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Roger Milton Wheeler Sr. (February 27, 1926 – May 27, 1981) was an American businessman from Tulsa, Oklahoma, the former chairman of Telex Corporation, and former owner of World Jai Alai. He was murdered by members of organized crime who discovered that Wheeler had uncovered their embezzlement scheme at World Jai Alai.
With his oil money and with his reputation, Bill Warren and Cecil Canary asked Phillips to sponsor the development of a new country club. The boosters argued that there was the need for a family-oriented club that would include a swimming pool, stable, horseback trails, polo field, skeet range, tennis courts, clubhouse and golf course. [2]
On October 18, 1991, the then-undefeated Tommy Morrison lost to Ray Mercer via 5th-round knockout in his first attempt at capturing the WBO heavyweight title.. Following his loss, Morrison strung together eight consecutive victories before landing another shot at the vacant WBO title against popular 44-year-old former heavyweight champion George Foreman.
At least 46 so-called “active clubs” – which publicly promote “brotherhood” and training in combat sports and fitness while covertly advancing fascist and neo-Nazi agendas and preparing ...
The first rule of the Fight Club premiere is: We definitely need to talk about the Fight Club premiere.. David Fincher's 1999 big screen adaptation of author Chuck Palahniuk's 1996 novel opened in ...
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Win 2–1 Erick Fernandez Submission (guillotine choke) CCCF: Contenders January 19, 2008: 1 2:23 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Win 1–1 Ryan Winthers TKO (punches) HRP: Fight Night November 16, 2007: 1 0:16 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Loss 0–1 Jake Pruitt TKO (punches) Masters of the Cage 16
Ward served as president of the Clover Bottom Jockey Club, reportedly won $500 in gold off Andrew Jackson in a bet on a fight between gaffed cocks, and along with Jackson was involved in land speculations in vicinity of Huntsville, and Florence, Alabama. [4]
“My bottom line on the whole thing is, you don’t know how long you’re going to live,” Gagliardi said. “But basically, you want to bet on longevity.” ...