Rematch with pre and post-fight interviews. Les Keiter calls the boxing match and Howard Cosell does the color commentary. Preceding the fight, Eddie Fisher sings the National Anthem.  Rocky Marciano also comments. There is an interview with Floyd Patterson's mother. Also, we hear Gabe Pressman interview both Ingemar Johansson and Floyd Patterson the day after the fight at a Press conference.                          

Howard Cosell and Les Keiter are on hand to bring the third boxing match between Ingemar Johansson and Floyd Patterson from Miami Beach, Florida. Commentary from Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis, and Referee Arthur Mercante. At ringside, announcer Jack McCarthy is heard. Mickey Allen sings the National Anthem. Memorable first round with Patterson being knocked down twice and Johansson sent to the canvas once. Post-fight interviews with champ Floyd Patterson, manager Cus D'Amato, referee Billy Regan and Joe Louis. Hugh O'Brien is interviewed at ringside by Howard Cosell.                         

Howard Cosell and Rocky Marciano broadcast live radio network boxing coverage. Pre-fight interviews with Sonny Liston, Barney Ross, Joe Louis, James Braddock, Gene Fullmer and Floyd Patterson. Predictions are heard on the outcome of the fight from many sports columnists at ring side in Comiskey Park in Chicago. Jack Drees calls the fight round by round. Mickey Allen sings the National Anthem prior to the 2 minutes, 6 seconds first round knockout of Patterson by the new Heavyweight Champion, Sonny Liston. Post-fight comments from all, including Floyd Patterson's mother. There is a TRIG Deodorant commercial by Chris Schenkel and from Liston's dressing room, Sonny comments regarding a return match.             

WABC RADIO lead in by Bruce Morrow prior to coverage of 
a first round KO of Floyd Patterson by Sonny Liston broadcast live from the convention center in Las Vegas over WABC Radio in New York. Heard is a 15 minute Special Preview boxing pre-fight show with Howard Cosell who interviews Heavyweight Champion Sonny Liston and Challenger, Floyd Patterson. They give their views on how the fight will turn out.  Predictions of who will win this rematch World Heavyweight Championship fight by sports columnists at ringside, Arthur Daley, Shirley Povich, Al Abrams, Bill Hines, Dick Peebles, Nat Fleischer, Jack Hand, George Whiting, Angelo Dundee, and Jim Bishop, the only one who predicts a Patterson victory. Howard Cosell is at ringside along with Les Keiter who does the blow-by-blow reporting with commentary from Rocky Marciano. Jack McCarthy announces the fighters. Mickey Allen sings the National Anthem. Number 2 contender Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) mocks Sonny Liston at ringside and in the ring. The three knockdown first round is broadcast. Extensive interviews with Joe Louis, and Rocky Marciano. Additional comments from Billy Conn and Lou Nova. Howard Cosell interviews Patterson, Cus D'amato and Liston after the fight, who discusses a possible upcoming fight with Cassius Clay in September. Les Keiter summarizes the fight. Replay of the first round. Keiter interviews Joe Louis who feels that Clay will give Liston a better fight, but cannot beat him. From the Gold Room, Sonny Liston meets the Press and answers questions.
Additional commentary by Howard Cosell and Rocky Marciano who states that Patterson should retire from the ring. Les Keiter interviews former Heavyweight Lou Nova. Sign off.                                                                                          

Howard Cosell interviews Duke Snider, who talks about his career when he played for the  Brooklyn Dodgers and currently for the New York Mets. He discusses tomorrow's "Duke Snider Day" at the Polo Grounds.                          

Live radio network coverage of Cassius Clay's 6th round defeat of Champion Sonny Liston is broadcast. There are pre-fight interviews and color commentary by Howard Cosell. The outcome predictions of the fight are heard from a dozen sports columnists, all but one, predicting a Liston slaughter. They include Walter Red Smith, Mel Durslag, Charles McCabe, Lyle Smith, Frank Gibbons, Cy Burick, Hal Abrams, Shirley Povich, Murray Kempton, Jack Cutty, Jack Hand, Arthur Daly and John Carmichael. 

The legend of Liston's invincibility is also expressed by former champ Joe Louis to Howard Cosell. Also, comments from heavyweight Liston opponent Marty Marshall, trainer Cus D'Amato and from Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), who states to Cosell that he will KO Liston in round eight. We hear from blow-by-blow commentator Les Keiter at ringside, along with Cosell, former heavyweight Champion Rocky Marciano and Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns. 

After the upset Clay victory, Cosell interviews Clay and Liston in the ring. Keiter interviews Sugar Ray Robinson and Joe Louis. Howard Cosell recaps the fight; he interviews Dick Young of the Daily News and Clay's trainer Angelo Dundee. 

Cassius Clay is heard live during an extended News Press Conference in its entirety from Cassius Clay's dressing room. He gets justice from the press who mostly downplayed his ability and his chances of winning this fight.  Clay asks all, "Who's The Greatest?"

There is a wrap-up  with Les Keiter and comments from UPI sports editor Leo Peterson. In addition, on the following day, CBS Sports With Frank Gifford is heard. Frank Gifford recounts the fight. There is a brief interview with fight physician Alexander Robbins, who stopped the fight giving Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), his first championship.   

NOTE: This original direct line recording by Phil Gries is considered the most complete and the most qualitative audio version of all other extant existing versions of ABC Radio's broadcast of this championship fight.                                                                                                                                

Van Patrick, Russ Hodges, Bill Stern and Jim Bishop give live ringside commentary of the Muhammad Ali, Sonny Liston boxing rematch fight from Lewiston, Maine. There are pre-fight discussions. Robert Goulet sings the National Anthem. Introductions of former Champions include Jersey Joe Walcott, who referees the fight. Russ Hodges calls the first round of Ali's knockout action. Steve Ellis interviews Ali in the center of the ring. Both review a videotape replay. Both comment. Hodges reviews the tape and calls the fight again. Floyd Patterson (Ali's next challenger) is interviewed by Bill Stern. Van Patrick interviews Joe Louis.             

Live from Las Vegas, Nevada, Howard Cosell hears predictions on the fight from Joe Louis, Sonny Liston and Eddie Machen. Comments are heard from Angelo Dundee, Cus D'Amato and Solomon McTier. A humble and sincere Muhammad Ali talks about his opponent and his prediction about the fight. Floyd Patterson talks to Cosell about the champ and how he feels he can win this boxing match. At ringside, Chris Schenkel tells the tale of the tape. Rocky Marciano does the "color" commentary. Eddie Fisher sings the National Anthem. Ring introductions, the fight, and the bout is stopped at 2 min. 18 sec. in the 12th round. Cosell talks to Patterson in the ring. Marciano analyzes the fight. Cosell talks to Ali in the ring.             

April 29th, 1961-January 3rd, 1998 (ABC)

A thirty-year fixture late Saturday afternoons on ABC, "ABC's Wide World Of Sports" was the brainchild of ABC sports director Roone Arledge. The show was known to cover almost any type of sport, portraying "The Thrill Of Victory and The Agony Of Defeat." Jim McKay hosted the program from its onset and served as anchor for many years. Principal commentators over the years included Howard Cosell, Frank Gifford, Chris Schenkel, Keith Jackson, Bud Palmer, Bill Fleming, Bob Beattie, and Warner Wolf. The show's final broadcast aired on January 3rd, 1998.  

On today's episode: NYAC IN New York, track and field games 1966.
Includes commercials. 
                                                 

April 29th, 1961-January 3rd, 1998 (ABC)

A thirty-year fixture late Saturday afternoons on ABC, "ABC's Wide World Of Sports" was the brainchild of ABC sports director Roone Arledge. The show was known to cover almost any type of sport, portraying "The Thrill Of Victory and The Agony Of Defeat." Jim McKay hosted the program from its onset and served as anchor for many years. Principal commentators over the years included Howard Cosell, Frank Gifford, Chris Schenkel, Keith Jackson, Bud Palmer, Bill Fleming, Bob Beattie, and Warner Wolf. The show's final broadcast aired on January 3rd, 1998.  

On today's episode: live coverage of the Muhammad Ali-Brian London heavyweight fight from London, England. Begins with the Frank Sinatra song, "How Long Will It Last?" Pre-fight interviews with Ali and London by Howard Cosell. Ali wins by third-round knockout and is interviewed in the ring by Cosell.
Blow-by-blow of the fight via Mutual Radio with Les Keiter at ringside.
                                    

Computerized matches of the world's greatest boxers. 
Dempsey vs. Corbett, Sullivan vs. Braddock, Louis vs. Williard, Fitzsimmons vs. Sharkey, Baer vs. Johnson, Marciano vs. Tunney, Jeffries vs. Walcott, Ali vs, Schmeling, Dempsey vs. Sullivan, Louis vs. Fitzsimmons, Baer vs. Marciano, Ali vs. Jeffries, Dempsey vs. Louis, Jeffries vs. Marciano, Dempsey vs. Marciano.                                                    

The latest sports scores from ABC radio.             

The Academy of Professional Sports Awards is presented.  
Carl Yastrzemski wins the professional athlete of the year award. Johnny Carson host.                                                              

Howard Cosell interviews OJ Simpson who was drafted by the Buffalo Bills, on this ABC sports special.              

In Hollywood, Perry Como hosts the second annual awards. Perry's aide is swimmer Debbie Meyer, winner of four Olympic Gold Medals. Winners in eight categories are chosen by their fellow athletes; sportswriters choose the Pro Athlete of the Year. Nominees and celebrity presenters...Baseball, AL: Ken Harrelson, Red Sox; Frank Howard, Senators; Denny McLain, Tigers.
NL: Bob Gibson,Cardinals; Wille McCovey, Giants; Pete Rose, Reds.
Presenters: Danny Kaye, Roy Campanella, Joe Cronin. Basketball: Elgin Baylor,Lakers; Bill Russell, Celtics; Wes Unseld, Bullets. Presenters: Bill Cosby, Red Auerbach. 
Football: AFL: Lance Alworth, John Hadl, Chargers; Joe Namath, Jets; Paul Robinson, Bengals. NFL: Deacon Jones, Rams; Leroy Kelly, Browns; Earl Morrall, Colts. Presenters: Charlton Heston, Vince Lombardi, Sammy Baugh. Golf: Billy Casper, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino. Presenters: Jack Benny, Sam Snead. Hockey: Jean Beliveau, Canadiens; Gordie Howe, Red Wings; Bobby Hull, Black Hawks. Presenters: Art Linkletter, NHL President Clarence Campbell. Horse Racing: Braulio Baeza, Angel Cordero, Lafitt Pincay. Presenters: Kim Novak, Willie Shomaker.
Pro Athlete of the Year nominees: Denny McLain, Earl Morrall, Joe Namath. 
Sportscaster Vin Scully narrates films of the stars in action.                                                          

In Hollywood, Perry Como hosts the second annual awards. Perry's aide is swimmer Debbie Meyer, winner of four Olympic Gold Medals. Winners in eight categories are chosen by their fellow athletes; sportswriters choose the Pro Athlete of the Year. Nominees and celebrity presenters...Baseball, AL: Ken Harrelson, Red Sox; Frank Howard, Senators; Denny McLain, Tigers.
NL: Bob Gibson,Cardinals; Wille McCovey, Giants; Pete Rose, Reds.
Presenters: Danny Kaye, Roy Campanella, Joe Cronin. Basketball: Elgin Baylor,Lakers; Bill Russell, Celtics; Wes Unseld, Bullets. Presenters: Bill Cosby, Red Auerbach. 
Football: AFL: Lance Alworth, John Hadl, Chargers; Joe Namath, Jets; Paul Robinson, Bengals. NFL: Deacon Jones, Rams; Leroy Kelly, Browns; Earl Morrall, Colts. Presenters: Charlton Heston, Vince Lombardi, Sammy Baugh. Golf: Billy Casper, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino. Presenters: Jack Benny, Sam Snead. Hockey: Jean Beliveau, Canadiens; Gordie Howe, Red Wings; Bobby Hull, Black Hawks. Presenters: Art Linkletter, NHL President Clarence Campbell. Horse Racing: Braulio Baeza, Angel Cordero, Lafitt Pincay. Presenters: Kim Novak, Willie Shomaker.
Pro Athlete of the Year nominees: Denny McLain, Earl Morrall, Joe Namath. 
Sportscaster Vin Scully narrates films of the stars in action.   

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    SPECIAL  one hour broadcast, of which only the first nine minutes are recorded, recounts the elements that led to the New York Mets team's triumph last year winning the World Series after placing 9th in 1968.

Gil Hodges is interviewed by Lindsey Nelson. He states the reasons that led to the team's success last year when the Mets won 100 games, twenty seven more games than the year before. 

Hodges relates how he felt when he initially left his managerial role with the Washington Senators after the 1967 season and signed on to manage the Mets in 1968. Gil states that the most important quality a team can achieve during a season is for each player to take pride each day in one's own accomplishments and the importance of  sustaining few injuries during a complete season which was the scenario for the New York Mets in 1969.

                          

Despite home runs by Al Kaline and Norm Cash, the Oakland A's defeat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in 11 innings in game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Kaline's 11th inning home run gives the Tigers a temporary 2-1 lead, but the A's score two runs in the bottom of the 11th inning to win it. Rollie Fingers pitches the last three innings in relief of A's starter Jim "Catfish" Hunter to gain the victory over Tiger starter Mickey Lolich. Announcers are Curt Gowdy and Tony Kubek.             

The Oakland A's take a 2-0 lead in the 1972 American League Championship Series with a 5-0 win over the Detroit Tigers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Jim Odom pitches a complete game three hit shut out and Bert Campaneris is the hitting star for the A's as he scores two runs and goes three for three. Woody Fryman is the loser for the Tigers. Announcers are Curt Gowdy and Tony Kubek.

NOTE: 
INCLUDES BERT CAMPANERIS / LERRIN LaGROW BRAWL. 
Bert Campaneris Bat Throwing Incident: 1972 ALCS

In 1972, LaGrow had a 1.32 earned run average (Adjusted ERA+ of 240) in 16 games. He also pitched 1 scoreless inning in Game 2 of the 1972 American League Championship Series against the Oakland Athletics. LaGrow's single inning led to one of the most memorable moments of the 1972 ALCS. In the bottom of the 7th inning, Bert Campaneris came to bat, having had 3 hits, 2 runs scored, and 2 stolen bases in his first 3 at bats in the game. LaGrow's first pitch hit Campaneris in the ankle. Campaneris staggered for a moment, glared at LaGrow and then flung his bat toward LaGrow. The bat spiraled at LaGrow five feet off the ground, but LaGrow ducked, and the bat narrowly missed LaGrow, landing a few feet behind the mound. A bench-clearing brawl ensued, and Tigers manager Billy Martin had to be restrained by umpires and teammates to prevent him from going after Campaneris. Both LaGrow and Campaneries were suspended for the rest of the ALCS.
                        

  From Tiger Stadium in Detroit, Red Barber announces the final out of the 1972 ALCS game 5, as Oakland wins the Pennant (first since 1931), beating Detroit 2 to 1. Vida Blue closer. 
Sandy Koufax interviews, from the winning A's locker room, include Joe Rudi, Sal Bando, Jim (Blue Moon) Odom, Dick Williams, Mike Epstein, and Campy Campaneris.
Includes original NBC TV commercials.           

ALL STAR WRESTLING 
was a WWWF television presentation quickly creating a great following for fans. These television broadcasts consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated on many television stations across the country.

The official WWWF logo from 1963 to 1979.

NOTE: 
Wrestling From Washington was a twice-weekly wrestling show produced by the Capital Wrestling Corporation owned by Vincent McMahon Sr. Bill Malone was the original host but was replaced by Morris Siegal (1956-1959). In 1959, Ray Morgan became the host and remained until 1970 when McMahon moved the operation to Hamburg, Pennslyvania. Vincent K. McMahon Jr. (McMahon's son) then became the program host. 

In New York  WRESTLING first aired on WNEW, Channel 5, television on Thursday evenings from 9pm to 11pm with Marty Glickman at ringside from New York City. 

Beginning June 21, 1956 to October 8, 1964  WRESTLING FROM WASHINTON took over this time slot. Matches came from the Capitol Arena in D.C.
Archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. are over 30 broadcasts related to above matches airing during the time period February 8, 1962 to October 12, 1963 with Ray Morgan presiding at ringside. 

The World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) was formed on January 24, 1963. On April 25, 1963, Buddy Rogers was awarded the new WWWF World Heavyweight Championship, supposedly winning an apocryphal tournament in Rio de Janeiro. He lost the championship to Bruno Sammartino a month later on May 17, 1963, after suffering a heart attack shortly before the match. To accommodate Rogers' condition, the match was booked to last under a minute.

Sammartino would retain the title for seven years, eight months and one day (2,803 days), making his the longest continuous world championship reign in men's wrestling history. Although Sammartino was the face of the WWWF, wrestlers such as Superstar Billy Graham and Bob Backlund were also hugely popular. 

The WWWF gained notoriety in the 1970s by holding their biggest shows at Shea Stadium or Madison Square Garden and doing strong business across the entire Northeast metlopolis. They leveraged former, but still popular, wrestlers such as Captain Lou Albano, "Grand Wizard of Wrestling" Ernie Roth and "Classy" Freddie Blassie to act as managers for Sammartino's heel (villainous) opponents. At this time, only babyface (fan favorite) wrestlers were allowed to have long championship reigns, such as Bruno Sammartino, Pedro Morales and Bob Backlund, who all retained for more than one year each. The heel champions, such as Ivan Koloff and Stan Stasiak, were used to "transition" the championship from one wrestler to another, and they generally kept the title for no more than a single month-long program before dropping it to the next babyface. Graham was the only heel character to keep his championship for longer than one month, as the WWWF felt it needed time to build Backlund up as championship material.

Unlike most of the NWA territories, the main event would occur in the middle of the arena show cards, allowing the company to build upon the match's finish in order to sell tickets to the next event; reliable, popular workers such as Chief Jay Strongbow would then wrestle at the end of the show to send the crowd home happy, as evidenced in this November 19, 1972 TV Audio Air Check, winning his match in only 25 seconds.

WWWF held their then major event Showdown at Shea three times at Flushing, New York's Shea Stadium in 1972, 1976 and 1980. Bruno Sammartino main evented the 1972 and 1980 events, in 1972 wrestling Pedro Morales to a 75 minutes time limit draw and in 1980 defeating Larry Zbyszko in a Steel cage match. The main event of the 1976 event was a Boxer vs Wrestler fight between Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki  which ended in a draw (See ATA#18077A for the original HBO Special Event complete audio air check broadcast of this fight which was televised four times on HBO, June 27, July 1, 6, and 7th. At that event Bruno Sammartino  retained the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship against Stan Hansen, also highlighted on the Ali HBO Special as well as a match between Andre the Giant and heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner. 

Toots Mondt left the WWWF in the late sixties, and Vincent J. McMahon assumed complete control of the organization in 1971. 

This very early extant WWWF TV  broadcast sponsored by      
Capital Wrestling Corporation with a young Vince McMahon Jr presiding at ringside and conducting interviews with many of the wrestlers performing on this broadcast is rare. 

Match number 1 
The Spoiler victorious over Charlie Fulton in 4 minutes 52 seconds.

Match number 2
Chuck O'Connor victorious over Dick (?) Cometti.

Vince McMahon conducts half time interviews with Lou Albano, Chief Jay Strongbow, The Spoiler, who predicts victory against Tony Garea next Monday night at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany (admission tickets $3.00). Garea talks with McMahon and predicts victory.

Mach number 3
Tony Garea victorious over Bobby Paul in 7minutes & 48 seconds.

Match number 4
Sonny King and El Olympico vs Black Jack Slade and Bobby Burns who lose in in a tag team match in 7 minutes & 45 seconds.

Match number 5
Chief Jay Strongbow victorious over Joe Turco in an amazing 25 seconds of the match. 
Vince McMahon interviews Strongbow. and signs off till next time. 

Music and voice over credits are heard for this ALL STAR WRESTLING presentation presented through CAPITAL WRESTLING CORPORATION . 
Pre-recorded for the entertainment of viewers. 

Wrestlers on this broadcast include The Spoiler, El Olympico, Joe Turco, Chief Jay Strongbow, Bobby Burns, Chuck O'Connor, Charlie Fulton, Sony King, Bobby Burns, Bobby Paul, Black Jack Slade, and manager Lou Albano.  Ring announcer is Joe McHugh Time keeper is Bill Sands. Referee is Lou Super.
 
Commercials, include Sammy Davis Jr. for U.S. Airforce, Joan Crawford for MDA, and Bing Crosby for the Arthritis foundation.

NOTE: Most complete ALL STAR WRESTLING television broadcasts prior to 1977 have been wiped and are sadly lost to history with the exception of over 80 existing audio air check recordings originally recorded off the air and archived in the library of Archival Television Audio, Inc.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

George Foreman defends his WBA, WBC, and Ring heavyweight championships with a second round knockout of Ken Norton in Caracus, Venezuela. This is a taped replay of the match which took place on March 26th, 1974.    
                

A special Monday Night Baseball presentation with pre-game ceremonies salutes Henry Aaron who speaks to a full house from Atlanta, Georgia before the game. Curt Gowdy, Joe Garagiola and Tony Kubek are in the Broadcasting Booth. The National Anthem is sung by Miss Pearl Bailey for this Brave and Dodgers contest. Hank Aaron's first plate appearance in the second inning is a walk. But coming to bat for the second time, Aaron hits career home run number 715 and Hank Aaron thanks his fans and receives special gifts including a ring and a watch, presented by Monte Irvin on behalf of Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, who is not in attendance. Gowdy, Garagiola, and Kubek discuss the significance of the 715 home runs before the game resumes. Also on this tape is a CBS news broadcast from Los Angeles. Ross Porter recounts the events of the day and in addition, a CBS next day news program with aftermath reactions is presented. Aaron is interviewed at his home the morning after. There is a poignant editorial reflection on the comparison of Babe Ruth to Hank Aaron by CBS News correspondent Eric Sevareid on the National Evening News with Walter Cronkite. Roger Mudd substituting.             

"All Star Wrestling" was a WWWF television show which consisted of top-tier or mid-card opponents. Telecast in most markets weekly on Saturday mornings, 11:00am to Noon, the telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. Matches were held mostly at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host, interviewer and blow by blow announcer: Vince McMahon Jr.  

On this early telecast there are five matches. Ring announcer is Joe McHugh. Freddie Blassie takes a bow at ringside. 

Tag team match number 1:
S.D. Jones and Mike Wayne vs Killer Kowalski and Nikolai Volkoff who win in 6 minutes, 43 seconds. 

Match number 2:
Lee Wong vs Strong Kobayashi who is declared the winner. 

At halftime Vince McMahon Jr. interviews Haystacks Calhoun, Dean Ho, and Tony Garea discussing upcoming three out of five, two hour time limit tag team match against the Grand Wizard, Killer Kowalski, and the Valiant Brothers (Handsome Jim and Luscious John) whom McMahon also interviews and their manager Lou Albano. 

Match number 3: 
Ruja Woods vs winner of this match, John Tolos in 2:06 minutes.

Match number 4:
Tag team match - Thomas Marion and Ed Sullivan vs winners Larry Zbyszko and Haystacks Calhoun in 7:21. Vince McMahon Jr. discusses the match in progress at ringside with Bruno Sammartino.

Match number 5:
Gentleman Jim and Ruben Ayala in a tag team match vs the tag team champions of the world the Valiant Brothers who win in 7:32.

Vince McMahon invites his TV audience to tune in again next week for All Star Wrestling  

                                                                                          

"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Ring announcer: Joe McHugh. Calling the matches & interviews,  Vince McMahon Jr. 

   
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 8/4/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 6/19/74-original airdate 6/29/74)
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Nikolai Volkoff vs. Tony Garea
-commercials
Strong Kobayashi vs. Mike Wayne
-commercials
Promos for Albany 8/9/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Haystacks Calhoun, Dean Ho & Tony Garea / Lou Albano & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Killer Kowalski vs. SD Jones
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Tomas Marin
-commercials
John Tolos vs. Lee Wong
-commercials
Vince McMahon interviews Angelo Savoldi and closing
                                                                          

"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr.  

Ring announcer Joe McHugh announces five matches.

Vince McMahon interviews include Lou Albano, Jimmy Valiant, Fred Blassie, Dean Ho.

In a separate segment promotional for his September 8, 1975 motorcycle jump over the Snake Canyon, Evel Knievel promotes the event. 

-WWWF All Star Wrestling 8/18/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 7/10/74-original airdate 7/13/74)
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Jack Evans vs. Pete Doherty
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez vs. Tomas Marin
-commercials
Promos for Albany 8/23/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers / Freddie Blassie / Dean Ho & Tony Garea
-commercials
Strong Kobayashi vs. SD Jones
-commercials
Joyce Grable vs. Peggy Patterson (guest referee: Sky Low Low)
-commercials
Feature - Evel Knievel
-commercials
Dean Ho & Tony Garea vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Otto Von Heller
Vince McMahon closing

                                                              

"All-Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top-tier or mid-card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Ring announcer, Joe McHugh.  Vince McMahon Jr. calls the action and does the interviews which include Larry Zbyszko and Lou Albano. 

   -WWWF All Star Wrestling 11/10/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/2/74-original airdate 10/5/74)
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Tony Garea vs. Strong Kobayashi
-commercials
Haystacks Calhoun vs. Chuck Richards & Ricky Cortez
-commercials
Promos for Albany 11/15/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Larry Zbyszko / Grand Wizard / Lou Albano
-commercials
SD Jones vs. Tony Altimore
-commercials 
Andre the Giant vs. “Spaceman” Frank Hickey & Jack Evans
-commercials
Larry Zbyszko vs. Johnny Valiant
-commercials
Vince McMahon interviews Angelo Savoldi and closing
                                                                           

Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation from the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Ring announcer, Joe McHugh. 
Vince McMahon interviews include Cowboy Bob Duncum, Grand Wizard Ernie Roth, Larry Zbyszko, The Valiant Brothers, Gorilla Monsoon.

     -WWWF All Star Wrestling 11/17/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/2/74-original airdate 10/12/74)
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Hans Schroeder vs. Al Barr
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez vs. Bill White
-commercials
Promos for Albany 11/29/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Bobby Duncum & Grand Wizard / Larry Zbyszko / Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers
-commercials
Bobby Duncum vs. SD Jones & Dennis Johnson
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Bobby Duncum & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Bobo Brazil vs. Jack Evans & Ricky Cortez
-commercials
Spiros Arion vs. Chuck Richards
-commercials 
Vince McMahon interviews Gorilla Monsoon and closing                     

Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Joe McHugh ring announcer. 
McMahon interviews include Edgar Albano, Jimmy Valiant, Don Ho Gorilla Monsoon, Ton Garea, Larry Zbyszko, Haystack Calhoun and Chief J. Strongbow.    

  -WWWF All Star Wrestling 11/24/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/2/74-original airdate 10/19/74)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Valiant Brothers vs. Jose Gonzalez & SD Jones
-commercials
Spiros Arion vs. Tony Altimore
-commercials 
Promos for Albany 11/29/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Larry Zbyszko / Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers / Gorilla Monsoon
-commercials
Dean Ho & Tony Garea vs. “Spaceman” Frank Hickey & Ricky Cortez
-commercials
Bobby Duncum vs. Al Barr & Dennis Johnson
-commercials
Haystacks Calhoun & Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Jack Evans & Bill White
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Haystacks Calhoun & Chief Jay Strongbow and closing

Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Broadcast 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday. 

McMahon interview include The Valiant Brothers, Lou Albano, Gorilla Monsoon, Dean Ho, and Tony Garea.    

Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.

  -WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/1/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/23/74-original airdate 10/26/74)
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Bill White vs. Dennis Albert
-commercials
Butcher Nova vs. Tom Stanton
-commercials
Promos for Albany 12/13/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers / Gorilla Monsoon / Dean Ho & Tony Garea
-commercials
Spiros Arion vs. Hans Schroeder
-commercials
SD Jones vs. Gentleman Jim
-commercials
Valiant Brothers vs. Jose Gonzalez & Stan Lavdas
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers & closing
                                 

Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Broadcast 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday.     

McMahon interviews Tony Garea, Dean Ho, The Valiant Brothers, Lou Albano and Gorilla Monsoon.

Ring Announcer is Joe McHugh.   

 -WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/8/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/23/74-original airdate 11/2/74)
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Hans Schroeder vs. Jeff Rhodes
-commercials
Dean Ho & Tony Garea vs. Bill White & Dennis Johnson
-commercials
Promos for Albany 12/13/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Dean Ho & Tony Garea / Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers / Gorilla Monsoon
-commercials
Larry Zbyszko vs. Jack Evans
-commercials
Butcher Nova vs. Jose Gonzalez
-commercials
Bobby Duncum vs. Tom Stanton & Tony Vee
-commercials
Vince McMahon closing
                 

Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Broadcast 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday.    

McMahon interviews include, The Valiant Brothers, Lou Albano, Gorilla Monsoon, Dean Ho, and Tony Garea.

Ring announcer is Joe McHugh. 

   -WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/15/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/23/74-original airdate 11/9/74)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Valiant Brothers vs. Larry Zbyszko & Dennis Albert
-commercials
Jack Evans vs. Jeff Rhodes
-commercials
Promos for Albany 12/27/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Dean Ho, Tony Garea & Gorilla Monsoon / Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers
-commercials
Bobby Duncum vs. Gentleman Jim
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez vs. The Patriot
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow & Spiros Arion vs. Butcher Nova & Bill White
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Chief Jay Strongbow & Spiros Arion & closing
                  

Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Broadcast 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday.  

McMahon interviews Gorilla Monsoon, Dean Ho, Tony Garea, Bob Duncum, Lou Albano, Jimmy Valiant and John Valiant. 

 -WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/22/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 11/13/74-original airdate 11/16/74)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Larry Zbyszko vs. Bill White
-commercials
Killer Kowalski vs. Jeff Rhodes
-commercials
Promos for Albany 12/27/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Dean Ho, Tony Garea & Gorilla Monsoon / Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers
-commercials
Bobby Duncum vs. Gentleman Jim & Dennis Albert
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Grand Wizard & Bobby Duncum
-commercials
Valiant Brothers vs. Jose Gonzalez & SD Jones
-commercials
Dean Ho & Tony Garea vs. Butcher Nova & Hans Schroeder
-commercials
Vince McMahon closing
                       

Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Broadcast 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday. 

McMahon interviews Gorilla Monsoon, Fred Blassie, Dean Ho, Tony Garea, Lou Albano, Jimmy Valiant, John Valiant, Valiant Brothers.

 -WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/29/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 11/13/74-original airdate 11/23/74)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Larry Zbyszko vs. Dennis Johnson
-commercials
Jeff Rhodes vs. The Patriot 
-commercials
Promos for Albany 1/10/75 - Vince McMahon interviews Freddie Blassie / Dean Ho & Tony Garea / Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez vs. Bill White
-commercials
Hans Schroeder vs. SD Jones
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow & Spiros Arion vs. Butcher Nova & Jack Evans
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Chief Jay Strongbow & Spiros Arion & closing
                        

"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr.  

McMahon interviews Fred Blassie, Dean Ho, Tony Garea, Bob Duncum, Spirios  Arion.

NOTE: The final match between Dean Ho and Killer Kowalski was so intense that before it ended the station left the air.  

 -WWWF All Star Wrestling 2/23/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 1/8/75-original airdate 1/25/75)
Joe McHugh intro
Ivan Putski vs. Pete Reeves
-commercials
Valiant Brothers vs. Bill White & El Olympico
-commercials
Promos for Albany 3/7/75 - Vince McMahon interviews Dean Ho & Tony Garea / the Grand Wizard & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Butcher Nova & Hans Schroeder vs. Tom Stanton & Joe Noble
-commercials
Manuel Soto & Pete Sanchez vs. Chuck Richards & Johnny Rodz
-commercials
Killer Kowalski vs. Dean Ho
Vince McMahon closing
                                                                          

"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr.   

McMahon interviews Tony Garea, Dean Ho, Fred Blassie, Bob Duncum, and Spiros Arion. Gorilla Monsoon gives his point of view on women wrestlers. 

-WWWF All Star Wrestling 3/2/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 1/29/75-original airdate 2/1/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Victor Rivera vs. Butcher Nova
-commercials
Spiros Arion vs. Tom Stanton
-commercials
Promos for Albany 3/7/75 - Vince McMahon interviews Dean Ho & Tony Garea / the Grand Wizard, Freddie Blassie, Spiros Arion & Bobby Duncum
-commercials
Ann Casey vs. Paula Kaye
-commercials
Ivan Putski vs. Gene Moore
-commercials
Waldo Von Erich vs. Tony Altimore
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Waldo Von Erich and closing

                                               

"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr.                                                                 

"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr. 

In match #5 Chief Jay Strongbow is a "wild man" after being attacked by Lou Albano. Strongbow requires eight stitches to close a gash on his forehead. Vince McMahon get locker room report on the condition of the Chief, as he signs off. 
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 7/20/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 8/21/74-original airdate 9/7/74)
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Larry Zbyszko vs. Otto Von Heller
-commercials
Strong Kobayashi vs. SD Jones
-commercials
Promos for Albany 7/25/75 - Vince McMahon interviews George Steele & Grand Wizard / Dominic DeNucci & Pat Barrett / Blackjacks & Lou Albano
-commercials
Dean Ho & Tony Garea vs. Chuck Richards & Bill White
-commercials
Bobo Brazil vs. Tomas Marin & Jack Evans
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Johnny Valiant
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Gorilla Monsoon and closing

                                                                                       

"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr. with Antonino Rocca. 

   WWWF All Star Wrestling 7/27/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 6/4/75-original airdate 6/21/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
George Steele vs. Bill White
-commercials
Bassil Battah vs. Jack Evans
-commercials
Promos for Albany 8/8 - Vince McMahon interviews Chief Jay Strongbow / Freddie Blassie, Lou Albano, Blackjacks & Waldo Von Erich
-commercials
Spiros Arion & Waldo Von Erich vs. Davey O’Hannon & Pete Doherty
-commercials
Pat Barrett vs. Hans Schroeder
-commercials 
Dominic DeNucci & Victor Rivera vs. Blackjacks
                                                                         

"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr. with Antonino Rocca.  

   WWWF All Star Wrestling 8/3/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 6/25/75-original airdate 6/28/75)
Joe McHugh intro
Dominic DeNucci & Victor Rivera vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna & Hans Schroeder
-commercials 
George Steele vs. Davey O’Hannon
-commercials 
Promos for Albany 8/8 - Vince McMahon interviews Chief Jay Strongbow / Freddie Blassie, Lou Albano,
Blackjacks & Waldo Von Erich
-commercials 
Blackjacks vs. Pete Sanchez & Gene Moore
-commercials 
Bugsy McGraw vs. Paul Figueroa
-commercials 
Pat Barrett vs. Johnny Rodz
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
                                                                         

"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr.  
NOTE: In an interview with Vince McMahon Jr. Chief Jay Strongbow comments on his upcoming match with Andre The Giant. 

Commercials include:
 Rolaids, Mutual of Omaha, Treat Diabetes, Jim Reeves Record Collection, Dairy Queen, Payroll Savings Plan, Wild Kingdom Promo, Over The Counter Drugs, Bobby Vinton Promo.

 WWWF All Star Wrestling 8/10/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 6/25/75-original airdate 7/5/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Blackjacks vs. Pete Sanchez & Davey O’Hannon
-commercials 
Bugsy McGraw vs. Pete Reeves
-commercials
Promos for Albany 8/22 - Vince McMahon interviews Chief Jay Strongbow / Blackjacks & Lou Albano
-commercials
Fabulous Moolah & Leilani Kai vs. Susan Green & Sheila Shephard
-commercials
Dean Ho & Tony Garea vs. Butcher Vachon & Baron Mikel Scicluna
-commercials 
Spiros Arion & Waldo Von Erich vs. Gene Moore & Paul Figueroa
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Freddie Blassie & Waldo Von Erich
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
                                                                                          

"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr. with Antonino Rocca.

NOTE:
In an interview with Vince McMahon Jr. Victor Rivera and Dominique DeNucci decide not to wrestle any longer as a tag team. Rivera will seek to fight solo for the World Championship. Dominique DeNucci states that he will tag team with Pat Barrett in the future beginning with first teaming tonight.  

   WWWF All Star Wrestling 8/17/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 6/25/75-original airdate 7/12/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Dominic DeNucci & Victor Rivera + Pat Barrett (Rivera retires his half of the tag team championship)
Joe McHugh intro
George Steele vs. Pete Reeves
-commercials
Johnny Rodz & Jose Estrada vs. Pete Sanchez & Davey O’Hannon
-commercials
Promos for Albany 8/22 - Vince McMahon interviews Blackjacks & Lou Albano
-commercials
Tony Garea vs. Spiros Arion
-commercials
Bassil Battah vs. Butcher Vachon
-commercials 
Dominic DeNucci & Pat Barrett vs. Hans Schroeder & Mike Paidousis
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
                                                                                                     

"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr. with Antonino Rocca. 

NOTE:
JOINED IN PROGRESS. In an interview with Vince McMahon Jr. Gorilla Monsoon comments about Mexican wrestling champion Francisco Flores who will be fighting tonight in his second United States match.

 -WWWF All Star Wrestling 8/31/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 7/16/75-original airdate 7/26/75)
(Show joined in progress)
Dr. Jerry Graham vs. Ed Slade - joined in progress
-commercials
Francisco Flores vs. Butcher Vachon
-commercials
Dominic DeNucci & Pat Barrett vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna & Hans Schroeder
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
                                                                                           

"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr. with Antonino Rocca.

NOTE:
In the final match, number five, Andre the Giant comes into the ring to assist Louis Sagan and Tony Parisi tag teaming against Bugsy McGraw and Waldo Von Erich. Pandemonium breaks loose. McMahon states, "witnessing one of the most exciting ALL STAR WRESTLING bouts." 

 WWWF All Star Wrestling 10/12/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 8/27/75-original airdate 9/13/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Superstar Billy Graham vs. Tom Stanton
-commercials
Blackjacks vs. Buddy Porter & Buzz Sawyer
-commercials
Promos for Albany 10/17 - Vince McMahon interviews Bugsy McGraw & Lou Albano / Ivan Putski / Spiros Arion & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Baron Mikel Scicluna vs. Manuel Miranda
-commercials
Francisco Flores vs. Frank Monte
-commercials
Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. Waldo Von Erich & Bugsy McGraw
 

                                                                                                                

Vince McMahon at ringside. Joe McHugh announcing the last match of this television broadcast.

A Complete Segment. 

A six man tag team match. 
Baron Mikel Scicluna, Spiros Arion and Bugsy Mc Graw are victorious in 7 minutes, 31 seconds over Pete Sanchez, Davey O'Hannon and Haystacks Calhoun. 
Vince McMahon sign off. 

"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr.                                                                              

"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr. wtih Antonino Rocca.

NOTE:
During the fifth Scicluna vs Flores match the broadcast signal leaves the air for two ten second moments. 

WWWF All Star Wrestling 10/19/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 8/27/75-original airdate 9/6/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Ivan Putski vs. El Goucho & Johnny Heidemann
-commercials
Ivan Koloff vs. Stan Lavdas 
-commercials
Promos for Albany 10/31 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Koloff & Lou Albano / Ivan Putski / Spiros Arion & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Bugsy McGraw w/ Albano vs. Buddy Porter
-commercials
Superstar Billy Graham vs. Buzz Sawyer
-commercials
Francisco Flores vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing