This is the untold story of Bearcat Wright, the Black professional wrestler who went completely off-script in 1963 to force the desegregation of world championship titles.
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"Buffalo, NY wrestling program 11/16/1962. This is the last of my Buffalo, NY Official Wrestling Magazines. This program is for the matches from November 16, 1962. The Official Wrestling Magazine features short write ups on Ilio DiPaolo and Bearcat Wright. This program also features some nice pictures of Bruno Sammartino including one of Bruno and Ilio in the ring together. I hope you enjoy this look back at Buffalo's wrestling past."
Image transcriptions in the ALT text of each image and below. Image number four contains an insensitive word to refer to Little People, which I have substituted out in my transcriptions. Please view the original images with awareness and caution.
Image 1: A scan of black and white OFFICIAL WRESTLING MAGAZINE 25 ¢ (cents). Two small photos of Bruno Sammartino posing shirtless in the upper right, one with resistance bands and one without. Below: Watch World's Greatest WRESTLING Direct From The CHANNEL 8 Sportscenter Saturdays 1 FULL HOUR! WROC TV - A TRANSCONTINENTAL STATION - CHANNEL 8.
Beside that text scrawl is a shirtless photograph of Ilio DiPaolo, bent forward and smiling. Below that, an advertisement: For a healthful, satisfying meal of delocious, reasonable CHINESE (&) AMERICAN FOODS, may we suggest CHIN'S. Luncheon served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinners from 4 to 9 p.m. 888 MAIN STREET. FREE PARKING IN REAR.
Taking up most of the right side of the page is a photograph of Fritz von Erich standing tall in the ring in a black jacket and trunks, the caption reading: With his usual arrogance, Von Erich scowls back at crowd which keeps up constant barrage of cat calls.
Image 2: OFFICIAL WRESTLING MAGAZINE Published by [illegible text] Publications Inc., TL 6-3770, Angola, [716]-549-6437. 11 Niagara St., Buffalo 2, N.Y. Editor and Publisher Lloyd H-[inelligible text]-ton. Associate Editor Coby H-[inelligible text]-ton. Advertising Dept. Ches. Loodler. TL 3-0169. VOL. 6 No. 17. SPECIAL NEW PHOTOS OF RAMON TORRES, ALBERTO TORRES, TIM GEOHEGAN, SWEET DADDY KIKI, BEARCAT WRIGHT, JOHNNY VALENTINE, BRUNO SAMMARTINO, ENRICO TORRES, TARO SUKARO. 8 x 10--10¢ (cents) each. Any TWO--75¢ (cents)! (By mail only). Wrestling Photos - 11 Niagara St., Buffalo 2, N.Y. A subscription box is stamped at the lower left corner. SUBSCRIBE TO OFFICIAL WRESTLING MAGAZINE. 11 Niagara St., Buffalo 2, N.Y. Enter any subscription on [inelligible text]. 38 leaves - $3.60, 25 leaves - $2.60, 12 leaves - $1.60. An address form follows.
From the top to the right: BUFFALO LUCKY NUMBER WRESTLING AWARDS. [Option] A: 1. 2 Tickets to the next show and 1 Wrestling Card Game. 2. Hamburger, Milk Shake & Fries from McDonald's at Cheektowaga or Depew. [Option] B: 1. Tickets to the next show and 1 Wrestling Card Game. 2. Fish Fry for 2 from Amber Bar, 527 Niagara St. [Option] C: 1. 2 Tickets from Hugo's North Star, 600 E. North Street and 1 Wrestling Card Game. 2. Hamburger, Milk Shake & Fries from McDonald's at Cheektowaga or Depew. [Option] D: 1. 2 Tickets to next show from Metzger's Brauhaus, Sycamore Street & Michigan Ave. and 1 Wrestling Card Game.
Below the lucky numbers awards is a photograph of Ilio DiaPaolo with the caption: Italian Hercules undefeated in FOUR YEARS of amateur competition, now one of the sensations of the pro field.
The upper right is occupied by two headshots of pale skinned people named Elaine Schoonaker and Harry Byrd, the lucky numbers winners, followed by a third photo of a pale woman handing another pale woman her lucky numbers award with the caption: Winner: ELIZABETH CONNAL, 100 Imson St. Sponsor: AMBER BAR, 572 Niagara, Presented by: LINDA PAIGE, Past President of the Billy Lyons fan club, Cleveland, Ohio. Below this section is a candid shot of pro wrestler Bulldog Brower hulking through a crowd and security, with the caption: Bulldog Brewer Faces Fans.
Image 3: Upper right contains a decorative box depicting a loaded treasure chest and the words: LUCKY NO. 35084 OFFICIAL WRESTLING MAGAZINE. To the left and occupying most of the page is a write up:
ILIO D IPAOLO. This strapping 245 pounder, 6 foot 2 inch, Italian Champion, Ilio Di Paolo, is a definite threat to the heavyweight crown. Di Paolo has catapulted himself into the top echelon of wrestling by diligent and constant work. According to experts this young man is the finest prospect to come out of Italy in the past generation. Born in Abruzzi, Italy (November 8, 1930) Ilio Di Paolo went to Rome for most of his schooling, and by the time he was 18 had captured the amateur heavyweight title of Central Italy. He wrestled four years as an amateur but by the end of his first year of college he was proficient enough in the mat sport to enter the professional ranks. His wrestling career took him to Paris, London, Venezuela and to Cuba where a wrestling scout witnessed his perfected technique and his natural ability and was so impressed that he brought him to Canada and the United States.
Before coming to this continent, Di Paolo engaged in a mixed match in Haiti against Amelio Agramonte, a reigning heavyweight boxer of the time. The match was scheduled for five 3-minute rounds, the fighter boxing in an endeavor to gain a knockout, and the wrestler trying to pin his opponent by employing only orthodox wrestling holds.
During the second round, Agramonte almost tore Di Paolo's head off with a solid right to the jaw, and Ilio was saved by the bell. As Agramonte came at Di Paolo at the start of the third round, Ilio caught him with a headlock, quickly shifted to a chinlock and pulling up on the hold with all his might, he rolled backward, bringing the surprised boxer over with him. Thus Di Paolo was able to pin his foe flat for the count and was declared victor and the outcome of the heated controversy was unquestionable in the minds of 21,000 fans in attendance.
"When I get the chance to meet the Champion for the World's Title, you can believe me when I say ill be ready for the supreme test," says Ilio Di Paolo. It is the opinion of many of his fan club members that he is equipped to wear the champion's crown some day soon.
Image with an apt description: Pile Up in a Battle Royale. Another image, depicting Di Paolo wrestling from the ring apron, captioned: Ilio loses his shirt in a brief unscheduled meeting. A photo of Alberto Torres on an upright weight scale beside Ramon Torres, above the caption: At Santa Monica, Calif. beach, Alberto checks his weight as Ramon looks on. The Torreses are depicted in another photo below that, captioned: Alberto uses heavy dumbells to work his upper body and break into a sweat.
Image 4: In the upper right corner is a Pepsi advertisement depicting a 6-pack of glass bottles. Above and below the image are the words: Be Sociable [illegible text] Pepsi. Served at THE WAR MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM in Rochester. Followed by amother advertisement: McDonald's. GEO. URBAN & UNION, CHEEKTOWAGA. TRANSIT AT ZURBUCK, DEPEW. "HAMBURGERS." Open Til 1 AM Sat. Nites.
Below the advertisements are a photo of THE CAT Bearcat Wright and BULLDOG Brewer.
At the top of the centre column of the page is a headshot of Pedro Martinez in a suit and a graphic of a muscular man hoisting another man on his shoulders in a fireman's carry. The card for the BUFFALO 1962 SPECTACULAR is depicted in the following text: November 16, 1962
Fritz Von Erich, 262, Berlin vs. The Beast, ????
Bearcat Wright, 255, Jamaica vs. Bulldog Brower, 240, Toronto
[LITTLE PERSON] TAG MATCH 2 of 3 Falls - 45 Minute Time Limit: Farmer Pete, 97, Wisconsin & Poncho Lopez, 95, Mexico vs. Pee Wee James, 94, Boston & Billy the Kid, 92, Chicago
TAG TEAM MATCH 1 Fall - 30 Minute Time Limit: Ilio DiPaolo, 245, Italy & Yukon Eric, 285, Alaska vs. Sweet Daddy Siki, 235, Toronto & Big Bill Miller, 303, Columbus
THIRD BOUT 1 Fall - 20 Minute Time Limit: Bruno Sammortino, 270, Italy vs. Gorgeous George Grant, 220, Hollywood
SECOND BOUT 1 Fall - 20 Minute Time Limit: Alberto Torres, 238, Sonora, Mex. vs. Ivan Kalmikoff, 232, Russia
FIRST BOUT 1 Fall - 20 Minute Time Limit: Ramon Torres, 232, Sonora, Mexico VS. Bob Stanlee, 290, Hollywood.
The right column contains mostly advertisements. In order: JOHNSON RADIO. BUFFALO'S LARGEST CAR RADIO CENTER. 1433 MAIN STREET, TT 6-1224. CAR RADIOS, custom push buttons, '61-'62. Includes installation & antenna. $49.95. THIS AD WORTH $10 TOWARDS PURCHASE OF ABOVE RADIO. EMPIRE Cleaners & Dryers, Inc. Dry Cleaners, Dryers, Launderers. 1485 Clinton St., Rochester 21, N.Y. COngress 6-4321. Increase Your Enjoyment Of Tonight's Event - Visit SANTILLO'S Restaurant & Lounge. DELICIOUS FOOD, Italian & American. Charcoal Grilled Steaks - Chopa [??]. Choice Wine, Beer, Liquors. Facilities For All Type Banquets Available. STATE & BROWN STS. [Aaron?] From Kodak Office. EM 7-9258. Below the advertisements is a drawing of two men in a ring, the man in trunks using his arm to sweep the leg of the man in pants.
Image 5: This page is all photos taken by a specific photographer. The page is titled: Action Thru Lecclier's Lens. The first photo depicts Ilio DiPaolo bending over to grab a downed Sweet Daddy Siki, Bruno Sammartino stalking around the ring in the background. Below that is a photo depicting Siki lifting Ilio horizontally, Ilio's arm wrapped around his neck as the other reaches for the mat below, the caption reading "Ilio's Horizontal No-Hand Stand." In the background, Bruno looks on. In the third image Ilio is downed in a corner of the ring, The Beast looming over him as he wrenches his head to the side with both arms, hands clasped against Ilio's cheek and chin. Siki's legs are visible in the foreground, the pale man standing over the scene. Taking up most of the page is a full body photo of Alberto Torres in wrestling trunks, poised for grappling.
An advertisement below Alberto reads: To Start or Complete Your Evening's Pleasure... Is Our Beautiful Tally-Ho Room, 1 Block from Auditorium. DANCY FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENING. Serving Luncheons, Dinners, & Late Snacks. Catering to all types of parties in Luxurious Fiesta Room. TWIST SESSION - 3 TO 7 - EVERY SUNDAY. Located in HOTEL WORTH 200 MAIN ST. - TL 2-0111. THE WRESTLER'S HOME.
Image 6: The right column begins with a write-up on local food in the Buffalo region, headed by a drawing of a woman and man in a diner looking at a caricature of a smiling server hoisting a covered plate high. Then: The Buffalo Area is recognized as third in the country for good restaurants and good food - surpassed only by New York City and San Francisco. ANDY'S, 282 Terrace - Around the Circle from Niagara Square - Famous for over 30 years for fine Italian cuisine - the home away from home for all visiting celebrities in Buffalo. Specializing in luncheons, dinners and late suppers. Moderate prices.
HUGO'S NORTH STAR, Genessee to Fox, 2 Blocks North - Completely remodeled for your dining comfort. Featuring Deutscher (German) Smorgesbord Monday thru Thursday 5 to 9 P.M., Saturday 5 to 10 P.M., Sunday 1 to 9 P.M., $2.50 per person. Delicious Fish Frys every Friday. GANDY'S SEA FOOD HOUSE, W. Chippewa at Franklin St., Buffalo famous Sea Food House for 42 years. Shore dinners, Lobsters, Crabs, Shrimp, Scallops, Oysters, Clams, Lake and Ocean Fish, Steak and Chops... Cocktails. THE ROYAL PHEASANT, 443 Forest Ave., - Excellent food from snacks to full-course dinners. Lovely atmosphere, family friendly prices. Sirloin steaks cut to order; sizzling steaks from $2.50. Variety of rare-bits. Specialize in seafood, with live-broiled Maine Lobsters a "favorite of the house." Organ music nightly.
Occupying the bottom left corner is an advertisement for VINNY STARK'S INC. DIAMONDS, WATCHES. Dealer for EMERSON. Televisions - Radios - Hi-Fi - Stereo. 17 ALLEN STREET, BUFFALO 2, N.Y. TT 5-3707. REFRIGERATORS, FURNITURE, RANGES.
Standing tall at the centre top of the page is a full body photograph of Ilio in his wrestling trunks and boots, hands on his waist so small his fingers touch despite his shoulders being broader than the wide base of his legs, his head turned to the side slightly and his gaze turned gently upwards. Below the image reads a telegram from a reader: I would appreciate it very much if you would announce my fan club for Ilio Di Paolo in the Cleveland Wrestling Magazine. Anyone interested may write to: Bob Sweeney, Pres., 16007 Westview, Cleveland 28, Ohio.
Below this telegram is a "game" that asks: HOW WOULD YOU MATCH A WRESTLING CARD? Select the five matches you think would make a great wrestling card. Paste on back of postcard and mail [to] Buffalo Wrestling Club, 235 Main St., Buffalo N.Y. Every week 5 winners for Buffalo and 5 winners for Cleveland will be drawn. Winners [will] receive 2 tickets to a coming card. (Check yo [the rest is ilegible]. Below the instructions are five lines, one for writing each match, one checkbox for Buffalo and one for Cleveland, and the submitter's name and address.
Image 7: Official Wrestling Magazine; 11 Niagara St., Bldng. Buffalo 2, N.Y. FORM 3847 Requested. There is a space for a 3¢ (cent) stamp in the upper right corner. To the left is a full body photo of Bearcat Wright, a dark skinned man with a dark mustache, one hand on his cocked hip and his gaze turned upwards and to the left of the photographer. He's wearing an oversized, sleeveless, zebra print coat buttoned only at the top and matching trunks, as well as dark wrestling boots. The photo caption reads "Bearcat Wright... matman-aviator." A write up follows:
""Some might consider Bearcat's style eccentric," Martinez said. "But when he unleashes his ko-ko butts and rattles off the flying tackles, he's a convincing worker."
"Wrestlers can be found in three places, the ring, on the road or a hospital cot. In the case of Bearcat, you can add one more - the air," Martinez claimed.
The Bearcat owns his plane and is a licensed pilot, which enables him to broaden his wrestling schedule and traveling time. A typical week's schedule might find him in Kansas City, Rochester, Buffalo, and off to San Francisco for a Saturday night bout at the Cow Palace.
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According to Martinez, the Bearcat has been many a promoter's meal ticket. He once drew the biggest gate in Chicago wrestling history, $103.000."
Beneath the article is an advertisement for a giveaway hosted by LEE'S LOUNGE 696 Seneca St., TL 3-9695, and AMBER BAR 527 Niagara, TT 6-9875, as well as the opportunity to WIN $10.00 Merchandise from Vinny Stark, 950 Main. St. FREE! PRIZE-O-RAMA FREE! Drop in box near the entrance. You may win $10.00 Mdse. Credit from Vonny Stark, 17 Allen St. The advertisement includes a name and address form. A photo of Nikita Kalminoff posed seated in his wrestling trunks and boots takes up most of the page.
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