Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 82, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 January 1917 — Edward (Strangler) Lewis [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Edward (Strangler) Lewis

Robert Fredericks, otherwise known as Strangler Lewis, noted wrestler, is seeking a match with Joe Stecher, sometimes referred to as the “Omaha Wonder.” Since Frank Gotch, world’s champion wrestler, retired these young giants of the mat are seeking the world’s crown. Last year the pair

BOBEBT FREDERICKS ( STRANGLES LEWIS ) . wrestled two hours to a draw, and both are anxious to try again for the coveted honor. Strangler Lewis is not the strangler of former days, but is a very different sort of man. He is a native of Kentucky and before becoming a professional wrestler was a student at the University of Kentucky. Lewis is six feet one inch in height, weighs 230 pounds in condition and is said to be one of the cleanest and fairest wrestlers now in training.

Photo by American Press Association.