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1850
MARCH 1850
MARCH 29, 1850 (FRIDAY)
Cumberland & Westmorland Tournament
????, Cumberland & Westmorland, England
Platzierung / Placement:
All Weights
1. G. Brunskill.
2. Corporal Edgar.
3. Isaac Robinson.
Light Weights Under 11 Stone
1. John Dixon.
2. Thos. Matthews.
3. George Kershaw.
Light Weights Under 9 Stone
1. Chris. Fawcett.
2. J. Shephard.
3. Gerard Raws.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
1851
APRIL 1851
APRIL 18, 1851 (FRIDAY)
Cumberland & Westmorland Tournament
????, Cumberland & Westmorland, England
Platzierung / Placement:
All Weights
1. John Dixon.
2. Corpl. Jos. Dixon.
3. Sergt. Chalmers.
Light Weights Under 11 Stone
1. George Irving.
2. John Dixon.
3. John Steel.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information
MAY 1851
MAY 19, 1851 (MONDAY)-MAY 20, 1851 (TUESDAY)
Assault of Arms - Grand Wrestling Matches
Promotion: Cumberland and Westmoreland Society
Saville House, City of Westminster, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s, 2s & 3s
"The Finest and Manliest Sports in England" for Silver Cups in Light & All Weights
1852
APRIL 1852
APRIL 9, 1852 (FRIDAY)
Cumberland & Westmorland Tournament
????, Cumberland & Westmorland, England
Platzierung / Placement:
All Weights
1. John Dixon.
2. Alex. Scott.
3. Thos. Whitfield.
Light Weights Under 11 Stones
1. Alex. Scott.
2. James Bishop.
3. John Dixon.
All Weights
1. J. Greenhow.
2. J. Hind.
3. T. Teasdale.
Eight Last Standers
1. J. Moss.
2. Alex. Scott.
3. T. Teasdale.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
APRIL 19, 1852 (MONDAY)
Tyldesley, Lancashire, England
Tom Cannon is born here on this day
1853
MARCH 1853
MARCH 25, 1853 (FRIDAY)
Cumberland & Westmorland Tournament
????, Cumberland & Westmorland, England
Platzierung / Placement:
All Weights
1. Thomas Todd.
2. Geo. Brunskill.
3. Harry Howe.
Light Weights Under 11 Stone
1. Ths. Williamson.
2. Harry Howe.
3. Matthew Palmer.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
Denton, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Lancashire Style
Wm. Swann def. Barber (of Glossop)
Note:
From a biographical account of Swann in 1857. Said to be his debut match.
DECEMBER 1853
DECEMBER ??, 1853 (????)
Gold Albert Chain Tournament
"George Morland's of the Coal Yard Drury-lane", London, England
Platzierung / Placement:
1. Joseph Tiffin.
2. John Martinie.
3. Thomas Atkinson (of the Royal Horse Guards Blue).
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
DECEMBER 12, 1853 (MONDAY)
Snipe Inn, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
William Swan (of Greenside) def. Peter Lord (of Stalybridge)
Note:
The result is from a biographical account of Swann in 1857.
1854
JANUARY 1854
JANUARY 30, 1854 (MONDAY)
Saville House, Leicester Square, Greater London, England
Referee: Mr. Margetson
1 - 9st Cumberland & Westmoreland Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Joseph Harrington (of Keswick, Cumberland) def. Joseph Tiffin (of London),
Three Falls to One (02:00:00)
2 - Two out of Three Falls
Scott def. Harrington,
Two Falls to One
Note:
The second match was the final of an all-weight series of contests for a prize. Ivison was also apart of that as well as others.
JANUARY 1854
JANUARY 30, 1854 (MONDAY)
Saville House, Leicester Square, Greater London, England
Referee: Mr. Margetson
1 - 9st Cumberland & Westmoreland Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Joseph Harrington (of Keswick, Cumberland) def. Joseph Tiffin (of London),
Three Falls to One (02:00:00)
2 - Two out of Three Falls
Scott def. Harrington,
Two Falls to One
Note:
The second match was the final of an all-weight series of contests for a prize. Ivison was also apart of that as well as others.
FEBRUARY 1854
FEBRUARY 22, 1854 (WEDNESDAY)
Saville House, Leicester Square, Greater London, England
Attendance: "Large"
1 - French Style
M. Henry (of France) def. "Another Frenchman"
2 - Cornish Style - Two out of Three Falls
Cockyer Vs. M. Pierre Maison,
One Fall to None (03:00:00)
Notes:
Henry offered a gold watch to anyone who could throw him. No-one took him up on the offer. However Scott, Ivison and other wrestlers from the "north country" spoke up to face him for it next Wednesday.
Cockyer is listed as a "Cornish wrestler."
After Cockyer won the first fall it was decided to postpone the rest of the match until next Wednesday due to the late hour.
MARCH 1854
MARCH 1, 1854 (WEDNESDAY)
Saville House, Leicester Square, Greater London, England
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Cockyer Vs. M. Pierre Maison,
Result Unknown
Notes:
This is a continuation from last Wednesday's match where Cockyer was winning one fall to no.
APRIL 1854
APRIL ??, 1854 (????)
Aintree, Merseyside, England
1 - Wm. Swann def. Peter Lord
Notes:
This is from a biographical account of Swann in 1857.
APRIL 14, 1854 (FRIDAY)
Cumberland & Westmorland Tournament
Harringay - Hornsey Wood, Greater London, England
Attendance: 3,000
Umpires: Messers. Chicken & Westmoreland
Referee: Richard Margetson
1 - Foot-Race
Scott def. Anderson def. Atkinson
2 - Lightweight - First Over
Andrew Mundrell def. Thos. Williams
2 - Lightweight - First Over
Andrew Fox def. Thomas Tatter
3 - Lightweight - First Over
James Scott def. George Gibson
4 - Lightweight - First Over
James Irving def. William Moses "(not the old clothes man)"
5 - Lightweight - First Over
Thomas Dickensen def. James M'Gowan
6 - Lightweight - First Over
Alexander Scott def. John Evans
7 - Lightweight - First Over
William Smith def. John Blane
8 - Lightweight - First Over
Willam Jackson def. Corporal Gregson
9 - Lightweight - First Over
Samuel Webster def. Joseph Penrice
10 - Lightweight - First Over
John Bullman def. Rowley Wilson
11 - Lightweight - First Over
Edward Wilson def. John Thompson
12 - Lightweight - First Over
Thomas Williamson def. Alfred Thompson
13 - Lightweight - First Over
T. Wood def. James Anderson
14 - Lightweight - First Over
Joseph Tiffin def. Joseph Young
15 - Lightweight - First Over
Henry Ivison def. John Anderson
16 - Lightweight - First Over
Thomas Preston def. Joseph Millburn
17 - Lightweight - First Over
Joseph Thompson def. Edward Stanley
18 - Lightweight - Second Over
William Jackson def. Alexander Scott
19 - Lightweight - Second Over
Andrew Mundell def. Andrew Fox
20 - Lightweight - Second Over
Thomas Wood def. John Bullman
21 - Lightweight - Second Over
Samuel Webster def. Thomas Williamson
22 - Lightweight - Second Over
James Scott def. Henry Ivison
23 - Lightweight - Second Over
William Smith def. James Irving
24 - Lightweight - Second Over
Joseph Tiffin def. Thomas Preston
25 - Lightweight - Second Over
Thomas Dickenson def. Edward Wilson
26 - Lightweight - Second Over
Joseph Thompson N/a Odd Man (Automatically advances)
27 Lightweight - Third Over
Joseph Thompson def. Samuel Webster
28 - Lightweight - Third Over
Josepf Tiffin def. William Smith
29 - Lightweight - Third Over
Thos. Dickenson def. William Jackson
30 - Lightweight - Third Over
James Scott def. Andrew Mundell
31 - Lightweight - Third Over
Thomas Wood N/a Odd Man (Automatically advances)
32 - Lightweight - Fourth Over
James Scott def. Thomas Wood
33 - Lightweight - Fourth Over
Joseph Tiffin def. Joseph Thompson
34 - Lightweight - Fourth Over
Thomas Dickenson N/a Odd Man (Automatically advances)
35 - Lightweight - Fifth Over
Joseph Tiffin def. Thos. Dickenson
36 - Lightweight - Fifth Over
James Scott N/a Odd Man (Automatically advances)
37 - Lightweight - Final - Two out of Three Falls
James Scott def. Joseph Tiffin,
Two Falls to None
38 - Heavyweight - First Over
George Gibson def. Rowley Wilson
39 - Heavyweight - First Over
T. Tatter def. J. Mulburn
40 - Heavyweight - First Over
Joseph Thompson def. Edward Stanley
41 - Heavyweight - First Over
Corporal Dixon def. Corporal Gregson
42 - Heavyweight - First Over
Willian Smith def. John Blane
43 - Heavyweight - First Over
Samuel Webster def. William Moses
44 - Heavyweight - First Over
Robert Rudham def. Thomas Williamson
45 - Heavyweight - First Over
Andrew Fox def. Thomas Preston
46 - Heavyweight - First Over
Alexander Scott def. Thomas Wood
47 - Heavyweight - First Over
John Evans def. Thomas Williams
48 - Heavyweight - First Over
Andrew Mundell def. William Jackson
49 - Heavyweight - First Over
George Brunskill def. Thomas Teasdale
50 - Heavyweight - First Over
John Atkinson def. Thomas Walker
51 - Heavyweight - First Over
???? def. Edward Wilson
52 - Heavyweight - First Over
Atkinson "a thumping big un'") def. James Anderson
53 - Heavyweight - First Over
Robert Greenhow def. John Hanson
54 - Heavyweight - First Over
Joseph Tiffin def. Jonathan Wilson
55 - Heavyweight - First Over
John Thompson def. Alfred Thompson
57 - Heavyweight - First Over
Corporal Bousted def. John Bullman
58 - Heavyweight - First Over
James Scott def. Henry Ivison
59 - Heavyweight - First Over
William Hadden def. Samuel Stevenson
60 - Heavyweight - First Over
Thomas Dickenson def. Corporal Randall
61 - Heavyweight - First Over
Joseph Young def. Corporal Wills
62 - Heavyweight - First Over
James M'Gowan def. Robert Longstaff
63 - Heavyweight - First Over
Joseph Penrice N/a. Odd Man (Automatically advances)
Notes:
Only first over results provided for heavyweights.
Platzierung / Placement:
Foot-Race:
1. Scott.
2. Anderson.
3. Atkinson.
Heavyweights (Upwards of 11 Stone):
1. Geo. Brunskill.
2. Alex Scott.
3. Robt. Greenhow.
Lightweights (Under 11 Stone):
1. James Scott.
2. Jospeh Tiffin.
3. Thos. Dickinson.
Cumberland & Westmorland Tournament
Harringay - Hornsey Wood, Greater London, England
Platzierung / Placement:
All Weights
1. Geo. Brunskill.
2. Alex Scott.
3. Robt. Greenhow.
Light Weights Under 11 Stone
1. James Scott.
2. Jospeh Tiffin.
3. Thos. Dickinson.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
APRIL 24, 1854 (MONDAY)
Annual Games of the Newcastle Wrestling Committee: Opening Day
West of the Infirmary, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, England
Attendance: "Some Thousands"
Umpires: John Gate, Thomas Dickenson & James Jamieson
1 - Men of 11 Stone - Fifth Round
W. Donald def. W. Thompson
2 - Men of 11 Stone - Fifth Round
Benjamin Cooper def. Davison
3 - Men of 11 Stone - Fifth Round
W. Glaister N/a Odd Man (Automatically advances)
4 - Men of 11 Stone - Sixth Round
Donald def. Glaiser
5 - Men of 11 Stone - Sixth Round
Benjamin Cooper N/a Odd Man (Automatically advances)
6 - Men of 11 Stone - Final - Two out of Three Falls
Benjamin Cooper def. Donald,
Two Falls to None
7 - French Style
John Ivison (of Carlisle) def. M. Henri
8 - French Style
Walter Palmer (of Newcastle) def. M. Henri
9 - French Style
M. Henri Vs. Richard Wright (of Longtown),
Result Unknown
10 - French Style
M. Henri Vs. Benjamin Cooper,
Result Unknown
11 - French Style
M. Henri Vs. G. Mather (of Newcastle),
Result Unknown
12 - Running High Leap
Henry Musgrave def. Thomas Roper & Adam Bell
13 - Stilt Race
Thomas Robson (of Weardale) def. ????
14 - Lightweights - First Round
Armstrong Vs. Jackson,
Result Unknown
15 - Lightweights - First Round
Harrington Vs. Bell,
Result Unknown
Notes:
French Style rules are listed as:
"1. All parties must be naked to the waist.
2. The wrestlers must not take any hold but from the head to the waist.
3. They must not in any case use the legs to assist in throwing.
4. To be declared the conqueror, you must force both of your adversary's shoulders to the ground.
5. If your adversary takes hold of the waistband or belt, he must immediately let go his hold, or be declared beaten.
6. If a man is thrown three times on one shoulder only, he must be declared beaten."
Not clear if matches 9-11 came off or if they were abandoned following the confusion that arised revolving the rules of the French style in 7 and 8.
Also featured a bell race.
Platzierung / Placement:
Men of 11 Stone:
1. Benjamin Cooper.
2. W. Donald.
3. W. Glaiser.
Running High Leap:
1. Henry Musgrave (5'4).
2. Thomas Roper (5'3).
3. Adam Bell (5'2).
Stilt Race:
1. Thomas Robson (of Weardale).
APRIL 25, 1854 (TUESDAY)
Annual Games of the Newcastle Wrestling Committee: Final Day
West of the Infirmary, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, England
Umpires: John Gate, Thomas Dickenson & James Jamieson
1 - Lightweights - Fourth Round
W. Coulthard def. John Savage
2 - Lightweights - Fourth Round
Joseph Harrington def. W. Armstrong
3 - Lightweights - Final - Two out of Three Falls
Harrington def. Coulthard,
Two Falls to None
4 - Pole Leap
Henry Musgrave def. Robt. Towers (of Longtown), W. Kirkup (of Longtown), Thomas Roper (of Lamonby) & Wm. Nicholson (of Newcastle)
5 - Heavyweights - Fifth Round
W. Hawksworth def. T. Davison
6 - Heavyweights - Fifth Round
W. Donald def. John Milburn
7 - Heavyweights - Fith Round
Jonathan Whitehead def. Adam Bell
8 - Heavyweights - Sixth Round
Hawksworth def. Donald
9 - Heavyweights - Final - Two out of Three Falls
Jonathan Whitehead (of Workington) def. William Hawksworth (of Kell),
Two Falls to One
Notes:
Also featured a sack race.
All of the following received 5s as an award for having the "neatest costume": Henry Musgrave, Matthew Potts, Joseph Harrington, John Lowes & Thomas Nicholson.
Platzierung / Placement:
Lighweights (Under 9 Stone):
1. Joseph Harrington.
2. W. Coulthard.
Pole Leap:
1. Henry Musgrave (10'+).
2. Robt. Towers (of Longtown - 10').
3. W. Kirkup (of Longtown - 9'1).
4. Thomas Roper (of Lamonby - 9'1).
5. Wm. Nicholson (of Newcastle - 8'10).
Heavyweights (15 Stone):
1. Jonathan Whitehead (of Workington).
2. William Hawkswoorth (of Kell).
OCTOBER 1854
OCTOBER 14, 1854 (SATURDAY)
Stanhope, County Durham, England
Attendance: 2,000-3,000
1 - Four out of Seven Falls
Thomas Davison (of Castle Side) def. William Pattinson (of Weardale),
Four Falls to One
Note:
Davison is said to be trained by Scott of Carlisle.
OCTOBER 25, 1854 (WEDNESDAY)
Cumberland & Westmorland Tournament: Opening Day
Threkeld, Cumberland (Cumbria), England
Stewards: R. Faulder, Joseph Robinson & William Morley
Umpires: George Donaldson, James Dixon & Joseph Brownrigg
1 - All-Weight - Fourth Round
James Scott (of Carlisle) def. Benjamin Cooper (of Carlisle)
2 - All-Weight - Fourth Round
William Glaister (of Greenhall) def. Thomas Wallace (of Cockermouth)
3 - All-Weight - Fourth Round
Thomas Longmire (of Troutbeck) def. Joseph Halliwell (of Penrith)
4 - All-Weight - Fourth Round
Jonathan Whitehead (of Workington) def. Thomas Grindall (of Shop)
5 - All-Weight - Fourth Round
Samuel Sisson (of Pooley Bridge) def. R. Wright (of Longtown)
6 - All-Weight - Fifth Round
Thomas Longmire def. William Glaster
7 - All-Weight - Fifth Round
Jonathan Whitehead def. James Scott
8 - All-Weight - Fifth Round
Samuel Sisson N/a Odd Man (Automatically advances)
9 - All-Weight - Sixth Round
Jonathan Whitehead def. Samuel Sisson
10 - All-Weight - Sixth Round
Thos. Longmire N/a. Odd Man (Automatically advances)
11 - All-Weight - Final - Two out of Three Falls
Thomas Longmire def. Jonathan Whitehead,
Two Falls to One
Notes:
The all-weight tournament winner received a silver cup with the following subscription: "Presented by the admirers of the Cumberland and Westmorland style of wrestling residing at St. Croix, in the West Indies, and contended for at the Threlkeld ring, October, 1854."
Eighty wrestlers entered altogether.
Also featured a hound race.
Platzierung / Plaement:
All-Weight:
1. Thomas Longmire.
2. Jonathan Whitehead.
3. Samuel Sisson.
OCTOBER 26, 1854 (THURSDAY)
Cumberland & Westmorland Tournament: Final Day
Threkeld, Cumberland (Cumbria), England
Stewards: R. Faulder, Joseph Robinson & William Morley
Umpires: George Donaldson, James Dixon & Joseph Brownrigg
1 - Men Under 10 Stone Belt - Fourth Round
Thomas Kirkup (of Longtown) def. Thomas Todhunter (of Keswick)
2 - Men Under 10 Stone Belt - Fourth Round
Thomas Hall (of Thornthwaite) def. Joseph Harrison (of Keswick)
3 - Men Under 10 Stone Belt - Fourth Round
William Wilson (of Paterdale) def. William Roper (of Lamonby)
4 - Men Under 10 Stone Belt - Fifth Round
William Wilson def. Thomas Hall
5 - Men Under 10 Stone Belt - Fifth Round
Thomas Kirkup N/a Odd Man (Automatically advances)
6 - Men Under 10 Stone Belt - Final
Thomas Kirkup def. W. Wilson
7 - "Handsome" Heavweight Belt - Fifth Round
William Bevins (of Troutbeck) def. Samuel Sisson (of Pooley Bridge)
8 - "Handsome" Heavweight Belt - Fifth Round
J. Whitehead (of Workington) def. Joseph Cowman (of Walithwaite)
9 - "Handsome" Heavweight Belt - Fifth Round
Joseph Halliwell (of Penrith) def. Ben Cooper (of Carlisle)
10 - "Handsome" Heavweight Belt - Sixth Round
William Bevins def. Joseph Halliwell
11 - "Handsome" Heavweight Belt - Sixth Round
J. Whitehead N/a Odd Man (Automatically advances)
12 - "Handsome" Heavweight Belt - Final - Two out of Three Falls
Jonathan Whitehead def. William Bevins,
Two Falls to None
13 - Lightweight - Fourth Round
James Scott (of Carlisle) def. John Atkinson (of Keswick)
14 - Lightwieght - Fourth Round
Joseph Halliwell (of Penrith) def. Samuel Sisson (of Pooley Bridge)
15 - Lightweight - Fourth Round
Joseph Raven (of Keswick) def. William Smith (of Lowes Water)
16 - Lightweight - Fifth Round
Joseph Halliwell def. Joseph Raven
17 - Lightweight - Fifth Round
James Scott N/a Odd Man (Automatically advances)
18 - Lightweight - Final - Two out of Three Falls
James Scott def. Joseph Halliwell,
Two Falls to One
Notes:
Also featured a hound race.
Platzierung / Placement:
Men Under 10 Stone:
1. Thomas Kirkup.
2. W. Wilson.
3. Thomas Hall.
Heavyweights:
1. Jonathan Whitehead.
2. William Bevins.
3. Joseph Halliwell.
Lightweights (Men Under 11 Stone):
1. James Scott.
2. Joseph Halliwell.
3. Joseph Raven.
OCTOBER 27, 1854 (FRIDAY)
Tournament
Hesket Newmarket, Cumberland (Cumbria), England
1 - Thomas Roper (of Lamonby) def. Wm. Peel (of Caldbeck)
2 - Thomas Roper (of Lamonby) def. John Graham (of Gaitsgill)
3 - Final
Thomas Roper (of Lamonby) def. Byron Holmes (of Troutbeck)
Notes:
There were 64 competitiors all together.
Platzierung / Placement:
All Weight:
1. Thomas Roper (of Lamonby).
2. Byron Holmes. (of Troutbeck).
3. John Graham (of Gaitsgill).
4. Wm. Peel (of Caldbeck).
OCTOBER 1854
OCTOBER 14, 1854 (SATURDAY)
Stanhope, County Durham, England
Attendance: 2,000-3,000
1 - Four out of Seven Falls
Thomas Davison (of Castle Side) def. William Pattinson (of Weardale),
Four Falls to One
Note:
Davison is said to be trained by Scott of Carlisle.
OCTOBER 25, 1854 (WEDNESDAY)
Cumberland & Westmorland Tournament: Opening Day
Threkeld, Cumberland (Cumbria), England
Stewards: R. Faulder, Joseph Robinson & William Morley
Umpires: George Donaldson, James Dixon & Joseph Brownrigg
1 - All-Weight - Fourth Round
James Scott (of Carlisle) def. Benjamin Cooper (of Carlisle)
2 - All-Weight - Fourth Round
William Glaister (of Greenhall) def. Thomas Wallace (of Cockermouth)
3 - All-Weight - Fourth Round
Thomas Longmire (of Troutbeck) def. Joseph Halliwell (of Penrith)
4 - All-Weight - Fourth Round
Jonathan Whitehead (of Workington) def. Thomas Grindall (of Shop)
5 - All-Weight - Fourth Round
Samuel Sisson (of Pooley Bridge) def. R. Wright (of Longtown)
6 - All-Weight - Fifth Round
Thomas Longmire def. William Glaster
7 - All-Weight - Fifth Round
Jonathan Whitehead def. James Scott
8 - All-Weight - Fifth Round
Samuel Sisson N/a Odd Man (Automatically advances)
9 - All-Weight - Sixth Round
Jonathan Whitehead def. Samuel Sisson
10 - All-Weight - Sixth Round
Thos. Longmire N/a. Odd Man (Automatically advances)
11 - All-Weight - Final - Two out of Three Falls
Thomas Longmire def. Jonathan Whitehead,
Two Falls to One
Notes:
The all-weight tournament winner received a silver cup with the following subscription: "Presented by the admirers of the Cumberland and Westmorland style of wrestling residing at St. Croix, in the West Indies, and contended for at the Threlkeld ring, October, 1854."
Eighty wrestlers entered altogether.
Also featured a hound race.
Platzierung / Plaement:
All-Weight:
1. Thomas Longmire.
2. Jonathan Whitehead.
3. Samuel Sisson.
OCTOBER 26, 1854 (THURSDAY)
Cumberland & Westmorland Tournament: Final Day
Threkeld, Cumberland (Cumbria), England
Stewards: R. Faulder, Joseph Robinson & William Morley
Umpires: George Donaldson, James Dixon & Joseph Brownrigg
1 - Men Under 10 Stone Belt - Fourth Round
Thomas Kirkup (of Longtown) def. Thomas Todhunter (of Keswick)
2 - Men Under 10 Stone Belt - Fourth Round
Thomas Hall (of Thornthwaite) def. Joseph Harrison (of Keswick)
3 - Men Under 10 Stone Belt - Fourth Round
William Wilson (of Paterdale) def. William Roper (of Lamonby)
4 - Men Under 10 Stone Belt - Fifth Round
William Wilson def. Thomas Hall
5 - Men Under 10 Stone Belt - Fifth Round
Thomas Kirkup N/a Odd Man (Automatically advances)
6 - Men Under 10 Stone Belt - Final
Thomas Kirkup def. W. Wilson
7 - "Handsome" Heavweight Belt - Fifth Round
William Bevins (of Troutbeck) def. Samuel Sisson (of Pooley Bridge)
8 - "Handsome" Heavweight Belt - Fifth Round
J. Whitehead (of Workington) def. Joseph Cowman (of Walithwaite)
9 - "Handsome" Heavweight Belt - Fifth Round
Joseph Halliwell (of Penrith) def. Ben Cooper (of Carlisle)
10 - "Handsome" Heavweight Belt - Sixth Round
William Bevins def. Joseph Halliwell
11 - "Handsome" Heavweight Belt - Sixth Round
J. Whitehead N/a Odd Man (Automatically advances)
12 - "Handsome" Heavweight Belt - Final - Two out of Three Falls
Jonathan Whitehead def. William Bevins,
Two Falls to None
13 - Lightweight - Fourth Round
James Scott (of Carlisle) def. John Atkinson (of Keswick)
14 - Lightwieght - Fourth Round
Joseph Halliwell (of Penrith) def. Samuel Sisson (of Pooley Bridge)
15 - Lightweight - Fourth Round
Joseph Raven (of Keswick) def. William Smith (of Lowes Water)
16 - Lightweight - Fifth Round
Joseph Halliwell def. Joseph Raven
17 - Lightweight - Fifth Round
James Scott N/a Odd Man (Automatically advances)
18 - Lightweight - Final - Two out of Three Falls
James Scott def. Joseph Halliwell,
Two Falls to One
Notes:
Also featured a hound race.
Platzierung / Placement:
Men Under 10 Stone:
1. Thomas Kirkup.
2. W. Wilson.
3. Thomas Hall.
Heavyweights:
1. Jonathan Whitehead.
2. William Bevins.
3. Joseph Halliwell.
Lightweights (Men Under 11 Stone):
1. James Scott.
2. Joseph Halliwell.
3. Joseph Raven.
OCTOBER 27, 1854 (FRIDAY)
Tournament
Hesket Newmarket, Cumberland (Cumbria), England
1 - Thomas Roper (of Lamonby) def. Wm. Peel (of Caldbeck)
2 - Thomas Roper (of Lamonby) def. John Graham (of Gaitsgill)
3 - Final
Thomas Roper (of Lamonby) def. Byron Holmes (of Troutbeck)
Notes:
There were 64 competitiors all together.
Platzierung / Placement:
All Weight:
1. Thomas Roper (of Lamonby).
2. Byron Holmes. (of Troutbeck).
3. John Graham (of Gaitsgill).
4. Wm. Peel (of Caldbeck).
1855
APRIL 1855
APRIL 6, 1855 (FRIDAY)
Cumberland & Westmorland Tournament
????, Cumberland & Westmorland, England
Platzierung / Placement:
All Weights
1. N. Faulkner.
2. W. Shephard.
3. Alex. Scott.
Light Weights Under 11 Stone
1. Alex. Scott.
2. J. Moorhouse.
3. Joseph Tiffin.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
APRIL 1855
APRIL 6, 1855 (FRIDAY)
Cumberland & Westmorland Tournament
????, Cumberland & Westmorland, England
Platzierung / Placement:
All Weights
1. N. Faulkner.
2. W. Shephard.
3. Alex. Scott.
Light Weights Under 11 Stone
1. Alex. Scott.
2. J. Moorhouse.
3. Joseph Tiffin.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
1856
MARCH 1856
MARCH 21, 1856 (FRIDAY)
Cumberland & Westmorland Tournament
????, Cumberland & Westmorland, England
Platzierung / Placement:
All Weights
1. Geo. Brunskill.
2. John Smith.
3. Thomas Wood.
Light Weights Under 11 Stone
1. Joseph Tiffin.
2. Harry Howe.
3. J. Moorhouse.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
JUNE 1856
JUNE 27, 1856 (FRIDAY)
Carlisle, Cumbria, England
"The Wrestling Committee also announce £50 to be contended for on the two days by all English athletes under sixteen stone."
JUNE 1856
JUNE 27, 1856 (FRIDAY)
Carlisle, Cumbria, England
"The Wrestling Committee also announce £50 to be contended for on the two days by all English athletes under sixteen stone."
AUGUST 1856
AUGUST 17, 1856 (MONDAY)
Snipe Inn, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, England
Attendance: 4,300
Referee: George Switherbank
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship - Two out of Three Falls
William Swann (of Nag's Head, Market-place, Ashton-Under-Lyne) def. Adam Ridings (alias Dockum - of Bury) (c),
Two Falls to None - NEW CHAMPION
Note:
Was originally scheduled for Hyde Park, Sheffield. It actually took place a mile outside of Ashton going towards Manchester.
AUGUST 24, 1856 (TUESDAY)
Mr. D. Hall's Crown Inn, Carlisle, Cumbria, England
Attendnace: 600-700
Referee: Mr. Brown
1 - Three out of Five Falls
Jonathan Whitehead (of Workington) def. Thos. Davidson (of Catleside, Durham),
Three Falls to Two
OCTOBER 1856
OCTOBER 1, 1856 (WEDNESDAY)-OCTOBER 2, 1856 (THURSDAY)
The Brigade of Guards "Meeting"
Aldershot, Hampshire, England
Platzierung / Placement:
Cornish Style:
1. Serg. Carlyon, S.F.G.
Cumberland Style:
1. Priv. Goodfellow, S.F.G.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
Featured many different athletic games.
The wrestling only took place on October 1, 1856.
No further information.
OCTOBER 1856
OCTOBER 1, 1856 (WEDNESDAY)-OCTOBER 2, 1856 (THURSDAY)
The Brigade of Guards "Meeting"
Aldershot, Hampshire, England
Platzierung / Placement:
Cornish Style:
1. Serg. Carlyon, S.F.G.
Cumberland Style:
1. Priv. Goodfellow, S.F.G.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
Featured many different athletic games.
The wrestling only took place on October 1, 1856.
No further information.
1857
JANUARY 1857
JANUARY 1, 1857 (THURSDAY)
Erected Stand, Higginshaw - Oldham, Greater Manchester, England
Stakeholder: Mr. Holden
1 - Lancshire "Catch-as-Catch-Can" Championship
George Swithenbank (of Saddleworth) Vs. Wm. Swan (of Ashton-Under-Lyne),
Postponed
Note:
Swithenbank had a sprained ankle and thus the match was postponed until May 11, 1857. Swithenbank had to forfeit a portion of his deposit though.
JANUARY 19, 1857 (MONDAY)
Carlisle, Cumbria, England
Attendance: "Large"
Announcer: Mr. Hall
Umpires: Messrs. Kirkup & Little
Referee: Mr. Atkinson
1 - Lightweights - Cumberland Style - Three out of Five Falls
Henry Ivison (of Carlisle) def. Isaac Lothian (of Plumpton),
Three Falls to One
Note:
Ivison claimed the "match was a sell."
FEBRUARY 1857
FEBRUARY 24, 1857 (TUESDAY)
Jolly Caulkers, Rotherhithe, Greater London, England
Attendance: "Several"
1 - Three out of Five Falls
Bescomp def. Cox,
Three Falls to One (02:50:00)
FEBRUARY 1857
FEBRUARY 24, 1857 (TUESDAY)
Jolly Caulkers, Rotherhithe, Greater London, England
Attendance: "Several"
1 - Three out of Five Falls
Bescomp def. Cox,
Three Falls to One (02:50:00)
APRIL 1857
APRIL 10, 1857 (FRIDAY)
Cumberland & Westmorland Tournament
????, Cumberland & Westmorland, England
Platzierung / Placement:
All Weights
1. John Smith.
2. Jos. Thompson.
3. J. Routledge.
Light Weights Under 11 Stone
1. Jos. Thompson.
2. William Banks.
3. John Thompson.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
APRIL 24, 1857 (FRIDAY)
Easter Week Sports
????, England
Referees: Messrs. John Gate, Dickenson & Jamieson
1 - 11 Stone Men Tournament - Final
T. Davidson def. B. Cooper
2 - 11 Stone Champion Prize Tournament - Final
Jas. Scott def. J. Pattinson
Note:
Jonathan Whitehead and Joseph Harrington were eliminated in the "11 Stone Men Tournament."
MAY 1857
MAY 1, 1857 (FRIDAY)
On this day in Manchester, England James Faulkner is born.
MAY 11, 1857 (MONDAY)
Opening Day
Mr. James Winter's Ground, Oldham, Greater Manchester, England
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: William Crossley
UmpireS: Peter Lord and J. MGrath (Swann) & A. Ridings (alias Dockum) & Buckley (alias Troot - Swithenbank)
1 - Lancashire "Catch-as-Catch-Can" Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Wm. Swann (of Ashton-Under-Lyne) Vs. George Swithenbank (of Saddleworth),
Time-Limit Draw - One Fall to Swithenbank (F1 00:20:00 - F2 01:20:00 - C 01:40:00)
Notes:
The champion going in is not listed.
At the end of the second fall Swithenbank is thought to have been thrown, but the referee could not see the fall due to the crowd in the ring. The match was then declared a draw for the day and would be adjourned tomorrow.
MAY 12, 1857 (TUESDAY)
Final Day
Mr. James Winter's Ground, Oldham, Greater Manchester, England
Attendance: 2,000+
Referee: William Crossley
UmpireS: Peter Lord and J. MGrath (Swann) & A. Ridings (alias Dockum) & Buckley (alias Troot - Swithenbank)
1 - Lancashire "Catch-as-Catch-Can" Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Wm. Swann (of Ashton-Under-Lyne) def. George Swithenbank (of Saddleworth),
Two Falls to None (F1 01:10:00 - F2 00:03:00 - C 01:13:00),
Note:
Really it was "Two Falls to One" as Swithenbank had gotten a fall on the first day of this match.
JUNE 1857
JUNE 29, 1857 (MONDAY)
Ground of Mr. N. Warren, (near) Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, England
Attendance: 3,000+
Referee: Geo. Piers
Umpires: J. Simpson & W. Skilhorn (Matley) & W. Swann & J. Hilton (Lord)
1 - Lancashire, Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
James Matley (alias Barrel - of Ashton) Vs. Peter Lord (of Oldham),
Stoppage (02:50:00)
Notes:
Swann is listed as the Lancashire Champion.
The match is stopped due to heavy rain for the duration of the contest.
JUNE 30, 1857 (TUESDAY)
Ground of Mr. N. Warren, (near) Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, England
Attendance: "Large"
Referee: Geo. Piers
Umpires: J. Simpson & W. Skilhorn (Matley) & W. Swann & J. Hilton (Lord)
1 - Lancashire, Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
James Matley (alias Barrel - of Ashton) Vs. Peter Lord (of Oldham)
Two Falls to None - Forfeit (00:45:00)
Notes:
The rain is said to be heavier than the first day, but the two wrestled anyway.
Lord declined to continue the match following the first fall.
JUNE 1857
JUNE 29, 1857 (MONDAY)
Ground of Mr. N. Warren, (near) Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, England
Attendance: 3,000+
Referee: Geo. Piers
Umpires: J. Simpson & W. Skilhorn (Matley) & W. Swann & J. Hilton (Lord)
1 - Lancashire, Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
James Matley (alias Barrel - of Ashton) Vs. Peter Lord (of Oldham),
Stoppage (02:50:00)
Notes:
Swann is listed as the Lancashire Champion.
The match is stopped due to heavy rain for the duration of the contest.
JUNE 30, 1857 (TUESDAY)
Ground of Mr. N. Warren, (near) Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, England
Attendance: "Large"
Referee: Geo. Piers
Umpires: J. Simpson & W. Skilhorn (Matley) & W. Swann & J. Hilton (Lord)
1 - Lancashire, Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
James Matley (alias Barrel - of Ashton) Vs. Peter Lord (of Oldham)
Two Falls to None - Forfeit (00:45:00)
Notes:
The rain is said to be heavier than the first day, but the two wrestled anyway.
Lord declined to continue the match following the first fall.
AUGUST 1857
AUGUST ??, 1857 (????)
Tournaments: Opening Day
London, Greater London, England
Judges: Messrs. Jameson & Wm. Wilson
Umpire: John Grisdale
1 - All Weights - Second Round
Wright def. Hawksworth
2 - All Weights - Third Round
Pattinson (of Weardale) def. Jameson (of Peurith)
1 - All Weights - Fifth Round
Richard Wright (of Longmire (of Longtown) def. Henry Ivison (of Carlisle)
2 - All Weights - Fifth Round
Thomas Longmire (of Bowness) def. Joseph Harrington (of Newcastle)
3 - All Weights - Fifth Round
Thomas Robson N/a Odd Man (Advanced automatically)
4 - All Weights - Sixth Round
Thomas Robson def. Thomas Longmire
5 - All Weights - Sixth Round
Richard Wright N/a Odd Man (Advanced automatically)
6 - All Weights - Final - Two out of Three Falls
Thomas Robson def. Richard Wright,
Two Falls to One
Notes:
This is the opening day of the two day event.
Platzierung / Placement:
All Weights:
1. Thomas Robson.
2. Richard Wright.
3. Thomas Longmire.
4. B. Cooper.
5. William Hawksworth.
6. Joseph Harrington.
7. Palmer.
AUGUST ??, 1857 (????)
Tournaments: Final Day
London, Greater London, England
Judges: Messrs. Jameson & Wm. Wilson
Umpire: John Grisdale
Notes:
This is the second day of the two day event.
Lightweights:
1. Henry Ivison (of Carlisle).
2. Kennedy (of Stapleton).
3. Joseph Harrington (of Newcastle) & Robert Lowthian (of Plumpton).
SEPTEMBER 1857
SEPTEMBER ??, 1857 (????)
Swarthmoor Heath - Ulverston, Cumbria, England
1 - Championship Cumberland & Westmoreland Championship
Longmire Vs. Wright,
Note:
The match never really got under way as the men did not take holds properly as the rules specificied no time in which they had to do so. Eventually it was just thrown out.
OCTOBER 1857
OCTOBER 16, 1857 (FRIDAY)
Swarthmoor Heath - Ulverston, Cumbria, England
1 - England Cumberland & Westmoreland Championship
Longmire def. Wright
NEW CHAMPION
Note:
This was to settle the score of who was truly the champion.
OCTOBER 19, 1857 (MONDAY)
Old Bayswater Tavern, Bayswater, Greater London, England
1 - cornish & Devon Style - Two out of Three Falls
John Knight (of Cornwall) def. James Lidicote (of Devon)
(02:00:00)
OCTOBER 1857
OCTOBER 16, 1857 (FRIDAY)
Swarthmoor Heath - Ulverston, Cumbria, England
1 - England Cumberland & Westmoreland Championship
Longmire def. Wright
NEW CHAMPION
Note:
This was to settle the score of who was truly the champion.
OCTOBER 19, 1857 (MONDAY)
Old Bayswater Tavern, Bayswater, Greater London, England
1 - cornish & Devon Style - Two out of Three Falls
John Knight (of Cornwall) def. James Lidicote (of Devon)
(02:00:00)
DECEMBER 1857
DECEMBER 26, 1857 (SATURDAY)
Lion in the Wood, London, Greater London, England
Attendance: "Large Concourse of Spectators"
1 - Three out of Five Falls
Tiffin (of Cumberland) def. Corporal Thompson (of Cumberland),
Three Falls to Two
DECEMBER 1857
DECEMBER 26, 1857 (SATURDAY)
Lion in the Wood, London, Greater London, England
Attendance: "Large Concourse of Spectators"
1 - Three out of Five Falls
Tiffin (of Cumberland) def. Corporal Thompson (of Cumberland),
Three Falls to Two
1858
JANUARY 1858
JANUARY 1, 1858 (FRIDAY)
Mr. J. Winterbottom's, Higginshaw - Oldham, Greater Man chester, England
Attendance: 4,000+
Referee: Wm. Taylor
1 - Lancashire Style - Two out of Three Falls
D. Heywood (of Hollinwood - with Joseph Etchells, alias "Old Joe") def. J. Matley (of Ashton),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:08:00 - F2 01:58:00 - C 02:06:00)
Note:
Said to be Matley's first defeat.
APRIL 1858
APRIL 2, 1858 (FRIDAY)
Cumberland & Westmorland Tournament
????, Cumberland & Westmorland, England
Platzierung / Placement:
All Weights
1. T. Hetherington.
2. Jos. Wilkinson.
3. Jos. Thompson.
Light Weights Under 11 Stone
1. Geo. Gibson.
2. John Smith.
3. Thos. Saunders.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
APRIL 5, 1858 (MONDAY)
Newcastle Athletic Games 20th Anniversary: Opening Day
"West of the Infirmary", Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England
Officials: Thomas Dickinson, Thomas Bragg, Charles Scaife, D. Dunglinson, Robert Wearmouth
1 - Lord Decies Prize for Northumberland Men - Third Round
John Craig def. Edward Arkle
2 - Lord Decies Prize for Northumberland Men - Third Round
Jonathan Keen def. Robert Sisterson
3 - Lord Decies Prize for Northumberland Men - Third Round
George Forster def. Joseph Robson
4 - Lord Decies Prize for Northumberland Men - Third Round
William Pearson def. George Armstrong
5 - Lord Decies Prize for Northumberland Men - Third Round
Wiliam Charlton def. Jacob Beeby
6 - Lord Decies Prize for Northumberland Men - Third Round
Gilbert Robson def. Jonathan Ridley
7 - Lord Decies Prize for Northumberland Men - Third Round
Edward Armstrong N/a Odd Man (Advanced automatically)
8 - Lord Decies Prize for Northumberland Men - Fourth Round
George Forster def. Edward Armstrong
9 - Lord Decies Prize for Northumberland Men - Fourth Round
Jonathan Keen def. William Pearson
10 - Lord Decies Prize for Northumberland Men - Fourth Round
William Charlton def. Gilbert Robson
11 - Lord Decies Prize for Northumberland Men - Fourth Round
John Craig N/a Odd Man (Advanced automatically)
12 - Lord Decies Prize for Northumberland Men - Fifth Round
Jonathan Keen def. John Craig
12 - Lord Decies Prize for Northumberland Men - Sixth Round
William Charlton def. George Forster
13 - Lord Decies Prize for Northumberland Men - Final - Two out of Three Falls
Jonathan Keen (of Hexham) def. William Charlton (of Redmire),
Two Falls to One(?)
14 - 11 Stone Prize - Third Round
T. Richardson def. I. Walton
15 - 11 Stone Prize - Third Round
W. Palmer def. T. Lee
16 - 11 Stone Prize - Third Round
R. Blair def. W. Glaister
17 - 11 Stone Prize - Third Round
J. Scott def. T. Kirkup
18 - 11 Stone Prize - Third Round
J. Keen def. J. Graham
19 - 11 Stone Prize - Third Round
E. Irving def. W. Graham
20 - 11 Stone Prize - Third Round
H. Iveson def. B. Little
21 - 11 Stone Prize - Third Round
B. Cooper def. W. Storey
22 - 11 Stone Prize - Third Round
T. Davison def. R. Bell
23 - 11 Stone Prize - Third Round
J. Hetherington def. J. Emmerson
24 - 11 Stone Prize - Third Round
J. Robson def. J. Craig
25 - 11 Stone Prize - Third Round
W. Robson def. W. Charlton
26 - 11 Stone Prize - Third Round
S. Phillips def. J. Elliot
28 - 11 Stone Prize - Third Round
J. Pattison def. M. Blair
29 - 11 Stone Prize - Third Round
W. Carruthers def. J. Vipoad
30 - 11 Stone Prize - Third Round
J. Richardson N/a Odd Man (Advanced automatically)
31 - 11 Stone Prize - Fourth Round
W. Robson def. J. Richardson
32 - 11 Stone Prize - Fourth Round
R. Blair def. H. Iveson
33 - 11 Stone Prize - Fourth Round
T. Richardson def. W. Carruthers
34 - 11 Stone Prize - Fourth Round
J. Pattison def. E. Irving
35 - 11 Stone Prize - Fourth Round
J. Hetherington def. T. Phillips
36 - 11 Stone Prize - Fourth Round
T. Robson def. J. Scott
37 - 11 Stone Prize - Fourth Round
B. Cooper def. T. Davison
38 - 11 Stone Prize - Fourth Round
W. Palmer def. J. Keen
39 - 11 Stone Prize - Fifth Round
W. Palmer def. T. Richardson
40 - 11 Stone Prize - Fifth Round
J. Hetherington def. R. Blair
41 - 11 Stone Prize - Fifth Round
B. Cooper def. J. Pattison
42 - 11 Stone Prize - Fifth Round
T. Robson def. W. Robson
43 - 11 Stone Prize - Sixth Round
B. Cooper def. J. Hetherington
44 - 11 Stone Prize - Sixth Round
T. Robson def. Wallace Palmer
45 - 11 Stone Prize - Final - Two out of Three Falls
Thomas Robson (of Weardale) def. Ben Cooper,
Two Falls to None
46 - 11 Stone Champion Prize - First Round
Walter Palmer def. William Glaister
47 - 11 Stone Champion Prize - First Round
Joseph Harrington def. Thomas Kirkup
48 - 11 Stone Champion Prize - First Round
James Pattinson def. James Scott
49 - 11 Stone Champion Prize - First Round
Thomas Davison def. Benjamin Cooper
50 - 11 Stone Champion Prize - Second Round
James Pattinson def. Walter Palmer
51 - 11 Stone Champion Prize - Second Round
Thomas Davidson def. Joseph Harrington
52 - 11 Stone Champion Prize - Final
Thomas Davidson (of Castleside) def. James Pattinson (of Weardale)
53 - Bell Race
James Pattinson def. Thomas Pattison, Peter Maclaren, Thomas Pattinson, Thomas Dunwoody, Henry Robson, Thmas Blenkinsop, Thomas Hogg & John Tunstall
Notes:
This is the opening day of the two day event.
The 11 stone tournament was announced as featuring 116 wrestlers.
Platzierung / Placement:
Lord Decies Prize for Northumberland Men:
1. Jonathan Keen.
2. William Charlton.
11 Stone Prize:
1. Thomas Robson.
2. Ben Cooper.
Bell Race:
1. James Pattinson.
2. Peter Maclaren.
APRIL 6, 1858 (TUESDAY)
Newcastle Athletic Games 20th Anniversary: Final Day
"West of the Infirmary", Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England
Attendance: 6,000-7,000 (highest point during the day)
Officials: Thomas Dickinson, Thomas Bragg, Charles Scaife, D. Dunglinson, Robert Wearmouth
1 - 9 Stone Men Prize - Fourth Round
W. Lowthian def. Hepple
2 - 9 Stone Men Prize - Fourth Round
J. Watson def. J. Emmerson
3 - 9 Stone Men Prize - Fourth Round
W. Bell def. W. Halliday
4 - 9 Stone Men Prize - Fourth Round
J. Savage def. H. Mason
5 - 9 Stone Men Prize - Fifth Round
J. Savage def. W. Lowthian
6 - 9 Stone Men Prize - Fifth Round
W. Bell def. I. Walton [J. Watson?]
10 - 9 Stone Men Prize - Final - Two out of Three Falls
W. Bell def. J. Savage,
Two Falls to None
11 - All Weights - Fourth Round
N. Ewbank def. Wearmouth
12 - All Weights - Fourth Round
J. Harrington def. G. Glaister
13 - All Weights - Fourth Round
J. Scott def. W. Charlton
14 - All Weights - Fourth Round
W. Hawksworth def. J. Kean
15 - All Weights - Fourth Round
B. Cooper def. J. Kean
16 - All Weights - Fourth Round
R. Wright def. R. Whitworth
17 - All Weights - Fourth Round
J. Peart def. T. Kirkup
18 - All Weights - Fourth Round
W. Jameson def. J. Pattinson
19 - All Weights - Fifth Round
J. Scott def. Harrington
20 - All Weights - Fifth Round
N. Ewbank def. J. Peart
21 - All Weights - Fifth Round
Hawksworth def. Jamieson
22 - All Weights - Fifth ROund
R. Wright def. B. Cooper
23 - All Weights - Sixth Round
J. Scott def. R. Wright
24 - All Weights - Sixth Round
Ewbank def. Hawksworth
25 - All Weights - Final - Two out of Three Falls
N. Ewbank def. Scott,
Two Falls to One
26 - Lord Decies Champion Prize - Third Round
J. Nattrass def. W. Hawksworth
27 - Lord Decies Champion Prize - Third Round
W. Glaister def. J. Keen
28 - Lord Decies Champion Prize - Third Round
J. Scott def. J. Mullen
29 - Lord Decies Champion Prize - Third Round
W. Amos def. J. Pattinson
30 - Lord Decies Champion Prize - Fourth Round
J. Scott def. W. Glaister
31 - Lord Decies Champion Prize - Fourth Round
J. Nattrass def. W. Amos
32 - Lord Decies Champion Prize - Final
J. Natrass (of Weardale) def. James Scott (of Carlisle)
Notes:
This is the final day of the two day tournament.
At some point across the two days there was also pole leaping, a sack race and a prize for the neatest costume.
There is said to be 118 participants in the All Weights tournament.
Platzierung / Placement:
9 Stone Men Prize:
1. W. Bell.
2. J. Savage.
All Weights:
1. N. Ewbank.
2. J. Scott.
Lord Decies Champion Prize:
1. J. Nattrass.
2. James Scott.
AUGUST 1858
AUGUST 28, 1858 (SATURDAY)
Cumberland & Westmoreland Tournament
Promoter: Mr. J. Baum
White Lion, Hackney Wick, Greater London, England
1 - Lightweights - Two out of Three Falls - First Round
J. Boyd def. Green,
Two Falls to None - Forfeit
2 - Lightweights - Two out of Three Falls - First Round
John Thompson def. Wright,
Falls Unknown
3 - Lightweights - Two out of Three Falls - First Round
Randall def. Barnes,
Two Falls to None
4 - Lightweights - Two out of Three Falls - First Round
Smith def. Banks,
Two Falls to One
5 - Lightweights - Two out of Three Falls - First Round
Joseph Thompson "the Soldier" def. Tiffin,
Two Falls to One
6 - Lightweights - Two out of Three Falls - First Round
Tomlinson N/a Odd Man (Advanced automatically)
7 - Lightweights - Two out of Three Falls - Second Round
John Thompson def. Boyd,
Falls Unknown
7 - Lightweights - Two out of Three Falls - Second Round
Randall def. Tomlinson,
Two Falls to None
8 - Lightweights - Two out of Three Falls - Second Round
Smith def. Thompson "the Soldier",
Two Falls to None
9 - Lighweights - Two out of Three Falls - Third Round
John Thompson def. Smith,
Falls Unknown
10 - Lightweights - Two out of Three Falls - Third Round
Randall N/a Odd Man (Advanced automatically
11 - Lightweights - Two out of Three Falls - Final
Randall def. J. Thompson,
Two Falls to None
12 - Heavyweights - Two out of Three Falls - First Round
Smith def. Randall,
Falls Unknown
13 - Heavyweights - Two out of Three Falls - First Round
J. Thompson def. John Thompson,,
Falls Unknown
14 - Heavyweights - Two out of Three Falls - First Round
Banks def. Barnes,
Falls Unknown
15 - Heavyweights - Two out of Three Falls - First Round
Wilkinson def. Tomlinson,
Falls Unknown
16 - Heavyweights - Two out of Three Falls - First Round
Birkett def. Balls,
Falls Unknown
17 - Heavyweights - Two out of Three Falls - First Round
Hetherington "the Champion" def. Green,
Falls Unknown
18 - Heavyweights - Two out of Three Falls - First Round
Leech def. Boyd,
Falls Unknown
19 - Heavyweights - Two out of Three Falls - First Round
Tiffin def. Wright,
Falls Unknown
20 - Heavyweights - Two out of Three Falls - Second Round
Hetherington def. Birkett,
Two Falls to None
21 - Heavyweights - Two out of Three Falls - Second Round
Smith def. Leech,
Falls Unknown
22 - Heavyweights - Two out of Three Falls - Second Round
Wilkinson def. Tomlinson,
Two Falls to None
23 - Heavyweights - Two out of Three Falls - Second Round
Thompson def. Tiffin,
Two Falls to None
24 - Heavyweights - Two out of Three Falls - Third Round
Smith def. Hetherington "the Champion",
Two Falls to One
25 - Heavyweights - Two out of Three Falls - Third Round
Wilkinson def. Thompson,
Falls Unknown
26 - Heavyweights - Two out of Three Falls - Final
Wilkinson def. Smith,
Two Falls to One
Notes:
Green retired from the contest following the first fall.
Platzierung / Placement:
Lightweights:
1. Randall.
2. John Thompson.
3. Smith.
Heavyweights:
1. Wilkinson.
2. Smith.
OCTOBER 1858
OCTOBER 4, 1858 (MONDAY)
Copenhagen Ground, (near) Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Ralph Bayley
1 - Lancashire Fashion - two out of Three Falls
Daniel Heywood (of Hollinwood) Vs. Samuel Hurst (alias "the Infant" - of Staleybridge),
Referee Stoppage
Notes:
Heywood was trained by Joseph Etchells. Hurst by Hyde.
Heywood claimed that Hurst had been holding onto his ears and the referee stopped the match for the day with it to continue the next day.
OCTOBER 5, 1858 (TUESDAY)
Copenhagen Ground, (near) Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Attendance: 300
Referee: Ralph Bayley
1 - Samuel Hurst (alias "the Infant" - of Staleybridge) def. Daniel Heywood (of Hollinwood),
Forfeit
Notes:
Heywood refused to wrestle due to the previous days ear pulling and the referee declared it a forfeit by Heywood.
It's said that at least 1,000 people would have been present - judging by the crowds outside the venue - if the match had actually started.
NOVEMBER 1858
NOVEMBER 15, 1858 (MONDAY)
Snipe Inn, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, England
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Mr. G. Piers
1 - Lancashire Style
John Cross (of Hooley Hill) Vs. Jas. Matley (alias Barrel),
Time-Limit Draw (03:35:00)
Note:
Cross was trained by Enoch Walker. Matley by Sam Hurst (alias the Infant).
NOVEMBER 16, 1858 (TUESDAY)
Snipe Inn, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, England
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Mr. G. Piers
1 - Lancashire Style
John Cross (of Hooley Hill) Vs. Jas. Matley (alias Barrel)
Time-Limit Draw (02:45:00)
Note:
The men proclaimed they were equals. Neither man superior. They said they would never face each other again.
DECEMBER 1858
DECEMBER 13, 1858 (MONDAY)
Ulverston, Cumbria, England
1 - Three out of Five Falls
Sharp def. Atkinson,
Three Falls to Two
DECEMBER 1858
DECEMBER 13, 1858 (MONDAY)
Ulverston, Cumbria, England
1 - Three out of Five Falls
Sharp def. Atkinson,
Three Falls to Two
1859
MARCH 1859
MARCH 28, 1859 (MONDAY)
(Near) Oldham, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Lancashire Style - Two out of Three Falls
Elijah Buckley def. Enoch Walker,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:25:00 - F2 00:05:00 - C 00:30:00)
MARCH 1859
MARCH 28, 1859 (MONDAY)
(Near) Oldham, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Lancashire Style - Two out of Three Falls
Elijah Buckley def. Enoch Walker,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:25:00 - F2 00:05:00 - C 00:30:00)
APRIL 1859
APRIL 22, 1859 (FRIDAY)
Cumberland & Westmorland Tournament
????, Cumberland & Westmorland, England
Platzierung / Placement:
All Weights
1. T. Hetherington.
2. Geo. Sanderson.
3. W. Sewell.
Light Weights Under 11 Stone
1. Geo. Mason.
2. J. Mason.
3. Geo. Sanderson.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
APRIL 1859
APRIL 22, 1859 (FRIDAY)
Cumberland & Westmorland Tournament
????, Cumberland & Westmorland, England
Platzierung / Placement:
All Weights
1. T. Hetherington.
2. Geo. Sanderson.
3. W. Sewell.
Light Weights Under 11 Stone
1. Geo. Mason.
2. J. Mason.
3. Geo. Sanderson.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
MAY 1859
MAY 14, 1859 (SATURDAY)
Sniple Inn, Audenshaw, Greater Manchester, England
Attendance: 2,000-
Stakeholder: Mr. Holden
Referee: George Piers
Seconds: James Matley and Larry Buff (Matley) & Elisha Buckley & William Swann
1 - Lancashire Style, Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
John Matley (of Ashton) . Enoch Walker,
(F1 00:58:00 - F2 00:20:00 - C 01:18:00)
Notes:
Matley is said to be a cousin of James Matley A.K.A. "Barrell."
Buckley is noted as the champion of England.
JUNE 1859
JUNE 13, 1959 (MONDAY)
Annual Cornwall & Devon Styles Tournament: Opening Day
Promoter: Mr. Baum
The White Lion, Hackney Wick, Greater London, England
Attendance: 5,000-
Officials: Messrs. Hake, Samuel Steers, Trescott & Cock
1 - All Weight - First Round
Teague (of Cornwall) Vs. Morgan (of Devon),
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
2 - All Weights - First Round
Teague (of Cornwall) def. Armstrong (of Cumberland)
3 - All Weighs - First Round
Treglown def. Armstrong
4 - All Weights - First Round
Treglown (of Penzance) def. Young Kingdom
5 - All Weights - First Round
Blake (of Devon) def. Young Kingdom
6 - All Weights - First Round
Blake def. Richards (of Somerset)
7 - All Weights - First Round
Brescombe def. Snowden (of Devon)
8 - All Weights - First Round
Brescombe def. Richards
9 - All Weights - First Round
Kingdom def. Fulson
10 - All Weights - First Round
Tucker (of Devon) def. Fulson
11 - All Weights - First Round
Morgan def. Tucker
12 - All Weights - First Round
Wyatt (of Devon) def. Strond
13 - All Weights - First Round
Wyatt def. Hanow
14 - All Weights - First Round
Wyatt Vs. T. Pearse (of Cornwall),
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
15 - All Weights - First Round
Fred Clements (of Devon) def. T. Pearse
16 - All Weights - First Round
Clements Vs. John Merchant,
Referee Stoppage
17 - All Weights - First Round
Clements def. Thomas Venner
18 - All Weights - First Round
Buckingham (of Devon) def. Thomas Venner
19 - All Weights - First Round
Buckingham Vs. Samuel Roberts,
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
20 - All Weights - First Round
Samuel Roberts def. Johnson
21 - All Weights - First Round
Samuel Roberts def. Smith (of London)
22 - All Weights - First Round
Bartley (of Cornwall) def. Trant (of Devon)
23 - All Weights - First Round
Barley def. Cock (of Cornwall)
24 - All Weights - First Round
Hangoa (of Devon) def. Smith (of London)
25 - All Weights - First Round
Hangoa Vs. Blight (of Cornwall),
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
26 - All Weights - First Round
Blight def. Reed (of Devon)
27 - All Weights - First Round
Blight Vs. Hanew,
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
28 - All Weights - First Round
Buckingham def. Adlam (of Devon)
Notes:
This is the first day of the tournament which finishes on June 15, 1859.
The referee stopped the 16th match due to Merchant "unquestionably sham-playing."
JUNE 14, 1859 (TUESDAY)
Annual Cornwall & Devon Styles Tournament: Penultimate Day
Promoter: Mr. Baum
The White Lion, Hackney Wick, Greater London, England
Officials: Messrs. Hake, Samuel Steers, Trescott & Cock
1 - All Weights - First Round
Bickle (of Devon) Vs. Westake (of Devon),
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
2 - All Weights - First Round
Cockrain (of Devon) def. Moore (of Cornwall)
3 - All Weights - First Round
Bickle (of Devon) def. Hangoa (of Devon)
4 - All Weights - First Round
W. Bucknall (of Devon) Vs. Bickle (of Devon),
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
5 - All Weights - First Round
Bucknall (of Devon) def. Armstrong (of Cornwall)
6 - All Weights - First Round
Bucknall Vs. Blackburn,
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
7 - All Weights - First Round
Snell (of Devon) Vs. Bucknall (of Devon),
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
8 - All Weights - First Round
Snell (of Devon) def. Armstrong (of Devon)
9 - All Weights - First Round
Snell (of Devon) def. Cockburn (of Devon)
10 - All Weights - First Round
Blackburn (of Lincoln) def. Padden (of Devon)
11 - All Weights - Second Round
Bartley (of Cornwall) def. Cockrain (of Devon)
12 - All Weights - Second Round
Treglown (of Cornwall) def. Bucknall (of Devon
13 - All Weights - Second Round
Wyatt (of Devon) def. J. Teague (of Cornwall)
14 - All Weights - Second Round
Bickle (of Devon) def. Blight (of Devon)
15 - All Weights - Second Round
Bescombe (of Cornwall) def. Snell (of Devon)
16 - All Weights - Second Round
Morgan (of Cornwall) def. Buckingham (of Devon)
17 - All Weights - Second Round
Roberts (of Cornwall def. Blackburn (of Devon),
Coin Toss (01:30:00)
18 - All Weights - Second Round
Blank (of Devon) def. Tucker (of Devon)
19 - All Weights - Third Round
Treglown (of Cornwall) def. Bartley (of Cornwall)
(01:00:00)
20 - All Weights - Third Round
Blank (of Devon) Vs. Bescombe (of Cornwall),
Postponed
Notes:
Teague broke his collar bone in match 13.
When neither man gained a fall in match 17 a coin was tossed to determine the winner.
Match 20 is due to continue tomorrow.
JUNE 15, 1859 (WEDNESDAY)
Annual Cornwall & Devon Styles Tournament: Penultimate Day
Promoter: Mr. Baum
The White Lion, Hackney Wick, Greater London, England
Officials: Messrs. Hake, Samuel Steers, Trescott & Cock
1 - All Weights - Third Round
J. Bescombe (of Cornwall) def. Blank (of Devon)
(00:30:00)
2 - All Weights - Third Round
Wyatt (of Devon) def. Morgan (of Cornwall)
(00:20:00)
3 - All Weights - Third Round
Bickell (of Devon) def. Roberts (of Devon)
(00:30:00)
4 - All Weights - Two out of Three Falls - Fourth Round
Treglown (of Cornwall) def. Bescombe (of Cornwall),
Two Falls to None
5 - All Weights - Two out of Three Falls - Fourth Round
Bickell (of Devon) def. Wyatt (of Devon),
Two Falls to None (00:12:00)
6 - All Weights - Two out of Three Falls - Final
Treglown def. Bickell
Two Falls to None (F1 00:10:00 - F2 ??:??:?? - C 00:10:00+)
Notes:
This is the closing day of the tournament which started on June 13, 1859.
JULY 1859
JULY 5, 1859 (TUESDAY)-JULY 6, 1859 (WEDNESDAY)
Wrestling Festival
Carlisle, Cumbria, England
1 - Final
J. Pattinson def. Hawksworth
Platzierung / Placement:
Silver Challenge Cup
1. J. Pattinson.
2. Hawksworth.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
JULY 18, 1859 (MONDAY)
White Lion, Hackney Wick, Greater London, England
Attendance: 1,000+
Referee: Mr. Hake
Umpires: Messrs. Bartley & Westlake
1 - George Bickle (of Devon) Vs. John Bescombe (of Cornwall),
Postponed (02:08:00)
Notes:
Bickle is listed as the Devonshire Champion.
The match had to be postponed due to the lateness of time. It was set to continue the next day.
JULY 19, 1859 (TUESDAY)
White Lion, Hackney Wick, Greater London, England
Referee: Mr. Hake
Umpires: Messrs. Bartley & Westlake
1 - George Bickle (of Devon) Vs. John Bescombe (of Cornwall),
Postponed
Note:
Bickle was suffering under "severe indisposition." He offered to wrestle anyway but his backers stopped him. Rather than claim the forfeit, Bescombe agreed to postpone the match further. The continuation ended up being postponed indefinitely due to Bickle having an inflammation of the kidneys.
JULY 25, 1859 (MONDAY)
Wrestling Tournaments: Opening Day
Preston, Lancashire, England
Notes:
This is the first day of the two day tournament.
Featured 32 competitors.
JULY 26, 1859 (TUESDAY)
Wrestling Tournaments: Final Day
Preston, Lancashire, England
1 - Heavyweights - Final
T. Longmire def. N. Ewbank
2 - Lightweights - Two out of Three Falls - Final
W. Jameson def. N. Ewbank,
Two Falls to One
3 - Lancashire Style - Two out of Three Falls - Final
Sharp def. Scott,
Two Falls to None
4 - Preston Men - Final
Mathers def. Brown
Notes:
This is is the second day of the two day tournament.
Platzierung / Placement:
Heavyweights:
1. T. Longmire.
2. N. Ewbank.
Lightweights:
1. W. Jameson.
2. N. Ewbank.
Lancashire:
1. Sharp.
2. Scott.
Preston Men:
1. Mathers.
2. Brown.
JULY 1859
JULY 5, 1859 (TUESDAY)-JULY 6, 1859 (WEDNESDAY)
Wrestling Festival
Carlisle, Cumbria, England
1 - Final
J. Pattinson def. Hawksworth
Platzierung / Placement:
Silver Challenge Cup
1. J. Pattinson.
2. Hawksworth.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
JULY 18, 1859 (MONDAY)
White Lion, Hackney Wick, Greater London, England
Attendance: 1,000+
Referee: Mr. Hake
Umpires: Messrs. Bartley & Westlake
1 - George Bickle (of Devon) Vs. John Bescombe (of Cornwall),
Postponed (02:08:00)
Notes:
Bickle is listed as the Devonshire Champion.
The match had to be postponed due to the lateness of time. It was set to continue the next day.
JULY 19, 1859 (TUESDAY)
White Lion, Hackney Wick, Greater London, England
Referee: Mr. Hake
Umpires: Messrs. Bartley & Westlake
1 - George Bickle (of Devon) Vs. John Bescombe (of Cornwall),
Postponed
Note:
Bickle was suffering under "severe indisposition." He offered to wrestle anyway but his backers stopped him. Rather than claim the forfeit, Bescombe agreed to postpone the match further. The continuation ended up being postponed indefinitely due to Bickle having an inflammation of the kidneys.
JULY 25, 1859 (MONDAY)
Wrestling Tournaments: Opening Day
Preston, Lancashire, England
Notes:
This is the first day of the two day tournament.
Featured 32 competitors.
JULY 26, 1859 (TUESDAY)
Wrestling Tournaments: Final Day
Preston, Lancashire, England
1 - Heavyweights - Final
T. Longmire def. N. Ewbank
2 - Lightweights - Two out of Three Falls - Final
W. Jameson def. N. Ewbank,
Two Falls to One
3 - Lancashire Style - Two out of Three Falls - Final
Sharp def. Scott,
Two Falls to None
4 - Preston Men - Final
Mathers def. Brown
Notes:
This is is the second day of the two day tournament.
Platzierung / Placement:
Heavyweights:
1. T. Longmire.
2. N. Ewbank.
Lightweights:
1. W. Jameson.
2. N. Ewbank.
Lancashire:
1. Sharp.
2. Scott.
Preston Men:
1. Mathers.
2. Brown.
AUGUST 1859
AUGUST 20, 1859 (SATURDAY)
Snipe Inn, (near) Ashton, Greater Manchester, England
Stakeholder: Mr. Holden
1 - Lancashire Style - Two out of Three Falls
J. Matley (of Ashton-Under-Lyne) Vs. Schora (of Ashton-Under-Lyne),
Result Unknown
AUGUST 22, 1859 (MONDAY)
John Gardside's Victoria Gardens, Moss Side, Greater Manchester, England
Stakehold: W. Swann
1 - Lancashire Fashion
J. Newton (of Ashton) Vs. J. Haworth (of Stalybridge),
Result Unknown
SEPTEMBER, 1859
SEPTEMBER ??, 1859 (????)
Cumberland & Westmoreland Grand Tournament
????, England
1 - Final
J. Smithson Vs. J. Tiffin,
Draw
Platzierung / Placement:
1. J. Smithson & J. Tiffin.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
The final was rained off and the winners stake divided.
No further information.
DECEMBER 1859
DECEMBER 12, 1859 (MONDAY)
David Hall's Bowling Green, Botchergate, Cumbria, England
Referee: G. Irving
Umpires: J. Scott (Wright) & G. Donaldson (Jameson)
1 - Championship of Carlisle & Silver Challenge Cup - Three out of Five Falls
R. Wright (of Longtown) def. W. Jameson (of Penrith) (cc),
Three Falls to Two - NEW CHAMPION
Note:
Could be late November.
DECEMBER 26, 1859 (MONDAY)
??ad, ????, England
1 - Six-on-One Handicap
Treglown def. Six Devonshire Men
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