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The 1942 Derby Eve Wrestling Show

Seventy-five years ago today…

May 1, 1942 – Jefferson County Armory

Derby Eve Show, presented by the Allen Athletic Club. Heywood Allen, promoter.

NWA World Heavyweight champion Bill Longson def. Sandor Szabo two out of three falls.

Women’s World Champion Mildred Burke def. Mae Young

King Kong Clayton def. Haille Samara to capture the Negro World Heavyweight Title, two out of three falls.

Buddy Knox and Herb Welch drew

Chief Little Wolf and Don Louis Thesz drew

2800 attendance. Gate: $3,335.50.

Read more about the legacy of the Allen Club in John Cosper’s new book, Louisville’s Greatest Show!