FENELON, Ken - Revision history

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	[[Image:fenelon.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]FENELON, Patrick (Ken). (1) (Dubuque, IA, Feb. 26, 1909-Dubuque, IA, Aug. 8, 1972). In 1933 Fenelon was recognized locally as an all-around athlete excelling in boxing, wrestling, baseball and football. In that year, he provided boxing instruction at the [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]]. (2) He also assisted with the C.Y.O. boxing program. (3)		[[Image:fenelon.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]FENELON, Patrick (Ken). (1) (Dubuque, IA, Feb. 26, 1909--Dubuque, IA, Aug. 8, 1972). In 1933 Fenelon was recognized locally as an all-around athlete excelling in boxing, wrestling, baseball and football. In that year, he provided boxing instruction at the [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]]. (2) He also assisted with the C.Y.O. boxing program. (3)

	In the area of boxing, he served as a boxer, trainer, referee and promoter. (4) In 1939, for example, Fenelon presented "The Aristocrat of Wrestling-Lord Patrick Lansdowne vs. Mike London. (5) He introduced "Team wrestling" to Dubuque in November, 1940. Two wrestlers on one team competed against two on another team. A match was won only when both wrestlers on one team were defeated. (6) In 1950 he was presenting "girls vs. girls" in wrestling matches. (7)		In the area of boxing, he served as a boxer, trainer, referee and promoter. (4) In 1939, for example, Fenelon presented "The Aristocrat of Wrestling-Lord Patrick Lansdowne vs. Mike London. (5) He introduced "Team wrestling" to Dubuque in November, 1940. Two wrestlers on one team competed against two on another team. A match was won only when both wrestlers on one team were defeated. (6) In 1950 he was presenting "girls vs. girls" in wrestling matches. (7)

Randylyon at 20:08, 29 September 2021

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	[[Image:fenelon.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]FENELON, Patrick (Ken). (1) (Dubuque, IA, Feb. 26, 1909-Dubuque, IA, Aug. 8, 1972). In 1933 Fenelon was recognized locally as an all-around athlete excelling in boxing, wrestling, baseball and football. In that year, he provided boxing instruction at the [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]]. (2) He also assisted with the C.Y.O. boxing program. (3) In the area of boxing, he served as a boxer, trainer, referee and promoter. (4) In 1939, for example, Fenelon presented "The Aristocrat of Wrestling-Lord Patrick Lansdowne vs. Mike London. (5) In 1950 he was presenting "girls vs. girls" in wrestling matches. (6)		[[Image:fenelon.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]FENELON, Patrick (Ken). (1) (Dubuque, IA, Feb. 26, 1909-Dubuque, IA, Aug. 8, 1972). In 1933 Fenelon was recognized locally as an all-around athlete excelling in boxing, wrestling, baseball and football. In that year, he provided boxing instruction at the [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]]. (2) He also assisted with the C.Y.O. boxing program. (3)

	~~Fenelon's interest in wrestling~~, ~~developed while~~ a ~~student at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]]~~, ~~led to his winning the National World Alliance Junior Heavyweight Championship in 1943~~. (7) ~~He was~~ presented ~~the title by Pinkie George, founder~~ of ~~the NWA~~. (8) He ~~held the title until May 1945~~, when he ~~lost to Marshall Estet~~ in ~~Toronto, Canada~~. (9)		In the area of boxing, he served as a boxer, trainer, referee and promoter. (4) In 1939, for example, Fenelon presented "The Aristocrat of Wrestling-Lord Patrick Lansdowne vs. Mike London. (5) He introduced "Team wrestling" to Dubuque in November, 1940. Two wrestlers on one team competed against two on another team. A match was won only when both wrestlers on one team were defeated. (6) In 1950 he was presenting "girls vs. girls" in wrestling matches. (7)

	On March 11, 1946 Ken Fenelon became the first two-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, by defeating Larry Tillman in Des Moines, Iowa. (10)		Fenelon's interest in wrestling, developed while a student at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], led to his winning the National World Alliance Junior Heavyweight Championship in 1943. (8) He was presented the title by Pinkie George, founder of the NWA. (9) He held the title until May 1945, when he lost to Marshall Estet in Toronto, Canada. (10)

			On March 11, 1946 Ken Fenelon became the first two-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, by defeating Larry Tillman in Des Moines, Iowa. (11)

	In Fenelon's career from 1935 to 1950, he had 72 wins, 22 draws, and 38 losses.		In Fenelon's career from 1935 to 1950, he had 72 wins, 22 draws, and 38 losses.

	Fenlon was a man of many interests. He enjoyed music and played in the [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] band. He also played hockey and was a third baseman for Kool Motors, a semi-pro baseball team. (11)		Fenlon was a man of many interests. He enjoyed music and played in the [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] band. He also played hockey and was a third baseman for Kool Motors, a semi-pro baseball team. (12)

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	1. http://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=18152		1. http://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=18152

	2. "Ken Fenelon to Teach Boxing at Association," ''Telegraph Herald,'' Oct. 23, 1933, p. 8		2. "Ken Fenelon to Teach Boxing at Association," ''Telegraph-Herald,'' Oct. 23, 1933, p. 8

	3. Ibid.		3. Ibid.
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	4. Ibid		4. Ibid

	5. "Ken Fenelon Presents It," ''Telegraph Herald'', Sept. 3, 1939, p. 13		5. "Ken Fenelon Presents It," ''Telegraph-Herald'', Sept. 3, 1939, p. 13

			6. "Teams To Meet in Unique Mat Show Tuesday," ''Telegraph-Herald'', November 22, 1940, p. 10

	6. "Ken Fenelon Presents Girls Wrestling Girls," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 17, 1950, p. 27		7. "Ken Fenelon Presents Girls Wrestling Girls," ''Telegraph-Herald'', Apr. 17, 1950, p. 27

	7. Tigges, John. '''They Came From Dubuque''', Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1983, p.5		8. Tigges, John. '''They Came From Dubuque''', Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1983, p.5

	8. NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship - Wikipedia. Online: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NWA_World_Junior_Heavyweight_Championship		9. NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship - Wikipedia. Online: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NWA_World_Junior_Heavyweight_Championship

	9. "Ken Fenelon Loses Mat Championship," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 31, 1945, p. 12		10. "Ken Fenelon Loses Mat Championship," ''Telegraph-Herald'', May 31, 1945, p. 12

	10. NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship.		11. NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship.

	11. Tigges~~, John.~~		12. Tigges



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Randylyon at 01:53, 10 December 2015

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	[[Image:fenelon.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]FENELON, Patrick (Ken). (1) (Dubuque, IA, Feb. 26, 1909-Dubuque, IA, Aug. 8, 1972). In 1933 Fenelon was recognized locally as an all-around athlete excelling in boxing, wrestling, baseball and football. In that year, he provided boxing instruction at the [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]]. (2) He also assisted with the C.Y.O. boxing program. (3) In the area of boxing he served as a boxer, trainer, referee and promoter. (4) In 1939, for example, Fenelon presented "The Aristocrat of Wrestling-Lord Patrick Lansdowne vs. Mike London. (5) In 1950 he was presenting "girls vs. girls" in wrestling matches. (6)		[[Image:fenelon.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]FENELON, Patrick (Ken). (1) (Dubuque, IA, Feb. 26, 1909-Dubuque, IA, Aug. 8, 1972). In 1933 Fenelon was recognized locally as an all-around athlete excelling in boxing, wrestling, baseball and football. In that year, he provided boxing instruction at the [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]]. (2) He also assisted with the C.Y.O. boxing program. (3) In the area of boxing, he served as a boxer, trainer, referee and promoter. (4) In 1939, for example, Fenelon presented "The Aristocrat of Wrestling-Lord Patrick Lansdowne vs. Mike London. (5) In 1950 he was presenting "girls vs. girls" in wrestling matches. (6)

	Fenelon's interest in wrestling, developed while a student at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], led to his winning the National World Alliance Junior Heavyweight Championship in 1943. (7) He was presented the title by Pinkie George, founder of the NWA. (8) He held the title until May 1945, when he lost to Marshall Estet in Toronto, Canada. (9)		Fenelon's interest in wrestling, developed while a student at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], led to his winning the National World Alliance Junior Heavyweight Championship in 1943. (7) He was presented the title by Pinkie George, founder of the NWA. (8) He held the title until May 1945, when he lost to Marshall Estet in Toronto, Canada. (9)
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	On March 11, 1946 Ken Fenelon became the first two-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, by defeating Larry Tillman in Des Moines, Iowa. (10)		On March 11, 1946 Ken Fenelon became the first two-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, by defeating Larry Tillman in Des Moines, Iowa. (10)

	In Fenelon's career from 1935 to 1950 he had 72 wins, 22 draws, and 38 losses.		In Fenelon's career from 1935 to 1950, he had 72 wins, 22 draws, and 38 losses.

	Fenlon was a man of many interests. He enjoyed music and played in the [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] band. He also played hockey and was a third baseman for Kool Motors, a semi-pro baseball team. (11)		Fenlon was a man of many interests. He enjoyed music and played in the [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] band. He also played hockey and was a third baseman for Kool Motors, a semi-pro baseball team. (11)

Randylyon at 21:29, 26 November 2014

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	1. http://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=18152		1. http://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=18152

	2. "Ken Fenelon to Teach Boxing at Association," Telegraph Herald, Oct. 23, 1933, p. 8		2. "Ken Fenelon to Teach Boxing at Association," ''Telegraph Herald,'' Oct. 23, 1933, p. 8

	3. Ibid.		3. Ibid.
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	4. Ibid		4. Ibid

	5. "Ken Fenelon Presents It," Telegraph Herald, Sept. 3, 1939, p. 13		5. "Ken Fenelon Presents It," ''Telegraph Herald'', Sept. 3, 1939, p. 13

	6. "Ken Fenelon Presents Girls Wrestling Girls," Telegraph Herald, Apr. 17, 1950, p. 27		6. "Ken Fenelon Presents Girls Wrestling Girls," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 17, 1950, p. 27

	7. Tigges, John. They Came From Dubuque," Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1983, p.5		7. Tigges, John. '''They Came From Dubuque''', Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1983, p.5

	8. NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship - Wikipedia. Online: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NWA_World_Junior_Heavyweight_Championship		8. NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship - Wikipedia. Online: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NWA_World_Junior_Heavyweight_Championship

	9. "Ken Fenelon Loses Mat Championship," Telegraph Herald, May 31, 1945, p. 12		9. "Ken Fenelon Loses Mat Championship," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 31, 1945, p. 12

	10. NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship.		10. NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship.

Randylyon at 02:21, 11 December 2013

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	In Fenelon's career from 1935 to 1950 he had 72 wins, 22 draws, and 38 losses.		In Fenelon's career from 1935 to 1950 he had 72 wins, 22 draws, and 38 losses.

	Fenlon was a man of many interests. He enjoyed music and played in the [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ~~BAND~~]]. He also played hockey and was a third baseman for ~~[[KOOL MOTORS]]~~, a semi-pro baseball team. (11)		Fenlon was a man of many interests. He enjoyed music and played in the [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] band. He also played hockey and was a third baseman for Kool Motors, a semi-pro baseball team. (11)

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Randylyon at 02:20, 11 December 2013

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	[[Image:fenelon.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]FENELON, Patrick (Ken). (1) (Dubuque, IA, Feb. 26, 1909-Dubuque, IA, Aug. 8, 1972). In 1933 Fenelon was recognized locally as an all-around athlete excelling in boxing, wrestling, baseball and football. In that year, he provided boxing instruction at the [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]]. (2) He also assisted with the C.Y.O. boxing program. (3) In the area of boxing he served as a boxer, trainer, referee and promoter. (4) In 1939, for example, Fenelon presented "The Aristocrat of Wrestling-Lord Patrick Lansdowne vs. Mike London. (5) In 1950 he was presenting "girls vs. girls" in wrestling matches. (6)		[[Image:fenelon.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]FENELON, Patrick (Ken). (1) (Dubuque, IA, Feb. 26, 1909-Dubuque, IA, Aug. 8, 1972). In 1933 Fenelon was recognized locally as an all-around athlete excelling in boxing, wrestling, baseball and football. In that year, he provided boxing instruction at the [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]]. (2) He also assisted with the C.Y.O. boxing program. (3) In the area of boxing he served as a boxer, trainer, referee and promoter. (4) In 1939, for example, Fenelon presented "The Aristocrat of Wrestling-Lord Patrick Lansdowne vs. Mike London. (5) In 1950 he was presenting "girls vs. girls" in wrestling matches. (6)

	Fenelon's interest in wrestling, developed while a student at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], led to his winning the National World Alliance Junior Heavyweight Championship in 1943. He was presented the title by Pinkie George, founder of the NWA. (7) He held the title until May 1945, when he lost to Marshall Estet in Toronto, Canada. (8)		Fenelon's interest in wrestling, developed while a student at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], led to his winning the National World Alliance Junior Heavyweight Championship in 1943. (7) He was presented the title by Pinkie George, founder of the NWA. (8) He held the title until May 1945, when he lost to Marshall Estet in Toronto, Canada. (9)

	On March 11, 1946 Ken Fenelon became the first two-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, by defeating Larry Tillman in Des Moines, Iowa. (9)		On March 11, 1946 Ken Fenelon became the first two-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, by defeating Larry Tillman in Des Moines, Iowa. (10)

	In Fenelon's career from 1935 to 1950 he had 72 wins, 22 draws, and 38 losses.		In Fenelon's career from 1935 to 1950 he had 72 wins, 22 draws, and 38 losses.

			Fenlon was a man of many interests. He enjoyed music and played in the [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND]]. He also played hockey and was a third baseman for [[KOOL MOTORS]], a semi-pro baseball team. (11)

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	6. "Ken Fenelon Presents Girls Wrestling Girls," Telegraph Herald, Apr. 17, 1950, p. 27		6. "Ken Fenelon Presents Girls Wrestling Girls," Telegraph Herald, Apr. 17, 1950, p. 27

	7. NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship - Wikipedia. Online: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NWA_World_Junior_Heavyweight_Championship		7. Tigges, John. They Came From Dubuque," Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1983, p.5

			8. NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship - Wikipedia. Online: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NWA_World_Junior_Heavyweight_Championship

			9. "Ken Fenelon Loses Mat Championship," Telegraph Herald, May 31, 1945, p. 12

	8. ~~"Ken Fenelon Loses Mat~~ Championship~~," Telegraph Herald, May 31, 1945, p~~. 12		10. NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship.

	9. ~~NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship~~.		11. Tigges, John.



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Randylyon at 03:44, 14 August 2013

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	Fenelon's interest in wrestling, developed while a student at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], led to his winning the National World Alliance Junior Heavyweight Championship in 1943. He was presented the title by Pinkie George, founder of the NWA. (7) He held the title until May 1945, when he lost to Marshall Estet in Toronto, Canada. (8)		Fenelon's interest in wrestling, developed while a student at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], led to his winning the National World Alliance Junior Heavyweight Championship in 1943. He was presented the title by Pinkie George, founder of the NWA. (7) He held the title until May 1945, when he lost to Marshall Estet in Toronto, Canada. (8)

	In 1946 Ken Fenelon became the first two-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, by defeating Larry Tillman in Des Moines, Iowa.		On March 11, 1946 Ken Fenelon became the first two-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, by defeating Larry Tillman in Des Moines, Iowa. (9)

	In Fenelon's career from 1935 to 1950 he had 72 wins, 22 draws, and 38 losses.		In Fenelon's career from 1935 to 1950 he had 72 wins, 22 draws, and 38 losses.
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	8. "Ken Fenelon Loses Mat Championship," Telegraph Herald, May 31, 1945, p. 12		8. "Ken Fenelon Loses Mat Championship," Telegraph Herald, May 31, 1945, p. 12

			9. NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship.



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Randylyon at 03:42, 14 August 2013

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	[[Image:fenelon.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]FENELON, Patrick (Ken). (1) (Dubuque, IA, Feb. 26, 1909-Dubuque, IA, Aug. 8, 1972). In 1933 Fenelon was recognized locally as an all-around athlete excelling in boxing, wrestling, baseball and football. In that year, he provided boxing instruction at the [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]]. (2) He also assisted with the C.Y.O. boxing program. (3) In the area of boxing he served as a boxer, trainer, referee and promoter. (4) In 1939, for example, Fenelon presented "The Aristocrat of Wrestling-Lord Patrick Lansdowne vs. Mike London. (5) In 1950 he was presenting "girls vs. girls" in wrestling matches. (6)		[[Image:fenelon.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]FENELON, Patrick (Ken). (1) (Dubuque, IA, Feb. 26, 1909-Dubuque, IA, Aug. 8, 1972). In 1933 Fenelon was recognized locally as an all-around athlete excelling in boxing, wrestling, baseball and football. In that year, he provided boxing instruction at the [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]]. (2) He also assisted with the C.Y.O. boxing program. (3) In the area of boxing he served as a boxer, trainer, referee and promoter. (4) In 1939, for example, Fenelon presented "The Aristocrat of Wrestling-Lord Patrick Lansdowne vs. Mike London. (5) In 1950 he was presenting "girls vs. girls" in wrestling matches. (6)

	Fenelon's interest in wrestling, developed while a student at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], led to his winning the National World Alliance Junior Heavyweight Championship in 1943. He was presented the title by Pinkie George, founder of the NWA. He held the title until May 1945, when he lost to Marshall Estet in Toronto, Canada. (7)		Fenelon's interest in wrestling, developed while a student at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], led to his winning the National World Alliance Junior Heavyweight Championship in 1943. He was presented the title by Pinkie George, founder of the NWA. (7) He held the title until May 1945, when he lost to Marshall Estet in Toronto, Canada. (8)

	In 1946 Ken Fenelon became the first two-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, by defeating Larry Tillman in Des Moines, Iowa.		In 1946 Ken Fenelon became the first two-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, by defeating Larry Tillman in Des Moines, Iowa.
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	6. "Ken Fenelon Presents Girls Wrestling Girls," Telegraph Herald, Apr. 17, 1950, p. 27		6. "Ken Fenelon Presents Girls Wrestling Girls," Telegraph Herald, Apr. 17, 1950, p. 27

	7. "Ken Fenelon Loses Mat Championship," Telegraph Herald, May 31, 1945, p. 12		7. NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship - Wikipedia. Online: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NWA_World_Junior_Heavyweight_Championship

			8. "Ken Fenelon Loses Mat Championship," Telegraph Herald, May 31, 1945, p. 12



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Randylyon at 03:37, 14 August 2013

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	[[Image:fenelon.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]FENELON, Patrick (Ken). (1) (Dubuque, IA, Feb. 26, 1909-Dubuque, IA, Aug. 8, 1972). In 1933 Fenelon was recognized locally as an all-around athlete excelling in boxing, wrestling, baseball and football. In that year, he provided boxing instruction at the [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]]. In the area of boxing he served as a boxer, trainer, referee and promoter. (2) In 1939, for example, Fenelon presented "The Aristocrat of Wrestling-Lord Patrick Lansdowne vs. Mike London. (3) In 1950 he was presenting girls vs. girls in wrestling matches. (~~4) He also assisted with the C.Y.O. boxing program. (5~~)		[[Image:fenelon.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]FENELON, Patrick (Ken). (1) (Dubuque, IA, Feb. 26, 1909-Dubuque, IA, Aug. 8, 1972). In 1933 Fenelon was recognized locally as an all-around athlete excelling in boxing, wrestling, baseball and football. In that year, he provided boxing instruction at the [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]]. (2) He also assisted with the C.Y.O. boxing program. (3) In the area of boxing he served as a boxer, trainer, referee and promoter. (4) In 1939, for example, Fenelon presented "The Aristocrat of Wrestling-Lord Patrick Lansdowne vs. Mike London. (5) In 1950 he was presenting "girls vs. girls" in wrestling matches. (6)

	Fenelon's interest in wrestling, developed while a student at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], led to his winning the National World Alliance Junior Heavyweight Championship in 1943. He was presented the title by Pinkie George, founder of the NWA. He held the title until May 1945, when he lost to Marshall Estet in Toronto, Canada. (6)		Fenelon's interest in wrestling, developed while a student at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], led to his winning the National World Alliance Junior Heavyweight Championship in 1943. He was presented the title by Pinkie George, founder of the NWA. He held the title until May 1945, when he lost to Marshall Estet in Toronto, Canada. (7)

	In 1946 Ken Fenelon became the first two-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, by defeating Larry Tillman in Des Moines, Iowa.		In 1946 Ken Fenelon became the first two-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, by defeating Larry Tillman in Des Moines, Iowa.
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	2. "Ken Fenelon to Teach Boxing at Association," Telegraph Herald, Oct. 23, 1933, p. 8		2. "Ken Fenelon to Teach Boxing at Association," Telegraph Herald, Oct. 23, 1933, p. 8

	3. ~~"Ken Fenelon Presents It," Telegraph Herald, Sept~~. ~~3, 1939, p. 13~~		3. Ibid.

	4. ~~"Ken Fenelon Presents Girls Wrestling Girls," Telegraph Herald, Apr. 17, 1950, p. 27~~		4. Ibid

	5. "Ken Fenelon ~~to Teach~~..."		5. "Ken Fenelon Presents It," Telegraph Herald, Sept. 3, 1939, p. 13

	6. "Ken Fenelon Loses Mat Championship," Telegraph Herald, May 31, 1945, p. 12		6. "Ken Fenelon Presents Girls Wrestling Girls," Telegraph Herald, Apr. 17, 1950, p. 27

			7. "Ken Fenelon Loses Mat Championship," Telegraph Herald, May 31, 1945, p. 12



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Randylyon at 03:32, 14 August 2013

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	[[Image:fenelon.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]FENELON, Patrick (Ken). (Dubuque, IA, Feb. 26, 1909-Dubuque, IA, Aug. 8, 1972). In 1933 Fenelon was recognized locally as an all-around athlete excelling in boxing, wrestling, baseball and football. In that year, he provided boxing instruction at the [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]]. In the area of boxing he served as a boxer, trainer, referee and promoter. (1) In 1939, for example, Fenelon presented "The Aristocrat of Wrestling-Lord Patrick Lansdowne vs. Mike London. (2) In 1950 he was presenting girls vs. girls in wrestling matches. (3) He also assisted with the C.Y.O. boxing program. (4)		[[Image:fenelon.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]FENELON, Patrick (Ken). (1) (Dubuque, IA, Feb. 26, 1909-Dubuque, IA, Aug. 8, 1972). In 1933 Fenelon was recognized locally as an all-around athlete excelling in boxing, wrestling, baseball and football. In that year, he provided boxing instruction at the [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]]. In the area of boxing he served as a boxer, trainer, referee and promoter. (2) In 1939, for example, Fenelon presented "The Aristocrat of Wrestling-Lord Patrick Lansdowne vs. Mike London. (3) In 1950 he was presenting girls vs. girls in wrestling matches. (4) He also assisted with the C.Y.O. boxing program. (5)

	Fenelon's interest in wrestling, developed while a student at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], led to his winning the National World Alliance Junior Heavyweight Championship in 1943. He was presented the title by Pinkie George, founder of the NWA. He held the title until May 1945, when he lost to Marshall Estet in Toronto, Canada. (5)		Fenelon's interest in wrestling, developed while a student at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], led to his winning the National World Alliance Junior Heavyweight Championship in 1943. He was presented the title by Pinkie George, founder of the NWA. He held the title until May 1945, when he lost to Marshall Estet in Toronto, Canada. (6)

	In 1946 Ken Fenelon became the first two-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, by defeating Larry Tillman in Des Moines, Iowa.		In 1946 Ken Fenelon became the first two-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, by defeating Larry Tillman in Des Moines, Iowa.
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	1. ~~"Ken Fenelon to Teach Boxing at Association," Telegraph Herald, Oct~~. ~~23, 1933, p~~. 8		1. http://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=18152

	2. "Ken Fenelon ~~Presents It~~," Telegraph Herald, ~~Sept~~. 3, ~~1939~~, p. 13		2. "Ken Fenelon to Teach Boxing at Association," Telegraph Herald, Oct. 23, 1933, p. 8

	3. "Ken Fenelon Presents ~~Girls Wrestling Girls~~," Telegraph Herald, ~~Apr~~. 17, ~~1950~~, p. 27		3. "Ken Fenelon Presents It," Telegraph Herald, Sept. 3, 1939, p. 13

	4. "Ken Fenelon to Teach..."		4. "Ken Fenelon Presents Girls Wrestling Girls," Telegraph Herald, Apr. 17, 1950, p. 27

			5. "Ken Fenelon to Teach..."

			6. "Ken Fenelon Loses Mat Championship," Telegraph Herald, May 31, 1945, p. 12

	~~5. "Ken Fenelon Loses Mat Championship," Telegraph Herald, May 31, 1945, p. 12~~

	~~http://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=18152~~

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