England: 1896-1899
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1896
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1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Tom Cannon (c) def. Antonio Pierri
Note:
This is according to an 1897 newspaper.
JANUARY 1896
JANUARY 27, 1896 (SATURDAY)
Larkhill Grounds, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, England
Attendance: 3,500
Referee: Sam Burton
Seconds: Estock (Clayton) & "Cousin Amael" (Ahmet)
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
Tom Clayton (of Farnworth) def. Kara Ahmet (of Constantinople),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:00:35 - F2 00:02:55 - C 00:03:30)
Note:
Amael is said to have trained Ahmet.
APRIL 1896
APRIL 28, 1896 (MONDAY)
Hengler's Circus, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Attendance: 5,000
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Antonio Pierri Vs. Tom Cannon,
Draw
APRIL 1896
APRIL 28, 1896 (MONDAY)
Hengler's Circus, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Attendance: 5,000
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Antonio Pierri Vs. Tom Cannon,
Draw
AUGUST 1896
AUGUST 8, 1896 (SATURDAY)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Lightweight Championship
James Mellor def. Tom Jones "Burgy Ben"
Note:
Jones' nickname was reported in Victor Silberer's Vienna sports newspaper.
1897
MARCH 1897
MARCH 1, 1897 (MONDAY)
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Referee: Ted Reece
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Tom Cannon (c) def. Antonio Pierri "the Terrible Greek"
Forfeit (00:37:40)
Notes:
Said that Cannon has held the title for eight years.
Pierri dislocated his shoulder when thrown by Cannon and could not continue.
MARCH 1897
MARCH 1, 1897 (MONDAY)
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Referee: Ted Reece
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Tom Cannon (c) def. Antonio Pierri "the Terrible Greek"
Forfeit (00:37:40)
Notes:
Said that Cannon has held the title for eight years.
Pierri dislocated his shoulder when thrown by Cannon and could not continue.
1898
JULY 1898
JULY 30, 1898 (SATURDAY)
Goodison Park, Walton, Merseyside, England
Attendance: 7,000
1 - Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Tom Cannon (of Liverpool) def. Paul Pons "the French Giant"
Two Falls to One (F1 00:11:00+ - F2 00:05:00+ - F3 00:18:00 - C 00:24:00+)
SEPTEMBER 1898
SEPTEMBER 14, 1898 (WEDNESDAY)
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
The Teutonic steamship, a part of the White Star Line, set sail from here today with Halil Adali & Antonio Pierre on board.
SEPTEMBER 1898
SEPTEMBER 14, 1898 (WEDNESDAY)
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
The Teutonic steamship, a part of the White Star Line, set sail from here today with Halil Adali & Antonio Pierre on board.
1899
NOVEMBER 1899
NOVEMBER 16, 1899 (THURSDAY)
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
1 - Jack Carkeek Vs. Joe Carroll,
Draw
DECEMBER 1899
DECEMBER 18, 1899 (MONDAY)
Trade Hall, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Attendance: "Large"
1 - Lancashire Style - Two out of Three Falls
J. Carroll (of Hindley, Lancashire) def. J. Carkeek (of America)
Two Falls to One (F1 00:25:38 - F2 00:16:10 - F3 00:11:25 - C 00:53:13)
Note:
Possibly happened slightly before this date.
DECEMBER 1899
DECEMBER 18, 1899 (MONDAY)
Trade Hall, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Attendance: "Large"
1 - Lancashire Style - Two out of Three Falls
J. Carroll (of Hindley, Lancashire) def. J. Carkeek (of America)
Two Falls to One (F1 00:25:38 - F2 00:16:10 - F3 00:11:25 - C 00:53:13)
Note:
Possibly happened slightly before this date.
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All research has been completed by the Professional Wrestling Historical Society or by a trusted contributor.
Information came from contemporary newspapers unless otherwise stated.
Results from England: 1896-1899.
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.
Information came from contemporary newspapers unless otherwise stated.
Results from England: 1896-1899.
Updated: August 30, 2019.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
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