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Post by Eric Roussin on Dec 5, 2013 8:00:42 GMT -5
I'm happy to provide the following article on the early days of the Petaluma wristwrestling. I've been searching for what seems like forever the results from these first events. I finally found them! It took a lot of effort and time, but now, for the first time ever, here is a detailed history of how the organized sport began... armwrestlersonly.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/the-early-days-of-wristwrestling-in.html Enjoy! |
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Post by Jeremy Chaudoin on Dec 5, 2013 12:10:09 GMT -5
Pretty cool story, nice to have some history to tell people about the sport
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Post by Bill Cox on Dec 5, 2013 14:54:08 GMT -5
Great article Eric. Armwrestling owes a big thank you to Bill Sobrenes and also his partner Dave Devoto.
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Post by Eric Roussin on Dec 5, 2013 15:14:33 GMT -5
Thanks Bill. You're right, there's no telling where armwrestling would be right now if it wasn't for Bill and Dave and what they managed to do with the World Wristwrestling Championship. It's incredible when you realize how many pullers and promoters were first exposed to the sport through the coverage on Wide World of Sports.
Dave will be featured in Part 2 of a planned four-part series I'll be writing on Petaluma.
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Post by John Parton on Dec 10, 2013 12:48:55 GMT -5
It is still hearbreaking to me that Petaluma, who has a statue of Bill, has abandoned our sport. A sad commentary on how quickly ones work can be forgotten by the people around you and should be a great reminder to thank those who work so hard to bring our sport into the future. Thanks for the article Eric
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Post by Max Moore on Dec 10, 2013 12:58:24 GMT -5
WOW THATS REALLY COOL.
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Post by Bill Sinks on Dec 12, 2013 21:55:22 GMT -5
Great work Eric I enjoyed reading this thanks for putting all the time that you do for us !Hey we missed you at DAWT practice, 9 tables 30 guys should come with Devin next time .
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Post by Eric Roussin on Dec 12, 2013 21:59:27 GMT -5
Yeah, that looked like one awesome practice!
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