*On Wednesday, April 1, 1936, Al Haft in Columbus announced that Dick Shikat would
defend his World Heavyweight Title against Everette Marshall in Denver on Friday, May
22.  Haft signed the bout, and said “the Denver show would be backed by Jack Kanner
and a group of Colorado businessmen.  Haft said the contract calls for Shikat to receive
$25,000 and Marshall $15,000.”


Research by Tim Hornbaker
September 10, 2010
Denver Wrestling Results - 1936