Wrestling in Maryland - Camden Yards - Baltimore, MD
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Ernmark
N 39° 17.038 W 076° 37.188
18S E 360297 N 4349540
Marker noting Baltimore (and Maryland's) contribution to the sport of wrestling.
Waymark Code: WM4BRM
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/03/2008
Views: 53
This sign is located near the E entrance to the parking area of Camden Yards - at the intersection of S. Howard & W. Conway Streets near the rail station.
Marker text is as follows:
Wrestling was a popular sport in Maryland in the early 20th Century.
Baltimore was the base for nationally known professionals Gus "Americus" Schoenlein, Frank "Shad" Link, Frank Lynch, Harry Scroggs, "Kid" Taylor and Anthony "Columbus" Wallnoefer, the sports superstars of their day. Wrestlers from Maryland and around the world held multiple professional, semi-pro and amateur matches weekly in athletic clubs, gyms and theaters around the city.
County (required): Baltimore City
Location (required): E entrance to Camden Yards
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
More info about the site/marker (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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