John (Johann) Lemm 1910 Switzerland
John (Johann) Lemm, a Swiss catch wrestler. Catch wrestlers performed in carnivals in the 1800's and early 1900's. Catch wrestling was an amateur sport that later spread in popularity throughout Europe, spreading to the United States.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Bain News Service
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Bain News Service
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in USA