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Ron Moore (Ronto the Bull) and other Wrestlers
replied on: 8/24/2006 1:51:17 PM

Heanor Sportsman
Mr Ron Moore dies
27th Nov 1964 Eastwood & Kimberley Advertiser
It is with regret that we record the death of Mr Ronald Moore, of 16 Claxton Terrace, Heanor, which occurred on Thursday.
Mr Moore, who was 40, was employed at the time of his death as a bus driver by the Midland General Omnibus Co. Ltd. He was a keen sportsman, having played football in his younger days and was an ardent health and strength supporter. Earlier this year he was employed as grounds-man at the Heanor Town Ground and was very well known in this capacity.
Ron was also a professional wrestler, assuming the ring title of Ronto the Bull, and it was perhaps in this sphere that he was best known. About four years ago he won the Midlands heavyweight title when he defeated the reigning champion, Harry Yardley, of Birmingham at Leicester’s Granby Hall. An injury put him out of action for over a year, but in September this year he made a wrestling comeback before his own fans at the Town Hall, Heanor, and won the contest on a disqualification. This was where Ron’s physical fitness stood him in good stead.
He supported several charitable causes and organised wrestling bouts for such organisations as the Heanor Round Table Charity Funds and the Langley Mill, Aldercar and Stoneyford aged Persons Tea and Entertainments Committee at their fete and gala.
The funeral was on Monday, a service at the Heanor Parish Church, preceding interment at Marlpool Cemetery. The hymns sung were “Love Divine” and “The Lord’s my Shepherd,” and the service was conducted by the vicar, the Rev. H. B. Roberts. The church was filled with friends and representatives of different organisations. International Promotions (Leicester) and wrestling were represented by Jack Taylor (director) and Les Riley (Langley Mill). The Midland General Omnibus Co. Ltd. Were represented by Insp. Mousley (area Inspector).

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