Brief History:
Background:
The Cleveland Boxing and Wrestling Commission informed the National Wrestling Association in February 1962 that during 1961, there were 43 shows at the Cleveland Arena and 18 live wrestling studio television shows, drawing in excess of 201,000 fans.
Television Milestones and Commentators:
Miscellaneous Notes and Milestones:
The Associated Press reported that Jack Ganson, after nine years promoting in Cleveland, was departing for a business opportunity in the Pacific Northwest, on May 3, 1951. Ganson was going to settle in Seattle and be apart of the Century Booking Office, planning to stage shows throughout Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and Alberta, Canada. He reportedly retired as an active wrestler in 1935.
Obituaries:
Cleveland promoter for a number of years, Jack Ganson (Joseph John Karabinas) died on Sunday, February 24, 1957 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was 58. Ganson also promoted in San Francisco, Montreal, Helena, and Seattle. Prior to that, he was an accomplished wrestler, winning the Pacific Coast wrestling championship.
In April 1987, the well-known and liked secretary-treasurer of the National Wrestling Association, and member of many athletic groups (professional and amateur) in Ohio, Ollie Downs died in Cleveland, Ohio.
Cleveland Wrestling Titles:
Cleveland Wrestling Results:
Cleveland Wrestling Results - 1909
Cleveland Wrestling Results - 1910
