England: 1881-1889
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1880 (no results)
1881
DECEMBER 1881
DECEMBER 9, 1881 (FRIDAY)
Lillie Bridge Grounds, London, Greater London, England
1 - Graeco-Roman
Joe Acton def. Tom Cannon
Notes:
After this: Acton was billed as the champion of England.
This is partially from an 1887 biographical account of Cannon.
DECEMBER 1881
DECEMBER 9, 1881 (FRIDAY)
Lillie Bridge Grounds, London, Greater London, England
1 - Graeco-Roman
Joe Acton def. Tom Cannon
Notes:
After this: Acton was billed as the champion of England.
This is partially from an 1887 biographical account of Cannon.
1882
???? 1882
???? ??, 1882 (????)
Mixed Wrestling Championship Tournament
London, Greater London, England
Platzierung / Placement:
1. Tom Cannon.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
???? 1882
???? ??, 1882 (????)
Mixed Wrestling Championship Tournament
London, Greater London, England
Platzierung / Placement:
1. Tom Cannon.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
OCTOBER 1882
OCTOBER 24, 1882 (TUESDAY)
Plymouth, Devon, England
"The fame of Donald Dinnie, the herculean Scotchman, has been drooping for some time, and the glory of providing the herculean champion appeared likely to depart from Scotia. Another of her sons, however, in the person of Duncan C. Ross, who has before been noticed in this column, has issued a challenge, with a staked thousand dollars, daring any man to meet him in either America or Europe. The following are the items which Mr. Ross proposes shall form the programme for the athletic championship of the world:- Throwing the heavy hammer, 16lb.; throwing light hammer, 12lb.; putting heavy stone, 21lb.; putting light stone, 14lb.; throwing heavy weight from side, 56lb.; throwing heavy weight for height; tossing the caber, 205lb.; running high jump; running long jump; standing high jump; standing long jump; hitch and kick; running 100 yards; hurdle race, 120 yards; 220 yards; wrestling, Scotch; collar and elbow side hold in harness. Surely this is enough to try the capabilities of any athlete." - Exeter & Plymouth Gazette Daily Telegrams
OCTOBER 1882
OCTOBER 24, 1882 (TUESDAY)
Plymouth, Devon, England
"The fame of Donald Dinnie, the herculean Scotchman, has been drooping for some time, and the glory of providing the herculean champion appeared likely to depart from Scotia. Another of her sons, however, in the person of Duncan C. Ross, who has before been noticed in this column, has issued a challenge, with a staked thousand dollars, daring any man to meet him in either America or Europe. The following are the items which Mr. Ross proposes shall form the programme for the athletic championship of the world:- Throwing the heavy hammer, 16lb.; throwing light hammer, 12lb.; putting heavy stone, 21lb.; putting light stone, 14lb.; throwing heavy weight from side, 56lb.; throwing heavy weight for height; tossing the caber, 205lb.; running high jump; running long jump; standing high jump; standing long jump; hitch and kick; running 100 yards; hurdle race, 120 yards; 220 yards; wrestling, Scotch; collar and elbow side hold in harness. Surely this is enough to try the capabilities of any athlete." - Exeter & Plymouth Gazette Daily Telegrams
1883
FEBRUARY 1883
FEBRUARY 3, 1883 (SATURDAY)
York, North Yorkshire, England
"Slade, the New Zealander, who is accompanying, Jem Mace in an American tour, is evidently ???? to excel at jumping and walking as he is at sparring. Slade, in an interview, says he can defeat any man in America at wrestling, jumping, and sparring - best two in three. Duncan C. Ross is the first to respond, and offers to make a match with Slade to wrestle, side hold, in harness, at running high or long jump, and sparring, for 250 or 500 dollars a-side; the above match is to be governed by the athletic rules of the respective ???titions, and the man winning two in three to have the stakes." - York Herald
1884
DECEMBER 1884
DECEMBER 18, 1884 (FRIDAY)
????, Greater London, England
It's reported that a second contingent of Japanese men and women have arrived in the localality to build a village that will be entirely of Japanese stylings. It is mentioned that wrestling will receive due attention once it is built.
DECEMBER 1884
DECEMBER 18, 1884 (FRIDAY)
????, Greater London, England
It's reported that a second contingent of Japanese men and women have arrived in the localality to build a village that will be entirely of Japanese stylings. It is mentioned that wrestling will receive due attention once it is built.
1885
MAY 1885
MAY 7, 1885 (THURSDAY)
Cornwall, England
"Jack Carkeek, the famous wrestler, is on his road to California, to make arrangement for a match with the great athlete, Duncan C. Ross." - The Cornishman
MAY 1885
MAY 7, 1885 (THURSDAY)
Cornwall, England
"Jack Carkeek, the famous wrestler, is on his road to California, to make arrangement for a match with the great athlete, Duncan C. Ross." - The Cornishman
AUGUST 1885
AUGUST 20, 1885 (THURSDAY)
Grasmere, Cumbria, England
Attendance: "Large"
1 - Semi-Final
G. Steadman def. Thomas Kennedy
2 - Final - Two out of Three Falls - For a 10-Guinea Belt
G. Lowden def. Steadman,
Two Falls to None
Note:
This was a sporting event which featured, high jump, wide jump, pole jump (professionals), wide jump (amateurs), yards race (amateurs), hound dog trial, the Guides race and pole jump (amateurs).
NOVEMBER 1885
NOVEMBER 28, 1885 (SATURDAY)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
"Star Theatre of Varieties. - Manager, Mr. S. Mason - The following artists must attend rehearsal on Monday next Nov. 80th, at One o'clock;- Kelly and Murphy, the Powells, Leoline Leglere, J.P. Langan, Tom Connor and Clarence Whistler, Ethardo and Sous, William MacMahon." - London Era
[Clarence Whistler, the wrestler, died on November 6, 1885 in Melbourne, Australia]
NOVEMBER 1885
NOVEMBER 28, 1885 (SATURDAY)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
"Star Theatre of Varieties. - Manager, Mr. S. Mason - The following artists must attend rehearsal on Monday next Nov. 80th, at One o'clock;- Kelly and Murphy, the Powells, Leoline Leglere, J.P. Langan, Tom Connor and Clarence Whistler, Ethardo and Sous, William MacMahon." - London Era
[Clarence Whistler, the wrestler, died on November 6, 1885 in Melbourne, Australia]
DECEMBER 1885
DECEMBER 5, 1885 (SATURDAY)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
"Star Music Hall. - Manager, Mr S. MAson. - The programme at this hall this week contain the names of the following artits, viz., Miss Alice Thorne, serio and ballad vocalist; the Powells, variety artists and dancers; Tom Connor and Clarence Whistler, wrestlers; Ethardo troupe, acrobats; J.P. Langan, serio and dancer; and they are all well received." - London Era
Clarence Whistler, the wrestler, died on November 6, 1885 in Melbourne, Australia]
DECEMBER 1885
DECEMBER 5, 1885 (SATURDAY)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
"Star Music Hall. - Manager, Mr S. MAson. - The programme at this hall this week contain the names of the following artits, viz., Miss Alice Thorne, serio and ballad vocalist; the Powells, variety artists and dancers; Tom Connor and Clarence Whistler, wrestlers; Ethardo troupe, acrobats; J.P. Langan, serio and dancer; and they are all well received." - London Era
Clarence Whistler, the wrestler, died on November 6, 1885 in Melbourne, Australia]
1886
APRIL 1886
APRIL 23, 1886 (FRIDAY)
Annual Sports of the Cumberland and Westmoreland Wrestling Society
Lillie-Bridge Grounds, West Brompton, Greater London, England
Attendance: 8,000-9,000
Referee: T. Holmes
Umpires: T. Mein & J. Thompson
1 - London 12 Stone Prize - First Round
R. Holliday def. W. Fischer
2 - London 12 Stone Prize - First Round
J. Moore def. George Raine
3 - London 12 Stone Prize - First Round
A. Wilson def. W. Boulman
4 - London 12 Stone Prize - Second Round
T. Hodgson def. T. Irwin
5 - London 12 Stone Prize - Fourth Round
J. Scott def. J. Pearson
6 - London 12 Stone Prize - Final - Two out of Three Falls
T. Hodgson def. J. Scott,
Two Falls to None
7 - 12 Stone Country Prize - Third Round
J. Hodgson def. Thomas Roper
8 - 12 Stone Country Prize - Third Round
W. Cawthorne def. J. Pearson
9 - 12 Stone Country Prize - Fourth Round
Thomas Ellwood def. W. Cawthorne
10 - 12 Stone Country Prize - Fourth Round
Thomas Kennedy def. A. Nelson
11 - 12 Stone Country Prize - Fifth Round
Thomas Kennedy def. J. Hodgson
12 - 12 Stone Country Prize - Final - Two out of Three Falls
Thomas Kennedy def. Thomas Ellwood,
Two Falls to None
13 - 14 Stone Prize - First Round
J. Pearson def. W. Bulman
14 - 14 Stone Prize - Third Round
H. Clark def. Thomas Kennedy
15 - 14 Stone Prize - Fifth Round
Thomas Roper def. H. Nelson
16 - 14 Stone Prize - Final - Two out of Three Falls
H. Clark def. Thomas Roper,
Two Falls to None
17 - Three out of Five Falls
H. Clark Vs. Thomas Kennedy,
Three Falls to Two
Notes:
Also featured running.
It's said that less wrestling took place than normal.
Further List of Participants (The results were only brief):
London 12 Stone Prize
First Round Stood:
- A. Wilson (of Cockermouth)
- T. Hodgson (of Langwathby)
- T.T. Bell (of Hutton)
- R. Holliday (of Blackskye)
- A. Furness (of Melmerby)
- R. Storey (of Lavesdale)
- J. Pearson (of Burgh)
- J. Moore (of Carlisle)
- T. Irwin (of Kendal)
- J. Teasdale (of Keisley)
- T. Wilson (of Kirkhampton)
- J. Scott (of Rockliffe)
First Round Fell:
- J. Armstrong (of Carlise)
- J. Hodgson (of Penrith)
- T. Dixon (of Scarrowmannock)
- W. Fischer (of Caldbeck)
- J. Brown (of Brampton)
- W.C. Kirkbride (of Penrith)
- T. Fowler (of Penrith)
- George Raine (of Edenhall)
- H. Holmes (of Windermere)
- J. Featherstone (of Calgarth)
- W. Boulman (of Seaseale)
- C. Walker (of Carlisle)
Second Round Stood:
- A. Furness (of Melmerby)
- T. Wilson (of Kirkhampton)
- J. Moore (of Carlise)
- T. Hodgson (of Langwathby)
- J. Scott (of Rockliffe)
- J. Pearson (of Burgh)
Second Round Fell:
- R. Storey (of Lavesdale)
- T.T. Bell (of Hutton)
- A. Wilson (of Cockermouth)
- T. Irwin (of Kendal)
- R. Holliday (of Blackseye)
- J. Teasdale (of Keisley)
Third Round Stood:
- T. Hodgson (of Langwathby)
- J. Scott (of Rockliffe)
- J. Pearson (of Burgh)
Third Round Fell:
- J. Moore (of Carlisle)
- T. Wilson (of Kirkhampton)
- A. Furness (of Melmerby)
Fourth Round Stood:
- J. Scott (of Rockliffe)
- T. Hodgson (of Langwathby) (Odd Man)
Fourth Round Fell:
- J. Pearson (of Burgh)
Final Placements:
- T. Hodgson (of Langwathby), First Place
- J. Scott (of Rockliffe), Second Place
- J. Pearson (of Burgh), Third Place
12 Stone Country Prize
First Round Stood:
- J Armstrong (of Carlisle)
- J. Hodgson (of Langwathby)
- J Pearson (of Burgh)
- W. Bulman (of Seascale)
- A. Nelson (of Workington)
- C. Walker (of Carlisle)
- W.G. Kirkbride (of Penrith)
- Thomas Kennedy (of Cleator Moor)
- W. Cawthorne (of Alston)
- T. Wilson (of Kirkhampton)
- J. Moore (of Carlisle)
- A. Furness (of Melmerby)
- A. Wilson (of Cockermouth)
- Thomas Ellwood (of Great Strickland)
- Thomas Irwin (of Kendal)
- Thomas Roper (of Curthwaite)
- J. Teasdale (of Keisley)
- R. Storey (of Lavesdale)
First Round Fell:
- J. Moffat (of Brampton)
- T. Dixon (of Scarrowmannock)
- T.T. Bell (of Hutton)
- J. Brown (of Brampton)
- R. Holliday (of Blackseye)
- J. Scott (of Rockliffe)
- H. Tyson (of Ulpha
- G. Raine (of Edenhall)
- J. Simpson (of Carlisle)
- John Kerby (of Ulpha)
- J. Clark (of Seaton)
- R. Holmes (of Moorhouse)
- T. Angus (of Seaton)
- H. Holmes (of Windermere)
- D. Johnston (of Todhills)
- W. Fisher (of Caldbeck)
- R. Brown (of Todhills)
- J. Featherstone (of Calgarth)
Second Round Stood:
- A. Furness (of Melmerby)
- Thomas Roper (of Curthwaite)
- J. Hodgson (of Langwathby)
- Thomas Kennedy (of Cleator Moor)
- A. Wilson (of Cockermouth)
- A. Nelson (of Workington)
- Thomas Ellwood (of Great Strickland)
- J. Pearson (of Burgh)
- W. Cawthorne (of Alston)
Seond Round Fell:
- R. Storey (of Lavesdale)
- W. Bulman (of Seascale)
- T. Wilson (of Kirkhampton)
- W.G. Kirkbride (of Penrith)
- J. Moore (of Carlisle)
- J. Teasdale (of Keisley)
- J. Armstrong (of Carlisle)
- C. Walker (of Carlisle)
- Thomas Irwin (of Kendall)
Third Round Stood:
- W. Cawthorne (of Alston)
- J. Hodgson (of Langwathby)
- A. Nelson (of Workington)
- Thomas Kennedy (of Cleator Moor)
- Thomas Ellwood (of Great Strickland) (Odd Man)
Third Round Fell:
- A. Wilson (of Cockermouth)
- J. Pearson (of Burgh)
- Thomas Roper (of Curthwaite)
- A. Furness (of Melmerby) (He is not mentioned, but he must have gone out in this round)
Fourth Round Stood:
- Thomas Ellwood (of Great Strickland)
- Thomas Kennedy (of Cleator Moor)
- J. Hodgson (of Langwathby) (Odd Man)
Fourth Round Fell:
- W. Cawthorne (of Alston)
- A. Nelson (of Workington)
Fifth Round Stood:
- Thomas Kennedy (of Cleator Moor)
- Thomas Ellwood (of Great Strickland) (Odd Man)
Fifth Round Fell:
- J. Hodgson (of Langwathby)
Final Placements:
- Thomas Kennedy (of Cleator Moor), First Place
- Thomas Ellwood (of Great Strickland), Second Place
- J. Hodgson (of Langwathby), Third Place
14 Stone Prize
First Round Stood:
- H. Holmes (of Windermere)
- R. Storey (of Lavesdale)
- R. Holliday (of Blackskye)
- Thomas Kennedy (of Cleator Moor)
- J. Teasdale (of Keisley)
- T. Wilson (of Kirkhampton)
- T. Hodgson (of Langwathby)
- T. Dixon (of Scarrowmannock)
- A. Furness (of Melmerby)
- Thomas Irwin (of Kendal)
- C. Walker (of Carlisle)
- Thomas Ellwood (of Great Strickland)
- A. Wilson (of Cockermouth)
- Thomas Roper (of Curthwaite)
- J. Scott (of Rockliffe)
- J. Hodgson (of Langwathby)
- J. Pearson (of Burgh)
- H. Nelson (of Workington)
- H. Clark (of Seaton) (Odd Man)
First Round Fell (Incomplete):
- W. Bulman (of Seascale)
Second Round Stood:
- Thomas Roper (of Curthwaite)
- Thomas Kennedy (of Cleator Moor)
- T. Hodgson (of Langwathby)
- H. Nelson (of Workington)
- J. Pearson (of Burgh)
- H. Clark (of Seaton)
- Thomas Ellwood (of Great Strickland)
- J. Scott (of Rockliffe)
- Thomas Irwin (of Kendall)
- T. Wilson (of Kirkhampton) (Odd Man)
Second Round Fell:
- H. Holmes (of Windermere)
- J. Teasdale (of Lavesdale)
- T. Dixon (of Scarrowmannock)
- R. Holliday (of Blackseye)
- J. Hodgson (of Langwathby)
- R. Storey (of Lavesdale)
- C. Walker (of Carlisle)
- A. Wilson (of Cockermouth)
- A. Furness (of Melmerby)
Third Round Stood:
- Thomas Irwin (of Kendall)
- Thomas Ellwood (of Great Strickland)
- H. Clark (of Seaton)
- H. Nelson (of Workington)
- Thomas Roper (of Curthwaite)
Third Round Fell:
- T. Wilson (Kirkhampton)
- T. Hodgson (of Langwathby)
- Thomas Kennedy (of Cleator Moor)
- J. Scott (of Rockliffe)
- J. Pearson (of Burgh)
Fourth Round Stood:
- H. Clark (of Seaton)
- Thomas Roper (of Curthwaite)
- H. Nelson (of Workington) (Odd Man)
Fourth Round Fell:
- Thomas Ellwood (of Great Strickland)
- Thomas Irwin (of Kendall)
Fifth Round Stood:
- Thomas Roper (of Curthwaite)
- H. Clark (of Seaton) (Odd Man)
Fifth Round Fell:
- H. Nelson (of Workington)
Final Placements:
- H. Clark (of Seaton), First Place
- Thomas Roper (of Curthwaite), Second Place
- H. Nelson (of Workington), Third Place
APRIL 26, 1886 (MONDAY)
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
"A monument eight feet high has been erected in Melbourne, Aus., by the athletes of that city, to the memory of Clarence Whistler, the noted wrestler, who died there in November last. " - Birmingham Daily Post
1887
AUGUST 1887
AUGUST 20, 1887 (SATURDAY)
Plymouth, Devon, England
1 - "World Championship" - Two out of Three Falls
Jack Carkeek def. Thomas Bragg,
Falls Unknown (Nearly 02:00:00)
Notes:
Carkeek is listed as the "Champion of the World."
Bragg is listed as the "Champion of England."
DECEMBER 1887
DECEMBER 12, 1887 (MONDAY)
London, Greater London, England
1 - Jack Carkeek Vs. Jack Wannop,
Cancelled
Notes:
Wannop is listed as the English Champion.
The match is called off due to a dispute over the referee.
DECEMBER 1887
DECEMBER 12, 1887 (MONDAY)
London, Greater London, England
1 - Jack Carkeek Vs. Jack Wannop,
Cancelled
Notes:
Wannop is listed as the English Champion.
The match is called off due to a dispute over the referee.
1888
JULY 1888
JULY 27, 1888 (FRIDAY)
Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, England
"Athletics.
The All-Round Championship. - The celebrated athlete, Duncan C. Ross, has announced that he will make his last public appearances in the open athletic games this fall. He has issued a challenge to John M'Dougal, the champion of Nova Scotia, and has deposited 500 dols, as a guarantee of his good faith. Ross offers to make a farewell match with any one in the world for 2,000 dols., the winner of two events of the following three to take the stakes:- Throwing the hammer, tossing the caber, and, wrestling." - Newcastle Courant
JULY 1888
JULY 27, 1888 (FRIDAY)
Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, England
"Athletics.
The All-Round Championship. - The celebrated athlete, Duncan C. Ross, has announced that he will make his last public appearances in the open athletic games this fall. He has issued a challenge to John M'Dougal, the champion of Nova Scotia, and has deposited 500 dols, as a guarantee of his good faith. Ross offers to make a farewell match with any one in the world for 2,000 dols., the winner of two events of the following three to take the stakes:- Throwing the hammer, tossing the caber, and, wrestling." - Newcastle Courant
1889
???? 1889
???? ??, 1889 (????)
????, England
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Tom Cannon def. Antonio Pierri (c)
NEW CHAMPION
Note:
This is according to an 1897 newspaper.
???? 1889
???? ??, 1889 (????)
????, England
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Tom Cannon def. Antonio Pierri (c)
NEW CHAMPION
Note:
This is according to an 1897 newspaper.
JUNE 1889
JUNE 15, 1889 (SATURDAY)
"Near" Plymouth, Devon, England
Referee: Armstrong
1 - World Championship - Mixed Styles (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Cumberland/Cornish) - Two out of Three Falls
Jack Carkeek Vs. Jack Wannop,
Time-Limit Draw - One Fall Each (F1 00:08:00 - F2 Eighth Round - F3 ??:??:??_
Notes:
Possibly happened slightly earlier.
Wannop is listed as the champion of England.
Carkeek is listed as the champion of America.
The match is said that it will be resumed on June 17.
JUNE 1889
JUNE 15, 1889 (SATURDAY)
"Near" Plymouth, Devon, England
Referee: Armstrong
1 - World Championship - Mixed Styles (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Cumberland/Cornish) - Two out of Three Falls
Jack Carkeek Vs. Jack Wannop,
Time-Limit Draw - One Fall Each (F1 00:08:00 - F2 Eighth Round - F3 ??:??:??_
Notes:
Possibly happened slightly earlier.
Wannop is listed as the champion of England.
Carkeek is listed as the champion of America.
The match is said that it will be resumed on June 17.
NOVEMBER 1889
NOVEMBER ??, 1889 (????)
Antonio Pierri arrived in London. He made an open challenge for wrestling in greco-roman style beginning on 25. November 1889 at London's Canterbury Theatre.
NOVEMBER ??, 1889 (????)
A troupe of french wrestlers under the management of Lacaisse moved to London in late November 1889. Lacaisse offered 200 pounds and made an open challenge for wrestling against to members of his troup, Felix Bernard (Bordeaux) and Eugen Bazin (Paris).
NOVEMBER 25, 1889 (MONDAY)
Canterbury Theatre, London, Greater London, England
1 - Open Challenge
Antonio Pierri Vs. Unknown,
Result Unknown
NOVEMBER 1889
NOVEMBER ??, 1889 (????)
Antonio Pierri arrived in London. He made an open challenge for wrestling in greco-roman style beginning on 25. November 1889 at London's Canterbury Theatre.
NOVEMBER ??, 1889 (????)
A troupe of french wrestlers under the management of Lacaisse moved to London in late November 1889. Lacaisse offered 200 pounds and made an open challenge for wrestling against to members of his troup, Felix Bernard (Bordeaux) and Eugen Bazin (Paris).
NOVEMBER 25, 1889 (MONDAY)
Canterbury Theatre, London, Greater London, England
1 - Open Challenge
Antonio Pierri Vs. Unknown,
Result Unknown
DECEMBER 1889
DECEMBER 2, 1889 (MONDAY)
Royal Aquarium, London, Greater London, England
1 - Graeco-Roman
Tom Cannon def. Eugen Brazin (of France)
(00:10:00-)
DECEMBER 9, 1889 (MONDAY)
Afternoon Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
Grand Circus - Covent Garden, London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 6d to £4.4s
Featuring the first appearance of "absolutely the strongest man living" Carl Abs, plus Christmas Cinderella and vaudevill entertainment.
Evening Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
Grand Circus - Covent Garden, London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 6d to £4.4s
Featuring the first appearance of "absolutely the strongest man living" Carl Abs, plus Christmas Cinderella and vaudevill entertainment.
DECEMBER 10, 1889 (TUESDAY)
Afternoon Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
Grand Circus - Covent Garden, London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 6d to £4.4s
Featuring the first appearance of "absolutely the strongest man living" Carl Abs, plus Christmas Cinderella and vaudevill entertainment.
Evening Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
Grand Circus - Covent Garden, London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 6d to £4.4s
Featuring the first appearance of "absolutely the strongest man living" Carl Abs, plus Christmas Cinderella and vaudevill entertainment.
DECEMBER 11, 1889 (WEDNESDAY)
Afternoon Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
Grand Circus - Covent Garden, London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 6d to £4.4s
Featuring the first appearance of "absolutely the strongest man living" Carl Abs, plus Christmas Cinderella and vaudevill entertainment.
Evening Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
Grand Circus - Covent Garden, London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 6d to £4.4s
Featuring the first appearance of "absolutely the strongest man living" Carl Abs, plus Christmas Cinderella and vaudevill entertainment.
DECEMBER 12, 1889 (THURSDAY)
Afternoon Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
Grand Circus - Covent Garden, London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 6d to £4.4s
Featuring the first appearance of "absolutely the strongest man living" Carl Abs, plus Christmas Cinderella and vaudevill entertainment.
Evening Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
Grand Circus - Covent Garden, London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 6d to £4.4s
Featuring the first appearance of "absolutely the strongest man living" Carl Abs, plus Christmas Cinderella and vaudevill entertainment.
DECEMBER 13, 1889 (FRIDAY)
Afternoon Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
Grand Circus - Covent Garden, London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 6d to £4.4s
Featuring the first appearance of "absolutely the strongest man living" Carl Abs, plus Christmas Cinderella and vaudevill entertainment.
Evening Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
Grand Circus - Covent Garden, London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 6d to £4.4s
Featuring the first appearance of "absolutely the strongest man living" Carl Abs, plus Christmas Cinderella and vaudevill entertainment.
DECEMBER 14, 1889 (SATURDAY)
Afternoon Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
Grand Circus - Covent Garden, London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 6d to £4.4s
Featuring the first appearance of "absolutely the strongest man living" Carl Abs, plus Christmas Cinderella and vaudevill entertainment.
Evening Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
Grand Circus - Covent Garden, London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 6d to £4.4s
Featuring the first appearance of "absolutely the strongest man living" Carl Abs, plus Christmas Cinderella and vaudeville entertainment.
DECEMBER 16, 1889 (MONDAY)
Morning Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
Evening Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
DECEMBER 17, 1889 (TUESDAY)
Morning Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
Evening Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
DECEMBER 18, 1889 (WEDNESDAY)
Morning Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
Evening Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
DECEMBER 19, 1889 (THURSDAY)
Morning Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
Evening Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
DECEMBER 20, 1889 (FRIDAY)
Morning Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
Evening Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
DECEMBER 21, 1889 (SATURDAY)
Morning Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
Evening Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
DECEMBER 23, 1889 (MONDAY)
Morning Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
Evening Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
DECEMBER 24, 1889 (TUESDAY)
Morning Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
Evening Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
DECEMBER 26, 1889 (THURSDAY)
Morning Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
Evening Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
DECEMBER 27, 1889 (FRIDAY)
Morning Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
Evening Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
DECEMBER 28, 1889 (SATURDAY)
Morning Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
Evening Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
DECEMBER 30, 1889 (MONDAY)
Morning Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
Evening Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
DECEMBER 31, 1889 (TUESDAY)
Morning Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured pantomime and vaudeville.
Evening Show
Promoters: Augustus Harris & Freeman Thomas
National Theatre - Drury Lane, London, Greater London, England
1 - Feats of Strength
Carl Abbs Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
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Results from England: 1881-1889.
Updated: August 30, 2019.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
Unique content strictly for the Professional Wrestling Historical Society.
All research has been completed by the Professional Wrestling Historical Society or by a trusted contributor.
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Results from England: 1881-1889.
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Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
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