sentences:  Pesek was enlisted to face Curley's protégé, and in a legitimate contest held on January 25, 1923, Pesek defeated and injured Pendleton to claim an $8000 purse and give Bowser a major financial and publicity victory.Pesek would memorably cross paths with Joe Stecher again, wrestling him three times in 1926.Stecher, now the world champion, won the first meeting on April 29, and the second match on August 25 ended in a draw.