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| RMMee Moderator Quote | Reply | This message was updated on 11/16/2005 5:15:00 PM by RMMee | Ron Moore (Ronto the Bull) and other Wrestlers posted on: 11/16/2005 5:09:32 PM A query received from the main site: "Has anyone got information on Ron Moore, a wrestler who often had matches at heanor town hall in the 1930-1940 years. Photos or information of any kind would be very much appreciated." If anyone can oblige, please post here, and I will pass the information on. Likewise, if anyone can add anything on any other wrestlers in Heanor's past - let us know. |
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Dr.Valentine
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replied on: 11/16/2005 5:35:59 PM I do know for a fact that he came from Ilkeston way Robert. |
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Jennypeg
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replied on: 11/16/2005 8:46:40 PM Ripley & Heanor News 26th Dec 1952 BOXING AT HEANOR The main bout of the evening at an amateur boxing tournament promoted by the Heanor and District Club, at the Town Hall, Heanor, last Friday night, was a four-round welterweight contest in which Ken Greasley (Waingroves), the Derbyshire and N.C.B. champion, gained a comfortable points victory over Bill Clarke ( R --- Royce). Bob Pollock (Derby) who is on leave from R.A.F. service in Egypt, knocked out Sid Leake (Somercotes) in the first round of a four-round middle weight bout Leake twice took counts before the knock-out. Other results:- Barry Dring (Grassmoor) beat club mate John Furley on points in a 5st junior contest; Tony Daft (Eastwood) knocked out Harry Smith (Grassmoor) in the first round of a lightweight bout; Freddie Brooks (Ilkeston) Derbyshire champion, knocked out Bob Fisher (Heanor) in the second round of a bantamweight fight; Johnny Gent (Heanor) beat Eric Cauldwell (Alfreton) who retired in the fourth round of their bantamweight contest; Hector Webster (Heanor) beat Jimmy Last (R.A.F.) in a light heavyweight bout, the referee stopping the fight in the first round; Derek Saxton (Heanor) knocked out Charlie Hunt (Ripley) in the first round of a lightweight contest. Jenny |
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replied on: 11/17/2005 5:48:12 AM I remember the name "Ronto the Bull", but nothing more about him! Wrestling was very popular in 1950's -I think regular wrestling matches were held at the Town Hall. The highlight of Langley Mill Fete and Gala was the wrestling matches held in the evening (on the cricket ground) A very popular wrestler was "Spike Riley"-who was Les Riley, the plumber, from Langley Mill. A little history of wrestling- "Many forms of wrestling have been practised throughout the British Isles since ancient times. The chief style of these was Lancashire or "Catch as Catch Can" known as Freestyle, the free form of wrestling where one catches an opponent as one can, originating from Lancashire, the home of wrestling. Enthusiasm for wrestling was created by miners coming up from the pits who required a little relaxation. They would find a small area of ground suitable for wrestling, which they did with vigour and sportsmanship." So I guess that is why it was so popular in mining districts-and the formation of NCB Boxing/wrestling clubs. |
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Jennypeg
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replied on: 11/17/2005 3:32:02 PM 5th Jun 1936 Ripley & Heanor news BOXING AT HEANOR One of the preliminary events in connection with the Heanor and District 1936 carnival, on behalf of local charities, was a boxing tournament held on the Town Ground Heanor, on Friday evening, when a large attendance witnessed interesting sport. The programme opened with an eight-round contest between Nev. Thornhill, of Heanor, and Alf Bennett, of Bulwell. Both boxers displayed even talent until the final couple of rounds, when Thornhill showed better lasting power and was given the verdict on points. Percy Clements, Eastwood, fought a draw with Wally Smith, of Newthorpe (ex-Shanghai police champion), after going the full six rounds. Some keen fighting was seen in a six-round bout between Joe Reeves, of Eastwood, and Kid McCrebe, of Leicester. After an even opening. Reeves was by far the most prominent fighter, and although both men received punishment in the final round, Reeves was announced the winner. Sharkey Bell was disqualified in the fourth of a ten-round contest with Tiger Allen, of Beeston, and in a further eight-rounds contest arranged as the result of a sporting action on the part of Allen, Bell won on a technical knock-out in the first round. Tiger Ron Cook, of Eastwood, won on points in a six-round contest with Young Quinn, of Leicester. Mr Jack Bagguley, of Eastwood, was referee. Mr. Bill Wheeler timekeeper, and Mr. W. Spouge M.C. Jenny |
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replied on: 11/17/2005 6:13:01 PM Thanks Jenny-I started a Boxing Topic a while ago-I was especially interested in info on Neville Thornhill-now you've found some! |
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replied on: 11/17/2005 6:58:04 PM Wasn't Les Riley a wrestler in the 60s and 70s.Ran a plumbing business in the Langley Mill area. Also, there used to be someone from the Starth Bank area who was a wrestlers also, but the name slips my mind.Surely someone must have some photo's of Les or maybe they know his son. |
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Jennypeg
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replied on: 11/17/2005 10:23:47 PM I have been looking for Nev Thornhill with no luck until today, but I've not found Ron Moore yet! Ripley & Heanor News 14th Aug 1936 Boxing at Heanor Regrettable incident A regrettable incident marred what was otherwise a most enjoyable programme of boxing contest on the Heanor Town Ground on Wakes Monday evening, arranged by Mr. Jack Bagguley, of Eastwood and helpers as a side attraction to the recent carnival festivities. In the last of an eight two-minute, contest between Tiger Allen, of Beeston, and Sharkey Bell, of Retford, Allen had to be assisted to his corner, where after receiving attention of Dr. W. H. Turton and members of the local Ambulance brigade, he was conveyed to Heanor Memorial Hospital and detained suffering from laceration of the temple, injuries to his ribs, and slight concussion. Both men fought strongly, but in the latter rounds Allen showed signs of pain and, despite the intervention of Mr jack Bagguley, the referee, he pluckily decided to carry on. Nev. Thornhill of Heanor, and Charlie Ellis, of Ilkeston went the full distance of an eight two-minute bout, which resulted in a draw. George Thompson (Marlpool) gained a victory over Joe brown (Heanor) in the fifth of a six two-minute round contest. Persistent clinching by both boxers caused the referee Mr W. Riley of Ilkeston, to warn the men and later stop the fight and declare “no contest,” explaining that he could not referee all-in boxing. Some keen fighting was witnessed in an eight two-minute round welter-weight contest between Eric Grainger of Codnor Gate, and Jim Warren, of Sutton, Grainger being declared the winner in the fifth round on points. Other officials in charge were Mr. A Wheeler, Eastwood (timekeeper) and Mr W. Spouge, Eastwood (M.C.) From latest enquiries made regarding Allen he is progressing satisfactorily. Jenny |
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replied on: 11/19/2005 8:35:04 AM A correspondent tells me that they remember Ronto in the 1960's, at which time he had "a huge black car, the likes of which I've never seen before." |
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RMMee
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replied on: 11/19/2005 11:33:23 AM A further update from an email correspondent states: "He used to live on Holbrook Street and was a wrestler in the army. He died in his early 40s and had a daughter. At one time he lived in the 1st council house on Holbrook Street - that would be the one after the church at the top." |
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replied on: 11/20/2005 1:29:45 PM HEANOR CARNIVAL 1935 BOXING Town ground (open air ring) Friday July 5th Six special contests including KID BAINS (DERBY) V DAVE THOMAS (NOTTS) In ten rounds challenge contest Six rounds challenge contest JASPER SLACK (Greenwich) V TINY HAYNES(Alfreton) Extra special eight round contest ARCHIE BUXTON (Ripley) V BILLY MELLOR (Derby) (Heanor Town Goalkeeper) (The Non Stop Boxer) Gate open 6 o’clock Boxing commences 6-45pm Admission 9d, tickets bought before the day 6d |
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RMMee
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replied on: 11/22/2005 7:52:05 AM More from my correspondent on Ronto: He had a brother named George (or possibly Les) who used to play the banjo in the Eclipse Inn at Loscoe. The brother's wife was Mary, and had children Yvonne and Keith. Yvonne lived somewhere at the back of the Eclipse, while Keith lived on Ray Street. His funeral was in the Heanor Observer or Ripley and Heanor. |
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replied on: 11/22/2005 1:52:30 PM Robert, have we got a date of birth or death for Ronto? I've looked at boxing in 1955 he's not there so I will try mid 60's but a few dates would help. Jenny |
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RMMee
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replied on: 11/22/2005 5:43:41 PM Jenny I'm afraid not, and there are a few anomalies in what I have received by email. The original query talked of Ronto wrestling in the 30's and 40's, but other correspondents have talked about him being around in the 60's, and having died relatively young! We may never solve it, but you never know! |
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replied on: 11/22/2005 8:40:31 PM KEN GREASLEY RIPLEY & HEANOR 7TH MAR 1947 WAINGROVES BOXER WINS TITLE Congratulations to Ken Greasley of Waingroves on whose broad youthful shoulders now drapes the mantle of British 9st 7lb amateur boxing champion. Battling with exceptional courage before a crowd of 12,000 at the Empire Pool, Wembley last Friday night this honour was obtained by out pointing D. Rawlings the Southern area champion in the semi-finals and W. Gray the Scottish champion in the final. Rawlings was tall, and in the first round worried the Waingroves boy by the splendid use of a straight left which connected incessantly to the face, After a shaky opening Greasley frequently hurt his opponent with devastating right and left hooks to the body and so weakened him that he maintained a comfortable points lead. His victory in the final was the result of sheer brilliant boxing and precise punching. The manner in which he defeated two champions of entirely different styles bears to the brilliance and versatility of Greasley. This youngster has reaped a dividend in the winning of this championship by absorbing the teachings of his instructor and by rigorous training. He commenced boxing at the Kilburn Boxing when 12 years of age and had taken part in a number of amateur contests before he reached the age of 14. Despite the fact that he has represented the Derby Derwent B.C. during the past 16 months Greasley has always worn the black and red colours of his old club, and states that he will keep his boxing vest as a souvenir of his triumph which was given to him by his mentor, friend and adviser, Mr Arthur Musson, of Kilburn. Jenny |
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replied on: 12/5/2005 11:09:39 PM Ron Moore was a very popular wrestler in the late 50's and early 60's, in fact he was the main promoter of wrestling at Heanor Town Hall. Most of the bouts featured local lads in disguise, Les(spike) Riley,Herbert(digger Bill) Watson, Oddie the terrible, Fritz Tarlton and of course Ronto himself. The promotion was part of Joint Promotions who competed with Dale Martin Promotions as one of the biggest in the country. Several big names from the wrestling world appeared at Heanor including Big Daddy when he was wresting under his real name of Shirley Crabtree, in fact I think that all of the family came, being Billy Riley (the father) and Max Crabtree, Shirley's much lighter brother, I have a feeling that Max fought Les Riley and Shirly fought Digger Bill. Incidentally as an aside Digger Bill was billed as a gold miner fron Ausralia, six feet four and twenty four stone, in fact he was Herbert Watson, living at that time in Loscoe Grange and working as blacksmith and shaftsman at Ormond Pit, a kinder more gentle man it is hard to imagine. Hope this fills some gaps. |
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