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1880
MARCH 1880
MARCH 26, 1880 (FRIDAY)
Annual Sports of the Cumberland & Westmoreland Wrestling Society
Promotion: Cumberland & Westmoreland Wrestling Society
Amateur Athletic Club - Lillie Bridge Grounds, West Brompton, Greater London, England
Attendance: 6,000-12,000
Umpires: R. Coulthard & T. Mein
Referee: W. Armstrong
1 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
B. Fawcett def. W. Fisher
2 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
J. Atkinson def. S. Wagg
3 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
T. Dixon def. J. Barnes
4 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
T. Winthrop def. J. Hodgson
5 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
J. Simpson def. G. Turnball
6 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
J. Cowan def. W. Robinson
7 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
A. Furness def. T. Cannon
8 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
H. Alderson def. W. Bowerbank
9 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
H. Nelson def. J. Gill
10 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
E. Robson def. J. Thwaites
11 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
J. Ewbank def. E. Cobby
12 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
J. Craighill def. A.F. Holliday
13 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
J. Irving def. J.S. Holliday
14 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
T. Wilson def. W. Bindless
15 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
W. Wilson def. W.T. Atkinson
16 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
W. Lewis def. F. Furness
17 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
J. Wannop def. H.Q. Carter
18 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
R. Benson def. J. Taylor
19 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
Isaac Stamper def. W.H. Robson
20 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
J. Morrison def. R. Fox
21 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
W. Addison def. J. Pearson
22 - London 12-Stone Prize - First Round
J. Lightfoot def. J.Hodgson
23 - London 12-Stone Prize - Second Round
J. Wannop def. R. Benson
24 - London 12-Stone Prize - Second Round
Isaac Stamper def. J. Morrison
25 - London 12-Stone Prize - Second Round
T. Winthrop def. W. Lewis
26 - London 12-Stone Prize - Second Round
J. Simpson def. J. Barnes
27 - London 12-Stone Prize - Second Round
J. Lightfoot def. W. Wilson
28 - London 12-Stone Prize - Second Round
J. Cowan def. J. Ewbank
29 - London 12-Stone Prize - Second Round
W. Addison def. A. Furness
30 - London 12-Stone Prize - Second Round
B. Fawcett def. J. Atkinson
31 - London 12-Stone Prize - Second Round
J. Irving def. E. Robson
32 - London 12-Stone Prize - Second Round
H. Nelson def. J. Craighill
33 - London 12-Stone Prize - Second Round
H. Alderson def. T. Wilson
34 - London 12-Stone Prize - Third Round
J. Wannop def. J. Lightfoot
35 - London 12-Stone Prize - Third Round
J. Cowan def. H. Nelson
36 - London 12-Stone Prize - Third Round
J. Irving def. T. Winthrop
37 - London 12-Stone Prize - Third Round
B. Fawcett def. H. Alderson
38 - London 12-Stone Prize - Third Round
W. Addison def. R. Benson
39 - London 12-Stone Prize - Third Round
J. Simpson def. Isaac Stamper
40 - London 12-Stone Prize - Fourth Round
J. Simpson def. W. Addison
41 - London 12-Stone Prize - Fourth Round
J. Cowan def. J. Wannop
42 - London 12-Stone Prize - Fourth Round
J. Irving def. B. Fawcett
43 - London 12-Stone Prize - Fifth Round
J. Simpson def. J. Irving
44 - London 12-Stone Prize - Fith Round
J. Cowan - Bye
45 - London 12-Stone Prize - Final - Two out of Three Falls
J. Simpson def. J. Cowan,
Two Falls to One
46 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
J. Wannop def. J. Addison
47 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
T. Pooley def. G.S. Holliday
48 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
J. Winthrop def. B. Fawcett
49 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
J. Turnbill def. J. Ewbank
50 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
W. Williamson def. J. Blair
51 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
R. Taylor def. A. Holliday
52 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
G. Graham def. J. Tyson
53 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
R. Benson def. J. Thompson
54 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
J. Simpson def. G. Irving
55 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
H. Nelson def. J. Hodgson
56 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
J. Blair def. H. Alderson
57 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
G. Lowden def. J. Turner
58 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
T. Dixon def. J. Gill
59 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
J. Lightfoot def. A.T. Carter
60 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
M. Jackson def. T. Wilson
61 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
J. Pigg def. J. Hill
62 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
J. Morrison def. J. McKenzie
63 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
J. Irving def. A. Furness
64 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
D. Irving def. W. Fisher
65 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
G. Steadman def. S. Wagg
66 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
W. Wilson def. M. Foster
67 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
W. Smith def. F. Cannon
68 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
E. Bowness def. G. Robson
69 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
W. Bowerbank def. W. Bendloss
70 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
W. Thompson def. E. Cubby
71 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
J. Cowan def. W. Robinson
72 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
E. Frears def. J. Pearson
73 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
J. Carruthers def. W.H. Robson
74 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
J. Martin def. J. Hodgson
75 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
W. Hall def. J. Craighill
76 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
J. Thwaites def. D. Maxwell
77 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
W. Blair def. McCochrane
78 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - First Round
T. Dixon def. W. Greaves
79 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Second Round
W. Smith def. J. Carruthers
80 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Second Round
G. Steadman def. W. Williamson
81 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Second Round
J. Irving def. W. Wilson
82 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Second Round
J. Pigg def. R. Taylor
83 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Second Round
J. Simpson def. W. Bowerbank
84 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Second Round
W. Hall def. W. Blair
85 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Second Round
J. Martin def. J. Thwaites
86 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Second Round
H. Nelson def. J. Turnbull
87 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Second Round
W. Thompson def. J. Blair
88 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Second Round
D. Irving def. J. Cowan
87 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Second Round
E. Bowness def. J. Winthrop
88 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Second Round
G. Lowden def. R. Benson
89 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Second Round
E. Frears def. J. Wannop
90 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Second Round
J. McKenzie def. J. Dixon
91 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Second Round
M. Jackson def. J. Lightfoot
92 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Second Round
T. Pooley def. G. Graham
93 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Second Round
T. Dixon - Bye
94 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Third Round
G. Steadman def. M. Jackson
95 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Third Round
E. Bowness def. J. McKenzie
96 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Third Round
G. Lowden def. W. Smith
97 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Third Round
D. Irving def. T. Dixon
98 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Third Round
T. Pooley def. J. Irving
99 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Third Round
J. Simpson def. J. Carruthers
100 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Third Round
W. Thompson def. W. Hall
101 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Third Round
E. Frears def. H. Nelson
102 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Third Round
J. Martin def. J. Pigg
103 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Fourth Round
D. Irving def. J. Simpson
104 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Fourth Round
G. Steadman def. E. Bowness
105 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Fourth Round
G. Lowden def. Thompson
106 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Fourth Round
T. Pooley def. E. Frears
107 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Fifth Round
J. Martin def. D. Irving
108 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Fifth Round
G. Lowden def. J. Martin
109 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Fifth Round
T. Pooley def. G. Steadman
110 - All-Weights Champpion Prize - Final - Two out of Three Falls
G. Lowden def. T. Pooley,
Two Falls to One
111 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
G. Graham def. E. Cannon
112 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
J. Martin def. J. Turner
113 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
J. Carruthers def. H.Q. Carter
114 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
T. Winthrop def. W. Rickerby
115 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
G. Gill def. J. Craighill
116 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
J. Barnes def. R. Taylor
117 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
W. Smith def. J. Thwaites
118 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
J. Wannop def. J. Hodgson
119 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
J. Pigg def. W. Fisher
120 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
M. Jackson def. W. Robson
121 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
H. Alderson def. J. Hodson
122 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
A. Furness def. W. Bendloss
123 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
E. Bowness def. S. Wagg
124 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
J. Pearson def. F. Holliday
125 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
B. Fawcett def. H. Wilson
126 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
T. McKenzie def. J. Lightfoot
127 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
G. Turnbull def. J. McCochrane
128 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
J. Simpson def. G.S. Holliday
129 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
E. Cubby def. R. Atkinson
130 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
J. Frears def. D. Maxwell
131 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
J. Irving def. G. Irving
132 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
J. Cowan def. T. Wilson
133 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
W. Wilkinson def. R. Robinson
134 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
R. Fox def. W. Wilson
135 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
G. Robson def. J. Furness
136 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
T. Dixon def. W. Addison
137 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
W. Matthews def. J. Hill
138 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
F. Blair def. J. Ewbank
139 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
D. Irving def. J. Morrison
140 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
W. Bowerbank def. J. Blair
141 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
J. Dixon def. R. Brown
142 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Second Round
G. Graham def. G. Robson
143 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Second Round
J. Irving def. T. Turnbull
144 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Second Round
J. Wannop def. J. Martin
145 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Second Round
D. Irving def. W. Addison
146 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Second Round
M. Jackson def. H. Alderson
147 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Second Round
J. Pigg def. W. Smith
148 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Second Round
F. Blair def. T. Winthrop
149 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Second Round
J. Dixon def. J. Barnes
150 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Second Round
W. Wilkinson def. R. Fox
151 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Second Round
J. Pearson def. J. Furness
152 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Second Round
J. Cowan def. T. McKenzie
153 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Second Round
J. Frears def. G. Gill
154 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Second Round
J. Carruthers def. E. Cubby
155 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Second Round
J. Bowness def. W. Bowerbank
156 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Second Round
B. Fawcett def. J. Simpson
157 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Second Round
W. Matthews - Bye
158 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Third Round
D. Irving def. J. Pearson
159 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Third Round
J. Pigg def. W. Wilkinson
160 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Third Round
J. Cowan def. J. Carruthers
161 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Third Round
J. Irving def. W. Matthews
162 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Third Round
F. Blair def. M. Jackson
163 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Third Round
J. Wannop def. J. Dixon
164 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Third Round
J. Frears def. G. Graham
165 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Third Round
B. Fawcett def. T. Dixon
166 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Third Round
J. Bowness - Bye
167 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Fourth Round
J. Bowness def. J. Pigg
168 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Fourth Round
F. Blair def. J. Cowan
169 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Fourth Round
J. Wannop def. D. Irving
170 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Fourth Round
J. Frears def. J. Irving
171 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Fourth Round
B. Fawcett - Bye
172 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Fifth Round
B. Fawcett def. F. Blair
173 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Fifth Round
J. Bowness def. J. Wannop
174 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Fifth Round
J. Frears - Bye
175 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Sixth Round
J. Frears def. B. Fawcett
176 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Sixth Round
J. Bowness - Bye
177 - County 11-and-a-Half Stone - Final
J. Frears def. E. Bowness,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
Platzierung / Placement:
Pole-Leaping
1. John Thwaites (of Keswick) - 9 foot, 8 inches.
2. J. Pearson (of Keswick).
Handicap Foot Race - Quarter Mile
1. G.J. McMullen - 49-and-one-fifth of a seconds.
2. T. McGuigan.
3. A. Parkes.
London 12-Stone Prize
1. J. Simpson.
2. J. Cowan.
All-Weights Champion Prize
1. G. Lowden.
2. T. Pooley.
County 11-and-a-Half-Stone Prize
1. J. Frears.
2. E. Bowness.
Teilnehmer / Participants:
London 12-Stone Prize
J. Simpson (of Carlisle),
J. Cowan (of Allanwood),
B. Fawcett (of Workington),
J. Atkinson (of Carlise),
T. Dixon (of Scarrowmanck),
T. Winthrop (of Brampton),
J. Simpson (of Carlisle),
A. Furness (of Melmerby),
H. Alderson (of Ranbeck),
H. Nelson (of Kirkby Lonsdale),
E. Robson (of Whitehaven),
J. Ewbank (of Barnard Castle),
J. Craighill (of Keswick),
J. Irving (of Stapleton),
T. Wilson (of Kirkhampton),
W. Wilson (of Hatton Roof),
W. Lewis (of Kendal),
J. Wannop (of Carlisle),
R. Benson (of Shap),
Isaac Stamper (of Milleck),
J. Morrison (of Carlisle),
W. Addison (of Carnock),
J. Lightfoot (of Workington),
W. Fisher (of Caldbeck),
S. Wagg (of Workington),
J. Barnes (of Workington),
J. Hodgson (of Dalston),
G. Turnball (of Newcastle),
W. Robinson (of Dalston),
T. Cannon (of Barton),
W. Bowerbank (of Kirkby Lonsdale),
J. Gill (of Kirkby Lonsdale),
J. Thwaites (of Keswick),
E. Cobby (of Bolton),
A.F. Holliday (of Brampton),
J.S. Holliday (of Brampton),
W. Bindless (of Kendal),
W.T. Atkinson (of Cockermouth),
E. Furness (of Culgarth),
H.Q. Carter (of Caldbeck),
J. Taylor (of Lorton),
W.H. Robson (of Whitehaven),
R. Fox (of Kirkby Lonsdale),
J. Pearson (of Keswick),
J. Hodgson (of Kendal).
All-Weights Champion Prize
J. Wannop (of Carlisle),
T. Pooley (of Longlands),
J. Winthrop (of Brampton),
J. Turnbull (of Newcastle),
W. Williamson (of Aikton),
R. Taylor (of Kirkinton),
G. Graham (of Newcastle),
R. Benson (of Shap),
J. Simpson (of Carlisle),
H. Nelson (of Workington),
J. Blair (of Solport Mill),
G. Lowden (of Frizington),
T. Dixon (of Scarrowmack),
J. Lightfoot (of Workington),
M. Jackson (of Frizington),
J. Pigg (of Lyneside),
J. Morrison (of Carlisle),
J. Irving (of Stapleton),
D. Irving (of Aikton),
G. Steadman (of Drybeck),
W. Wilson (of Hutton Roof),
W. Smith (of Barnacre),
E. Bowness (of Frizington),
W. Bowerbank (of Kirkby Lonsdale),
W. Thompson (of Bampton),
J. Cowan (of Allanwood),
E. Frears (of Distington),
J. Carruthers (of Kendal),
J. Martin (of Carlisle),
W. Hall (of Forton),
J. Thwaites (of Keswick),
W. Blair (of Salport Mill),
T. Dixon (of Little Bampton),
J. Addison (of Carnock),
G.S. Holliday (of Brampton),
B. Fawcett (of Workington),
J. Ewbank (of Barnard Castle),
J. Blair (of Solport Mill),
A. Holliday (of Brampton),
J. Tyson (of Laverndale),
J. Thompson (of Midgeholme),
G. irving (of Blackwell),
J. Hodgson (of Dalston),
H. Alderson (of Ranbeck),
J. Turner (of Lorton),
J. Gill (of Kirkby Lonsdale),
A.T. Carter (of Caldbeck),
T. Wilson (of Kirkhampton),
J. Hill (of Carlisle),
J. McKenzie (of Carlisle),
A. Furness (of Melberby),
W. Fisher (of Caldbeck),
S. Wagg (of Workington),
M. Foster (of Barnacre),
F. Cannon (of Burton),
G. Robson (of Whitehaven),
W. Bendloss (of Kendal),
E. Cubby (of Bolton),
W. Robinson (of Dalston),
J. Pearson (of Keswick),
W.H. Robson (of Whitehaven),
J. Hodgson (of Kendal),
J. Craighill (of Mulbeck),
D. Maxwell (of Carlisle),
McCochrane (of Barnacre),
W. Greaves (of Orpstone).
County 11-and-a-Half-Stone Prize
G. Graham (of Newcastle),
J. Martin (of Carlisle),
J. Carruthers (of Kendal),
T. Winthrop (of Brampton),
G. Gill (of Kirkby Lonsdale),
J. Barnes (of Wigton),
W. Smith (of Barnacre),
J. Wannop (of Carlisle),
J. Pigg (of Lyninde),
M. Jackson (of Frizington),
H. Alderson (of Ranbek),
A. Furness (of Melmerby),
E. Bowness (of Frizington),
J. Pearson (of Keswick),
B. Fawcett (of Whitehaven),
T. McKenzie (of Carlisle),
G. Turnbull (of Newcastle),
J. Simpson (of Carlisle),
E. Cubby (of Bolton),
J. Frears (of Distington),
J. Irving (of Stapleton),
J. Cowan (of Allanwood),
W. Wilkinson (of Aikton),
R. Fox (of Kirkby, Lonsdale),
G. Robson (of Whitehaven),
T. Dixon (of Scarronwick),
W. Matthews (of Moss Side),
F. Blair (of Solport Mill),
D. Irving (of Aikton),
W. Bowerbank (of Kirkby Lonsdale),
J. Dixon (of Little Bampton),
E. Cannon (of Burton),
J. Turner (of Lorton),
H.Q. Carter (of Caldbeck),
W. Rickerby (of Carlisle),
J. Craighill (of Milbeck),
R. Taylor (of Kirklinton),
J. Thwaites (of Keswick),
J. Hodgson (of Dalston),
W. Fisher (of Carlisle),
W. Robson (of Whitehaven),
J. Hodson (of Kendal),
W. Bendloss (of Kendal),
S. Wagg (of Workington),
F. Holliday (of Brampton),
H. Wilson (of Workington),
J. Lightfoot (of Workington),
J. McCochrane (of Barnacre),
G.S. Holliday (of Brampton),
R. Atkinson (of Hackrigg),
D. Maxwell (of Carlisle),
G. Irving (of Blackworth),
T. Wilson (of Kirkhampton),
R. Robinson (of Kirkhampton),
W. Wilson (of Hutton Roof),
J. Furness (of Culgaith),
W. Addison (of Cannock),
J. Hill (of Carlisle),
J. Ewbank (of Barnard Castle),
J. Morrison (of Carlisle),
J. Blair (of Solport Mill),
R. Brown (of Silloth).
"Out of the surplus, after paying expenses and carrying over a balance, handsome subscriptions are paid tby the Committee to the Cumberland Benevolent Institution and the Westmoreland Society's Schools."
Frears is listed as the Distington Champion.
Addison should have received a bye in match 38.
It's said of the all-weights first round: "Only two couples wrestled in this round. Irving threw Furness with a back-heel, and Carruthers defated Robson with a twist of the hip."
MARCH 27, 1880 (SATURDAY)
Easter Catch Hold John Astley Championship Belt Tournament
Lillie Bridge Grounds, West Brompton, Greater London, England
Attendance: 350-400
Judges: J.G. Chambers, W. Armstrong & Richard Coulthard
1 - First Round
T. Pooley def. J. Irving,
Two Falls to None
2 - First Round
E. Bowness def. J. Elleray,
Two Falls to One
3 - First Round
G. Steadman def. W. Thompson,
Two Falls to None
4 - First Round
W. Blair def. J. Pigg,
Two Falls to None
5 - First Round
J. Kitto def. T. Cannon,
Two Falls to None
6 - First Round
G. Lowden def. T. Blair,
Two Falls to None
7 - First Round
G. Graham def. T. Frears,
Coin Toss
8 - First Round
M. Jackson def. J. Smith,
Two Falls to None
9 - First Round
J. Wannop def. H. Nelson,
Two Falls to None
10 - Second Round - Cumberland Style
G. Lowden def. W. Blair,
Forfeit
11 - Second Round
J. Wannop def. E. Bowness
12 - Second Round
G. Steadman def. T. Pooley,
Two Falls to None
13 - Second Round
M. Jackson def. G. Graham,
Two Falls to One
14 - Second Round
J. Kitto - Bye
15 - Third Round
G. Steadman def. J. Wannop,
Two Falls to None
16 - Third Round
J. Kitto def. M. Jackson,
Two Falls to One
17 - Third Round
G. Lowden - Bye
18 - Fourth Round
G. Lowden def. J. Kitto
19 - Fourth Round
G. Steadman - Bye
20 - Final Falls - Three out of Five
G. Steadman def. G. Lowden,
Forfeit - One Fall to Two
Notes:
Platzierung / Placement:
1. G. Steadman - John Astley Silver Belt worth £50 plus £20.
2. G. Lowden - £5.
3. J. Kitto - £2 10s.
4. & 5. J. Wannop & M. Jackson - £1 5s.
Teilnehmer / Participants:
G. Steadman (of Drybeck),
G. Lowden (of Frizington),
J. Kitto (of Cornwall),
T. Pooley (of Longlands),
J. Irving (of Stapleton),
E. Bownes (of Dalston-in-Furness),
J. Elleray (of Norfolk),
W. Thompson (of Bampton),
W. Blair (of Solport Mill),
J. Pigg (of Lyneside),
T. Cannon (of Lancashire),
T. Blair (of Solport Mill),
G. Graham (of Newcastle-upon-Tyne),
T. Frears (of Dislington),
M. Jackson (of Eskett),
J. Smith (of Cornwall),
J. Wannop (of Carlisle),
H. Nelson (of Workington).
It's said that 25 men entered the tournament, but 7 failed to appear.
"Competitors to be drawn by lots; to wrestle off in the order drawn; if more than one bye occur in a set of rounds to wrestle off together; no one to have a bye in more than one set of rounds; to weat tight jerseys, trousers, or drawers and socks; no kicking, biting, or struggling on the ropes; the wrestling to be catch hold above the waist, any part of the body first down to lose; in all cases of dispute and in any question not provided for in the rules, the decision of the judges to be fional and without appeal." - Sporting Life
"Graham and Friars [Frears] could not get together, and tosses for the bout."
"Seconds after they got hold Blair gave in" - In reference to match 10.
Lowden hurt his shoulder in the final match and had to resign even though he only needed one more fall to win.
1881
APRIL 1881
APRIL 15, 1881 (FRIDAY)
Cumberland & Westmorland Wrestling Society's Yearly Gathering
Lillie Bridge, West Brompton, Greater London, England
Attendance: "A More Successful Yearly Gathering Than That Of Yesterday Was Never Held At Lillie Bridge"
Umpires: R. Coulthard & T. Mein
Referee: T. Holmes
1 - London 12 Stone Prize - Fourth Round
H. Graham def. T. Wilson
2 - London 12 Stone Prize - Fourth Round
J. Irving def. J. Gate
3 - London 12 Stone Prize - Fourth Round
J. Wannop - Bye
4 - London 12 Stone Prize - Fifth Round
J. Wannop def. J. Irving
5 - London 12 Stone Prize - Fifth Round
H. Graham - Bye
6 - London 12 Stone Prize - Final - Two out of Three Falls
J. Wannop def. H. Graham,
Two Falls to None
7 - All Weights Champion Prize - Second Round
J. Irving def. J. Bird
8 - All Weights Champion Prize - Third Round
G. Steadman def. J. Armstrong
9 - All Weights Champion Prize - Third Round
Lowden def. Rickerby
10 - All Weights Champion Prize - Third Round
Simpson def. Moffatt
11 - All Weights Champion Prize - Third Round
Newton def. J. Irving
12 - All Weights Champion Prize - Third Round
Tom Pooley def. Josh Hodgson
13 - All Weights Champion Prize - Fourth Round
Lowden def. Tom Pooley
14 - All Weights Champion Prize - Fourth Round
G. Steadman def. Newton
15 - All Weights Champion Prize - Final - Two out of Three Falls
G. Steadman def. Lowden,
Two Falls to One
16 - 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Third Round
J. Armstrong def. J. Carruthers
17 - 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Third Round
E. Bowness def. M. Jackson
18 - 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Fourth Round
Moffatt def. E. Bowness
19 - 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Fourth Round
Frears def. J. Armstrong
20 - 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Fourth Round
Graham def. Dunn
21 - 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Fourth Round
Simpson def. Pearson
22 - 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Fifth Round
Moffatt def. Simpson
23 - 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Fifth Round
Frears def. Graham
24 - 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Final - Two out of Three Falls
Frears def. Moffat,
Two Falls to One
Notes:
The prizes offered amounted to £125.
The All Weights trophies are worth £30 in addition to the Champion Prize presented by the Amateur Athletic Club.
It's mentioned Lowden won the All Weights tournament last year.
It's also mentioned that Steadman had won several times.
The Lloyd Weekly Newspaper says Cumberland & Westmoreland is the "oldest and most popular athletic body in existence."
It's said J. Irving has appeared at this event every year since 1868.
Platzierung / Placement:
Pole-Leaping
1. John Thwaites (of Keswick) - 10 feet, 1 inch.
2. J.F. Simpson (of Ulverstone) & J. Pearson (of Keswick) - 9 feet, 9 inches.
Quarter Mile Handicap Heat
1. W.E. Pearl.
2. G. Chilling.
3. W. Broughton.
4. A. Spaulding.
London 12 Stone Prize
1. J. Wannop.
2. H. Graham.
3. J. Irving.
All Weights Champion Prize
1. Steadman.
2. Lowden.
Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize
1. Frears.
2. Mofffatt.
Teilnehmer / Participants:
London 12 Stone Prize
H. Graham,
T. Wilson,
J. Irving,
J. Gate,
J. Wannop (of Carlisle).
The Standard says there were 161 entrants in total for the London 12 Stone Prize.
The Lloyds Weekly Newspaper says there were 38 entrants in total for the London 12 Stone Prize.
All Weights Champion Prize
Lowden (of Frizington),
Tom Pooley (of Langlands),
G. Steadman (of Drybeck),
Newton (of Newcastle),
J. Bird (of Stainton),
T. Wilson (of Kirkhampton),
J. Irving (of Simpson),
Rickerby (of Carlisle),
Moffatt (of Bampton),
Frears (of Frizington).,
J. Armstrong,
Josh Hodgson (of Newcastle).
There were 67 entrants in total for the All Weights Champion Prize.
It's said there were 27 nominal stanrds, as some of the smaller men forfeited rather than wrestle "the big ones."
Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize
Frears (of Frizington),
Moffatt,
Carruthers (of Newcastle),
J. Armstrong (of Newcastle),
E. Bowness (of Dalton),
M. Jackson (of Frizington),
Graham,
Dunn,
Simpson,
Pearson.
There were 56 entrants in total for the Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize.
APRIL 16, 1881 (SATURDAY)
Catch-Hold Wrestling Championship Challenge Belt
Lillie Bridge Grounds, West Brompton, Greater London, London
1 - First Round
W.H. Robson def. Broad
2 - First Round
Tom Pooley def. J. Thwaites,
Forfeit
3 - First Round
J. Wannop def. J. Irving,
Forfeit
4 - First Round
Donald Dinnie def. G. Graham,
Forfeit
5 - First Round
Geo. Steadman def. J. Simpson,
Forfeit
6 - First Round
J. Smith def. W. Thompson,
Forfeit
7 - First Round
G. Lowden def. Chapman
8 - First Round
E. Bowness def. F. ????,
Forfeit
9 - Second Round
Geo. Steadman def. W.H. Robson
10 - Second Round
J. Smith def. E. Bowness
11 - Second Round
G. Lowden def. Donald Dinnie
12 - Second Round
Tom Pooley def. J. Wannop
13 - Third Round
Geo. Steadman def. J. Smith
14 - Third Round
Tom Poley def. G. Lowden
14 - Final - Three out of Five Falls
Geo. Steadman def. Tom Pooley,
Three Falls to None
Notes:
"Less than half of the 28 men who entered competed, and the competition, which was not commenced until upwards of an hour after the appointed time proved of a most uninteresting character." - Lloyds Weekly Newspaper
Platzierung / Placement:
1. Geo. Steadman (of Drybeck) - Sir John Astley Belt.
2. Tom Pooley (of Longlands).
Teilnehmer / Participants:
W.H. Robson (of Whitehaven),
Tom Pooley (of Longlands),
J. Wannop (of Carlisle),
Donald Dinnie,
G. Steadman (of Drybeck),
J. Smith (of Cornwall),
G. Lowden (of Frizington),
E. Bowness (of Dalton),
Broad (of Exeter),
Chapman (of Tavistock),
John Thwaites (of Keswick - failed to appear),
J. Irving (of Stapleton - failed to appear),
G. Graham (of Newcastle - failed to appear),
J. Simpson (of Ulveston - failed to appear),
W. Thompson (of Brampton - failed to appear),
F. ???? (of Dublin - failed to appear).
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
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Mixed Wrestling Championship Tournament
London, Greater London, England
Platzierung / Placement:
1. Tom Cannon.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
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Mixed Wrestling Championship Tournament
London, Greater London, England
Platzierung / Placement:
1. Tom Cannon.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
APRIL 1882
APRIL 8, 1882 (FRIDAY)
Cumberland & Westmoreland Annual Tournament
Management: T. Westmoreland & Leggatt
Lillie-Bridge Grounds, West Brompton, Greater London, England
Attendance: "Several Thousand" / "Enormous"
Umpires: R. Coulthard & T. Mein
Referee: T. Holmes
1 - London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize - Second Round
? Wannop def. Walter Armstrong
2 - London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize - Second Round
W. Fisher def. Furness
3 - London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize - Third Round
J. Irving def. H. Graham
4 - London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize - Third Round
J. Wannop def. J. Moore
5 - London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize - Fourth Round
C. Wannop def. W. Fisher
6 - London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize - Fourth Round
J. Wannop def. J. Irving
7 - London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize - Fourth Round
R. Ellwood def. W. Bowerbank
8 - London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize - Fifth Round
J. Wannop def. C. Wannop
9 - London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize - Final
J. Wannop def. R. Ellwood,
Two Falls to None
10 - All Weights Champion Prize - First Round
R. Ellwood def. Walter Armstrong
11 - All Weights Champion Prize - First Round
D. Irving def. W. Gill
12 - All Weights Champion Prize - Second Round [?]
T. Kennedy def. J. Brough
13 - All Weights Champion Prize - Second Round
D. Kirtbride def. J. Irving
14 - All Weights Champion Prize - Third Round
D. Kirkbride def. J. Wannop
15 - All Weights Champion Prize - Third Round
Steadman def. R./S. Anderson
16 - All Weights Champion Prize - Third Round
Tom Pooley def. Graham
17 - All Weights Champion Prize - Third Round
Moffatt def. C. Wannop
18 - All Weights Champion Prize - Third Round
T. Kennedy def. J. Simpson
19 - All Weights Champion Prize - Fourth Round
G. Lowden def. Pattinson
20 - All Weights Champion Prize - Fourth Round
G. Steadman def. D. Kirkbride
21 - All Weights Champion Prize - Fourth Round
Moffatt def. T. Kennedy
22 - All Weights Champion Prize - Fifth Round
G. Lowden def. Moffatt
23 - All Weights Champion Prize - Fifth Round
G. Steadman def. Tom Pooley
24 - All Weights Champion Prize - Final
G. Lowden def. G. Steadman,Two Falls to One
25 - Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Third Round
Kirkbride def. J. Wannop
26 - Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Fourth Round
T. Kennedy def. Armstrong
27 - Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Fourth Round
Nelson def. Irving
28 - Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Fourth Round
J. Moffatt def. ????
29 - Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Fourth Round
Kirkbride - Bye
30 - Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Fifth Round
J. Moffatt def. Nelson
31 - Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Fifth Round
T. Kennedy def. Kirkbride
32 - Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Final
T. Kennedy def. J. Moffatt,
Two Falls to One
Notes:
There are £140 worth of prizes.
There was no wrestling in the first round of the London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize, as all fht "small fry 'lay down' to the big ones."
There were only two matches in the first round of the All Weights Champion Prize.
There were 6 or 7 bouts in the second round of the All Weights Champion Prize.
Platzierung / Placement:
Pole-Leaping
1. John Simpson (of Ulverston) & J. Pearson (of Keswick) - 10 feet, 7 inches).
3. James Brown.
Quarter Mile Handicap Race
1. H. Hill.
2. W. Walters.
3. C. Dalton.
London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize
1. J. Wannop.
2. R. Ellwood.
3. C. Wannop.
All Weights Champion Prize
1. G. Lowden.
2. G. Steadman
11-and-a-Half Stone Prize
1 - T. Kennedy.
2. J. Moffat.
Teilnehmer / Participants:
London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize
J. Wannop (of Carlisle),
C. Wannop (of Carlisle),
R. Ellwood (of Skelling),
Walter Armstrong (of Carlisle),
W. Fisher (of Caldbeck),
Furness (of Melmerby),
H. Graham (of Longtown),
J. Irving (of Stapleton),
J. Moore (of Carlisle),
W. Bowerbank (of Kirkby Lonsdale).
The Wannops are said to be brothers.
All Weights Champion Prize
Graham,
Tom Pooley (of Longlands),
G. Steadman (of Drybeck),
Blair,
J. Irving (of Carlisle),
J. Wannop,
Walter Armstrong,
T. Kennedy (of Egremont),
J. Brough (of Fingland),
D. Kirkbride (of Kirkby Lonsdale),
R./S. Anderson (of Carlisle),
J. Simpson (of Carlisle),
G. Lowden (of Fizzington),
Pattinson,
C. Wannop,
Moffatt (of Bampton),
R. Ellwood (of Skelling),
D. Irving (of Stapleton),
W. Gill (of Kirkby Lonsdale).
The All Weights Champion Prize is said to have had 57 entrants in total, but only two bouts in the first round.
It's said Simpson won the lightweight prize last year.
Steadman is said to be 37 years old and weighs 18 stone.
Lowden is said to be 33 years old and weighs 16 stone.
Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize
T. Kennedy (of Egremont),
J. Moffatt (of Bampton).
Kirkbride,
J. Wannop,
Armstrong,
Nelson (of Barrow)
Irving.
There were 54 entrants in total for the Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize, "but little wrestling took place until the third round."
APRIL 10, 1882 (MONDAY)
Third Annual Catch-Hold Wrestling Championship for the Valuable Silver Challenge Belt
Lillie-Bridge Grounds, West Brompton, Greater London, England
Attendance: "Thousands"
1 - Cumberland & Westmorland London Men 11-and-a-Half Stone - Final
J. Wannop def. J. Stapleton,
Two Falls to None
2 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - First Round
George Lowden def. J.F. Simpson
3 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - First Round
J. Brough def. J. Kitto
4 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - First Round
H. Nelson def. Craighill
5 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - First Round
George Steadman def. J. Kennedy
6 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - First Round
J. Wannop def. C. Wannop
7 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - First Round
J. Smith def. J. Irving
8 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - Second Round
George Steadman def. J. Brough
9 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - Second Round
George Lowden def. J. Smith
10 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - Second Round
J. Wannop def. H. Nelson
11 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - Third Round
George Steadman def. J. Wannop
12 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - Third Round
George Lowden - Bye
13 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - Final - Three out of Five Falls
George Steadman def. George Lowden,
Three Falls to One
Notes:
The belt is presented by Sir John D. Astley, Bart.
The belt is said to be emblematical of the English Catch-Hold Wrestling Championship.
"As the athletic sports of the members of Metropolitan Affiliated Clubs, organised by the Working Men's Club and Institute Union, also were held during the afternoon, and the weather was delightfully fine, there was an assemblage of soem thousands of spectators."
Steadman needed to win this tournament to become the "absolute possessor of the belt."
Other sports were featured including "the old English sport of climbing the greasy pole for a leg of mutton."
Following his win Steadman was carried to the pavilion on the shoulders of 12 stalwart wrestlers.
Platzierung / Placement:
Cumberland & Westmorland London Men 11-and-a-Half Stone
1. J. Wannop.
2. J. Irving.
Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt
1. George Steadman.
2. George Lowden.
3. J. Wannop
Teilnehmer / Participants:
Cumberland & Westmorland London Men 11-and-a-Half Stone
J. Wannop (of Carlisle),
J. Irving (of Stapleton).
Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt
George Steadman (of Drybeck),
George Lowden (of Frizington),
J.F. Simpson (of Ulverston),
J. Brough (of Fingland),
J. Kitto,
H. Nelson (of Carlisle),
Craighill (of Keswick),
J. Kennedy (of Egremont),
J. Wannop (of Carlisle),
C. Wannop (of Carlisle),
J. Smith (of Cornwall),
J. Irving (of Stapleton).
There were 12 entrants in total for the Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt.
APRIL 1882
APRIL 8, 1882 (FRIDAY)
Cumberland & Westmoreland Annual Tournament
Management: T. Westmoreland & Leggatt
Lillie-Bridge Grounds, West Brompton, Greater London, England
Attendance: "Several Thousand" / "Enormous"
Umpires: R. Coulthard & T. Mein
Referee: T. Holmes
1 - London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize - Second Round
? Wannop def. Walter Armstrong
2 - London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize - Second Round
W. Fisher def. Furness
3 - London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize - Third Round
J. Irving def. H. Graham
4 - London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize - Third Round
J. Wannop def. J. Moore
5 - London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize - Fourth Round
C. Wannop def. W. Fisher
6 - London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize - Fourth Round
J. Wannop def. J. Irving
7 - London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize - Fourth Round
R. Ellwood def. W. Bowerbank
8 - London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize - Fifth Round
J. Wannop def. C. Wannop
9 - London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize - Final
J. Wannop def. R. Ellwood,
Two Falls to None
10 - All Weights Champion Prize - First Round
R. Ellwood def. Walter Armstrong
11 - All Weights Champion Prize - First Round
D. Irving def. W. Gill
12 - All Weights Champion Prize - Second Round [?]
T. Kennedy def. J. Brough
13 - All Weights Champion Prize - Second Round
D. Kirtbride def. J. Irving
14 - All Weights Champion Prize - Third Round
D. Kirkbride def. J. Wannop
15 - All Weights Champion Prize - Third Round
Steadman def. R./S. Anderson
16 - All Weights Champion Prize - Third Round
Tom Pooley def. Graham
17 - All Weights Champion Prize - Third Round
Moffatt def. C. Wannop
18 - All Weights Champion Prize - Third Round
T. Kennedy def. J. Simpson
19 - All Weights Champion Prize - Fourth Round
G. Lowden def. Pattinson
20 - All Weights Champion Prize - Fourth Round
G. Steadman def. D. Kirkbride
21 - All Weights Champion Prize - Fourth Round
Moffatt def. T. Kennedy
22 - All Weights Champion Prize - Fifth Round
G. Lowden def. Moffatt
23 - All Weights Champion Prize - Fifth Round
G. Steadman def. Tom Pooley
24 - All Weights Champion Prize - Final
G. Lowden def. G. Steadman,Two Falls to One
25 - Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Third Round
Kirkbride def. J. Wannop
26 - Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Fourth Round
T. Kennedy def. Armstrong
27 - Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Fourth Round
Nelson def. Irving
28 - Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Fourth Round
J. Moffatt def. ????
29 - Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Fourth Round
Kirkbride - Bye
30 - Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Fifth Round
J. Moffatt def. Nelson
31 - Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Fifth Round
T. Kennedy def. Kirkbride
32 - Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize - Final
T. Kennedy def. J. Moffatt,
Two Falls to One
Notes:
There are £140 worth of prizes.
There was no wrestling in the first round of the London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize, as all fht "small fry 'lay down' to the big ones."
There were only two matches in the first round of the All Weights Champion Prize.
There were 6 or 7 bouts in the second round of the All Weights Champion Prize.
Platzierung / Placement:
Pole-Leaping
1. John Simpson (of Ulverston) & J. Pearson (of Keswick) - 10 feet, 7 inches).
3. James Brown.
Quarter Mile Handicap Race
1. H. Hill.
2. W. Walters.
3. C. Dalton.
London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize
1. J. Wannop.
2. R. Ellwood.
3. C. Wannop.
All Weights Champion Prize
1. G. Lowden.
2. G. Steadman
11-and-a-Half Stone Prize
1 - T. Kennedy.
2. J. Moffat.
Teilnehmer / Participants:
London (Resident) 12 Stone Prize
J. Wannop (of Carlisle),
C. Wannop (of Carlisle),
R. Ellwood (of Skelling),
Walter Armstrong (of Carlisle),
W. Fisher (of Caldbeck),
Furness (of Melmerby),
H. Graham (of Longtown),
J. Irving (of Stapleton),
J. Moore (of Carlisle),
W. Bowerbank (of Kirkby Lonsdale).
The Wannops are said to be brothers.
All Weights Champion Prize
Graham,
Tom Pooley (of Longlands),
G. Steadman (of Drybeck),
Blair,
J. Irving (of Carlisle),
J. Wannop,
Walter Armstrong,
T. Kennedy (of Egremont),
J. Brough (of Fingland),
D. Kirkbride (of Kirkby Lonsdale),
R./S. Anderson (of Carlisle),
J. Simpson (of Carlisle),
G. Lowden (of Fizzington),
Pattinson,
C. Wannop,
Moffatt (of Bampton),
R. Ellwood (of Skelling),
D. Irving (of Stapleton),
W. Gill (of Kirkby Lonsdale).
The All Weights Champion Prize is said to have had 57 entrants in total, but only two bouts in the first round.
It's said Simpson won the lightweight prize last year.
Steadman is said to be 37 years old and weighs 18 stone.
Lowden is said to be 33 years old and weighs 16 stone.
Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize
T. Kennedy (of Egremont),
J. Moffatt (of Bampton).
Kirkbride,
J. Wannop,
Armstrong,
Nelson (of Barrow)
Irving.
There were 54 entrants in total for the Country 11-and-a-Half Stone Prize, "but little wrestling took place until the third round."
APRIL 10, 1882 (MONDAY)
Third Annual Catch-Hold Wrestling Championship for the Valuable Silver Challenge Belt
Lillie-Bridge Grounds, West Brompton, Greater London, England
Attendance: "Thousands"
1 - Cumberland & Westmorland London Men 11-and-a-Half Stone - Final
J. Wannop def. J. Stapleton,
Two Falls to None
2 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - First Round
George Lowden def. J.F. Simpson
3 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - First Round
J. Brough def. J. Kitto
4 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - First Round
H. Nelson def. Craighill
5 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - First Round
George Steadman def. J. Kennedy
6 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - First Round
J. Wannop def. C. Wannop
7 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - First Round
J. Smith def. J. Irving
8 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - Second Round
George Steadman def. J. Brough
9 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - Second Round
George Lowden def. J. Smith
10 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - Second Round
J. Wannop def. H. Nelson
11 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - Third Round
George Steadman def. J. Wannop
12 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - Third Round
George Lowden - Bye
13 - Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt - Final - Three out of Five Falls
George Steadman def. George Lowden,
Three Falls to One
Notes:
The belt is presented by Sir John D. Astley, Bart.
The belt is said to be emblematical of the English Catch-Hold Wrestling Championship.
"As the athletic sports of the members of Metropolitan Affiliated Clubs, organised by the Working Men's Club and Institute Union, also were held during the afternoon, and the weather was delightfully fine, there was an assemblage of soem thousands of spectators."
Steadman needed to win this tournament to become the "absolute possessor of the belt."
Other sports were featured including "the old English sport of climbing the greasy pole for a leg of mutton."
Following his win Steadman was carried to the pavilion on the shoulders of 12 stalwart wrestlers.
Platzierung / Placement:
Cumberland & Westmorland London Men 11-and-a-Half Stone
1. J. Wannop.
2. J. Irving.
Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt
1. George Steadman.
2. George Lowden.
3. J. Wannop
Teilnehmer / Participants:
Cumberland & Westmorland London Men 11-and-a-Half Stone
J. Wannop (of Carlisle),
J. Irving (of Stapleton).
Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt
George Steadman (of Drybeck),
George Lowden (of Frizington),
J.F. Simpson (of Ulverston),
J. Brough (of Fingland),
J. Kitto,
H. Nelson (of Carlisle),
Craighill (of Keswick),
J. Kennedy (of Egremont),
J. Wannop (of Carlisle),
C. Wannop (of Carlisle),
J. Smith (of Cornwall),
J. Irving (of Stapleton).
There were 12 entrants in total for the Sir John D. Astley Catch-Hold Silver Challenge Belt.
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: 1880-1889.
Updated: March 21, 2020.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
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Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
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