1965 Catford Wrestling Programme Mick McManus Georges Cohen Tibor Szakacs
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"This lovely original/genuine magazine/programme is in very good condition for its age. Please see the picture as it forms part of the description"
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Brand: Mat Restling
Sport: Wrestling
Type: Programmes
League: Magazine
Period: 1960s
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Seller note: This lovely original/genuine magazine/programme is in very good condition for its age. Please see the picture as it forms part of the description
Item description
Up for sale is an incredibly rare, highly collectible piece of British heritage wrestling ephemera: the official May 1965 matchday programme for a star-studded card at Catford.
Staged during the absolute golden era of British televised wrestling, this program features the biggest name in the history of the European ring: the legendary “man you love to hate,” Mick McManus. McManus headlines a spectacular international double main event, defeating French standout Georges Cohen, while Hungarian heavyweight master Tibor Szakacs battles the formidable Roy “Bull” Davis to a grueling draw.
Adding immensely to its historical value, the inner pages include an incredible, crisp preview advertisement for the upcoming iconic Royal Albert Hall show featuring legendary world champion Billy Robinson and future Hollywood actor Billy Two Rivers. A premier acquisition for serious professional wrestling historians and vintage sports ephemera archivists.
- Publication: Four Pages of Wrestling Review (Official Matchday Programme)
- Issue Number: 339
- Editor: Charles Mascall
- Venue Location: Catford, London
- Match Date: Monday, May 10th, 1965
- Match Type: Professional Wrestling Contests & International Bouts
- Cover Photo Feature: Portrait shot of the Official Lightweight Champion of France, Michel Saulnier of Paris.
FEATURE ARTICLES & INTERIORS
- Names, Notes & News: Editorial column featuring an in-depth piece on Mohawk wrestler Billy Two Rivers (National Red Indian Champion), historic mentions of Chief Thunderbird, notes on the 350-pound Masked Zebra Kid, and a feature on rising Yorkshire welterweight Mike Bennett.
- Royal Albert Hall Advert: Detailed promotional insert for Dale Martin Promotions’ upcoming spectacular at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday, May 19th, 1965. Features an extensive profile on Billy Robinson alongside a fight card including Billy Two Rivers v Paul Vachon, Eric Sands v Leon Fortuna, Angelo Giusto v Peter Maivia, Doug Joyce v John Lees, Gomez Maximilliano v Danny Lynch, and Syed Saif Shah v Eric Taylor.
TOURNAMENT LINEUPS & BOUTS (WITH HANDWRITTEN MATCH RESULTS)
The matchday card details the following scheduled contests, complete with vintage handwritten ring results:
The matchday card details the following scheduled contests, complete with vintage handwritten ring results:
- Welterweight Contest: Brian Maxine (Ellesmere Port) v Leon Fortuna (Tonga) — Won by Leon Fortuna via Knockout (marked KO).
- Welterweight Contest: Vicomte Noirbreuil (Paris, France) v Alan Miquet (Huddersfield) — Declared a Draw (marked Draw).
- Double Main Event Middleweight Contest: Mick McManus (Southern Area Welterweight Champion) v Georges Cohen (Paris, France) — Won by Mick McManus by 2 falls to 1 (marked 2-1).
- Double Main Event Heavyweight Contest: Tibor Szakacs (Budapest, Hungary) v Roy Bull Davis (Western Area Heavyweight Champion) — Declared a Draw (marked Draw).
- Officials: Referee Joe Dorazio, Master of Ceremonies Bobby Palmer.
- Additional Features: Back cover prints the detailed 12 official rules governing professional wrestling and standard holds.
CONDITION REPORT
Please check all three high-resolution photographs carefully to assess the exact condition of this item. This is an authentic, original 1965 vintage paper wrestling program. It is in good vintage condition, featuring sharp typography, clean borders, and a central horizontal pocket fold line from use at the stadium. The year 1965 and live match results (KO, Draw, 2-1) have been neatly handwritten in blue ink on the lineup page by an attendee recording the night’s action. The pages remain flat, securely intact, and fully legible throughout.
Please check all three high-resolution photographs carefully to assess the exact condition of this item. This is an authentic, original 1965 vintage paper wrestling program. It is in good vintage condition, featuring sharp typography, clean borders, and a central horizontal pocket fold line from use at the stadium. The year 1965 and live match results (KO, Draw, 2-1) have been neatly handwritten in blue ink on the lineup page by an attendee recording the night’s action. The pages remain flat, securely intact, and fully legible throughout.
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Great quality and price, as described, seamless transaction, thanks so much for this wonderful piece of theatrical memorabilia! 🌟
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Great quality and price, seamless transaction, thanks so much for this wonderful piece of theatrical memorabilia! 🌟
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Great piece of theatrical memorabilia, thanks so much! 10/10
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