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Item # 726799
March 12, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1931

* Early Jim Londos "The Golden Greek"
* Early professional wrestling match
* vs. Taro Miyaki in Brooklyn, New York City

Page 31 has a somewhat discrete report with a one column heading: "Londos Throws Miyaki" and subhead. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with all 52 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Background: The March 11, 1931, encounter between Jim Londos and Taro Miyaki at the Brooklyn Broadway Arena stands as a pivotal moment in the "Golden Age" of wrestling, showcasing the immense drawing power of Londos during the Great Depression. As the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion, Londos—famed for his "Golden Greek" persona and statue-like physique—was a cultural phenomenon who offered a desperate public a sense of heroic triumph. His opponent, Taro Miyaki, was a legendary Japanese pioneer who had helped introduce Ju-Jitsu and Judo to Western audiences decades earlier, making this match a significant cross-cultural "clash of styles" that predated modern mixed martial arts. The bout lasted roughly 34 minutes, ending when Londos utilized a body slam to secure the pinfall, further solidifying his status as an untouchable champion. This event was historically significant not only for its athletic display but also for its economic impact; Londos was the industry’s premier "gate attraction," and his victory over a master like Miyaki reinforced the dominance of the American wrestling style during an era when the sport transitioned from legitimate competitive grappling into a high-drama, big-business spectacle.