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February 12, 1921
The Log Cabin Democrat
Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
New York wrestling promoter Jack Curley bans the 'headlock hold,' dividing grapplers and fans, especially affecting heavyweight champion Ed 'Strangler' Lewis who relies on it for victories, following public and press demands after injuries to opponents.
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BAN 'HEADLOCK HOLD'
BY 'STRANGLER LEWIS'
(By United Press)
New York, Feb. 12. Jack Curley's ban on the "headlock hold" in wrestling bouts in New York has divided the ranks of the grapplers and mat fans. Mostly effected by the edict of the promoter who has become practically the controller of the sport in America, is the heavyweight champion. Ed "Strangler" Lewis who worked his way up and won the title by the "headlock."
Lewis claims that the prohibition of his pet hold will just about ruin him as the most lucrative matches are staged in New York and as smaller promoters in other states are following the lead of Curley in outlawing the hold.
Many fans claim the head-lock is not more punishing or brutal than the "scissors" of the former champion, Joe Stecher. or the toe hold. Earl Caddock, judged by many fans the best of all the present crop of matmen, is among the grapplers who side with Lewis and claim the hold is not so dangerous that it should be ruled out.
Curley bases his action on the grounds that the public and the press demanded a ban on the grip after Lewis had injured several opponents.
BY 'STRANGLER LEWIS'
(By United Press)
New York, Feb. 12. Jack Curley's ban on the "headlock hold" in wrestling bouts in New York has divided the ranks of the grapplers and mat fans. Mostly effected by the edict of the promoter who has become practically the controller of the sport in America, is the heavyweight champion. Ed "Strangler" Lewis who worked his way up and won the title by the "headlock."
Lewis claims that the prohibition of his pet hold will just about ruin him as the most lucrative matches are staged in New York and as smaller promoters in other states are following the lead of Curley in outlawing the hold.
Many fans claim the head-lock is not more punishing or brutal than the "scissors" of the former champion, Joe Stecher. or the toe hold. Earl Caddock, judged by many fans the best of all the present crop of matmen, is among the grapplers who side with Lewis and claim the hold is not so dangerous that it should be ruled out.
Curley bases his action on the grounds that the public and the press demanded a ban on the grip after Lewis had injured several opponents.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Wrestling Ban
Headlock Hold
Strangler Lewis
Jack Curley
Grappling Controversy
What entities or persons were involved?
Jack Curley
Ed "Strangler" Lewis
Joe Stecher
Earl Caddock
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Jack Curley
Ed "Strangler" Lewis
Joe Stecher
Earl Caddock
Location
New York
Event Date
Feb. 12
Story Details
Promoter Jack Curley bans the headlock hold in New York wrestling matches, impacting champion Ed "Strangler" Lewis who used it to win his title; Lewis protests it will ruin him as other promoters follow suit, while fans compare it to other holds; Curley acts on public demand after Lewis injured opponents.