Month April 2005

Hamm wins Sullivan Olympic gymnast is top amateur The Associated Press NEW YORK ” Gymnast Paul Hamm finally won an easy one. No spectacular comeback was necessary. No court battles are foreseen. Olympic gold medalist Hamm received the 75th Sullivan…

Cataline named TheMat.com Wrestler of the WeekGary Abbott/USA Wrestling Jackie Cataline (Corona, Calif./Cataline’s Wildcats) has been named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for the week of March 22-28. Each week, TheMat.com will select an Athlete of the Week, based upon…

Important facts concerning rules and procedures at 2005 U.S. Nationals and U.S. World Team TrialsJosi Carlson/USA Wrestling USA Wrestling,¡,¦s qualification process for the U.S. World Team Trials has seen some changes for the 2005 season. In addition to the rule…

This Sunday’s episode of Real Pro Wrestling, which will air on PAX TV at 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), will feature competition in the 163-pound weight class. Action from the quarterfinal and semifinal matches will be shown, with the…

By Gery Woelfel For Matt Case, there are few things as pleasurable as being part of a symphony. It gives him an adrenaline rush. It sends his senses soaring. It’s a moment unlike any other for the Racine native. “I…

Festival’s catfish wrestling brings out the celebrities By Kent Compton Gentleman and Mr. Catfish to your corners and “LET’S GET READY TO RUUUMMMBBBLE.” One of the most fun and best-attended events of the Striped Bass Festival is Celebrity Catfish Wrestling.…

When Doug Schwab beat Chris Bono to advance to the Real Pro Wrestling finals at 145 pounds, it was not only unexpected, but also bitter sweet. After all, Bono had won five of the previous six meetings. Ironically, in 2001,…

Return Of All-American 133-Pounder And Addition Of 197-Pound Standout Has Coach John Azevedo’s Team Back on Track By Matt Krumrie “Senior Editor Please send comments, questions or replies to: [email protected] Finally, some good news for the Cal Poly wrestling program.…

One of Nation’s Top High School Wrestlers Joins Illini From Cassie Arner/Illinois Sports Information CHAMPAIGN, Ill. ” University of Illinois head wrestling coach Mark Johnson announced the signing of Patrick Bond of Great Bridge High School (VA) to a national…

Click here to play the interview with the real Dan Hodge at the Real Pro Wrestling event. In 1995, WIN magazine and the International Wrestling Institute and Museum in Newton, Iowa, started the Dan Hodge Trophy. It is awarded each…

Vestal senior Chris Musser, who this past season broke the school record for varsity wrestling victories, has announced he will attend Brown University in Providence, R.I., next fall. Musser chose Brown over several other schools, including Virginia and Stanford. He…

by John Di Tullio Webster Schroeder wrestler Gregor Gillespie powered through the competition during his high school career capturing five Monroe County titles, five Section V titles, five super sectional titles, and state championships in his sophomore and senior seasons.…