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Why Pro Wrestling Made The Big Change

As world heavyweight professional wrestling champions between 1917 and 1925, Joe Stecher and Earl Caddock were superb heirs to the throne of Frank Gotch, true athletes with enormous skills, heart and desire. Gotch had made pro wrestling more popular than…

For Love, Not Money

For love, not money While top athletes in mainstream sports cash in after college, most wrestlers toil in obscurity Tuesday, February 08, 2005 Scott PriestleTHE COLUMBUS DISPATCH An Ohio State football player who received All-American honors as a freshman, sophomore…

Quotes from 2nd Day of Dave Schultz Tournament

U.S. champions quotes from second day of Dave Schultz Memorial International2/6/2005Gary Abbott/USA Wrestling MEN’S FREESTYLE CHAMPIONS55 kg/121 lbs. – Matt Azevedo (Sunkist Kids)“I feel like I’m wrestling well. Winning this tournament is big. I was third here last year. It…

Michigan State Edges Northwestern

No. 14 Wrestling Edges No. 16 Northwestern, 20-15 Senior Matt McCarty wins the meet-clinching match as MSU extends its unbeaten streak to six. Sunday.Feb. 6, 2005 EAST LANSING, Mich. – Senior Matt McCarty held on for the victory at 157…

Badgers Nip Hoosiers 18-16

Badgers Win Second Straight With 18-16 Victory Over No. 18 Indiana MADISON, Wis. – The 12th-ranked Wisconsin wrestling team won its second straight Big Ten road dual meet of the season, besting No. 18 Indiana 18-16 Sunday afternoon at University…