Record

Performance TitleDale Martin's Supreme Wrestling Spectacular of 1966
Performance Date8 June 1966
Performance DayWednesday
Performance Time19:45
Main PerformersPeter Szakacas (Hungary),
Johnny Williams (Wales),
Johnny Czeslaw (Cracow, Poland),
Doctor Death (USA),
'Mr TV Pallo' (Highbury),
Pancho Zapatta (Mexico),
George Kidd (Dundee),
Jon Cortez (Dulwich),
Mick McManus (New Cross),
Ricki Starr (St. Louis, Missouri, USA),
Peter Fanene Maivia (Pago, Pago, Samoa),
Ray Hunter (Sydney, Australia),
Togo Tani (Tokyo),
Chati Yokouchi (Tokyo),
Steve Veidor (Cheshire),
Mike Marino (Milan, Italy) - wrestlers
Secondary PerformersJack Dale - matchmaker,
Lou Marco,
Tony Mancelli,
Max Ward - referees,
Peter Bates - timekeeper,
Marsh Brothers,
D Haines,
B Alford - seconds,
Frank Cuell,
George Martin - whips
Set ListCatchweight - Peter Szakacas (Hungary) v Johnny Williams (Wales),
Heavyweight - Johnny Czeslaw (Cracow, Poland) v Doctor Death (USA),
Catchweight - 'Mr TV Pallo' (Highbury) v Pancho Zapatta (Mexico),
Lightweight - George Kidd (Dundee) v Jon Cortez (Dulwich),
Welterweight - Mick McManus (New Cross) v Ricki Starr (St. Louis, Missouri, USA),
Heavyweight - Peter Fanene Maivia (Pago, Pago, Samoa) v Ray Hunter (Sydney, Australia),
Heavyweight - Togo Tani (Tokyo), Chati Yokouchi (Tokyo), Steve Veidor (Cheshire), Mike Marino (Milan, Italy)
Performance NotesThis event was relayed 'live' to eleven provincial cinemas by Viewsport television.

According to a report in the Daily Mirror newspaper (8 June 1966, page 3) all, "...8,000 seats at the Albert Hall were sold out ten days ago, and around 12,000 people ate expected to see the fight in cinemas at Cardiff, Glasgow, Bristol, Norwich, Leicester, Coventry, Nottingham, Derby, Bournemouth, Leeds and Sheffield."
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/1966/71) - one copy donated by the family of Mick McManus
URLhttps://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx/neqne_7neiXkeC
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/1966/71Dale Martin's Supreme Wrestling Spectacular of 19668 June 1966
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Aizagiedief_MoitDale Martin's Supreme Wrestling Spectacular of 19661
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/7820Joint Promotions; Dale Martin Promotions; 1948-c1980s; British wrestling promoter
DS/UK/10747Szakacs; Peter (1930-); Hungarian wrestler
DS/UK/15833Williams; Johnny (fl 1960s); Welsh wrestler
DS/UK/10984Czeslaw; Johnny (fl 1950s-1970s); Polish wrestler
DS/UK/10043Lincoln; Paul (1932-2011); Australian wrestler, music promoter, businessman
DS/UK/9714Pallo; Jackie (12 January 1926-11 February 2006); English wrestler
DS/UK/15652LaBarba; Joachim (fl 1950s-1960s); Mexican wrestler
DS/UK/8973Kidd; George (fl 1950s-1960s); British wrestler
DS/UK/8995Cortez; Jon (fl 1960s-1980s); British wrestler
DS/UK/8706McManus; Mick (11 January 1920-22 May 2013); English wrestler
DS/UK/11983Starr; Ricky (fl 1950s-1970s); American heavyweight wrestler and professional ballet dancer
DS/UK/15091Maivia; Peter (1937-1982); Samoan wrestler
DS/UK/8972Hunter; Ray (fl 1950-1970); Australian wrestler
DS/UK/15877Tani; Togo (c1917-1980); Japanese wrestler
DS/UK/9709Veidor; Steve (1935-); English heavyweight wrestler
DS/UK/8783Marino; Mike (fl 1949-1981); English wrestler
DS/UK/15876Yokouchi; Chati (1937-15 December 1982); Japanese wrestler
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