"The Golden Greek" Jim Londos
Also wrestled as Chris Theophelus and Chris Londos.
Also wrestled as Chris Theophelus and Chris Londos.
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January 3, 1932 - Baltimore Sun
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1910 (no results)
1911 (no results)
1912 (no results)
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1914 (no results)
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1917
JANUARY 1917
JANUARY 25, 1917 (THURSDAY)
Burlington, Iowa
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos def. Harry Hartman (of Burlington),
Two Falls to One
Note:
Londos is listed as a claimant to the American light heavyweight championship.
FEBRUARY 1917
FEBRUARY 6, 1917 (TUESDAY)
Burlington, Ohio
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Chris Londos defeats. Henry Harlmann,
Two Falls to None
Note:
Approximate date.
FEBRUARY 1917
FEBRUARY 6, 1917 (TUESDAY)
Burlington, Ohio
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Chris Londos defeats. Henry Harlmann,
Two Falls to None
Note:
Approximate date.
APRIL 1917
APRIL 17, 1917 (TUESDAY)
Promoter: Harry Foley
Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California
Attendance: 'Meager'
Referee: Andrews
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Chris Londos def. Taro Miyake,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:21:21 - F2 00:03:48 - C 00:25:09)
NOVEMBER 1917
NOVEMBER 29, 1917 (THURSDAY)
City Auditorium, Canton, Ohio
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Jimmy Londos 'the Boy Wonder' (of Greece),
Two Falls to None - Forfeit (02:00:00+)
Note:
After Lewis won fall number one, Londos was too injured to continue.
1918
APRIL 1918
APRIL 17, 1918 (WEDNESDAY)
City Auditorium, Canton, Ohio
1 - Joe Malcewicz def. Jim Londos
APRIL 1918
APRIL 17, 1918 (WEDNESDAY)
City Auditorium, Canton, Ohio
1 - Joe Malcewicz def. Jim Londos
NOVEMBER 1918
NOVEMBER 26, 1918 (TUESDAY)
United War Work Fund Campaign
Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York
Attendance: 'Small Crowd'
Benefit: $3,000
Referees: Bill Brown, Jack Munroe, Benny Leonard & George Emerson
1 - 'the Greek' Demetrius (of Tofalos) def. Harry Stevens (of Delaware)
(00:13:00)
2 - Tommy Draak (of Holland) def. Fred Pilakoff (of Ukraine)
3 - Jiu Jitsu - Handicap - Gross to Throw Bingham in Ten Minutes
Al Gross Vs. Will Bingham,
Time-Limit - Gross Failed to Throw Bingham
(00:10:00)
4 - Leon Hood Vs. Gene Westergaard,
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
5 - Gene Bruce (of Brooklyn) def. John Smithson (of the Navy)
(00:10:27)
6 - Carl Johnson def. Otto Samson (of the Bronx)
(00:04:50)
7 - John Kilonis (of Norfolk) Vs. Cyclone Reiss (of Macon, Ga.),
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
8 - Wladek Zbyszko Vs. Joe Stecher (of Great Lake Naval Station),
Time-Limit Draw (01:00:00)
Note:
The above are results from the NY Times. The NY Tribune advertized the following card:
"1 - Fred Pilakoff Vs. Jim Londas
2 - Will Bingham Vs. Hamishi
3 - Yussiff Hussane Vs. Tommy Draak
4 - Leon Hood Vs. Jess Westergaard
5 - Fred Johnson Vs. All Comers
6 - John Olin Vs. Renato Gardini
7 - John Kilonis (of Norfolk) Vs. Cyclone Reiss (of Macon, Ga.)
8 - Wladek Zbyszko Vs. Joe Stecher (of Great Lake Naval Station)"
1919
???? 1919
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San Francisco, California
1 - Constantine Romanoff Vs. Jim Londos,
Result Unknown
Note:
This happened prior to May 1919. Possibly in 1918.
APRIL 1919
APRIL 28, 1919 (MONDAY)
Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 6,000
Gate: $8,000
Referee: Delaney
1 - Lou Talaber Vs. Mike Nestor,
Time-Limit Draw (00:33:00)
2 - Wladek Zbyszko (of Poland) def. Ed 'Strangler' Lewis
(02:14:09)
One Fall
3 - Jim Londos def. Dr. B.F. Roller
(00:15:00)
MAY 1919
MAY 26, 1919 (MONDAY)
Promoter: Ravell
Orpheum Theatre, Ogden, Utah
Tickets: $3.30 (Ringside), $2.75 (Bleachers), $2.75 (Boxes), $2.20 (Front Balcony), $1.50 (Balcony) & $1.10 (Gallery)
Referee: Will Thornton (of Salt Lake)
1 - Hal Dawson Vs. Bruce Hamilton,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Two out of Three Falls
H.C. Tanner def. Pete Miller,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:15:00 - F2 00:00:25 - C 00:15:25)
3 - Greek Heavyweight Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (of Canton, Ohio} (c) def. Peter Visser (of Ogden),
Two Falls to One - Stoppage (F1 00:25:00 - F2 00:30:00 - C 00:55:00)
Notes:
Visser is listed as the Rocky Mountain States Heavyweight Champion.
Visser was not allowed back on the mat by the doctor due to injury.
MAY 1919
MAY 26, 1919 (MONDAY)
Promoter: Ravell
Orpheum Theatre, Ogden, Utah
Tickets: $3.30 (Ringside), $2.75 (Bleachers), $2.75 (Boxes), $2.20 (Front Balcony), $1.50 (Balcony) & $1.10 (Gallery)
Referee: Will Thornton (of Salt Lake)
1 - Hal Dawson Vs. Bruce Hamilton,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Two out of Three Falls
H.C. Tanner def. Pete Miller,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:15:00 - F2 00:00:25 - C 00:15:25)
3 - Greek Heavyweight Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (of Canton, Ohio} (c) def. Peter Visser (of Ogden),
Two Falls to One - Stoppage (F1 00:25:00 - F2 00:30:00 - C 00:55:00)
Notes:
Visser is listed as the Rocky Mountain States Heavyweight Champion.
Visser was not allowed back on the mat by the doctor due to injury.
JUNE 1919
JUNE 11, 1919 (WEDNESDAY)
Omaha, Nebraska
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Jim Londos (of Canton, Ohio),
Two Falls to None (F1 01:34:45 - F2 00:27:30 - C 02:02:15)
Note:
Londos is listed as Greek Champion.
JUNE 1919
JUNE 11, 1919 (WEDNESDAY)
Omaha, Nebraska
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Jim Londos (of Canton, Ohio),
Two Falls to None (F1 01:34:45 - F2 00:27:30 - C 02:02:15)
Note:
Londos is listed as Greek Champion.
OCTOBER 1919
OCTOBER 2, 1919 (THURSDAY)
Omaha, Nebraska
1 - Pesek Vs. Londos,
Cancelled
Note:
Major General Leonard Wood called off the contest due to a threatened race war.
OCTOBER 10, 1919 (FRIDAY)
Omaha, Nebraska
1 - John Pezek (of Shelton, Nebraska) def. Jim Londos
(02:26:30)
Note:
This was took place on this day due to the postponement of the October 2 match.
OCTOBER 24, 1919 (FRIDAY)
Salt Lake City, Utah
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos 'the Greek Wrestler' def. Dan Petersen 'the Balkan Wrestler',
Two Falls to One (F1 00:09:00 - F2 01:06:00 - F3 ??:??:?? - C 01:15:00)
OCTOBER 1919
OCTOBER 2, 1919 (THURSDAY)
Omaha, Nebraska
1 - Pesek Vs. Londos,
Cancelled
Note:
Major General Leonard Wood called off the contest due to a threatened race war.
OCTOBER 10, 1919 (FRIDAY)
Omaha, Nebraska
1 - John Pezek (of Shelton, Nebraska) def. Jim Londos
(02:26:30)
Note:
This was took place on this day due to the postponement of the October 2 match.
OCTOBER 24, 1919 (FRIDAY)
Salt Lake City, Utah
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos 'the Greek Wrestler' def. Dan Petersen 'the Balkan Wrestler',
Two Falls to One (F1 00:09:00 - F2 01:06:00 - F3 ??:??:?? - C 01:15:00)
1920
JANUARY 1920
JANUARY 5, 1920 (MONDAY)
Promoter: Jack Curley
Referee: George Bothner
71st Regiment Armory, New York, New York
Attendance: 5,000
1 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. Ivan Linow
(00:49:50)
2 - Wladek 'Zibby' Zbyszko 'the Polish Hercules' def. George Strambol (of Belgium)
(00:07:08)
3 - 'Greek Heavyweight Championship'
Jim Londos def. William Demetral (c)
(01:49:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
It appears Strambol was a substitute for Baldis (of Buene Ayres).
In the build up to the event, it was rumored Zbyszko may also challenge the winner of the championship match.
Papers said that Demetral had been the champion of Greece for eight years and that the belt was worth $1,000.
Londos is listed as being 'a chiseled young man.'
Hevonpaa and Linow are siad to be 'two humorous stars.'
MARCH 1920
MARCH 2, 1920 (TUESDAY)
Referee: George Bothner
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Attendance: 10,000+
1 - Demtritrius Tofalos (a Greek) def. Alex Jarvis (of Philadelphia)
(00:14:05)
2 - Monsieur Raymond Cazeaux (of France) Vs. Ivan Linow 'the Horrible Cossack',
Time-Limit Draw (00:15:00)
3 - Earl Caddock (formerly of the United States Army) def. Adjutant Salvadore Chevalier (of France)
(00:58:11)
4 - Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Jim Londos
(02:04:43)
Notes:
The first two matches are both said to be 'more humorous then competitive.'
At one point during the main event when Lewis had Londos in a 'vise-like grip for two minutes,' it's said 'A man who cannot be convinced that the Civil War was a 'frame up' raised up his squeak near the press seats: "These guys ain't tryin'," said he. "They belong to the Big Four."'
Linow was said to have the upperhand in wrestling but Cazeaux in roughness. Although overall the match is to resemble 'a mixture of boxing, football, la savate, and anything else but wrestling.'
Londos is billed as the Greek Heavyweight Champion.
The order of who would go on for the two main events was decided via a coin toss.
In the build up to the event Chevalier was billed as the 'Inter-allied Champion.'
MARCH 15, 1920 (MONDAY)
Wrestling Carnival
Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York
Attendance: 'Big Crowd'
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Raymond Cazaud (of France) def. Roland O. Luph (of Italy)
(00:04:04)
2 - Jim Londos def. Selvadore Chevalier
(00:36:00)
3 - Earl Caddock def. 'Strangler' Lewis
(01:35:00)
Notes:
Londos is listed as the Greek Champion.
Chevalier as the French Champion.
The winner of the main event is to face Joe Stecher for the world's championship.
MARCH 17, 1920 (WEDNESDAY)
47th Regiment Armory, Brooklyn, New York
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: Chick Olus
1 - Young Bruce (of Brooklyn) def. Gene Bruce (of Brooklyn)
(00:24:50)
2 - Walter Ludecker (of Brooklyn) Vs. Cyclone West (of North Carolina),
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
3 - Strangler Lewis def. Frank Yurka (of Australia)
(00:31:03)
4 - Jim Londos def. Jack Grant
(00:13:49)
Note:
Grant is listed as the Pacific Coast champion.
MARCH 24, 1920 (WEDNESDAY)
Promotion: International Wrestling Association
National Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 'Big Crowd'
1 - Einar Johansen Vs. Unknown,
Cancelled?
2 - Edwards (of California) def. 'Cave Man' Karl Schultz
(00:20:45)
3 - Jim Londos def. Jim Madvas (of Poland)
(00:45:33)
4 - Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (of Kentucky) def. Ivan (Steve) Stasiak (of Russia)
(00:49:08)
Notes:
Londos is listed as the Greek Champion.
Stasiak is noted as the Russian Champion.
Einar Johansen (of Norway) was listed to be at the show, however, he does not appear in the results.
Edwards appears to be a substitute for Yussiff Hussan.
MARCH 29, 1920 (MONDAY)
Promoter: Jack Curley
71st Regiment Armory, New York, New York
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Stanislaus 'Zibby' Zbyszko (of Poland) Vs. John Olin (of Finland)
(00:53:07)
2 - Greek Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos (c) def. William Demetral,
Referee Stoppage (01:52:50)
Note:
The referee stopped the bout when Demetral broke his collar bone.
APRIL 1920
APRIL 9, 1920 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling Carnival
Promotion: 47th Regiment Armory Athletic Association
47th Regiment Armory, Brooklyn, New York
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: Mike O'Dowd
1 - Jack Edwards (of California) Vs. Taro Mayaki,
Result Unknown
2 - Jim Londos def. Jack Samson (of Chicago)
(00:56:47)
3 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Joe Stecher (of Nebraska) def. Fred Pilakoff (of Finland)
(00:22:04)
Notes:
Londos is listed as the Greek Champion.
Stecher is listed as the World Heavyweight champion.
Mayaki is listed as mastering Japanese jiu-jitsu.
Appears Samson was a substitute for John Grandovich of Bohemia, and originally Joe Grant had been listed before Grandovich was advertised.
APRIL 14, 1920 (WEDNESDAY)
Promotion: International Wrestling Association
National Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 3,000
Referees: William H. Rocap, Mike Dorizas & Prof. William H. Herrmann
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Jack Edwards (of America) def. Harry Stevens (of America)
(00:10:55)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Enair Johansen (of Norway) def. Charley Olesen (of Sweden)
(00:12:30)
3 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Steve Stasiak (of Russia)
(01:02:55)
4 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Stanislaus Zbyszko (of Poland) def. Frank Youska (of Turkey)
(00:28:13)
Note:
Appears Olesen was a substitute for Cyclone Burns (of Belgium).
APRIL 15, 1922 (THURSDAY)
Labor Temple, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1 - Charlie Platos Vs. Gene Mazzan,
Result Unknown
2 - Jim Londos def. Jom Cobte
(00:46:17)
Note:
Unconfirmed results.
APRIL 19, 1920 (MONDAY)
Boston, Massachusetts
1 - Joe Stecher def. Jim Londos
(01:58:45)
MAY 1920
MAY 10, 1920 (MONDAY)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Paul Mattinson (of Chicago),
Two Falls to None (F1 01:08:00 - F2 00:28:00 - C 01:36:00)
MAY 28, 1920 (FRIDAY)
Prospect Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Jim Londos Vs. Bernhof Hansen,
Result Unknown
Note:
Londos is listed as the Greek Champion.
AUGUST 1920
AUGUST 17, 1920 (TUESDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - World Light Heavyweight Championship
Ad Santel (c) def. Jim Londos,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:27:35 - F2 00:12:18 - C 00:39:53)
Note:
Only billed as for the championship leading up to the match. The results list Santel only as a claimant to the title.
SEPTEMBER 1920
SEPTEMBER 13, 1920 (MONDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos def. Ad Santel,
Two Falls to One
Note:
Santel is listed as the Light Heavyweight Champion.
SEPTEMBER 30, 1920 (THURSDAY)
Boise, Idaho
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Nick DeCourt,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:58:55 - F2 00:20:11 - C 01:19:06)
NOVEMBER 1920
NOVEMBER 10, 1920 (WEDNESDAY)
Sioux City, Iowa
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos def. Mat Orlando,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:54:00 - F2 00:20:00 - C 01:14:00)
Notes:
Londos is said to be the Greek Champion.
Orlando is said to be the Swedish Champion.
NOVEMBER 26, 1920 (FRIDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - Jim Londos Vs. Pesek (of Nebraska),
Postponed
Note:
Londos is listed as the Greek Champion.
NOVEMBER 30, 1920 (TUESDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos def. John Pesek (of Crete, Nebraska),
One Fall to None - Decision (01:28:15 - F2 00:32:45 - TL 02:00:00)
Note:
Londos is listed as the Greek Light Heavyweight Champion.
Londos sustained an injury during this match.
DECEMBER 1920
DECEMBER 7, 1920 (TUESDAY)
Orpheum Theatre, Ogden, Utah
Referee: Ben Petre
1 - C. Preshaw Vs. Harlon Payton,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Midget Wrestling
Young Jack Harbertson Jr. Vs. Young Saunders,
Time-Limit Draw (00:05:00)
3 - Dawson (of Ogden) Vs. Davis (of Preston, Idaho),
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Handicap - Londos to Throw Harbertson Twice in Ninety Minutes
Jim Londos Vs. Jack Harbertson, Time-Limit - Londos Failed to Throw Harbetson
(01:30:00)
Notes:
Londos is listed as the Greek Champion.
The show also featured a trial form of boxing which consisted of two men straddling a pole and boxing each other to knock the other off. It was known as a "Pole Contest." This match featured D. Preshaw and George Cook.
Londos had injured ribs going into the fight.
DECEMBER 13, 1920 (MONDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Earl Caddock def. Jim Londos,
Two Falls to One - Decision (F1 00:11:05 - F2 01:34:00 - TL 03:00:00)
Note:
Londos is listed as the Greek Champion.
1921
MAY 1921
MAY 27, 1921 (FRIDAY)
Fort William, Ontario, Canada
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos def. George Walker,
Two Falls to None (F1 01:14:30 - F2 00:07:00 - C 01:21:30)
Note:
Walker is listed as the Canadian Light Heavyweight Champion.
MAY 1921
MAY 27, 1921 (FRIDAY)
Fort William, Ontario, Canada
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos def. George Walker,
Two Falls to None (F1 01:14:30 - F2 00:07:00 - C 01:21:30)
Note:
Walker is listed as the Canadian Light Heavyweight Champion.
AUGUST 1921
AUGUST 27, 1921 (SATURDAY)
Bakersfield Stadium, Bakersfield, California
Attendance: "Large"
1 - Konstantine Romanoff Vs. Jim Londos,
Time-Limit Draw (02:00:00)
AUGUST 1921
AUGUST 27, 1921 (SATURDAY)
Bakersfield Stadium, Bakersfield, California
Attendance: "Large"
1 - Konstantine Romanoff Vs. Jim Londos,
Time-Limit Draw (02:00:00)
SEPTEMBER 1921
SEPTEMBER 1, 1921 (FRIDAY)
Libert Hall, El Paso, Texas
Attendance: "Large"
1 - Two out of Three Falls(?)
Jim Londos "the Greciun Apollo" def. Rentrop,
Two Falls to None (F1 01:01:00 - F2 00:11:00 - C 01:12:00)
SEPTEMBER 1921
SEPTEMBER 1, 1921 (FRIDAY)
Libert Hall, El Paso, Texas
Attendance: "Large"
1 - Two out of Three Falls(?)
Jim Londos "the Greciun Apollo" def. Rentrop,
Two Falls to None (F1 01:01:00 - F2 00:11:00 - C 01:12:00)
1922
APRIL 1922
APRIL 15, 1922 (THURSDAY)
Labor Temple, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1 - Charlie Platos Vs. Gene Mazzan,
Result Unknown
2 - Jim Londos def. Jom Cobte
(00:46:17)
APRIL 21, 1922 (FRIDAY)
Odeon, St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Jim London def. Jim Mazzon
(00:18:10)
2 - Earl Caddock def. George Kotsonaros
(01:15:00)
Note:
Caddock is listed as the former Heavyweight Champion.
MAY 1922
MAY 10, 1922 (WEDNESDAY)
Boston Arena, Boston, Massachusetts
1 - John Klonis def. Pinky Gardner
(00:38:15)
2 - Joe Turner def. Charles Metro
(00:22:15)
3 - George Calza def. Jim Londos
(02:28:00)
MAY 18, 1922 (THURSDAY)
Capitol Theater, Washington, Distric of Columbia
Attendance: 2,000
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Joe Turner def. Jack 'Texas' Bartel,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:35:00 - F2 00:12:00 - C 00:47:00)
2 - Pinky Gardner def. Zeke Smith (of Virginia) (00:35:00)
3 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos 'the Greek Wonder' def. Jack Brockman,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:43:00 - F2 00:12:00 - C 00:55:00)
Notes:
Londos is said to be the Greek Heavyweight Champion.
Gardner is listed as the Middleweight Champion, and Smith a claimant.
MAY 1922
MAY 10, 1922 (WEDNESDAY)
Boston Arena, Boston, Massachusetts
1 - John Klonis def. Pinky Gardner
(00:38:15)
2 - Joe Turner def. Charles Metro
(00:22:15)
3 - George Calza def. Jim Londos
(02:28:00)
MAY 18, 1922 (THURSDAY)
Capitol Theater, Washington, Distric of Columbia
Attendance: 2,000
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Joe Turner def. Jack 'Texas' Bartel,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:35:00 - F2 00:12:00 - C 00:47:00)
2 - Pinky Gardner def. Zeke Smith (of Virginia) (00:35:00)
3 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos 'the Greek Wonder' def. Jack Brockman,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:43:00 - F2 00:12:00 - C 00:55:00)
Notes:
Londos is said to be the Greek Heavyweight Champion.
Gardner is listed as the Middleweight Champion, and Smith a claimant.
JUNE 1922
JUNE 2, 1922 (FRIDAY)
Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Greek Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos (of St. Louis) Vs. Bill Demetral (of Chicago),
Time-Limit Draw (15 Rounds)
SEPTEMBER 1922
SEPTEMBER 19, 1922 (TUESDAY)
Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California
Referee: Charlie Andrews
1 - Renato Gardini def. Jimmy Londos,
Two Falls to One - Decision (F1 00:20:15 - F2 01:11:00 - TL 02:00:00)
Notes:
Gardini is listed as the Italian Champion.
Londos is listed as the Greek Champion.
SEPTEMBER 1922
SEPTEMBER 19, 1922 (TUESDAY)
Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California
Referee: Charlie Andrews
1 - Renato Gardini def. Jimmy Londos,
Two Falls to One - Decision (F1 00:20:15 - F2 01:11:00 - TL 02:00:00)
Notes:
Gardini is listed as the Italian Champion.
Londos is listed as the Greek Champion.
1923 (no results)
1924 (no results)
1925
MAY 1925
MAY 30, 1925 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: Tom Packs
St. Louis University Athletic Field, St. Louis, Missouri
Attendance: 13,300
Gate: $43,315
1 - Hans Steinke def. Paul Martinson
(00:13:00)
2 - Dick Davis Court (of Wichita) def. Charles Rentrop (of Little Rock)
(00:26:00)
3 - Frank Judson (of Boston) def. Dan Kologg
(00:15:00)
4 - Jimmy Londos (of St. Louis) def. Greste Vadalfi (of Italy)
(00:40:00)
5 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Joe Stecher (of Nebraska) def. Stanislaus Zbyszko (of Poland) (c),
Two Falls to None (F1 01:23:00 - F2 00:05:00 - C 01:28:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Note:
It's said Zbyszko is so injured by Stecher's scissors hold that he suffered internal damage causing him to feint and have spells of vomitting following the contest. He was admitted to hospital and the police put a common law bond out on Stecher as a precautionary measure incase Zbyszko's condition should suddenly get worse.
JULY 1925
JULY 3, 1925 (FRIDAY)
St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jimmy Londos def. Frank Judson,
Two Falls to One
AUGUST 1925
AUGUST 10, 1925 (MONDAY)
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
Attendance: 7,000
1 - One Fall
Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Jim Browning
2 - One Fall
Stanislaus Zbyszko 'the Veteran Polish Grappler' def. Andres Castanos
(00:40:00)
3 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Joe Stecher (c) def. Renato Gardini (of Italy),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:27:00 - F2 00:11:30 - F3 00:06:00 - C 00:34:30)
Note:
Castanos is listed as the Spanish Champion.
AUGUST 24, 1925 (MONDAY)
Los Angeles, California
1 - Abe Kaplan 'Jewish Grappler' def. Farmer McLeod (of Nebraska)
2 - Jim Londos (of Greece) Vs. Renato Gardini (of Italy),
Time-Limit Draw (01:00:00)
3 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Joe Stecher (c) def. George Gobar 'the Huge Hindu',
Two Falls to None
AUGUST 1925
AUGUST 10, 1925 (MONDAY)
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
Attendance: 7,000
1 - One Fall
Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Jim Browning
2 - One Fall
Stanislaus Zbyszko 'the Veteran Polish Grappler' def. Andres Castanos
(00:40:00)
3 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Joe Stecher (c) def. Renato Gardini (of Italy),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:27:00 - F2 00:11:30 - F3 00:06:00 - C 00:34:30)
Note:
Castanos is listed as the Spanish Champion.
AUGUST 24, 1925 (MONDAY)
Los Angeles, California
1 - Abe Kaplan 'Jewish Grappler' def. Farmer McLeod (of Nebraska)
2 - Jim Londos (of Greece) Vs. Renato Gardini (of Italy),
Time-Limit Draw (01:00:00)
3 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Joe Stecher (c) def. George Gobar 'the Huge Hindu',
Two Falls to None
1926
MAY 1926
MAY 19, 1919 (WEDNESDAY)
Atlanta, Georgia
1 - World Heavyweight Championship
Joe Stecher (c) def. Jim Londos
(00:46:56)
MAY 1926
MAY 19, 1919 (WEDNESDAY)
Atlanta, Georgia
1 - World Heavyweight Championship
Joe Stecher (c) def. Jim Londos
(00:46:56)
JUNE 1926
JUNE 30, 1926 (WEDNESDAY)
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
1 - Jim Londos Vs. Nick Lutze,
Time-Limit Draw (02:00:00)
JUNE 1926
JUNE 30, 1926 (WEDNESDAY)
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
1 - Jim Londos Vs. Nick Lutze,
Time-Limit Draw (02:00:00)
1927
JUNE 1927
JUNE 22, 1927 (WEDNESDAY)
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
1 - Leo Papiano Vs. Tommy Thompson,
Time-Limit Draw (00:15:00)
2 - Bull Montana def. Chris Michaels
(00:29:48
3 - One Fall
Jim Londos "Greek Grappler" def. Paul Jones "Texas Strong Man",
(01:42:55)
Note:
Both Montana and Michaels are listed as wrestling movie stars.
AUGUST 1927
AUGUST 31, 1927 (WEDNESDAY)
Los Angeles, California
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Dick Daviscourt (of Wichita) Vs. Jim Londos (of Greece),
One Fall to None (F1 ??:??:?? - TL 02:00:00)
AUGUST 1927
AUGUST 31, 1927 (WEDNESDAY)
Los Angeles, California
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Dick Daviscourt (of Wichita) Vs. Jim Londos (of Greece),
One Fall to None (F1 ??:??:?? - TL 02:00:00)
OCTOBER 1927
OCTOBER 12, 1927 (WEDNESDAY)
Los Angeles, California
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Dick Daviscourt (of Wichita, Kan.),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:46:00 - F2 00:14:00 - F3 00:15:00 - C 01:15:00)
NOVEMBER 1927
NOVEMBER 1, 1927 (TUESDAY)
Twenty-Third Street Auditorium, Ogden, Utah
Referee: William Thornton
1 - Jack Reed Vs. Ted Kotch,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Pete Visser Vs. Pat O'Shocker,
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
3 - Greak Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (c) def. George Ector,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:31:00 - F2 00:26:00 - F3 00:20:00 - C 01:17:00)
Note:
Said to Be Londos' first performance here in approximately five years.
NOVEMBER 1927
NOVEMBER 1, 1927 (TUESDAY)
Twenty-Third Street Auditorium, Ogden, Utah
Referee: William Thornton
1 - Jack Reed Vs. Ted Kotch,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Pete Visser Vs. Pat O'Shocker,
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
3 - Greak Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (c) def. George Ector,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:31:00 - F2 00:26:00 - F3 00:20:00 - C 01:17:00)
Note:
Said to Be Londos' first performance here in approximately five years.
1928
NOVEMBER 1928
NOVEMBER 18, 1928 (SUNDAY)
Athletics Event
Promotion: Sports/Athletics (depends on translation)
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece
Referee: Dimitrios Tofalos
1 - Regis Siki Vs. Serafino
2 - Jim Londos Vs. Karol Zbyszko, [Karol Nowina]
Notes:
Postponed until November 25, 1928.
NOVEMBER 25, 1928 (SUNDAY)
Athletics Event
Promotion: Sports/Athletics (depends on translation)
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece
Referee: Dimitrios Tofalos
1 - Regis Siki Vs. Serafino
2 - Jim Londos Vs. Karol Zbyszko [Karol Nowina]
Notes:
Postponed until December 2, 1928.
DECEMBER 1928
DECEMBER 2, 1928 (SUNDAY)
Athletics Event
Promotion: Sports/Athletics (depends on translation)
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece
Attendance: 40,000-50,000
Gate: 600,000 drachmas
Referee: Dimitrios Tofalos
1 - Regis Siki Vs. Serafino
2 - Jim Londos def. Karol Zbyszko [Karol Nowina]
(01:14:00 or 01:15:00)
Notes:
Also featured fencing, amateur freestyle wrestling, and boxing.
Billed as Londos' first match in his home country of Greece.
The Londos match was filmed.
It was raining during the match, which was the headline attraction.
Listed Expenses (in drachmas):
- Zbyszko: 47,865
- Expenses for the newspaper: 46,792
- Food and housing for Zbyszko: 15,500
- Olympic Committee's cut: 14,858
- Building the ring: 12,500
- Ticket sellers' cut: 6,879
- Staff: 2,300
- Printing tickets: 1,855
- Reception for Londos and Zbyszko: 1,854
- Buying wrestling items: 750
- Total: 151,153
DECEMBER 15, 1928 (SATURDAY)
Argos, Peloponnese, Greece
Attendance: 12,000
1 - Exhibition
Jim Londos Vs. Dimitrios Tofalos,
Result Unknown
DECEMBER 1928
DECEMBER 2, 1928 (SUNDAY)
Athletics Event
Promotion: Sports/Athletics (depends on translation)
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece
Attendance: 40,000-50,000
Gate: 600,000 drachmas
Referee: Dimitrios Tofalos
1 - Regis Siki Vs. Serafino
2 - Jim Londos def. Karol Zbyszko [Karol Nowina]
(01:14:00 or 01:15:00)
Notes:
Also featured fencing, amateur freestyle wrestling, and boxing.
Billed as Londos' first match in his home country of Greece.
The Londos match was filmed.
It was raining during the match, which was the headline attraction.
Listed Expenses (in drachmas):
- Zbyszko: 47,865
- Expenses for the newspaper: 46,792
- Food and housing for Zbyszko: 15,500
- Olympic Committee's cut: 14,858
- Building the ring: 12,500
- Ticket sellers' cut: 6,879
- Staff: 2,300
- Printing tickets: 1,855
- Reception for Londos and Zbyszko: 1,854
- Buying wrestling items: 750
- Total: 151,153
DECEMBER 15, 1928 (SATURDAY)
Argos, Peloponnese, Greece
Attendance: 12,000
1 - Exhibition
Jim Londos Vs. Dimitrios Tofalos,
Result Unknown
1929
MAY 1929
MAY 27, 1929 (MONDAY)
Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 5,500
1 - Charley Strack def. Charley Marvin
2 - Hans Steinke Vs. Kola Kwariani,
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
3 - Joe 'Toots' Mondt def. Gino Garibaldi
(00:16:10)
4 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos def. Ray Steele,
One Fall to None (F1 01:38:00 - TL 02:00:00)
JUNE 1929
JUNE 14, 1929 (FRIDAY)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 - Kola Kwariani (of Russia def. Paul Jones (of Texas)
(00:20:54)
2 - Jim McMillen (of Chicago) Vs. Joe Mondt (of Greeley, Col.),
Time-Limit Draw
3 - Hans Steinke (of Germany) def. Jack Washburn (of Chicago)
(00:12:24)
4 - Jim Londos (of St. Louis) def. Rudy Dusek (of Omaha)
(01:40:42)
JUNE 28, 1929 (FRIDAY)
Logan Square Open Air Arena, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Rudy Dusek (of Omaha, Neb.) Vs. Joe 'Toots' Mondt,
Time-Limit Draw (00:45:00)
2 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Charlie Strack (of Stillwater, Okla.),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:47:07 - F2 00:09:42 - C 00:56:49)
AUGUST 1929
AUGUST 23, 1929 (FRIDAY)
Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 - Bull Komar (of Cleveland) def. Jack Washburn (of Chicago)
(00:11:43)
2 - Hans Steinke (of New York) def. 'Baby Joe' Rogaski (of Boston)
(00:07:11)
3 - Kola Kwariani (of Russia) def. Mike Romano (of Chicago & Italy)
(00:23:00)
4 - [NYSAC] World Heavyweight Championship - Tournament Final - One Fall
Dick Shikat 'the German Giant' def. Jim Londos 'the Greek Grappler'
(01:15:12) - NEW CHAMPION
AUGUST 1929
AUGUST 23, 1929 (FRIDAY)
Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 - Bull Komar (of Cleveland) def. Jack Washburn (of Chicago)
(00:11:43)
2 - Hans Steinke (of New York) def. 'Baby Joe' Rogaski (of Boston)
(00:07:11)
3 - Kola Kwariani (of Russia) def. Mike Romano (of Chicago & Italy)
(00:23:00)
4 - [NYSAC] World Heavyweight Championship - Tournament Final - One Fall
Dick Shikat 'the German Giant' def. Jim Londos 'the Greek Grappler'
(01:15:12) - NEW CHAMPION
1930
JUNE 1930
JUNE 6, 1930 (FRIDAY)
Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 20,000-25,000
1 - Tiny Roebuck 'Indian Grappler' def. Jack Washburg (of Chicago)
(00:05:44)
2 - Ray Steele (of California) def. Pat O'Shocker (of Philadelphia)
(00:16:36)
3 - Rudy Dusek (of Omaha) def. Jim McMillen (of Chicago),
Decision (00:30:00)
4 - [NYSAC] World Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos 'the St. Louis Greek' def. Dick Shikat (of Germany) (c)
(01:23:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Note:
This is recognized by the New York and Pennsylvania State Athletic Commissions.
JUNE 26, 1930 (THURSDAY)
Memphis, Tennessee
1 - Jimmy Londos def. Rudy Dusek (of Little Rock), Forfeit (00:46:00)
Notes:
Dusek failed to return to the ring after a designated rest period.
Londos is listed as the National Boxing Association World Heavyweight Champion.
JUNE 1930
JUNE 6, 1930 (FRIDAY)
Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 20,000-25,000
1 - Tiny Roebuck 'Indian Grappler' def. Jack Washburg (of Chicago)
(00:05:44)
2 - Ray Steele (of California) def. Pat O'Shocker (of Philadelphia)
(00:16:36)
3 - Rudy Dusek (of Omaha) def. Jim McMillen (of Chicago),
Decision (00:30:00)
4 - [NYSAC] World Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos 'the St. Louis Greek' def. Dick Shikat (of Germany) (c)
(01:23:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Note:
This is recognized by the New York and Pennsylvania State Athletic Commissions.
JUNE 26, 1930 (THURSDAY)
Memphis, Tennessee
1 - Jimmy Londos def. Rudy Dusek (of Little Rock), Forfeit (00:46:00)
Notes:
Dusek failed to return to the ring after a designated rest period.
Londos is listed as the National Boxing Association World Heavyweight Champion.
JULY 1930
JULY 8, 1930 (TUESDAY)
Atlanta, Georgia
1 - NWA World Heavyweight Championship - Two Out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (c) def. Dick Daviscourt,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:32:28 - F2 00:01:00 - C 00:33:28)
JULY 16, 1930 (WEDNESDAY)
Phillie Ball Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 - Paul Jones (of Texas) Vs. Hans Steinke (of New York),
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
2 - Carl Pojello def. Tony Ruffo
(00:12:03)
3 - George Calza (of Philadelphia) def. Tom Mervin (of Oklahoma)
(00:19:37)
4 - [NYSAC] World Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos (c) def. Ray Steele (of California),
Forfeit (01:21:32)
JULY 23, 1930 (WEDNESDAY)
Carlins Arena, Baltimore, Maryland
1 - Jim Londos (of Philadelphia) def. Karl Pozella (of Baltimore)
(01:10:00)
Note:
Londos is said to be recognized as the World Heavyweight Champion in most of east America.
JULY 30, 1930 (WEDNESDAY)
St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Lloyd Burdick def. Paul Harper (of Houston, Texas)
(00:09:00)
2 - Jimmy Londos def. Clinstock
(00:42:00)
Notes:
Londos is listed as the National Boxing Association World Heavyweight Champion.
Burdick is said to be a University of Illinois football player and wrestler and that this was his professional debut.
JULY 1930
JULY 8, 1930 (TUESDAY)
Atlanta, Georgia
1 - NWA World Heavyweight Championship - Two Out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (c) def. Dick Daviscourt,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:32:28 - F2 00:01:00 - C 00:33:28)
JULY 16, 1930 (WEDNESDAY)
Phillie Ball Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 - Paul Jones (of Texas) Vs. Hans Steinke (of New York),
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
2 - Carl Pojello def. Tony Ruffo
(00:12:03)
3 - George Calza (of Philadelphia) def. Tom Mervin (of Oklahoma)
(00:19:37)
4 - [NYSAC] World Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos (c) def. Ray Steele (of California),
Forfeit (01:21:32)
JULY 23, 1930 (WEDNESDAY)
Carlins Arena, Baltimore, Maryland
1 - Jim Londos (of Philadelphia) def. Karl Pozella (of Baltimore)
(01:10:00)
Note:
Londos is said to be recognized as the World Heavyweight Champion in most of east America.
JULY 30, 1930 (WEDNESDAY)
St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Lloyd Burdick def. Paul Harper (of Houston, Texas)
(00:09:00)
2 - Jimmy Londos def. Clinstock
(00:42:00)
Notes:
Londos is listed as the National Boxing Association World Heavyweight Champion.
Burdick is said to be a University of Illinois football player and wrestler and that this was his professional debut.
SEPTEMBER 1930
SEPTEMBER 15, 1930 (MONDAY)
Atlanta, Georgia
1 - Bartush (of Chicago) def. Charley Fox (of Cleveland)
2 - World Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos (c) def. Paul Jones (of Texas)
NOVEMBER 1930
NOVEMBER 17, 1930 (MONDAY)
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Attendance: "Largest Indoor Crowd In the History of Wrestling"
Gate: $46,800
1 - Jim McMillen Vs. Dick Shikat,
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
2 - Herb Freenan 'Jewish Giant' def. Toots Mondt
(00:06:57)
3 - Matros Kirilinko (of Russia) Vs. Hans Steinke (of Germany),
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
4 - World Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos (c) def. Gino Garibaldi (of Italy)
(00:46:00)
NOVEMBER 1930
NOVEMBER 17, 1930 (MONDAY)
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Attendance: "Largest Indoor Crowd In the History of Wrestling"
Gate: $46,800
1 - Jim McMillen Vs. Dick Shikat,
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
2 - Herb Freenan 'Jewish Giant' def. Toots Mondt
(00:06:57)
3 - Matros Kirilinko (of Russia) Vs. Hans Steinke (of Germany),
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
4 - World Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos (c) def. Gino Garibaldi (of Italy)
(00:46:00)
1931
MARCH 1931
MARCH 23, 1931 (MONDAY)
Promoter: Jack Curley
Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York
Attendance: 17,000
Referee: Ernest Roeber
1 - Gino Garibaldi def. Taro Miyaki
2 - Ray Steele def. Billy Bartush
3 - Sandor Szabo def. Floyd Marshall
4 - Sergei Kalmikoff def. Ferenc Holuban
5 - Jim McMillen def. Jack Reynolds
(00:03:04)
6 - Rudy Dusek Vs. Dick Shikat,
No Contest (00:02:45)
7 - [NYSAC] World Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos (c) def. Herb Freeman
(00:43:30)
MAY 1931
MAY 22, 1931 (FRIDAY)
City Auditorium, Canton, Ohio
1 - Frank Renowicz (of Poland) def. 'Rough House' Ritz (of Canton)
(00:14:30)
2 - Charley Fox 'the Wrestling Cop' (of Cleveland) def. 'Wild Bill' Jacobson (of Cleveland)
(00:15:00)
3 - Jean Mazzan (of Canton) def. Patsy Flannigan (of Arizona)
(00:10:30)
4 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos def. Jack Washburn (of California),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:18:15 - F2 00:01:30 - C 00:19:45)
MAY 1931
MAY 22, 1931 (FRIDAY)
City Auditorium, Canton, Ohio
1 - Frank Renowicz (of Poland) def. 'Rough House' Ritz (of Canton)
(00:14:30)
2 - Charley Fox 'the Wrestling Cop' (of Cleveland) def. 'Wild Bill' Jacobson (of Cleveland)
(00:15:00)
3 - Jean Mazzan (of Canton) def. Patsy Flannigan (of Arizona)
(00:10:30)
4 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos def. Jack Washburn (of California),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:18:15 - F2 00:01:30 - C 00:19:45)
JUNE 1931
JUNE 9, 1931 (TUESDAY)
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Attendance: 6,000
1 - [NYSAC] World Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos (c) def. John Katan
(00:48:00)
JUNE 18, 1931 (THURSDAY)
Syracuse, New York
1 - One Fall
Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Sergei Kalmikoff (of Siberia)
(00:20:00)
JUNE 29, 1931 (MONDAY)
Benefit for the Milk Fund sponsored by Mrs. William Randolph Hearst
Promoter: Jack Curley
Yankee Stadium, The Bronx, New York
Attendance: 40,000 (50,000 Expected)
Gate: $63,000
Referee: Ernest Roeber
1 - Norton Jackson def. Cy Williams
(00:10:08)
2 - Babe Caddock def. Atholl Oakeley
(00:03:06)
3 - Earl McCready def. Sergei Kalmikoff
(00:11:17)
4 - Rudy Dusek def. Al Pierotti
(00:03:04)
5 - Hans Kampfer def. Vanka Zeleniak
(00:08:04)
6 - Herb Freeman def. Mike Romano
(00:16:27)
7 - [NWAssociation] World Welterweight Championship
Jack Reynolds (c) def. Joe Parelli
(00:08:25)
8 - Dick Shikat Vs. Hans Steinke,
Time-Limit Draw (00:15:00)
9 - Jim McMillen Vs. Sandor Szabo,
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
[NYSAC] World Heavyweight Championship
10 - Jim Londos (c) def. Ray steele (of Glendale, Cal.)
(01:09:12)
Notes:
Part of the gate was donated to the Hearst Milk Fund.
Said to still have broken all records.
JUNE 1931
JUNE 9, 1931 (TUESDAY)
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Attendance: 6,000
1 - [NYSAC] World Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos (c) def. John Katan
(00:48:00)
JUNE 18, 1931 (THURSDAY)
Syracuse, New York
1 - One Fall
Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Sergei Kalmikoff (of Siberia)
(00:20:00)
JUNE 29, 1931 (MONDAY)
Benefit for the Milk Fund sponsored by Mrs. William Randolph Hearst
Promoter: Jack Curley
Yankee Stadium, The Bronx, New York
Attendance: 40,000 (50,000 Expected)
Gate: $63,000
Referee: Ernest Roeber
1 - Norton Jackson def. Cy Williams
(00:10:08)
2 - Babe Caddock def. Atholl Oakeley
(00:03:06)
3 - Earl McCready def. Sergei Kalmikoff
(00:11:17)
4 - Rudy Dusek def. Al Pierotti
(00:03:04)
5 - Hans Kampfer def. Vanka Zeleniak
(00:08:04)
6 - Herb Freeman def. Mike Romano
(00:16:27)
7 - [NWAssociation] World Welterweight Championship
Jack Reynolds (c) def. Joe Parelli
(00:08:25)
8 - Dick Shikat Vs. Hans Steinke,
Time-Limit Draw (00:15:00)
9 - Jim McMillen Vs. Sandor Szabo,
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
[NYSAC] World Heavyweight Championship
10 - Jim Londos (c) def. Ray steele (of Glendale, Cal.)
(01:09:12)
Notes:
Part of the gate was donated to the Hearst Milk Fund.
Said to still have broken all records.
JULY 1931
JULY 2, 1931 (THURSDAY)
Memphis, Tennessee
1 - One Falls
Jim Londos def. Pat O'Shocker (of Salt Lake City)
(00:04:30)
JULY 6, 1931 (MONDAY)
Atlanta City Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos def. Tiny Roebuck 'the Oklahoma Indian',
Two Falls to None (F1 00:50:00 - F2 00:02:09 - C 00:52:09)
JULY 13, 1931 (MONDAY)
Jackson, Michigan
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Hans Bauer (of Germany),
Two Falls to None (f1 00:02:20 - F2 00:05:45 - C 00:08:05)
JULY 24, 1931 (FRIDAY)
New York, New York
1 - Steve Znosky def. Carl Vogel
2 - Herbie Greeman def. Jack Reynolds
3 - Ralph Stahl def. Gene Bruce
4 - Wladek Zbyszko def. Fred Carne
5 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Vanka Zelesniak (of Russia)
(00:20:34)
JULY 29, 1931 (WEDNESDAY)
Long Branch, New Jersey
1 - Benny Stein (of New York) Vs. Gino Garibaldi (of Italy),
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
2 - One Fall
Jim Londos (of Greece) def. George Manich (of Belmar, N.J.)
(00:31:00)
JULY 1931
JULY 2, 1931 (THURSDAY)
Memphis, Tennessee
1 - One Falls
Jim Londos def. Pat O'Shocker (of Salt Lake City)
(00:04:30)
JULY 6, 1931 (MONDAY)
Atlanta City Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos def. Tiny Roebuck 'the Oklahoma Indian',
Two Falls to None (F1 00:50:00 - F2 00:02:09 - C 00:52:09)
JULY 13, 1931 (MONDAY)
Jackson, Michigan
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Hans Bauer (of Germany),
Two Falls to None (f1 00:02:20 - F2 00:05:45 - C 00:08:05)
JULY 24, 1931 (FRIDAY)
New York, New York
1 - Steve Znosky def. Carl Vogel
2 - Herbie Greeman def. Jack Reynolds
3 - Ralph Stahl def. Gene Bruce
4 - Wladek Zbyszko def. Fred Carne
5 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Vanka Zelesniak (of Russia)
(00:20:34)
JULY 29, 1931 (WEDNESDAY)
Long Branch, New Jersey
1 - Benny Stein (of New York) Vs. Gino Garibaldi (of Italy),
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
2 - One Fall
Jim Londos (of Greece) def. George Manich (of Belmar, N.J.)
(00:31:00)
SEPTEMBER 1931
SEPTEMBER 14, 1931 (MONDAY)
New York, New York
1 - Kola Kwariani (of Russia) def. George Hill (of Wisconsin)
2 - George Calza (of Italy) def. Frank Speers (of Georgia)
(00:16:00)
3 - Ray Steele (of Los Angeles) def. Richard Stahl (of Germany)
(00:13:11)
4 - Herb Freeman (of New York) def. Ivan Vernthora (of Russia)
(00:21:42)
5 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Sandor Szabo (of Hungary)
(00:22:21)
SEPTEMBER 22, 1931 (TUESDAY)
Baltimore, Maryland
1 - Jim Londos (of St. Louis) def. Paul Jones (of Houston, Texas)
(00:32:00)
SEPTEMBER 30, 1931 (WEDNESDAY)
St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Hans Kampfer (of Germany)
(01:11:00)
SEPTEMBER 1931
SEPTEMBER 14, 1931 (MONDAY)
New York, New York
1 - Kola Kwariani (of Russia) def. George Hill (of Wisconsin)
2 - George Calza (of Italy) def. Frank Speers (of Georgia)
(00:16:00)
3 - Ray Steele (of Los Angeles) def. Richard Stahl (of Germany)
(00:13:11)
4 - Herb Freeman (of New York) def. Ivan Vernthora (of Russia)
(00:21:42)
5 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Sandor Szabo (of Hungary)
(00:22:21)
SEPTEMBER 22, 1931 (TUESDAY)
Baltimore, Maryland
1 - Jim Londos (of St. Louis) def. Paul Jones (of Houston, Texas)
(00:32:00)
SEPTEMBER 30, 1931 (WEDNESDAY)
St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Hans Kampfer (of Germany)
(01:11:00)
OCTOBER 1931
OCTOBER 5, 1931 (MONDAY)
Grand Rapids, Michigan
1 - Hans Bauer (of Chicago) def. Jack Lawler (of St. Louis)
(00:26:00)
2 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (of Greece) def. IVan Vacturoff (of Russia,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:22:32 - F2 00:03:14 - C 00:25:46)
OCTOBER 27, 1931 (TUESDAY)
Louisville, Kentucky
1 - George Zaharias (of Denver) def. Hans Bauer (of Germany)
(00:28:04)
2 - Paul Harper (of Dallas) def. Marshall Blackstock (of Atlanta)
(00:22:17)
3 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Milo Steinborn (of Germany),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:33:12 - F2 00:06:26 - C 00:39:36)
OCTOBER 1931
OCTOBER 5, 1931 (MONDAY)
Grand Rapids, Michigan
1 - Hans Bauer (of Chicago) def. Jack Lawler (of St. Louis)
(00:26:00)
2 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (of Greece) def. IVan Vacturoff (of Russia,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:22:32 - F2 00:03:14 - C 00:25:46)
OCTOBER 27, 1931 (TUESDAY)
Louisville, Kentucky
1 - George Zaharias (of Denver) def. Hans Bauer (of Germany)
(00:28:04)
2 - Paul Harper (of Dallas) def. Marshall Blackstock (of Atlanta)
(00:22:17)
3 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Milo Steinborn (of Germany),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:33:12 - F2 00:06:26 - C 00:39:36)
NOVEMBER 1931
NOVEMBER 12, 1931 (TUESDAY)
Columbus Sports Club, Yonkers, New York
1 - Tommy Catalino (of Italy) def. Wee Willie Davis (of Virginia)
(00:03:37)
2 - Sammy Stein (of Newark) def. Vanak Zelezniak (of Russia)
(00:23:57)
3 - Dr. Ralph Wilson (of Philadelphia) def. Benny Ginsberg (of Chicago)
4 - Joe 'Toots' Mondt (of Colorado) Vs. Babe Caddock (of New Haven, Conn.),
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
5 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Justino Giraldi (of Italy)
(00:19:26)
NOVEMBER 1931
NOVEMBER 12, 1931 (TUESDAY)
Columbus Sports Club, Yonkers, New York
1 - Tommy Catalino (of Italy) def. Wee Willie Davis (of Virginia)
(00:03:37)
2 - Sammy Stein (of Newark) def. Vanak Zelezniak (of Russia)
(00:23:57)
3 - Dr. Ralph Wilson (of Philadelphia) def. Benny Ginsberg (of Chicago)
4 - Joe 'Toots' Mondt (of Colorado) Vs. Babe Caddock (of New Haven, Conn.),
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
5 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Justino Giraldi (of Italy)
(00:19:26)
1932
JUNE 1932
JUNE 7, 1932 (TUESDAY)
Baltimore, Maryland
1 - World Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos (of Greece) (c) def. Jim McMillan (of Chicago)
(00:50:10)
JUNE 9, 1932 (THURSDAY)
Chicago, Illinois
1 - George Zaharias (of Pueblo, Colo.) def. Pat O'Shocker (of Salt Lake City)
(00:30:00)
2 - Rudy Dusek (of Omaha) def. Hans Steinke (of Germany),
Decision (00:12:00)
3 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Gino Garibaldi (of Italy)
(00:43:05)
JULY 1932
JULY 18, 1932 (MONDAY)
Los Angeles, California
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (of New York) Vs. Ray Steele (of Glendale, Cal.),
Time-Limit Draw - One Fall Each (02:15:00)
SEPTEMBER 1932
SEPTEMBER 8, 1932 (THURSDAY)
Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri
Attendance: 4,000
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (of Greece) (c) def. Abe Coleman (of Los Angeles),
Two Falls to None
SEPTEMBER 12, 1932 (MONDAY)
New Haven, Connecticut
1 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Pat O'Shocker (of Salt Lake City)
(00:22:10)
SEPTEMBER 13, 1932 (TUESDAY)
Baltimore, Maryland
1 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Rudy Dusek (of Omaha)
(01:03:15)
SEPTEMBER 22, 1932 (THURSDAY)
New Orleans, Louisiana
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (c) def. Ernie Dusek (of Nebraska)
Two Falls to None (F1 00:25:00 - F2 00:02:30 - C 00:28:30)
SEPTEMBER 29, 1932 (THURSDAY)
Washington, District of Columbia
1 - Jim Londos def. Jim McMillen (of Chicago)
(00:58:00)
SEPTEMBER 30, 1932 (FRIDAY)
Jim Londos is stripped by the New York State Athletic Commission for refusing to meet Ed 'Strangler' Lewis.
SEPTEMBER 1932
SEPTEMBER 8, 1932 (THURSDAY)
Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri
Attendance: 4,000
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (of Greece) (c) def. Abe Coleman (of Los Angeles),
Two Falls to None
SEPTEMBER 12, 1932 (MONDAY)
New Haven, Connecticut
1 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Pat O'Shocker (of Salt Lake City)
(00:22:10)
SEPTEMBER 13, 1932 (TUESDAY)
Baltimore, Maryland
1 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Rudy Dusek (of Omaha)
(01:03:15)
SEPTEMBER 22, 1932 (THURSDAY)
New Orleans, Louisiana
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (c) def. Ernie Dusek (of Nebraska)
Two Falls to None (F1 00:25:00 - F2 00:02:30 - C 00:28:30)
SEPTEMBER 29, 1932 (THURSDAY)
Washington, District of Columbia
1 - Jim Londos def. Jim McMillen (of Chicago)
(00:58:00)
SEPTEMBER 30, 1932 (FRIDAY)
Jim Londos is stripped by the New York State Athletic Commission for refusing to meet Ed 'Strangler' Lewis.
OCTOBER 1932
OCTOBER 4, 1932 (TUESDAY)
Baltimore, Maryland
1 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Gino Garibaldi (of Italy)
(00:44:10)
OCTOBER 25, 1932 (TUESDAY)
Jersey City, New Jersey
1 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Dick Daviscourt (of California)
(00:24:40)
1933
OCTOBER 1933
OCTOBER 22, 1933 (SUNDAY)
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece
Attendance: 80,000
Referee: George Tragos (match 2)
1 - George Tragos Vs. John Maxos,
Result Unknown
2 -Jim Londos def. Kola Kwariani
(00:47:00)
Notes:
The Londos match was filmed.
John Contos, USA promoter, was in attendance.
It was rumored Ed "Strangler" Lewis was to be Londos' opponent.
There was also rumor there was to be a second show on November 19, 1933.
John Pesek's name had also been tossed around.
NOVEMBER 1933
NOVEMBER 16, 1933 (THURSDAY)
Ridgewood Club, New York, New York
1 - Vanka Zelezniak (of Russia) Vs. Hans Steinke (of Germany),
Draw
2 - Cliff Olsen (of Minnesota) def. Jack Humberto (of Italy),
Decision)
3 - Joe Stecher (of Nebraska) def. Ivan (Joe) Zaharoff (of Russia)
(00:10:30)
4 - Paul Boesch (of New York) def. Dick Daviscourt (of California),
Decision
5 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Fred Grubmeier (of Germany)
(00:39:10)
NOVEMBER 17, 1933 (FRIDAY)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. George Zaharias (of Pueblo, Co.)
(00:22:53)
NOVEMBER 22, 1933 (WEDNESDAY)
Chicago, Illinois
1 - Dr. Karl Sarpolis (of Chicago) def. Tom Marvin (of Oklahoma),
Decision
2 - Everett Marshall (of Colorado) def. Frank Speers (of Gorgia)
(00:09:05)
3 - Ray Steele (of California) def. Ernest Hefner (of Texas)
(00:13:41)
4 - Dick Shikat (of Germany) Vs. George Zaharias (of Colorado)
5 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Jim McMcillen (of Antloch, Ill.)
(00:54:01)
NOVEMBER 24, 1933 (FRIDAY)
Detroit, Michigan
1 - George Zaharias def. Floyd Marshall
2 - Dick Shikat (of Philadelphia) def. Tommy Marvin (of Oklahoma)
3 - Frank Spears (of Georgia) Vs. Orville Brown (of Texas),
Draw
4 - Jim Londos def. Pat O'Shocker (of Salt Lake City)
(00:33:33)
NOVEMBER 27, 1933 (MONDAY)
Camden, New Jersey
1 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Tom Alley (of Hatfield, Mo.)
(00:46:24)
NOVEMBER 28, 1933 (TUESDAY)
Coliseum, New York, New York
1 - Sid Westrich (of Hungary) def. Jim Divito (of St., Louis)
2 - Jack Humberto (of Mexico ) def. Dick Raines (of Texas),
Decision
3 - Jim McMillen (of Illinois) def. Sun Jennings (of Oklahoma)
4 - Fred Grubmeier (of Iowa) def. Carl Davis (of Texas)
5 - Sol Slagel (of Germany) def. Lou Plummer (of Indiana)
6 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Paul Boesch (of Brooklyn)
NOVEMBER 29, 1933 (WEDNESDAY)
New Haven, Connecticut
1 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Jacques Humberto (of Italy),
Forfeit (00:29:00)
Note:
Humberto was injured.
DECEMBER 1933
DECEMBER 1, 1933 (FRIDAY)
Jamaica Arena, New York, New York
1 - Dick Raines (of Texas) def. Joe Hubka (of Nebraska)
2 - Sol Slagel (of Germany) def. Ivan Vakturoff (of Russia)
3 - Joe Stecher (of Nebraska) Vs. Frank Judson (of Boston),
Draw
4 - Floyd Marshall (of Arizona) def. Joe Devito (of Italy)
5 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Vanka Zelezniak (of Russia)
DECEMBER 4, 1933 (MONDAY)
Broadway Arena, New York, New York
1 - Gino Garibaldi (of Italy) Vs. Frank Judson (of Michigan),
Draw
2 - Floyd Marshall (of Arizona) def. Dick Lever (of Tennessee)
3 - Vanka Zelezniak (of Russia) def. Little Beaver (of North Carolina)
4 - Jack Humberto (of Mexico) Vs. Sun Jennings (of Oklahoma),
Draw
5 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Paul Jones (of Texas)
DECEMBER 6, 1933 (WEDNESDAY)
St. Nick's, New York, New York
1 - Floyd Marshall (of Arizona) Vs. Herb Freeman (of New York)
Draw
2 - Fred Grubmeier (of Iowa) Vs. Vanka Zelezniak (of Russia),
Draw
3 - Dick Lever (of Tennessee) def. Sol Slagel (of Brooklyn),
Decision
4 - Hans Steinke (of Germany) def. Sid Estrich (of New York)
5 - Dick Shikat (of Philadelphia) def. Tom Alley (of Australia),
Decision
6 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Cliff Olson (of Minnesota)
DECEMBER 13, 1933 (WEDNESDAY)
Chicago, Illinois
1 - Gino Garibaldi def. Pat O'Shocker
2 - George Zaharias Vs. Cliff Olsen,
Draw
3 - Jim McMillen def. Milo Steinborn
4 - Dutch Hefner Vs. Hans Kampfer,
Draw
5 - Jim Londos def. Ray Steele (of California)
(01:06:48)
DECEMBER 15, 1933 (FRIDAY)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "One of the Biggest Crowds Indoor Wrestling has Attracted Here"
Referee: Ben Paul
1 - [NWAssociation] World Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos (of Greece) (c) def. Young Everette Marshall 'Colorado Cowboy' (with Billy Sandow),
Disqualification (01:10:00)
Note:
Marshall was disqualified for attacking the referee, his manager and policemen. His seconds said a blow to the head had knocked Marshall loopy. Marshall was eventually subdued. Following the contest he apologized for his actions.
1934
JUNE 1934
JUNE 25, 1934 (MONDAY)
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Attendance: 20,000-25,000
Gate: $40,000
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Unified World Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos 'the Greek Idol' (c) def. Jim Browning (of Verona, Mo.) (c)
NEW CHAMPION
JULY 1934
JULY 26, 1934 (THURSDAY)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1 - Ernie Zeller (of Indianapolis) def. Alex Kasaboski (of Toronto)
(00:18:59)
2 - [NWAssociation] World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (of Greece) (c) def. Ernie Dusek,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:33:25 - F2 00:12:15 - C 00:45:40)
JULY 1934
JULY 26, 1934 (THURSDAY)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1 - Ernie Zeller (of Indianapolis) def. Alex Kasaboski (of Toronto)
(00:18:59)
2 - [NWAssociation] World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Jim Londos (of Greece) (c) def. Ernie Dusek,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:33:25 - F2 00:12:15 - C 00:45:40)
NOVEMBER 1934
NOVEMBER 19, 1934 (MONDAY)
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
1 - Tor Johnson (of Sweden) def. Tex Morgan (of Texas)
2 - Henry Fields (of Philadelphia) def. Wee Willie Daviu (of Virginia)
3 - Hans Kampfer (of Germany) def. Pat O'Shocker (of Ireland),
Decision
4 - Sandor Szabo (of Hungary) def. Herman Hickman (of Tennessee)
5 - Gino Garibaldi (of Italy) Vs. Carl Pojello (of Lithuania)
6 - World Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos (of Greece) (c) def. Everett Marshall (of Colorado)
NOVEMBER 1934
NOVEMBER 19, 1934 (MONDAY)
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
1 - Tor Johnson (of Sweden) def. Tex Morgan (of Texas)
2 - Henry Fields (of Philadelphia) def. Wee Willie Daviu (of Virginia)
3 - Hans Kampfer (of Germany) def. Pat O'Shocker (of Ireland),
Decision
4 - Sandor Szabo (of Hungary) def. Herman Hickman (of Tennessee)
5 - Gino Garibaldi (of Italy) Vs. Carl Pojello (of Lithuania)
6 - World Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos (of Greece) (c) def. Everett Marshall (of Colorado)
DECEMBER 1934
DECEMBER 18, 1934 (TUESDAY)
Atlanta, Georgia
1 - George Romanoff (of Leningrad) def. Pat Brown (of Chicago)
2 - Dorv Roche (of Scrantonm, Pa.) def. Chief Chewacki (of Oklahoma)
3 - [World] Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos (of New York) (c) def. Orville Brown (of Kansas)
DECEMBER 1934
DECEMBER 18, 1934 (TUESDAY)
Atlanta, Georgia
1 - George Romanoff (of Leningrad) def. Pat Brown (of Chicago)
2 - Dorv Roche (of Scrantonm, Pa.) def. Chief Chewacki (of Oklahoma)
3 - [World] Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos (of New York) (c) def. Orville Brown (of Kansas)
1935
MAY 1935
MAY 15, 1935 (WEDNESDAY)
Jim Londos is stripped of the CSAC World Heavyweight championship by the California State Athletic Commission, for failing to enter himself into an international tournament that started on this date in Los Angeles.
JUNE 1935
JUNE 27, 1935 (THURSDAY)
Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
Attendance: 30,000
1 - [NYSAC/NWAssociation] World Heavyweight Championship Two out of Three Falls
Danno O'Mahoney def. Jim Londos 'the Greek Adonis' (c)
(01:16:00) - NEW CHAMPION
JUNE 1935
JUNE 27, 1935 (THURSDAY)
Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
Attendance: 30,000
1 - [NYSAC/NWAssociation] World Heavyweight Championship Two out of Three Falls
Danno O'Mahoney def. Jim Londos 'the Greek Adonis' (c)
(01:16:00) - NEW CHAMPION
1936
JULY 1936
JULY 26, 1936 (SUNDAY)
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece
1 - John Maxos Vs. Mulayim
2 - Jim Londos Vs. Dinarli Mehmed
Notes:
The show is postponed until August 2, 1936 due to rain.
It was reported 10,000 fans still showed up expecting everything to go as planned.
JULY 1936
JULY 26, 1936 (SUNDAY)
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece
1 - John Maxos Vs. Mulayim
2 - Jim Londos Vs. Dinarli Mehmed
Notes:
The show is postponed until August 2, 1936 due to rain.
It was reported 10,000 fans still showed up expecting everything to go as planned.
AUGUST 1936
AUGUST 2, 1936 (SUNDAY)
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece
Attendance: 50,000-60,000
1 - John Maxos Vs. Mulayim,
Draw
2 - Jim Londos def. Dinarli Mehmed
(00:58:00)
Notes:
The promoters tried to book Dan Koloff [European Heavyweight Champion - French version] versus Jim Londos, but were not able to make it happen.
The talk of Koloff facing Londos went back until 1933.
The Greek press claimed Londos wanted 2 million Greek drachma for the match and it was just too much.
There was also talk of Londos facing Frank Bronowicz prior to this match.
It was reported Dinarli was the son of Yussiff Hussane, who made a name for himself in America.
This match was filmed.
Greek wrestler, Kleitomachos walked Londos to the ring.
[Dinarli had already wrestled Londos in Detroit, where Dinarli worked under the name Mehmet Yousoff]
AUGUST 9, 1936 (SUNDAY)
Taksim Stadium, Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey
Attendance: 8-9,000 fans
1 - Jim Londos def. Kola Kwariani
(00:58:00)
2 - John Maxos Vs. Mulayim,
Draw
AUGUST 1936
AUGUST 2, 1936 (SUNDAY)
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece
Attendance: 50,000-60,000
1 - John Maxos Vs. Mulayim,
Draw
2 - Jim Londos def. Dinarli Mehmed
(00:58:00)
Notes:
The promoters tried to book Dan Koloff [European Heavyweight Champion - French version] versus Jim Londos, but were not able to make it happen.
The talk of Koloff facing Londos went back until 1933.
The Greek press claimed Londos wanted 2 million Greek drachma for the match and it was just too much.
There was also talk of Londos facing Frank Bronowicz prior to this match.
It was reported Dinarli was the son of Yussiff Hussane, who made a name for himself in America.
This match was filmed.
Greek wrestler, Kleitomachos walked Londos to the ring.
[Dinarli had already wrestled Londos in Detroit, where Dinarli worked under the name Mehmet Yousoff]
AUGUST 9, 1936 (SUNDAY)
Taksim Stadium, Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey
Attendance: 8-9,000 fans
1 - Jim Londos def. Kola Kwariani
(00:58:00)
2 - John Maxos Vs. Mulayim,
Draw
1937
MAY 1937
MAY 23, 1937 (SUNDAY)
Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria, Egypt
1 - Jim Londos def. Joe Campbell
(01:06:00)
JULY 1937
JULY ??, 1937 (????)
????, Egypt
1 - Jim Londos def. Regis Siki
(00:34:00)
Note:
This took place prior to July 17, 1937.
JULY 18, 1937 (SUNDAY)
Patras, Peloponnese, Greece
Attendance: 10,000
1 - Amateur
Stamos Vs. Athanasios Kabaflis,
Result Unknown
2 - Jim Londos def. Joe Campbell
JULY 25, 1937 (SUNDAY)
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece
Attendance: 50,000-70,000
Referee: John Maxos (match 2)
1 - Regis Siki def. Joe Campbell
2 - African Championship
Jim Londos (c) def. Johannes van der Walt
(01:18:00)
Notes:
The Londos match was filmed.
Henry Irslinger was in attendance.
Panagiotis Adam accompanied Londos to the ring.
AUGUST 1937
AUGUST 10, 1937 (MONDAY)
Promotion: Fédération Française de Catch Professionnel / Fédération Française de Lutte
Promoter: Raoul Paoli
Palais des Sports, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Attendance: "Large Crowd"
1 - Roger Mollet Vs. Alexandre Poizat,
Draw
2 - Rene Van Coppenolle Vs. Gaston Navailles,
Draw
3 - Emile Pouveroux Vs. Charles Ulsemer,
Draw
4 - Ernest Cadine def. Siegfried Kempin or Kompin
5 - Kola Kwariani Vs. Manuel Fullaondo
Draw
6 - Jim Londos def. Karol Nowina
OCTOBER 1937
OCTOBER 4, 1937 (MONDAY)
Baltimore Police Benefit Fights
Temporary Grandstands, Baltimore, Maryland
Attendance: 'Several Thousand'
Gate: $30,000
1 - MSAC World Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos 'the Awesome Greek' def. George Poncheff
(01:05:49) - NEW CHAMPION
Note:
September 29, 1937, MSAC withdraw recognition of World Heavyweight Champion Bronko Nagurski and announce this match to crown their first World Heavyweight Champion.
NOVEMBER 1937
NOVEMBER 26, 1937 (FRIDAY)
Detroit, Michigan
1 - Dean Rockwell (of Ypsilanti, Mich.) def. Mike Kobbons (of Columbus, O.)
2 - Whitey Gorvo (of Minneapolis, Minn.) def. Ojagar Tossaa (of India)
3 - Bobby Burns (of Evanston, Ill.) def. Sun Jennings (of Oklahoma City, Okla.)
4 - Dorve Roach (of Decatur, Ill.) def. Andy Rascher (of South Bend, Ind.)
5 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Ali Baba (of St. Louis, Mo.)
NOVEMBER 1937
NOVEMBER 26, 1937 (FRIDAY)
Detroit, Michigan
1 - Dean Rockwell (of Ypsilanti, Mich.) def. Mike Kobbons (of Columbus, O.)
2 - Whitey Gorvo (of Minneapolis, Minn.) def. Ojagar Tossaa (of India)
3 - Bobby Burns (of Evanston, Ill.) def. Sun Jennings (of Oklahoma City, Okla.)
4 - Dorve Roach (of Decatur, Ill.) def. Andy Rascher (of South Bend, Ind.)
5 - Jim Londos (of Greece) def. Ali Baba (of St. Louis, Mo.)
1938
MARCH 1938
MARCH 30, 1938 (WEDNESDAY)
New York Coliseum, New York, New York
1 - Carlos Martinez def. Joe Bonica
2 - Tony Siano def. Tony Martinelli
3 - Sammy Cohen def. Hans Schwarz
4 - Dick Daviscourt def. Vanka Zeleziak
5 - Tony Milano def. Al Norcus
6 - Jim Londos def. Gino Martinelli
OCTOBER 1938
OCTOBER 11, 1938 (TUESDAY)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1 - Jim Londos (of St. Louis) def. Chief Chewacki (of Oklahoma)
(00:19:37)
OCTOBER 25, 1938 (TUESDAY)
Baltimore, Maryland
1 - Jim Londos Vs. Joe Savoldi,
Draw
NOVEMBER 1938
NOVEMBER 18, 1938 (FRIDAY)
Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 10,000
1 - World Heavyweight Championship
Jim Londos 'the Golden Greek' def. Bronko Nagurski (of Chicago) (c)
(00:47:11) - NEW CHAMPION
1939
FEBRUARY 1939
FEBRUARY 14, 1939 (TUESDAY)
Baltimore, Maryland
1 - MSAC World Heavyweight Championship
Bob Weatherly 'the Golden Terror' def. Jim Londos,
Failure-to-Show - NEW CHAMPION
2 - Two on One Handicap
Bob Weartherly 'the Golden Terror' def. George Zaharias & Chief Little Wolf
(01:00:00-)
1950 (no results)
1951 (no results)
1952 (no results)
1953 (no results)
1954 (no results)
1955 (no results)
1956
SEPTEMBER 1956
SEPTEMBER 19, 1956 (WEDNESDAY)
Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium, Athens, Greece
1 - Haralambos "Harry" Karpozilos Vs. Andreas Lambrakis,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Jim Londos attends this match.
SEPTEMBER 26, 1956 (WEDNESDAY)
Athens, Greece
Attendance: 3,000
Jim Londos Holds a Public Workout
SEPTEMBER 30, 1956 (SUNDAY)
Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
Attendance: "Thousands"
1 - Jim Londos def. Arabet Said
(00:32:00)
OCTOBER 1956
OCTOBER 3, 1956 (WEDNESDAY)
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece
Attendance: 40,000
1 - Jim Londos def. Jim Wright (of America)
(00:43:00)
Notes:
Also featured Panagos, Kabaflis and others.
The Londos match was filmed.
OCTOBER 7, 1956 (SUNDAY)
Argos, Peloponnese, Greece
Attendance: 18,000
1 - Jim Londos def. Elias Panagos
(00:12:00)
OCTOBER 1956
OCTOBER 3, 1956 (WEDNESDAY)
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece
Attendance: 40,000
1 - Jim Londos def. Jim Wright (of America)
(00:43:00)
Notes:
Also featured Panagos, Kabaflis and others.
The Londos match was filmed.
OCTOBER 7, 1956 (SUNDAY)
Argos, Peloponnese, Greece
Attendance: 18,000
1 - Jim Londos def. Elias Panagos
(00:12:00)