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Illustrated Broadside or Poster Announcing WRESTLING: EAGLES HALL HOOD RIVER WED. JAN. 25 1939; Sailor Franz 195 lbs -- Vancouver vs. 'Logger' Dave Johnson 203 lbs Aberdeen; 'Bunny' Martin 190 Lbs -- Tulsa Oklahoma vs. Bobby Van 190 Lbs Tulsa Oklahoma vs. Bobby Van 190 Lbs. -- Toledo Ohio
1939505695Hood River News 1939. Paperback. NEAR FINE. Printed Red on 11 x 17' white cardstock with Oregon Daily Journal clippings advertising the billing d. Wed. Jan 25 1939. A Barnstorming troup from the very early years of the 'Golden Age' revival of dramatic/entertainment wrestling in America. Top billing with wrestler photographs an intra-Northwest match between a tattooed 'Sailor' Franz and barrel-chested 'Logger' Dave of Aberdeen--both characters reflecting the respective industries of their cities. 'This match will no doubt be rough as both men are inclined to use rough tactics!' The second match of out-of-town grapplers receives no extra copy. 'ADMISSION: Adults 55c Under 16 25c First Five Ladies Free Each to be Accompanied by Paid Admission.' With 6 clippings pasted to the back side. One d. Jan 20 1939 recounts a previous bout with the same wrestlers who have now advanced to a culminating round described in a second clipping d. Wed Jan 25 1939 and which the current poster advertises. Four additional clippings eulogize 'R. V. Harrington noted wrestling referee and basketball and baseball leader who passed away Wednesday morning.' Harrington coached and referreed in several Oregon cities including Dallas Portland Newberg Astoria and Eugene. The Obituary reads: 'Mat Referee Counted Out By Master.' Two stab punches to left side some trivial rubbing to the extremities very clean and sharp otherwise with only minimal toning. Hood River News paperback
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