Johnson City Press-Chronicle – August 26, 1973
Another night of all star wrestling will be held at the Rec Building on Legion Street Tuesday night.
The main event will be a grudge tag battle featuring Jerry Lawler and Scorpion with manager Sam Bass going against The McGuire Twins (Benny and Billy) whose total weight is 1,350 lbs.
The Clarion Ledger – October 24, 1973
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Tagged Bobby Bakeland, Bobby Whitlock, Dante, Dewey Robertson, Dr. X, McGuire Twins, Mephisto, Oni Wiki Wiki, Ronn Starr, Scandor Akbar, Tarzan Baxter
Kingsport Times-News – July 29, 1973
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Tagged Bill Costello, Dewy Branson, Don Wright, McGuire Twins, Ron Wright
The Tennessean – August 15, 1973
A NWA southern tag team belt battle, the return of Lou Thesz, and the appearance of the McGuire Twins feature tonight’s professional wrestling card at Fairgrounds Arena.
JERRY LAWLER and Jim White and their manager, Sam Bass, will put the southern title on the line against Eddie Marlin and Tommy Gilbert, the former beltholders.
George Gulas, a licensed NWA referee, will handle the belt match.
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Tagged Bob Morris, Charlie Cook, Duke Myers, Eddie Marlin, George Gulas, Jerry Lawler, Jim White, Johnny Marlin, Lou Thesz, Masked Medic, McGuire Twins, Sam Bass, Tommy Gilbert
The Houston Post – July 15 1973
Harley Race, heavyweight champion of the pro-wrestling world, meets the nation’s No.1 challenger when he faces Oklahoma’s Jack Brisco in the final event of a power packed bill at the Sam Houston Coliseum Friday night.
HARLEY RACE
Brisco, ready to unleash all the frustration of six months of waiting for a promised crack at the title, is primed for an all-out effort. In his climb toward Friday’s important tilt he has beaten Johnny Valentine, Wahoo McDaniel, Fritz Yon Erich, The Missouri Mauler and turned in a sensational one hour draw with ex- champion Dory Funk. Continue reading
Eugene Register-Guard – July 19, 1973
Dutch Savage will defend his newly won Oregon heavyweight championship against The Claw in the main event on Friday night’s professional wrestling card at Marist High School. Continue reading
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Tagged Crusher Stasiak, Dutch Savage, Jimmy Snuka, Manny Cruz, Mickey Doyle, Ray Glenn, Ripper Collins, The Claw
Eugene Register-Guard – May 12, 1973
Dutch Savage belted out a ten-round boxing decision over Bull Ramos in the main event on the weekly professional wrestling card at the Lane County Fairgrounds Friday night. Continue reading
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Tagged Al Madril, Bill Howard, Bull Ramos, Clay Spencer, Crusher Kowalski, Dutch Savage, Ed Francis, Frankie Lane, Jim Gagne, Steven Little Bear
Florence Times – Tri-Cities Daily – October 3, 1973
The Yankees, with manager George Harris, will take on the team of Eddie Marlin and Tommy Gilbert Thursday night in pro wrestling’s main event at the Florence National Guard Armory. Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Morris, Don Greene, Eddie Marlin, George Harris, The Yankees, Tommy Gilbert
Florence Times – Tri-Cities Daily – March 24, 1973
Tommy Gilbert finally managed to remove both boots from opponent Jimmy Kent to win the ‘Cowboy Boot Match’ Thursday night in wrestling at the Florence National Guard Armory. Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Moore, Charlie Cook, Duke Meyers, Eddie Marlin, Great Fuji, Jimmy Kent, Terry Garvin, Tommy Gilbert
Florence Times–Tri-Cities Daily – April 11, 1973
The Kangaroos, with their manager George (Cry Baby) Cannon, return to the Florence National Guard Armory Thursday night, again as the main event for wrestling. Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Justice, George Cannon, Joey Rossi, Rock Riddle, The Kangaroos, Thomas Marlin, Tojo Yamamoto
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