England, United Kingdom: 1870-1879
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1870
???? 1870
???? ??, 1870 (????)
London, Greater London, England
1 - Graeco-Roman
George Steadman def. Bonnet le Boef
2 - Graeco-Roman
George Steadman def. Jean Dupois
???? ??, 1870 (????)
"Langworthy Rounds"
????, Cumberland, England
Platzierung / Placement:
1. George Steadman.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
???? ??, 1870 (????)
Carlisle Silver Cup
Carlisle, Cumbria, England
Platzierung / Placement:
1. George Steadman.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
???? 1870
???? ??, 1870 (????)
London, Greater London, England
1 - Graeco-Roman
George Steadman def. Bonnet le Boef
2 - Graeco-Roman
George Steadman def. Jean Dupois
???? ??, 1870 (????)
"Langworthy Rounds"
????, Cumberland, England
Platzierung / Placement:
1. George Steadman.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
???? ??, 1870 (????)
Carlisle Silver Cup
Carlisle, Cumbria, England
Platzierung / Placement:
1. George Steadman.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
MARCH 1870
MARCH 21 , (MONDAY)
The Great International Wrestling Contest
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
French Lutteurs Vs. English Heavy & Lightweight Champions
Note:
Featuring MM. De Boeuf, Dubois, Dubois Jun., & Bourchier for France. English heavyweights Jamieson & Wright. English lightweights Graham & Beeby.
MARCH 1870
MARCH 21 , (MONDAY)
The Great International Wrestling Contest
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
French Lutteurs Vs. English Heavy & Lightweight Champions
Note:
Featuring MM. De Boeuf, Dubois, Dubois Jun., & Bourchier for France. English heavyweights Jamieson & Wright. English lightweights Graham & Beeby.
JULY 1870
JULY 13, 1870 (WEDNESDAY)
Ince Recreation Grounds, (near) Wigan, Lancashire, England
1 - Tom Cannon def. David Bently
Note:
This is from a biographical account of Cannon in 1887.
JULY 1870
JULY 13, 1870 (WEDNESDAY)
Ince Recreation Grounds, (near) Wigan, Lancashire, England
1 - Tom Cannon def. David Bently
Note:
This is from a biographical account of Cannon in 1887.
1871
???? 1871
???? ??, 1871 (????)
Carlisle Silver Cup
Carlisle, Cumbria, England
Platzierung / Placement:
1. George Steadman.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
???? ??, 1871 (????)
Tournament
London, Greater London, England
Platzierung / Placement:
1. George Steadman.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
???? ??, 1871 (????)
????, England
1 - England Middleweight Championship
Frank Robinson (c) Vs. Tom Cannon,
Draw
Notes:
This is from a biographical account of Cannon in 1887.
Possibly took place in late 1870 or early 1872.
???? ??, 1871 (????)
????, England
1 - England Middleweight Championship
Tom Cannon def. Frank Robinson (c)
(06:00:00-) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
This is from a biographical account of Cannon in 1887.
Possibly took place in late 1870 or early 1872.
1872
???? 1872
???? ??, 1872 (????)
Carlisle Silver Cup
Carlisle, Cumbria, England
Platzierung / Placement:
1. George Steadman.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
???? ??, 1872 (????)
Tournament
Grasmere, Cumbria, England
Platzierung / Placement:
1. George Steadman.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
???? 1872
???? ??, 1872 (????)
Carlisle Silver Cup
Carlisle, Cumbria, England
Platzierung / Placement:
1. George Steadman.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
???? ??, 1872 (????)
Tournament
Grasmere, Cumbria, England
Platzierung / Placement:
1. George Steadman.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
AUGUST 1872
AUGUST 11, 1872 (SUNDAY)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Edwin Bibby def. Tom Cannon
Note:
This is from a biographical account of Cannon in 1887.
AUGUST 1872
AUGUST 11, 1872 (SUNDAY)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Edwin Bibby def. Tom Cannon
Note:
This is from a biographical account of Cannon in 1887.
1873 (no results)
1874
NOVEMBER 1874
NOVEMBER 16, 1874 (MONDAY)
Farnsworth, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Tom Cannon def. Edwin Bibby
Note:
This is from a biographical account of Cannon in 1887.
NOVEMBER 1874
NOVEMBER 16, 1874 (MONDAY)
Farnsworth, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Tom Cannon def. Edwin Bibby
Note:
This is from a biographical account of Cannon in 1887.
1875
MAY 1875
MAY ??, 1875 (????)
London, England
"Major J.H. McLaughlin" is giving exhibitions with the Indian clubs and American style Catch-as-Catch-Can.
MAY ??, 1875 (????)
London, England
1 - World Championship - Mixed Styles (Cumberland & Westmoreland/American-Collar & Elbow) - Three out of Five Falls
"Major J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit via Oneida, NY) (c)" Vs. Richard Snape (of London) (c),
Result Unknown
Notes:
March 1875 newspapers in America report the match is to come off during the first week in May. It is said McLaughlin is already in England and that he will learn the tricks of the English style from Jem Mace [the famous boxer].
Snape is said to be the Great British Champion.
McLaughlin is said to be the American Champion. during May 1875, a couple of American newspapers stated that the McLaughlin claiming to be the championship in London, England was actually an imposter.
MAY 1875
MAY ??, 1875 (????)
London, England
"Major J.H. McLaughlin" is giving exhibitions with the Indian clubs and American style Catch-as-Catch-Can.
MAY ??, 1875 (????)
London, England
1 - World Championship - Mixed Styles (Cumberland & Westmoreland/American-Collar & Elbow) - Three out of Five Falls
"Major J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit via Oneida, NY) (c)" Vs. Richard Snape (of London) (c),
Result Unknown
Notes:
March 1875 newspapers in America report the match is to come off during the first week in May. It is said McLaughlin is already in England and that he will learn the tricks of the English style from Jem Mace [the famous boxer].
Snape is said to be the Great British Champion.
McLaughlin is said to be the American Champion. during May 1875, a couple of American newspapers stated that the McLaughlin claiming to be the championship in London, England was actually an imposter.
1876
DECEMBER 1876
DECEMBER ??, 1876 (????)
Promoter: Professor W. Beckwith
Lambeth Baths, Westminster, Greater London, England
1 - Cumberland & Westmoreland Style
Tom Cannon (of Tyneside) def. J. Graham (of Carlisle)
Notes:
This is from a biography of Cannon by a "Welsh Athlete" in 1895.
DECEMBER ??, 1876 (????)
Promoter: Professor W. Beckwith
Lambeth Baths, Westminster, Greater London, England
1 - Mixed Style (Cumberland/Cornish/Catch-as-Catch-Can)
Tom Cannon (of Tyneside) def. J. Graham (of Carlisle)
(01:25:00)
Notes:
This is from a biography of Cannon by a "Welsh Athlete" in 1895.
DECEMBER 1876
DECEMBER ??, 1876 (????)
Promoter: Professor W. Beckwith
Lambeth Baths, Westminster, Greater London, England
1 - Cumberland & Westmoreland Style
Tom Cannon (of Tyneside) def. J. Graham (of Carlisle)
Notes:
This is from a biography of Cannon by a "Welsh Athlete" in 1895.
DECEMBER ??, 1876 (????)
Promoter: Professor W. Beckwith
Lambeth Baths, Westminster, Greater London, England
1 - Mixed Style (Cumberland/Cornish/Catch-as-Catch-Can)
Tom Cannon (of Tyneside) def. J. Graham (of Carlisle)
(01:25:00)
Notes:
This is from a biography of Cannon by a "Welsh Athlete" in 1895.
1877
???? 1877
???? ??, 1877 (????)
Cornish Style Tournament
Promoter: Professor W. Beckwith
Lambeth Baths, Westminster, Greater London, England
Platzierung / Placement:
1. Tom Cannon.
Teilnehmer / Participants:
Tom Cannon (of Tyneside),
Plus Twenty-Two Other Wrestlers.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
This is from a biography of Cannon by a "Welsh Athlete" in 1895.
MARCH 1877
MARCH ??, 1877 (THURSDAY)
11th Annual Meeting for the Cups in Connexion with the Amateur Boxing, Wrestling, and Bicycling Championship
Lilliebridge Grounds, West Brompton, Greater London, England
1 - Catch Hold Above the Waist
A. Allwright (of German Gymnastic Society) def. W.W. Hewitt (of German Gymnastic Society)
Note:
Also featured boxing and bicycling.
MARCH 1877
MARCH ??, 1877 (THURSDAY)
11th Annual Meeting for the Cups in Connexion with the Amateur Boxing, Wrestling, and Bicycling Championship
Lilliebridge Grounds, West Brompton, Greater London, England
1 - Catch Hold Above the Waist
A. Allwright (of German Gymnastic Society) def. W.W. Hewitt (of German Gymnastic Society)
Note:
Also featured boxing and bicycling.
OCTOBER 1877
OCTOBER 13, 1877 (SATURDAY)
King William IV, Kersall Green, Greater London, England
Attendance: 500-600
Seconds: Tully (Rundle) & T. Hope (Chapman)
1 - England 10-Stone Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Samuel Rundle (of Plymouth) (c) Vs. Jabez Chapman (of London)
Three Falls to One (F1 00:03:50 - F2 00:03:25 - F3 00:29:20+ - F4 01:14:20+ - C 01:51:35)
OCTOBER 1877
OCTOBER 13, 1877 (SATURDAY)
King William IV, Kersall Green, Greater London, England
Attendance: 500-600
Seconds: Tully (Rundle) & T. Hope (Chapman)
1 - England 10-Stone Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Samuel Rundle (of Plymouth) (c) Vs. Jabez Chapman (of London)
Three Falls to One (F1 00:03:50 - F2 00:03:25 - F3 00:29:20+ - F4 01:14:20+ - C 01:51:35)
1878 (no results)
1879
MARCH 1879
MARCH 3, 1879 (MONDAY)
Lillie Bridge Grounds, London, Greater London, England
1 - Mixed Styles (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Graeco-Roman/Back-Hold)
Tom Cannon def. Joseph Acton,
Two Falls to One (01:53:00)
Note:
This is from a biographical account of Cannon in 1887.
NOVEMBER 1879
NOVEMBER ??, 1879 (SATURDAY)
Larkhill Grounds, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Lancashire Style - Two out of Three Falls - Part One
Faulkner Vs. Tongo,
One Fall to None - To Be Continued
NOVEMBER ??, 1879 (MONDAY)
Larkhill Grounds, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Lancashire Style - Two out of Three Falls - Part Two
Faulkner def. Tongo,
One Fall to None (Two Falls to None - F1 00:??:?? - F2 00:25:00 - C 00:25:00+)
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Results from England: 1870-1879.
Updated: August 30, 2019.
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