On
June 3rd the World lost the founder of organized Armwrestling. 52 years ago Bill
Soberanas held the first organized event in Petaluma. In 1962 the World
Wristwrestling Championships became a household subject. For 16 years the
Championships was televised on ABC's "Wide World of Sports" bringing
armwrestling into homes alll over the World. Bill Soberanes passed away in his
sleep at the age of 83. Please send an e-mail or card to his wife of many years
letting her know how important Bill was to all of us. Jane
Soberanes Bill's Obituary :
http://www.arguscourier.com/news/news/obitbill.html Message from Bill's friend and World Wristwrestling Championship partner Dave Devoto: http://www.armwrestling.com/BillSoberanes2.html |
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