAY)
WRESTLING: Super Opening SHow
Public Baths, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
1 - Tony Mancelli "The London-Italian Whirlwind" Vs. Wally Seddon (of Burnley)
Note:
Plus "strong supporting items."
NOVEMBER 1950
NOVEMBER 3, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Tickets: 6/- & 4/6 (advanced) - 3/6 & 2/- (on the night)
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
4 - Francis St. Clair Gregory Vs. Eric Day (of Canada),
Result Unknown
Note:
Gregory is listed as the Cornish Heavyweight Championship.
NOVEMBER 10, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Tickets: 6/- & 4/6 (advanced) - 3/6 & 2/- (on the night)
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - Johnny Stead (of Bradford) Vs. Alan Colbeck (of Wakefield),
Result Unknown
4 - Bob McMasters (of Australia) Vs. Les Herberts (of South Africa),
Result Unknown
NOVEMBER 13, 1950 (MONDAY)
WRESTLING
Public Baths, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
1 - Leon Labriola (of Italy) Vs. Big Bill Verna (of Australia),
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring "strong supporting items."
NOVEMBER 17, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Tickets: 6/- & 4/6 (advanced) - 3/6 & 2/- (on the night)
NOVEMBER 24, 1950 (FRIDAY)
Sutton-In-Ashfield, Derbyshire, England
"Urban District Council tenders for hire of the public baths for boxing and wrestling shows.
The above-named council invite tenders from Promoters for the hire of the Public Baths, Sutton-In-Ashfield, for the promotion of Boxing or Wrestling shows during the period from 1st of January, 1951. to the 31st March, 1951.
Full details of dates available and general conditions of tenancy may be obtained from the undersigned.
Tenders, stating the amount offered per booking, must be forwarded to the undersigned in a plain sealed envelope endorsed 'Tender for Public Baths' so as to be received not later than 12 noon on Monday, the 27th November, 1950.
The Council do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any tender.
Walter Laughton,
Clerk of the Council.
Westminster Bank Chambers,
Low Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield.
20th November, 1950." - Derbyshire Times & Chesterfield Herald
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Tickets: 6/- & 4/6 (advanced) - 3/6 & 2/- (on the night)
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
4 - Harry Pye (of Doncaster) Vs. Jim Hussey (of Manchester),
Result Unknown
NOVEMBER 27, 1950 (MONDAY)
WRESTLING
Public Baths, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
1 - Bey Hassan Ali Vs. Alf Rawlings,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring "strong supporting items."
DECEMBER 1950
DECEMBER 1, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Tickets: 6/- & 4/6 (advanced) - 3/6 & 2/- (on the night)
DECEMBER 8, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING: Tremendous Bill
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Tickets: 6/- & 4/6 (advanced) - 3/6 & 2/- (on the night)
1 - George Busfield Vs. Jack Dempsey,
Result Unknown
2 - Alf Cadman Vs. Cyril Morris,
Result Unknown
3 - Mike Delaney Vs. Bill Verna,
Result Unknown
4 - Robert MacDonald Vs. Wally Seddon,
Result Unknown
DECEMBER 11, 1950 (MONDAY)
WRESTLING
Public Baths, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
1 - Bob Silcock Vs. Count Bartelli,
Result Unknown
Note:
Plus "strong supporting items."
DECEMBER 15, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Tickets: 6/- & 4/6 (advanced) - 3/6 & 2/- (on the night)
DECEMBER 22, 1950 (FRIDAY)
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
"It could only happen to two people-Abbott and Costello. This time the boys are wrestling promoters, and when one of their wrestlers disappears they follow him to Algiers and, before they know it, they are 'In the Foreign Legion.' There are laughs galore in this latest and funniest presentation, which is showing all next week at the Victoria." - Derbyshire Times and Chesterfield Herald
WRESTLING: Tremendous Bill
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Tickets: 6/- & 4/6 (advanced) - 3/6 & 2/- (on the night)
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - Johnny Stead (of Bradford) Vs. Alan Colbeck (of Wakefield),
Result Unknown
3 - Ernest Baldwin Vs. Bob McMasters,
Result Unknown
Note:
Stead is listed as the Great British Lightweight Champion.
Colbeck is listed as the Great British Welterweight Champion.
DECEMBER 29, 1950 (FRIDAY)
WRESTLING: Tremendous Bill
Ashgate Road Drill Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Tickets: 6/- & 4/6 (advanced) - 3/6 & 2/- (on the night)
1 - Bert Royal Vs. Bernard Murray,
Result Unknown
2 - Normal Walsh Vs. Robert MacDonald,
Result Unknown
3 - Vic Hesselle Vs. Dai Sullivan,
Result Unknown
4 - Sandy Orford Vs. Bill Coverdale,
Result Unknown
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All research has been completed by the Professional Wrestling Historical Society or by a trusted contributor.
Information came from contemporary newspapers unless otherwise stated.
Results from England: 1950.
Updated: August 31, 2019.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
Unique content strictly for the Professional Wrestling Historical Society.
All research has been completed by the Professional Wrestling Historical Society or by a trusted contributor.
Information came from contemporary newspapers unless otherwise stated.
Results from England: 1950.
Updated: August 31, 2019.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
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