On a fateful evening in April 1915, Wheeling, West Virginia’s packed arena witnessed a battle for the ages as American heavyweight wrestling champion Dr. B.F. Roller locked horns with challenger Weldys Zbyaxko. The two titans of the ring clashed in a two-hour marathon, leaving the crowd on the edge of their seats as they battled to a thrilling draw.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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