Northampton Chronicle & Echo, 13^th March 1958

Wrestling Back After 20 Years

There was a capacity crowd at the Rushden Windmill Hall last night for a revival of wrestling—after a gap of 20 years.

During a welter-weight bout between Eddie Capelli (Wimbledon) and Red Callaghan (U.S.A.), an empty beer can was flung into the ring from the crowd. This happened at the end of a round and Callaghan picked up a water bottle and brandished it to boos and laughter.

Referee T. D'Orazio declared the result a draw

In the main bout, a heavy­weight contest, Bert Assirati (London), British and European champion, beat Eugene Stezycki (Poland) with a knock-out in the third round of a scheduled six-round match.

There was another knock-out success in a light heavy-weight match for Arjit Singh (Punjab) over Flash Edwards (Canada).

In a catch-weight bout, Ron Knight (Hammersmith) beat Bob Anthony (Chelmsford) by two submissions.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo, 14^th September 1958

Northants Wrestling - Referee dragged across ring

Pandemonium reigned at the end of the wrestling contests at Rushden Windmill Hall last night.

With the crowd on their feet shouting, the referee Joe Dorozio of London was dragged across the ring by his hair.

He had just disqualified Jim Lewis of Manchester and Lewis, incensed at the verdict, grabbed the official.

Lewis's opponent, Frankie Hughes of Sydenham, chased Lewis out of the ring.

In the main event, Ken Joyce (Rushden), European welter­weight champion drew with George Kidd (Dundee), world light-weight champion.

Afterwards Kidd challenged Joyce to a net win for £100.