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Sunday, August 31, 2008

SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 08/31/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS and NOTES

World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW/SmackDown crew will be at the Scottrade Center in Saint Louis, MO, tonight. The RAW portion will air on September 1, and SmackDown will be taped for the September 5 broadcast. Advertised: Jeff Hardy, Chris Jericho, Triple H, Batista, JBL, Edge, MVP, and the Big Show. Bell time is 7:00 PM.

WWE RAW results from the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, on August 29: D-Lo Brown over Lance Cade; Snitsky over Primo Colon; Santino Marella & Beth Phoenix over Kofi Kingston & Candice Michelle; Jamie Noble over Jake Hager; Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr., over Cryme Tyme to retain the WWE Tag Team Title; Batista over William Regal; in a no disqualification match, Mark Henry, with Tony Atlas, over Matt Hardy to retain the ECW Heavyweight Title; and CM Punk over Kane to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Title.

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Jeff Hardy (31) and Mickie James (29).

Today in Memoriam: Bert Assirati (82, 1990), Dale Lewis (64, 1997), and Karloff Lagarde (79, 2007).

Services for Killer Kowalski have been announced. Visitation will be held in the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St., Malden, MA, on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Funeral from the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 7:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph’s Church, 770 Salem Street, Malden, MA, at 9 AM. Click here for an obituary.

The August 30 edition of Championsship Wrestling TV has been uploaded. On this week's episode, Cody Ices and Robbie Cassidy team to take on the former US Tag Team Champions, The 420 Hit Squad. Plus, 1/2 of the US Tag Team Champions, "Handsome" Beau James of the Hick Hop Express takes on 1/2 of KMF Inc., Big Steve Fury in a Captain's Match. Also, you will see footage of a situation between AWA World Heavyweight Champion, Brian Logan and Ricky Morton that went down a few weeks ago in Johnson City, TN.

Down South Hardcore Wrestling results from Brunswick, GA, on August 30: Attendance was roughly 85; lively the entire time. J Biggs defeated E-Dawg in 6:22. Not a bad opener here. Henry defeated The Jerk in 4:12. Henry entertained the crowd with his Eugene-esque gimmick, complete with green mask and stuffed dinosaur. "The Asian Sex Symbol" Lance Alonte & Justin Taylor defeated "The Top Story" Morgan Davis & "Punk's Not Dead" Less Fortunant in 8:34. A well-executed match that kept the crowd entralled the entire time. "The Savage One" Ryan Savage defeated Taurus in 5:19. Taurus took some vicious bumps in this one. DSHW Tag Team Championship: The Strong Style Disciples (Morbid Angel & T-Money) defeated Frizza & Mr. Dumpling in 7:13. Jack Manley defeated Dagon Briggs (w/Se7en) in a tight, athletic affair in 9:29. "Shooter" Vordell Walker defeated "Marvelous" Matt Mercer in 11:34. This was a stiff match that had the most crowd heat due to Mercer's heeling. DSHW Light Heavyweight Championship: Dallas Riley defeated Ash Kristiansen and Remy Marcel in 10:12. A solid three-way that really could've gone in any direction. Plenty of high spots, near falls and intensity without being overkill. DSHW Heavyweight Championship: Cameron Larue defeated "Modern-Day Cowboy" in 7:33 to retain the title. This match was a fast-paced, technical encounter until the referee was accidentally knocked down. Morbid Angel of the SSD clocked Chris Anthony from behind with his title belt, then draped Larue's arm over him for the pin. From here all hell broke loose. Taurus attacked Larue from behind, which caused several members of the locker room to come out. Several months ago, Taurus made plenty of disparaging shoot comments towards said locker room members, and they saw it as the perfect opportunity to dish out a receipt in the form of a savage, realistic beatdown. Meanwhile, Anthony came to and immediately called out Morbid Angel. When Morbid didn't respond, Anthony dragged him from the locker room to the ring and proceeded to give him a severe beating until T-Money made the save. DSHW announced that their next show is September 27 at Sam's Memorial Multiplex in Darien, GA.

Results from the 7th annual Dragon*Con wrestling show Friday night in Atlanta, GA, are as follows: Ace Rockwell over Adrian Hawkins and Sal Rinauro and Chip Day to win the singles belt, Slim J beat Scotty Beach, Shadow Jackson beat Brodie Chase, Hollywood Brunettes (Andrew Alexander & Kyle Matthews) beat Talent & Money (JT Talent & Drew Pendleton) in a TLC match for the tag team cup, Todd Sexton & Murder One beat the Technicians (Bob E & Tyler Smith), Gail Kim beat Christy Hemme and Traci Brooks, Simon Sermon beat ?, Truitt Fields defeated Simon Sermon, Consequences Creed beat Johnny Devine,(with Vanessa Harding) and Shatter & Kimo & Mikal Judas (with Jeff G. Bailey) beat Devil's Rejects (Azrael & Shaun Tempers & Iceberg with the Reverend & Crystal). Virgil and Vanessa Harding were there and inducted into the DC Hall of Fame. Crowd estimated at 400-500.

Prime Time Pro Wrestling results from August 29 in Columbus, GA, at the Event Center with a reported attendance of 150: Elix Skipper beat #1 Contender Chick Donovan by submission to earn a title shot against Colt Derringer next week. After the match, Chris Stevens came to the ring raving mad because he should be the #1 contender. Then, Deathrow came out with J.P. Money to claim rights to #1 contendership. Rob Adonis beat Frankie Valentine. They came out as tag team partners but before their opponents could enter the ring, Adonis turned on Valentine and it became a singles match with Adonis basically slaughtering Valentine. Jake Slater over Dustin Powers. Southside Trash beat Thomas Britain & David Tate. Britain got Tate as a sub for Simon Sermon, who could not make it because of five flat tires. Britain turned on Tate and bailed on the match resulting in a win for SST. Britain was still carrying the belts that he stole from the Trash last week. Bulldog Raines over PAIN. Colt Derringer & Deathrow (with J.P. Money) vs. Chris Stevens & David Young ended as a double DQ. Stevens introduced The Wrestler as his mystery partner, but he was only there to check Money. The real mystery partner was Young, so the Bad Company from Georgia Championship Wrestling of Stevens, Young and The Wrestler have been reunited.

Georgia Christian Wrestling Federation will be having an event at The Cedartown Boys & Girls Club in Cedartown, GA, on September 6. The special guest will be "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff. Also making a guest appearance will be Erik Watts and from America's Got Talent, Holly Hardin. Darryll Hall vs. Billy Havoc. Jay Bird & Fast Eddie vs. Texas Ranger. For the GCWF Featherweight championship, Devon Diamond vs. London Cross. "Hott Stuff" Brian Slater & a mystery partner vs. GCWF Heavyweight champion JJ Grizzly & "The Jesus Freak" Chip Zoe. Tickets are $10 ringside and $5 general. Advance tickets can be purchased at The Cedartown Boys & Girls Club for $8 ringside & $4 general. Bell time is at 7:30. For more information call (706) 388-0645. This just added: Former WWE, WCW and AWA star Mr. Hughes will be part of the event selling t-shirts and greeting guests.

Flatline Championship Wrestling will be at Patriots Park in Grovetown, GA, on September 13. Bell time is 7:00 PM. Tickets are $7. Children 5 and under get in free.

High Velocity Wrestling will be at HVW Arena in Hendersonville, NC, on September 13. Bell time is 8:00 PM. Tickets are $8. $5 for Children 8 and under.

Championship Wrestling Overload will present “Good Friends…Bitter Enemies” at the Johnson County Recreation Department in Wrightsville, GA, on September 20. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Tickets are $6. Kids 6-12 $3. Kids 5 & under free w/ paid adult. Bobby Joiner challenges The Ringlord for the National Heavyweight Championship. Loco Motive takes on Derrick Andrew Reynolds in a MMA Shoot Fight. Hardcore Battle royal to determine first No Limits Champion featuring Brian Chase, MDC, Damien, Bob, Cynder, and The Col. In a GWE vs. CWO Interpromotional Grudge Match GWE's Kristopher Lee w/ GWE owner Jerry Stephens vs. Conner Cruze.

The New Frontier Wrestling Association presents “Jeremy’s Show” at the National Guard Armory in Franklin, NC, on September 20. Bell time is 8:00 PM. Tickets are $5. $5 for Children. Children 6 and under free. All profits from this show will be donated to Jeremy Justus, a 7 year old wrestling fan with cerebral palsy, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. NFWA United States Champion Dirty defends against Thomas Britain. NFWA Tag Team Champions The Saturday Night Sensation (Matt Sells & Ryan Michaels) defend against Simply Irresistible (Brett Martel & Phillip Michael Grant). Billy Starr takes on The Bounty Hunter in a Retirement Match. In a Grudge Match Simon Sermon will battle Adam Logan. The Heavenly Bodies (K.C. Thunder & Eddie Golden) go against Stan Lee & ECW's Chris Hamrick in a Tag Team Grudge Match. Backdraft takes on Randy Wayne & Damon Studd in a Handicap Match. In a Special Attraction Match it will be Nigel Sherrod taking on Cornbread. Danny Diesel vs. White Lightning vs. Justice in a Triple Threat Match.

Carolina Wrestling Entertainment will present “September Slam” at the National Guard Armory in Burlington, NC, on September 27. Doors open 6:30. Bell time is 7:30. Tickets are $8. $5 for children. Advertised: Charlie Dreamer challenges KC McKnight for the CWE Heavyweight Championship. The United Nations of Devastation challenge The Broke Back Express for the CWE Tag Tam Championship belts. Brandon Day challenges Chris Collins for the CWE Revolution Championship. Jerry Wayne challenges Jay Sinn for the CWE Carolina Heritage Championship.

The Empire Wrestling Alliance will be at the National Guard Armory in Elkin, NC, on September 27. The EWA will present “Nightmare on Bridge Street” at the same location on October 25. The EWA will be back in Elkin again on November 22. For all of these events: Doors open at 7:00 PM. Bell time is 8:00 PM. Tickets are $5. Kids 6-12 only $2. Children under 6 get in free.

Champions With Attitudes will be at the National Guard Armory in Manning, SC, on October 11. The doors will open at 6:00 PM, with matches getting underway at 7:30. Tickets are $15 for ringside, $10 general admission. Children 3 and under get in free of charge. CWA will also be at the Blackville Community Center in Blackville, SC, on October 15. The doors will open at 6:00 PM, with matches getting underway at 7:30. Tickets are $15 for ringside, $10 for bleacher seating. Children 3 and under get in free of charge.

DISCLAIMER: GWH is not liable for any card changes, cancellations, etc. We can only report what is reported to us. As always, we suggest you check with the promotion within 24 hours to verify information posted here.

NOSTALGIA

AUGUST 31, 1933 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – MORELAND ARENA (Red Terry – Promoter) > Hugh Winn versus Fred Lassiter > George Harben versus Eddie Elzea / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Pete Epting was also scheduled to wrestle, but no details were provided following the card.

AUGUST 31, 1933 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WEST VIEW ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Women’s Match: Mildred Duncan versus K.O. Chick > Jack McAdams versus Glenn Cowan > Dan George versus Bob Ruble / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 31, 1933 (THURSDAY) – EAST POINT, GA – EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > Ronnie McDuffie versus Jack McAdams > Jack Doyle versus John Mauldin / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a boxing match, but no details were provided following the card.

AUGUST 31, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Jason Thompson and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Sammy Miller versus Tarzan Jordan > Fred Lassiter versus Oresti Vadalfi > Jack Ross versus Stanley Buresch / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 31, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Georgia Lightweight Title Match: Smitty Anderson* versus Lloyd Brown > Eddie Stecher versus Ambrose Cole > Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: Hugh Winn* versus Ripper Reeves / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Smitty Anderson had been billed as Georgia Lightweight Champion since July 27, 1934. Hugh Winn had been the reigning Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Fred Lassiter on March 5, 1934, in Atlanta, GA.

AUGUST 31, 1936 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Bobby Sampson versus Tiger Long > Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: Tarzan Jordan* defeated Ted Taylor > Honey Boy Hackney defeated Jack Ross by countout / Notes: Bobby Sampson and Tiger Long were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Tarzan Jordan had been the reigning Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Jack Ross on June 15, 1936, in Atlanta.

AUGUST 31, 1938 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ARENA (L.C. Warren – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lou Thesz versus Rudy Strongberg > Joe Marsh versus Angelo Cistoldi ruled a no contest > Joe Corbett versus Marshall Blackstock / Notes: Lou Thesz and Rudy Strongberg were scheduled to wrestle each other, as were Joe Corbett and Marshall Blackstock, but no results were reported after the card.

AUGUST 31, 1939 (THURSDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > John Mauldin versus the Skull (1) > Bill Collins versus Honey Boy Hackney / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 31, 1939 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ATHLETIC FIELD (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Gus Boras versus Gus Pappas > Jack McAdams versus Bad Boy Brown > The Skull (2) versus the Red Shadow / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It was reported that during the match between the Red Shadow and the Skull, the Shadow removed the Skull’s mask to identify him as Eddie Pope.

AUGUST 31, 1945 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Mae Young defeated June Byers > Women’s Tag Team Match: Elvira Snodgrass & Violet Valentine defeated Nell Stewart & Evelyn Wall > Jack Hader and Dick Lever wrestled to a draw > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Bill Longson* defeated Barto Hill / Notes: Bill Longson had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bobby Managoff in St. Louis, MO, on February 19, 1943. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association. Elmer Snodgrass managed Elvira Snodgrass.

AUGUST 31, 1948 (TUESDAY) – EAST POINT, GA – EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Chico Cortez & Bill Collins versus Bill Steddum & Red Dugan > Joe Corbett versus Honey Boy Hannigan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 31, 1951 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ben Morgan defeated Maurice Roberre > Nick Carter defeated Finis Hall by disqualification > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Art Nelson & Jack Steele defeated Al Massey & Farmer Jones to win title / Notes: The origin of the Southern Tag Team Title is unclear to us at this time.

AUGUST 31, 1953 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Shipp versus Johnny Harmon > Gorgeous Gilpin versus the Swedish Angel > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre* versus Johnny Valentine / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Don McIntyre had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 16, 1953.

AUGUST 31, 1955 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Red McIntyre versus El Toro > Cowboy Carlson versus Tokyo Joe > No TL Match: Freddie Blassie & Roy Shire versus Dizzy Davis & Wild Red Berry / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Wallace managed Roy Shire.

AUGUST 31, 1956 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Zebra Kid defeated Eddie Gossett > Bull Curry defeated Rocky Columbo > Cyclone Anaya defeated Jack O’Brien > World Tag Team Title Texas Death Match: Eddie Gossett & Art Nelson* defeated Freddie Blassie & the Zebra Kid / Notes: Eddie Gossett & Art Nelson had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Don & Red McIntyre on August 24, 1956, in Atlanta.

AUGUST 31, 1959 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim LaRock versus Gypsy Joe > Ed Sharpe versus Dickie Gunkel / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 31, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo and Nicoli Volkoff wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Don McClarty defeated Hans Schmidt by disqualification > Boris & Nicoli Volkoff defeated Bill Dromo & Johnny Weaver

AUGUST 31, 1962 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Walker defeated Pedro Godoy > Chief Crazy Horse defeated Miguel Torres by disqualification > Women’s Match: Linda Horne defeated Tina Cole > Mr. Moto defeated Guy Taylor > Freddie Blassie defeated Dick the Bruiser

AUGUST 31, 1964 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pepe Gomez defeated Chico Cortez > Don Fargo defeated Antonio Posa > Frankie Cain & Pepe Gomez defeated Chico Cortez & Bad Boy Hines > Sputnik Monroe defeated Greg Peterson

AUGUST 31, 1965 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dale Lewis defeated Jesse James > Bob Boyer & Benny Matta defeated Wildman Phillips & the Mongolian > Billy Hines defeated Mario Galento by disqualification

AUGUST 31, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ricky Hunter defeated Oki Shikina > Butcher Vachon defeated Pepe Gomez > The Professional defeated Tank Morgan / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral.

AUGUST 31, 1971 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Oates defeated Jack Johnson > Cisco Grimaldo & Guillotine Gordon defeated Salvadore Lothario & Roberto Soto > Dick Steinborn and Flash Monroe wrestled to a draw > Bill Dromo defeated Bill White > Bob Armstrong defeated Buddy Colt by disqualification / Notes: Homer O’Dell was handcuffed to Leon Ogle during the match between Bob Armstrong and Buddy Colt. O’Dell managed Colt.

AUGUST 31, 1973 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick Ferrara versus Akai Yoshihara > Jim Wilson versus the Demon > Ricky Gibson versus Jerry Oates > Ramon Torres versus Buddy Colt > Bobby Duncum & Stan Vachon versus Bob Armstrong & Tom Jones > Tim Woods defeated Terry Funk > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Bill Watts to win title / Notes: No documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. Freddie Blassie was the special referee for the match between Mr. Wrestling #2 and Bill Watts. This was a rematch to determine a new champion since Watts had been stripped on August 18, 1973.

AUGUST 31, 1974 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve Keirn and Bob Orton, Jr., wrestled to a draw > Roger Kirby defeated Prince Pullins > Midget Match: the Haiti Kid defeated Little Tokyo > Harley Race defeated the Professional > Buddy Colt, Ole & Gene Anderson defeated Mike McCord, Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2

AUGUST 31, 1978 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Sonny King & Hartford Love versus Rick McGraw & Mr. Wrestling #2 > Rick Martel versus King Kong Mosca > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Harley Race* versus Stan Hansen / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 31, 1979 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Randy Alls defeated Bill Howard > Genichiro Tenryu defeated Rick Oliver > Tommy Rich defeated Jonathan Boyd > Georgia Television Title Match: Ernie Ladd defeated Ray Candy* > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Killer Karl Kox* defeated Stan Hansen > Bill Watts & Dusty Rhodes defeated Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff / Notes: Ernie Ladd did not defeat Ray Candy in the first fifteen minutes, so the title did not change hands. Tommy Rich was the special referee for the match between Bill Watts & Dusty Rhodes and Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff. During the match, police surrounded the ring to avoid any outside interference. Bobby Heenan managed Killer Karl Kox.

AUGUST 31, 1981 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The French Angel defeated Rick Ferrara > Bruno Sammartino, Jr., and Professor Sonoda > Steve O & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated David Sierra & Bryan St. John > Michael Hayes defeated Jimmy Snuka > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Tommy Rich* versus the Masked Superstar ruled a no contest

The information compiled within our daily reports are through the efforts of various contributors, including, but not limited to, Rich Tate, Larry Goodman, Chuck Thornton, Brian Waits, Don Luce, Brian Slack, Fred Hornby, Thomas Bugg, J Michael Kenyon, Steve Yohe, David Williamson, Becky Taylor, John Cannon, Mike Norris, Bobby Simmons, Les Thatcher, Crimson Mask, Dan Masters, Tim Dix, Tim Dills, Jimmie Daniel, Gene Restaino, Shannon Rose, Alan Wojcik, Devin Cutting, and Richard O’Sullivan.