*Joe Turner passed away on February 18, 1947 in Washington D.C. at the age of 62. Washington D.C., Wednesday, July 2, 1947 (Turner’s Arena) … Maurice LaChappelle vs. Sheik Badui … Chick Garibaldi vs. Stu Hart … Joe Montana vs. Jim Sziskay … George Bruckman vs. Billy Darnell … (promoter: Gabe Menendez) … (television commentator: Bob Wolff) … (broadcast on WTTG- Dumont) Note: This marked the first time wrestling was televised in Washington. Research by Tim Hornbaker November 6, 2010 |
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