Alabama, United States of America: 1959
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january 1959
JANUARY 2, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling: Season's First and a Good One - Double Main Event
Anniston Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - Bill Bayliss (of Fort McClellan) def. Don Mayfield (of Birmingham)
3 - Two out of Three Falls - No Time-Limit
Dick Dunn def. Tor Yamato "Japanese Star",
Two Falls to One - Disqualification
4 - Grudge Battle - Tag Team - Two out of Three Falls
Al Green & Mr. Moto Jr. def. Nick and Tommy Carter
Note:
The show starts at 20:15.
Nick and Tommy are listed as father and son.
"WIld" Bill Green was advertised as Al's partner for the match.
No mention of why the change was made.
Al and Bill as brothers.
Green "slugged Tommy with some foreign object" for the win.
The Carter's "demanded a rematch next wee with a new referee."
JANUARY 3, 1959 (SATURDAY)
WAPI-TV-Channel 13 (Birmingham): Live Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
Note:
Airs at 22:30.
JANUARY 9, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Anniston Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - Women - One Hour Time-Limit - Two out of Three Falls
Miss Terry Majors (of Houston, Texas) Vs. Miss China Mira,
Result Unknown
2 - Rematch - No Time-Limit - Winner Take All - Two out of Three Falls
Nick & Tommy Carter Vs. Mr. Moto Jr. & Al Green,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The show starts at 20:15.
Also featured preliminaries.
It's reported Nick wired the Athletic Commission to force a return match.
Nick vowed, "For every drop of blood Al Green got off Tommy last week, he is going to shed ten drops of his own."
JANUARY 16, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Local Wrestling Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - One-Fall - Thirty Minute Time-Limit
Mr. Moto Jr. Vs. Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
2 - One-Fall - Thirty Minute Time-Limit
Yvonne Robere Vs. Adrian Bellijon "New Greek Sensation",
Result Unknown
3 - Two out of Three Fall - Tag Team - No Time-Limit
Adrian Bellijon & Mr. Moto Jr. Vs. Yvonne Roberre & Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The shows starts at 20:15.
Other matches were to be announced from ringside.
Roberre is billed as the Southern Junior Heavyweight Champion.
JANUARY 17, 1959 (SATURDAY)
WAPI-TV-Channel 13 (Birmingham): Live Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
Note:
Airs at 22:30.
JANUARY 23, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Wrestling Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - Wild Bill Wesley (of Talladega) Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - Girls Bout - Two out of Three Falls - One Hour Time-Limit
Jessica Rodgers Vs. China Mira,
Result Unknown
3 - Team Bout - Two out of Three Falls - No Time-Limit
Mr. Moto Jr. & The Baby Blimp Vs. Nick & Tom Cartner,
Result Unknown
JANUARY 24, 1959 (SATURDAY)
WAPI-TV-Channel 13 (Birmingham): Live Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
Note:
Airs at 22:30.
JANUARY 30, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
1 - Special Event - Boxing - Grudge Challenge Match
Millard Carter (of Heflin) Vs. Wild Bill Watson (of Birmingham),
Result Unknown
2 - Nick Carter Vs. Al Green,
Result Unknown
3 - Two out of Three Falls - One Hour Time-Limit
Tarzan White Vs. Wild Bill Green,
Result Unknown
4 - No Time-Limit
Nick Carter & Tarzan White Vs. The Green Brothers,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Show starts at 20:15.
JANUARY 2, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling: Season's First and a Good One - Double Main Event
Anniston Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - Bill Bayliss (of Fort McClellan) def. Don Mayfield (of Birmingham)
3 - Two out of Three Falls - No Time-Limit
Dick Dunn def. Tor Yamato "Japanese Star",
Two Falls to One - Disqualification
4 - Grudge Battle - Tag Team - Two out of Three Falls
Al Green & Mr. Moto Jr. def. Nick and Tommy Carter
Note:
The show starts at 20:15.
Nick and Tommy are listed as father and son.
"WIld" Bill Green was advertised as Al's partner for the match.
No mention of why the change was made.
Al and Bill as brothers.
Green "slugged Tommy with some foreign object" for the win.
The Carter's "demanded a rematch next wee with a new referee."
JANUARY 3, 1959 (SATURDAY)
WAPI-TV-Channel 13 (Birmingham): Live Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
Note:
Airs at 22:30.
JANUARY 9, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Anniston Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - Women - One Hour Time-Limit - Two out of Three Falls
Miss Terry Majors (of Houston, Texas) Vs. Miss China Mira,
Result Unknown
2 - Rematch - No Time-Limit - Winner Take All - Two out of Three Falls
Nick & Tommy Carter Vs. Mr. Moto Jr. & Al Green,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The show starts at 20:15.
Also featured preliminaries.
It's reported Nick wired the Athletic Commission to force a return match.
Nick vowed, "For every drop of blood Al Green got off Tommy last week, he is going to shed ten drops of his own."
JANUARY 16, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Local Wrestling Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - One-Fall - Thirty Minute Time-Limit
Mr. Moto Jr. Vs. Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
2 - One-Fall - Thirty Minute Time-Limit
Yvonne Robere Vs. Adrian Bellijon "New Greek Sensation",
Result Unknown
3 - Two out of Three Fall - Tag Team - No Time-Limit
Adrian Bellijon & Mr. Moto Jr. Vs. Yvonne Roberre & Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The shows starts at 20:15.
Other matches were to be announced from ringside.
Roberre is billed as the Southern Junior Heavyweight Champion.
JANUARY 17, 1959 (SATURDAY)
WAPI-TV-Channel 13 (Birmingham): Live Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
Note:
Airs at 22:30.
JANUARY 23, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Wrestling Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - Wild Bill Wesley (of Talladega) Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - Girls Bout - Two out of Three Falls - One Hour Time-Limit
Jessica Rodgers Vs. China Mira,
Result Unknown
3 - Team Bout - Two out of Three Falls - No Time-Limit
Mr. Moto Jr. & The Baby Blimp Vs. Nick & Tom Cartner,
Result Unknown
JANUARY 24, 1959 (SATURDAY)
WAPI-TV-Channel 13 (Birmingham): Live Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
Note:
Airs at 22:30.
JANUARY 30, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
1 - Special Event - Boxing - Grudge Challenge Match
Millard Carter (of Heflin) Vs. Wild Bill Watson (of Birmingham),
Result Unknown
2 - Nick Carter Vs. Al Green,
Result Unknown
3 - Two out of Three Falls - One Hour Time-Limit
Tarzan White Vs. Wild Bill Green,
Result Unknown
4 - No Time-Limit
Nick Carter & Tarzan White Vs. The Green Brothers,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Show starts at 20:15.
february 1959
FEBRUARY 6, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
Referee: Joey Maxim
1 - One-Fall - Thirty Minutes
Saul Weingeroff "Jewish Star" (of Miami) Vs. Tarzan White "Bama All American",
Result Unknown
2 - One-Fall
Tommy Carter (of Oneonta) Vs. Don Mayfield (of Birmingham),
Result Unknown
3 - Tag Team - Two out of Three Falls
Tarzan White & Nick Carter Vs. Saul Weingeroff & The Baby Blimp,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Show starts at 20:15.
Maxim is billed as the former Lightweight Boxing Champion.
Weingeroff weighs 215lbs.
Tommy weighs 190lbs, Mayfield the same.
Blimp weighs 270lbs.
FEBRUARY 13, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - Special Match - Thirty Minute Time-Limit - One Fall
Buddy Clark Vs. Wild Bill Watson,
Result Unknown
2 - Two out of Three Falls - One Hour Time-Limit
Tor Yamoto Vs. Tom Drake,
Result Unknown
3 - Tag Bout - No Time-Limit
Don & Al Green def. Tarzan White & Nick Carter
Notes:
The show starts at 20:15.
Clark is billed as the former Annpolis U.S. Naval Academy Champ.
It's also reported Clark is currently serving as vice president of an insurance company.
FEBRUARY 20, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Local Wrestling Arena (West 10th street), Anniston, Alabama
1 - One Fall
Bill Bayliss def. Don Mayfield
2 - One Fall
Tarzan White def. Don Green
3 - One Fall
Adrian Bellijon def. Tom Drake
4 - Six Man Tag Team - Two out of Three Falls
Tarzan White, Tom Drake & Nick Carter def. Adrian Bellijon & Al & Don Green,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
The show starts at 20:30.
It's said Drake "is one of the most popular young wrestlers to arrive on the local scene."
It's said "Drake whipped both Green brothers."
FEBRUARY 27, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Local Wrestling Arena (West 10th street), Anniston, Alabama
1 - One Fall
Charlie Keene Vs. Adrian Bellijon,
Result Unknown
2 - One Fall
Tom Drake Vs. Mark Starr,
Result Unknown
3 - Tag Team - Two out of Three Falls
Charlie Keene & Tom Drake Vs. Mark Starr & Adrian Bellijon,
Result Unknown
4 - Boxing - Grudge Match - To A Finish
Millard Carter (of Heflin) Vs. Don Mayfield (of Birmingham),
Results
Notes:
This show starts at 20:15.
The boxing was with 6 ounce gloves.
MARCH 1959
MARCH 6, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling: 4 Big Matches - Action! Spills! Thrills!
Local Wrestling Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - One Fall
Don Green Vs. Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
2 - One Fall
Chick Garibaldi def. Al Green
3 - One Fall
Bill Lawley def. Wild Bill Watson
4 - Two out of Three Falls - Tag Team
Nick Carter & Chick Garibaldi def. Don & Al Green (of Lexington, Ky.)
Notes:
The show starts at 20:15.
The Green brothers are described as "fair-haired villains."
It's said the Green brothers "are well known around the country via their appearances on television."
Tom Drake was advertised to be in match 2 and then the main event, Garibaldi appeared instead.
Bill Bayliss, of Fort Mclellan, was advertised to face Watson.
MARCH 13, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling: Thrills! Spills!
Anniston Wrestling Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - One Fall
Carl Frazier (of Gadsden) Vs. Bill Lawley (of Anniston),
Result Unknown
2 - Grudge Match - Boxing
M.L. Barker (of Anniston) Vs. Bill Watson (of Birmingham),
Result Unknown
3 - Tag Team - Two out of Three Falls - No Time-Limit
George & Chuck Grant (of Texas) def. Tom Drake & Chief Red Cloud
Notes:
The show starts at 8:15.
The Grants are said to be brothers.
MARCH 15, 1959 (SUNDAY)
Anniston, Alabama
"Wrestler Won 75 Straight
New York (UPI) - Frank Gotch, the peerless wrestling champion of all time, engaged in 160 matches between 1899 and 1913 and finished his career with a record of 154 wins and six losses. He suffered his last defeated in 1906 and closed his career with a record of 75 straight victories." - The Star
MARCH 20, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - One Fall - Thirty Minute Time-Limit
Nick Carter Vs. Chuck Grant,
Result Unknown
3 - One Fall - Thirty Minute Time-Limit
Chief Red Cloud Vs. George Grant,
Result Unknown
4 - Return Grudge Match - Texas Tag Team - No Time-Limit - Two out of Three Falls
Nick Carter & Chief Red Cloud Vs. George & CHuck Grant,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The show starts at 20:15.
MARCH 21, 1959 (SATURDAY)
WAPI-TV-Channel 13 (Birmingham): Live Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
Note:
Airs at 22:30.
MARCH 27, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston Wrestling Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - One Fall - Thirty Minute Time-Limit [Women]
China Mira Vs. Je
2 - One Fall - Thirty Minute Time-Limit
Nick Carter Vs. Rowdy Red Roberts,
Result Unknown
3 - Mixed Tag Team [Man/Woman Vs. Man/Woman] - Two out of Three Falls - No Time-Limit
Rowdy Red Roberts (of Little Rock, Ark.) & Miss Chine Mira (of Havana, Cuba) Vs. Nick Carter & Miss Jessica Rogers (of Houston, Tex.),
Result Unknown
Notes:
The show starts at 20:15.
Other preliminaries will be announced at ringside.
APRIL 1959
APRIL 3, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling: A Program Bound To Be Packed With Action! Don't Miss It!
Anniston Wrestling Arena (West 10th street), Anniston, Alabama
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - One Fall - Thirty Minute Time-Limit
Jack Holland def. Red Wilson
3 - One Fall - Thirty Minute Time-Limit
George Grant "Famous TV Star" (of Texas) def. Nick Carter
4 - Tag Team - Two out of Three Falls - No Time-Limit
Jack Holland & Nick Carter (of Oneonta, Ala.) def. Fernando Hoyas "New Mexican Star" (of Mexico City) & Adrian Bellijon
Notes:
The show starts at 20:15.
Tom Drake was advertised to be Carter's tag partner.
It was also advertised that Drake would wrestle Hoyas.
Drake is a law student at the University of Alabama.
Grant was advertised to be Hoyas' partner.
APRIL 9, 1959 (THURSDAY)
Anniston, Alabama
"Thefts Are Listed At Wrestling Arena
William Lawley, 109 W. 17 St., reported the theft of two tanks and five large battles of soft drink from the Anniston Wrestling Arena since Friday.
Investigating officers said the thieves gained entrance to the building by prying the sheet of siding from the outer walls."
APRIL 10, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Anniston, Alabama
"Wrestling matches were of the features of the Greek public games." - The Star
Anniston Wrestling Arena, Anniston, Alabama
- One Fall - Thirty Minute Time-Limit
Nick Carter Vs. Jackie Fargo,
Result Unknown
- One Fall - Thirty Minute Time-Limit
Len Rossie Vs. Sonny Boy Fargo,
Result Unknown
- Tag Team - No Time-Limit - Two out of Three Falls
Jackie & Sonny Boy Fargo Vs. Len Rossi & Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The show starts at 20:15.
APRIL 11, 1959 (SATURDAY)
WAPI-TV-Channel 13 (Birmingham): Live Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
Note:
Airs at 22:30.
APRIL 17, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - One Fall - Thirty Minute Time-Limit
Nick Carter Vs. Mark Starr,
Result Unknown
2 - One Fall - One Fall - Thirty Minute Time-Limit
Mr. Moto Jr. Vs. Chick Garibaldi
3 - Special Event - One Fall - Thirty Minute Time-Limit
Jack Holland Vs. Mark Chandler,
Result Unknown
4 - Two outof Three Falls
Mr. Moto Jr. & Mark Starr Vs. Nick Carter & Chick Garibaldi,
Result Unknown
Notes:
This show starts at 20:15.
APRIL 24, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling: An All Star Card - Action!! With Top TV Stars
Anniston Arena, Anniston, Alabama
Referee: Nick Carter (match 3)
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - [Tag Team]
Freddie Fraley & Tom Drake Vs. Eric Von Brock & Adrian Bellijon,
Result Unknown
Notes:
This show starts at 20:15.
It's noted on the advert that "ARENA POLICED!"
APRIL 25, 1959 (SATURDAY)
WAPI-TV-Channel 13 (Birmingham): Live Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
Note:
Airs at 22:30.
APRIL 30, 1959 (THURSDAY)
Anniston, Alabama
"Two youths were transferred to juvenile authorities today on four counts of burglary each. Police said the cases involved burglaries of the local wrestling arena." - The Star
MAY 1959
MAY 1, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Best Card of the Year: Girls! Girls! Girls!
1 - "Indian Sensation" Chief Red Cloud Vs. A. Bellijon,
Result Unknown
2 - Mixed Tag Team [Woman/Man Vs. Woman/Man]
Miss Jessica Rogers & Nick Carter Vs. Miss Betty Clark & Mark Starr,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The show starts at 20:15.
Plus preliminaries.
MAY 2, 1959 (SATURDAY)
WAPI-TV-Channel 13 (Birmingham): Live Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
Note:
Airs at 22:30.
MAY 8, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling: Spills! Thrills! Action!
Promoter: Nick Carter
Anniston Wrestling Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - One Fall
???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - One Fall
???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - One Fall
???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
4 - Wild Six Man Tag Team - Two out of Three Falls - No Time-Limit
Chief Red Cloud "The Sensational Iroquois Indian", Nick Carter & Tom Drake (of Cullman) Vs. "Japanese Star" Mr. Moto Jr., Pat Malone "The Tough Former Green Shadow" & Charlie Keene "Veteran",
Result Unknown
Notes:
The show starts at 20:15.
Cloud weighs 225lbs, Carter 240 and Drake 218.
Moto weighs 217lbs, Malone 220 and Keene 220.
Drake is said to be a "former Chattanooga University grid star now studying law at the University of Alabama."
MAY 15, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Promoter: Nick Carter
Anniston Wrestling Arena, Anniston, Alabama
Referee: Bob DeArtiz/Deartig
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - Match of the Year - Brother Team Championship - Two out of Three Falls - No Time-Limit
Jackie & Don Fargo (of New York) Vs. George & Chuck Grant (of Texas),
Result Unknown
Notes:
The show starts at 20:15.
It's noted in the advertisement, "No advance in prices."
DeArtiz is known as "the world's limberest man."
He is said to have appeared in Ripley's Believe It Or Not, and will demonstrate "his abilitiy to tie himself into knots and will referee one of the evening's matches."
MAY 22, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
1 - One Fall
Nick Carter Vs. Chuck Grant,
Result Unknown
2 - One Fall
George Grant Vs. Jesse James,
Result Unknown
3 - Tag Team - Two out of Three Falls - No Time-Limit
George & Chuck Grant Vs. Jesse James & Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The show starts at 20:15.
Other preliminaries to be announced at ringside.
MAY 28, 1959 (THURSDAY)
Anniston, Alabama
"Police Duty Tough
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (UPI) - Alligators sometimes turn up in unexpected places in this South Florida city. Police today added a course in alligator wrestling to their regular trainign program for policemen." - The Star
MAY 29, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
1 - One Fall
Tom Drake Vs. Pat Malone,
Result Unknown
2 - 450lb Bear Vs. Man - One Fall
Brownie Vs. Mr. Moto Jr.,
Result Unknown
3 - Tag Team
Pat Malone & Mr. Moto Jr. Vs. Tom Drake & Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
Notes:
This show starts at 20:15.
Plus "sensational newcomers": Ken Cooper, Joe Powell & Billy Sky.
JUNE 1959
JUNE 5, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston, ALabama
1 - One Fall
Al Green Vs. Herb Welch,
Result Unknown
2 - One Fall
Don Green Vs. Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
3 - Two out of Three Falls - No Time-Limit
Don & Al Green Vs. Herb Welch & Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
Notes:
This show starts at 20:15.
Also preliminaries.
JUNE 6, 1959 (SATURDAY)
Post Sports Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - Tag Team
???? & ???? Vs. ???? & ????,
Result Unknown
JUNE 12, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Anniston Wrestling Arena, Anniston, Alabama - Two out of Three Falls
1 - One Fall
???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - One Fall
???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - The Black Panther "Masked Star" & Rowdy Red Roberts Vs. Tom Drake & Chris Belkas,
Result Unknown
4 - Mixed Tag Team [Woman/Man Vs. Woman/Man] - Two out of Three Falls
Miss Vera Faye "Talladega Blonde" & Jack Holland Vs. Miss Shirley Hudson & Mark Chandler,
Result Unknown
Notes:
This show starts at 20:15.
Panther weighs 240lbs.
[In the main event Hudson is possibly replaced by Sue Chandler]
JUNE 13, 1959 (SATURDAY)
Post Amphitheater, Anniston, Alabama
1 - Six Man Tag Team
SP4 Billy Baylis, Jack Bray (of Gadsden) & Johnny King (of Rome, Ga.) Vs. El Toro, The Black Panther & Don Mayfield (of Memphis, Tenn.),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Baylis is a Headquarters Detachment cook.
Baylis weighs 228lbs, Bray 240 and King 210.
Toro weighs 241lbs, Panther 272 and Mayfield 205.
WAPI-TV-Channel 13 (Birmingham): Live Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
Notes:
Airs at 22:30.
JUNE 19, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling: A Lulu! Action!
Anniston, Alabama
1 - Return Match - Mixed Tag Team [Man/Woman Vs. Man/Woman]
Mark & Sue Chandler Vs. Jack Holland & Miss Verna Faye,
Result Unknown
2 - Tag Team - Two out of Three Falls
Rowdy Red Robers & Pat Malone Vs. Carlos Romero & Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
Notes:
This show starts at 20:15.
Plus preliminaries.
JUNE 20, 1959 (SATURDAY)
WAPI-TV-Channel 13 (Birmingham): Live Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
Notes:
Airs at 22:30.
JUNE 26, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Anniston, Alabama
1 - One Fall
The Masked Dragon "Sensational Masked Star" Vs. Tom Drake (of the University of Alabama),
Result Unknown
2 - One Fall
Pat Malone Vs. Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
3 - Tag Team - No Time-Limit - Two out of Three Falls
The Masked Dragon & Pat Malone Vs. Tom Drake & Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
Notes:
This show starts at 20:15.
Also good preliminaries.
The Dragon is advertised as undefeated.
july 1959
JULY 3, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Promoter: Nick Carter
Wrestling: Action Packed Matches!
Local Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - One Fall - Fifteen Minute Time-Limit
Dick Smith (of Huntsville, Alabama) Vs. Clarence Lively "Birmingham Steel Worker",
Result Unknown
2 - One Fall - Fifteen Minute Time-Limit
Tom Drake Vs. Sonny Boy Fargo,
Result Unknown
3 - One Fall - Fifteen Minute Time-Limit
Nick Carter Vs. Herb Larsen,
Result Unknown
4 - Tag Team - Two out of Three Falls - No Time-Limit
Sonny Boy Fargo & Herb Larsen (of Canada) Vs. Tom Drake & Nick Cartner,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The advertisement said the show starts at 20:30.
A write-up in The Star says it starts at 20:00.
Smith is said to be a ladies hair stylist, he has a shop in Huntsville and westles as a hobby.
Larsen weighs 254lb.
Fargo is described as a TV star.
JULY 5, 1959 (SUNDAY)
Anniston, Alabama
"Wrestling, one of the most ancient of sports, had reached a high stage of development in Egypt 5,000 years ago." - The Star
JULY 10, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling: Girls! Girls! Girls! Two Top Lady Wrestlers
Promoter: Nick Carter
Anniston Wrestling Arena, Anniston, Alabama
Referee: Nick Carter
Tickets: $0.50 & $1.00
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - Women - Two out of Three Falls - No Time-Limit
Miss Millie Stafford Vs. Miss Ann Laverne,
Result Unknown
4 - Two out of Three Falls - No Time-Limit
Tom Drake Vs. Sonny Boy Fargo,
Result Unknown
Notes:
A write-up says the show starts at 20:15.
The advertisement says it starts at 20:30.
Drake is a law student at the University of Alabama.
The two preliminaries will be announced at ringside.
JULY 17, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - One Fall
Wild Bill Watson Vs. Bill Lawley,
Result Unknown
2 - One Fall
Tom Drake Vs. Danny Dusek,
Result Unknown
3 - Tag Team - Two out of Three Falls
Pat Malone & Danny Dusek Vs. Tom Drake & Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
JULY 23, 1959 (THURSDAY)
Anniston, Alabama
"Glima is the scientific and popular form of wrestling in Ireland." - The Star
[The paper made a typo, Glima originated in Iceland, Collar and Elbow was the well known Irish style]
JULY 24, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston Wrestling Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - Women - Two out of Three Falls - Sixty Minute Time-Limit
Miss Ada Ashe Vs. Mrs. Poncho Villa,
Result Unknown
4 - Two out of Three Falls - No Time-Limit
Nick Carter Vs. Don "Boom Boom" Lee,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Lee is said to weigh 110 pounds.
Preliminaries to be announced at ringside.
JULY 25, 1959 (SATURDAY)
WAPI-TV-Channel 13 (Birmingham): Live Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
Notes:
Airs at 22:30.
JULY 31, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - One Fall - Thirty Minute Time-Limit
Don "Boom Boom" Lee Vs. Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
2 - One Fall - Thirty Minute Time-Limit
Tommy O'Toole Vs. Charlie Keene,
Result Unknown
3 - Tag Team - Two out of Three Falls - No Time-Limit
Don "Boom Boom" Lee & Tommy O'Toole Vs. Nick Carter & Charlie Keene,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Lee weighs 320lbs.
O'Tolle weighs 250lbs.
Other preliminaries.
august 1959
AUGUST 5, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - One Fall
Victor Lopez Vs. El Lobo,
Result Unknown
2 - One Fall
Nick Carter Vs. The Black Panther,
Result Unknown
3 - One Fall
Wild Bill Watson Vs. Jack Holland,
Result Unknown
4 - Rough and Ready Tag Team - Two out of Three Falls - No Time-Limit
"Two Masked Superstars" The Black Panther & El Lobo Vs. Victor Lopez & Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The show starts at 20:15.
The Two Masked Superstars weighs 500lbs combined.
AUGUST 8, 1959 (SATURDAY)
WAPI-TV-Channel 13 (Birmingham): Live Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
Notes:
Airs at 22:30.
AUGUST 14, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling: Season's Biggest Wrestling Program
Anniston Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - Big John & Red Wilson Vs. Bill Rose & Tommy Boyd,
Result Unknown
2 - Grudge Tag Team
Black Panther & Victor Lopez def. Nick Carter & Atlas Godfrey
Notes:
The show starts at 20:15.
Carter weighs 240lbs and Godfrey 210.
Panther weighs 250lbs and Lopez 200.
It's advertised, "See Big John - 325 lbs. Do Hand Springs And Cart Wheels".
AUGUST 21, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling: Rough, Tough, Action!
Anniston Arena, Anniston, Alabama
Tickets: $0.50 & $1.00 - "Under 6 No Charge"
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - King Vs. Watson,
Result Unknown
4 - Pile Driver Barred
The Black Panther & Victor Lopez Vs. Tarzan White & Nick Carter,
Results Unknown
Notes:
The show starts at 20:15.
Carter brought in White to avenge last week's loss.
Short Hutschins, World Champion Slingshot artist, will make a personal appearance.
AUGUST 22, 1959 (SATURDAY)
WAPI-TV-Channel 13 (Birmingham): Live Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
Notes:
Airs at 22:30.
AUGUST 28, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - Atlas Godfrey Vs. Wild Bill Watson,
Result Unknown
2 - Johnny Rebel "Newcomer" Vs. Red Wilson "B'ham Veteran",
Result Unknown
3 - Special Challenge Match - Tarzan to Beat Panther & Dalton
Tarzan "All America Football Star" Vs. Black Panther & Rowdy Jim Dalton,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The show starts at 20:15.
Plus fast preliminaries.
Rebel weighs 225lbs and Wilson 230lbs.
AUGUST 29, 1959 (SATURDAY)
WAPI-TV-Channel 13 (Birmingham): Live Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
Notes:
Airs at 22:30.
september 1959
SEPTEMBER 4, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling: Biggest Card of the Season
Anniston Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - Johnny Rebel Vs. Larry Jollay,
Result Unknown
2 - Special Match
Wild Bill Watson Vs. Junior Skinner (of Anniston),
Result Unknown
3 - Grudge Tag Team - No Time-Limit - Two out of Three Falls
Black Panther & Jim Dalton Vs. Tarzan White & Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
Notes:
This show starts at 20:15.
SEPTEMBER 5, 1959 (SATURDAY)
WAPI-TV-Channel 13 (Birmingham): Live Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
Notes:
Airs at 22:30.
SEPTEMBER 11, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
1 - Jumping Johnny King (of Rome, Ga.) Vs. Wild Bill Watson (of Birmingham, Ala.),
Result Unknown
2 - Two out of Three Falls
"The Famous York Brothers" Mike & Mack (of Ogden, Utah) Vs. Tarzan White & Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The show starts at 20:15.
Plus other preliminaries.
Two weeks later this is called the "bloodiest match ever seen locally."
SEPTEMBER 18, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - Johnny King Vs. Red Wilson,
Result Unknown
4 - Return Grudge Match - Tag Team - No Time-Limit
Mac & Mike York Vs. Tarzan White & Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Show starts at 20:15.
SEPTEMBER 25, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Arena, Anniston, Alabama
Referee: Nick Carter (match 3)
1 - El Lobo "Mexican Maskman" Vs. Bob Gregory/Godfrey (of Rome, Ga.),
Result Unknown
2 - Wild Bill Watson Vs. Johnny King,
Result Unknown
3 - Grudge Texas Death Match To A Finish - Falls Don't Count
Tarzan White "Bama All America" Vs. "Mighty" Mack York,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Show starts at 20:15.
Preliminaries to be held also.
october 1959
OCTOBER 2, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - Mack York Vs. Johnny Rebel,
Result Unknown
2 - Tarzan White Vs. Rocky Guess "Newcomer",
Result Unknown
3 - Nick Carter Vs. Randy Boatright "Newcomer",
Result Unknown
4 - Tag Team
Nick Carter & Tarzan White Vs. Randy Boatright & Rocky Guess,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Guess weighs 240lbs.
Boatright weighs 345lbs.
OCTOBER 9, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
- Bear Vs. Men
Brownie Vs. Wild Bill Watson & Red Wilson,
Result Unknown
- Texas Tornado Death Tag Team - Falls Don't Count - One Team Must Quit
York Brothers Vs. Nick Carter & Tarzan Wite,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Show starts at 20:15.
Plus preliminaries.
The bear weighs 450lbs.
OCTOBER 10, 1959 (SATURDAY)
WAPI-TV-Channel 13 (Birmingham): Live Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
Notes:
Airs at 22:30.
OCTOBER 16, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - Roy Ferrel "Pleasing Newcomer" (of Kentucky) Vs. Red Wilson (of Birmingham, Ala.),
Result Unknown
2 - Special Handcuff Match
Mike & Mack York Vs. Nick Carter & Tarzan White,
Result Unknown
Notes:
This show starts at 20:15.
Plus preliminaries.
The handcuff match is said to be the first time in Anniston.
"By order of Athletic Commission, The York Brothers will be handcuffed to the ring post to insure legal tag."
OCTOBER 23, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - Rocky Guess Vs. Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
4 - Tag Team
The Black Panther "Masked Man" & Mack Morton Vs. "Two Newcomers" Eddie Marlin & Ray Ferrell,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Show starts at 20:15.
Preliminaries to be announced from ringside.
Guess weighs 235lbs.
Panther weighs 240lbs.
OCTOBER 30, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling,
Arena, Anniston, Alabama
Referee: "New Referee" Jack Johnson
1 - Rocky Guess (of Miami, Florida) Vs. Nick Carter (of Oneonta, Ala.),
Result Unknown
2 - Tag Team
Mike & Mack York Vs. Eddie Marlin & Ray Ferrell,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Show starts 20:15.
Guess & Carter were said to be "In a bloody brawl last week returk requested by Nick Carter."
Guess weighs 228lbs.
Carter weighs 239lbs.
november 1959
NOVEMBER 6, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
1 - One Fall
Tarzan White Vs. Rockie Guess,
Result Unknown
2 - One Fall
Big Jim Dalton Vs. Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
3 - Tag Team
Tarzan White & Nick Carter Vs. Rockie Guess & Jim Dalton,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Show starts at 20:15.
Other preliminaries to be announced at ringside.
NOVEMBER 13, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
1 - Tarzan White Vs. The Black Shadow,
Result Unknown
2 - Bill Lawler Vs. Mack York,
Result Unknown
3 - Tag Team
Mack York & The Black Shadow Vs. Tarzan White & Billy Lawler,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Show starts at 20:15.
Other preliminaries to be announced at ringside.
NOVEMBER 20, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - One Fall
Bill Lawley Vs. The Black Shadow,
Result Unknown
2 - One Fall
Tarzan White Vs. Mack York,
Result Unknown
3 - Six Man Tag Team - Two out of Three Falls
Mack York, Red Wilson & The Black Shadow Vs. Tarzan White, Nick Carter & Bill Lawley,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Show starts at 20:15.
NOVEMBER 21, 1959 (SATURDAY)
Wrestling
WRRC TV-Channel 6 (Birmingham)
Anniston, Alabama
Notes:
Airs at 12:00 (midday).
Wrestling
WAGA TV-Channel 5 (Atlanta)
Anniston, Alabama
Notes:
Airs at 16:30.
NOVEMBER 27, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling: Biggest Card of the Season
Referee: Larry Jackson (match 2)
1 - Tag Team [Man/Woman Vs. Man/Woman] - Two out of Three Falls
Wild Bill Watson & Virginia Hutton Vs. Mark & Mary Chandler,
Result Unknown
2 - Tag Team
Mack York & Black Shadow Vs. Nick Carter & Bill Lawley,
Result Unknown
NOVEMBER 28, 1959 (SATURDAY)
Wrestling
WRRC TV-Channel 6 (Birmingham)
Anniston, Alabama
Notes:
Airs at 12:00 (midday).
Wrestling
WAGA TV-Channel 5 (Atlanta)
Anniston, Alabama
Notes:
Airs at 16:30.
december 1959
DECEMBER 4, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling
Anniston, Alabama
1 - One Fall
Bill Lawley Vs. Black Shadow,
Result Unknown
2 - One Fall
Tarzan White Vs. Chuck Shockley,
Result Unknown
3 - Six Man Tag Team
Black Shadow, MAck York & "Newcomer" Chuck Shockley Vs. "3 Alabama Boys" Nick Carter (of Oneonta), Bill Lawley (of Anniston) & Tarzan White (of Jamestown),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Show starts at 20:15.
Other preliminaries to be announced.
Shockley weighs 240lbs.
DECEMBER 5, 1959 (SATURDAY)
Wrestling
WRRC TV-Channel 6 (Birmingham)
Anniston, Alabama
Notes:
Airs at 12:00 (midday).
Wrestling
WAGA TV-Channel 5 (Atlanta)
Anniston, Alabama
Notes:
Airs at 16:30.
DECEMBER 11, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Anniston Arena, Anniston, Alabama
Tickets: $0.50 & $1.00 - "Under Six Free"
Referee: Chief Bald Eagle (matches 1 & 2) & Nick Carter (match 3)
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Billy Lawley (of Anniston) Vs. Mack York "Blonde Bomber" (of Utah),
Result Unknown
2 - Mixed Tag Team [Man/Women Vs. Man/Woman] - Two out of Three Falls
Wild Bill Watson & Virginia Hutton Vs. Mark & Sue Chandler,
Result Unknown
3 - Hair Vs. Mask - Two out of Three Falls
"All American Football Star" Tarzan White (of Alabama) Vs. The Black Shadow,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Show starts 20:15.
There will be a prominent barber of Anniston in attendance to shave White's head if needed.
It's said Lawley spent a "season of wrestling in Florida, Georgia and Louisiana."
The following week it's reported Watson lost a tooth during the match.
DECEMBER 12, 1959 (SATURDAY)
Wrestling
WRRC TV-Channel 6 (Birmingham)
Anniston, Alabama
Notes:
Airs at 12:00 (midday).
Wrestling
WAGA TV-Channel 5 (Atlanta)
Anniston, Alabama
Notes:
Airs at 16:30.
DECEMBER 18, 1959 (FRIDAY)
The Arena, Anniston, Alabama
1 - One Fall
???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - One Fall
Allen Burton (of Heflin) def.[?] Wild Bill Watson
3 - One Fall
Billy Lawley Vs. Mack York,
Result Unknown
4 - Bully Hayes "The Former Black Shadow" & Mack York "Blond Blockbuster" (of Utah) Vs. "All American" Tarzan White & Nick Carter,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The show starts at 20:15.
Hayes weighs 255lbs.
Burton is said to be making his wrestling debut.
The following week it's reported "Burton completely outmanned Watson."
DECEMBER 19, 1959 (SATURDAY)
Wrestling
WRRC TV-Channel 6 (Birmingham)
Anniston, Alabama
Notes:
Airs at 12:00 (midday).
Wrestling
WAGA TV-Channel 5 (Atlanta)
Anniston, Alabama
Notes:
Airs at 16:30.
DECEMBER 25, 1959 (FRIDAY)
Local ARENA, Anniston, Alabama
1 - Tag Team - Two out of Three Falls
Red Wilson & "Dapper" Don Mayfield Vs. Billy Lawley & Larry Jackson,
Result Unknown
2 - Boxing - Six Ounce Gloves - Six Rounds
Allen Burton "The Heflin Strong Boy" Vs. Wild Bill Watson,
Result Unknown
3 - Mac York "The Utah Blonde" Vs. "Jumpin'" Johnny King (of Rome, Ga.),
Result Unknown
Notes:
"Lady fans will be presented with ten pairs of nylon hose in a lucky ticket drawing. Two sets of men's toiletries will be given men fans to complete the Xmas motif."
York is said to have recently spent a night in jail "for roughing a spectator."
It's said "King is available during the holidays from Tampa, Fla., where he is appearing in the major cities of the Florida circuit. He has been a sensation there recently and vows to give York the going over fans want to see."
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