England, United Kingdom: 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
APRIL 1899
APRIL 1, 1899 (SATURDAY)
All-England England Easter Wrestling Championship Tournament: Opening Day
Promoter: Mr. W. Ecclestone "Jolly Jumbo"
National Athletic Grounds, Kensal Rise, Greater London, England
Attendance: "About 1,000"
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Middleweight - First Bouts
Tom Connors def. Thomas Graham
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Middleweight - First Bouts
Jock Smith def. John Kits
3 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Middleweight - First Bouts
Joe Carroll def. J. Higham
4 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Middleweight - Fist Bouts
W. Williams - Bye
5 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Middleweight - Second Round
Joe Carroll def. Jock Smith
6 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Middleweight - Second Round
Tom Connors def. W. Williams
7 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - 10st 4lbs - First Bouts
Thomas Jones def. John Tettlow
8 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - 10st 4lbs - First Bouts
Saml. Moores def. Joe Rudd
9 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - 10st 4lbs - First Bouts
David Diggans def. Peter Britten
10 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - 10st 4lbs - First Bouts
James Mellor def. William Jones
11 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - 10st 4lbs - First Bouts
J.H. Dunbar def. L.W. Windle
12 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - 10st 4lbs - Second Round
James Mellor def. David Diggans
13 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - 10st 4lbs - Second Round
Saml. Moores def. J.H. Dunbar
14 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - 10st 4lbs - Second Round
Thomas Jones - Bye
15 - Cumberland & Westmoreland - 11st - First Bouts
David Little def. W.R. Yates
16 - Cumberland & Westmoreland - 11st - First Bouts
John Wallace def. Thomas Graham
17 - Cumberland & Westmoreland - 11st - First Bouts
Richard Graham def. Bill Thompson
18 - Cumberland & Westmoreland - 11st - First Bouts
William Crone Jun. Vs. William Studholme,
Result Unknown
19 - Cumberland & Westmoreland - 11st - Second Round
David Little def. Richard Graham
20 - Cumberland & Westmoreland - 11st - Second Round
John Wallace def. Fisher
21 - Cumberland & Westmoreland - Catch-Weight - First Bouts
John Robinson def. Thomas Kennedy
22 - Cumberland & Westmoreland - Catch-Weight - First Bouts
Hexham Clark def. Joseph Bowman
23 - Cumberland & Westmoreland - Catch-Weight - First Bouts
Matthew Steadman def. Richard Langley
24 - Cumberland & Westmoreland - Catch-Weight - First Bouts
George Lowden def. William Studholme
25 - Cumberland & Westmoreland - Catch-Weight - First Bouts
George Steadman - Bye
26 - Cumberland & Westmoreland - Catch-Weight - Second Round
George Steadman def. Hexham Clark
27 - Cumberland & Westmoreland - Catch-Weight - Second Round
George Lowden def. John Robinson
28 - Cumberland & Westmoreland - Catch-Weight - Second Round
Matt Steadman - Bye
29 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Lightweight
Robert Dare def. Will Broadway
30 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Lightweight
Jim Gaverley def. Albert Ilett
Notes:
This is the first day of the tournament which concludes on April 3, 1899.
Crone received a bye due to Studholme being overweight, but they still wrestled.
There were 8 men picked for the tournaments with 2 reserves.
If the reserves aren't required they will be allowed their fare one way and $1 10s.
Prizes will be rewarded as follows for Catch-as-Catch-Can compeitions:
1st Place - Gold & Silver Belt worth £50 & £7.
2nd Place - Sterling Silver Cup, 25gs worth.
Losers in the first round receive £1.
Losers in the second round receive £2.
Teilnehmer / Participants:
Catch-as-Catch-Can - Middleweight
Tom Connors (of Salford),
Thomas Graham (of Carlisle),
Jock Smith (of Stalybridge),
John Kits (of Spennymoor),
Joe Carroll (of Hindley),
J. Higham (of Salford),
W. Williams (of Newington Butts),
Jack Hardy (of Salford).
Catch-as-Catch-Can - 10st 4lb
Thomas Jones (of New Springs, Wigan),
John Tettlow (of Goldwick),
Saml. Moores (of Pendleton),
Joe Rudd (of New Springs),
James Mellor (of Stalybridge),
William Jones (of New Springs),
J.H. Dunbar (of Pendleton),
L.W. Windle (of Manchester).
Catch-as-Catch-Can - Lightweight
Robert Dare,
Will Broadway,
Jim Gaverley,
Albert Ilett.
Cumberland & Westmorelnd - 11st
David Little/Harry Shepherd (of Morpeth/Tunstall), [in the first & second rounds he is called David Little, of Morpeth, in the final round he is called Harry Shepherd of Tunstall - possibly a reserve]
W.R. Yates (of Tunstall),
John Wallace (of Cumberland),
Thomas Graham (of Carlisle),
Richard Graham (of Cockermouth),
Bill Thompson (of Glasgow),
William Crone Jun. (of Workington)/Fisher, [in the first round Crone is the name used, in the second round the name Fisher is used - possibly a reserve]
William Studholme (of Cockermouth - overweight, appeared outside of the tournament).
Cumberland & Westmoreland - Catch-Weight
John Robinson (of Gateshead),
Thomas Kennedy (of Cleator Moor),
Hexham Clark (of Seaton),
Joseph Bowman (of Penrith),
Matthew Steadman (of Brough),
Richard Langley (of Appleby, Westmoreland),
George Lowden (of Workington),
William Studholme (of Cockermouth),
George Steadman (of Brough).
APRIL 3, 1899 (MONDAY)
All-England England Easter Wrestling Championship Tournament: Final Day
Promoter: Mr. W. Ecclestone "Jolly Jumbo"
National Athletic Grounds, Kensal Rise, Greater London, England
Attendance: "About 1,000"
1 - Cumberland & Westmoreland - Catch-Weight - Final
George Lowden def. George Steadman
2 - Cumberland & Westmoreland - 11st - Final
Harry Shepherd def. John Wallace
3 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Middleweight - Third Round
Joe Carroll def. Jack Hardy
4 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Middleweight - Third Round
Tom Connors - Bye
5 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Middleweight - Final
Joe Carroll def. Tom Connors,
Two Falls to One (F1 JC ??:??:?? - F2 TC ??:??:?? - F3 JC ??:??:?? - C ??:??:??)
6 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - 10st 4lbs - Third Round
James Mellor Vs. Thomas Jones,
Draw
7 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - 10st 4lbs - Third Round
Saml Moores - Bye
8 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - 10st 4lbs - Final
James Mellor Vs. Saml. Moores,
Draw
9 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Lightweight - Final
Robert Dare def. Jim Ganney,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
This is the last day of the tournament which began on April 1, 1899.
[no mention is made of Matt Steadman]
Platzierung / Placement:
Half-Mile Flat Race (Scratch)
1. Bobby Dobbs (of America).
2. J. Styles (of London).
3. H. Newmier (of America).
Four Miles Walking Handicap
1. D. Fenton (scratch).
150 Yards Fiat Handicap
1. A. Atcherson (39 yards start).
Middleweight Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship
1. Joe Carroll.
2. Tom Connors.
3. Jack Hardy.
10st 4lb Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship.
1. James Mellor & Saml. Moores.
3. Thomas Jones.
Catch-as-Catch-Can - Lightweight
1. Robert Dare.
2. Jim Ganney.
Cumberland & Westmoreland - 11st
1. David Little/Harry Shepherd.
2. John Wallace.
Cuberland & Westmoreland - Catch-Weight
1. George Lowden.
2. George Steadman.
You can read more about this tournament by clicking here.
NOVEMBER 1899
NOVEMBER 13, 1899 (MONDAY)
World Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship Belt Tournament: Opening Day
Promoter: Tom Cannon
Director: Tom Cannon
Hengler's Circus, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Attendance: "Large, Filling The Building"
Master of Ceremonies: Bob Lloyd
Timekeeper: Sam Nixon
Referee: Ted Rees
1 - First Round - 11 Stone Amateurs
Ted Roberts def. G. Dinnie
2 - First Round - 11 Stone Amateurs
Ted/B. Thompson def. E.A. Allen
3 - First Round - 11 Stone Amateurs
Alf Edge def. John Parkinson
4 - First Round - 11 Stone Amateurs
E. Johnson def. F. Elliot
5 - First Round - 11 Stone Amateurs
J. Cooper def. James Brown,
Forfeit
7 - First Round - World Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship
Charles Green def. J. Simpson
(00:03:30)
8 - First Round - World Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship
Joe Carroll def. "Loco"
("few seconds")
9 - First Round - World Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship
Jack Carkeek def. Bob Faulkner
(00:06:00)
Notes:
This is the first day of the tournament which is scheduled to end on November 16, 1899.
Teilnehmer / Participants:
11 Stone Amteur
Ted Roberts (of Garsten),
G. Dinnie (of Liverpool),
Ted Thompson (of Liverpool),
E.A. Allen (of Birkenhead),
Alf Edge (of Everton),
John Parkinson (of Seaforth),
E. Johnson (of Liverpool),
F. Elliot (of Liverpool),
Robert/Roger Parker (of Preston),
J. Cooper (of Everton)
J. Brown (of Kirkdale),
James Brown (Failed to appear).
World Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship
Charles Green (of Wigan),
J. Simpson (of Oldham),
Joe Carroll (of Manchester),
"Loco - Modern Samson, Herculian Giant" (of Liverpool),
Jack Carkeek (of America),
Bob Faulkner (of Tyldesley).
[Tom Cannon purchased Joe Carroll's 1899 Kensal Rise Tournament Belt to use for this]
NOVEMBER 16, 1899 (THURSDAY)
World Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship Belt Tournament: Penultimate Day
Promoter: Tom Cannon
Director: Tom Cannon
Hengler's Circus, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Attendance: "Large" / 3,000
Master of Ceremonies: Bob Lloyd
Timekeeper: Sam Nixon
Referee: Ted Rees
1 - Semi-Final - 11 Stone Amateur
Alf Edge def. J. Cooper
2 - Semi-Final - 11 Stone Amateur
Ted Roberts - Bye
3 - Final - 11 Stone Amateur
Ted Roberts def. Alf Edge
4 - Semi-Final - World Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship
Jack Carkeek def. Charles Green
5 - Semi-Final - World Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship
Joe Carroll - Bye
6 - Final - World Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship
Jack Carkeek Vs. Joe Carroll,
Draw (02:05:00)
Notes:
This was the scheduled last day of the tournament which began on November 13, 1899, it continues on November 18, 1899.
Platzierung / Placement:
11 Stone Amateurs
1. Ted Roberts - Silver Cup.
2. Alf Edge.
3. J. Cooper.
NOVEMBER 18, 1899 (FRIDAY)
World Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship Belt Tournament - Final Day
Promoter: Tom Cannon
Director: Tom Cannon
Hengler's Circus, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Master of Ceremonies: Bob Lloyd
Timekeeper: Sam Nixon
Referee: Ted Rees
1 - Final (Replay) - World-Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Jack Carkeek def. Joe Carroll,
Two Falls to One (F1 Ja (00:43:00 - F2 Jo 00:05:15 - F3 Ja 00:09:34 - C 00:57:49)
Notes:
This is the last day of the tournament which started on November 13, 1899.
Platzierung / Placement:
World Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship
1. Jack Carkeek - Gold & Silver Belt worth £50 & £25.
2. Joe Carroll - £10.
3. Charles Green.
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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Information came from contemporary newspapers unless otherwise stated.
Results from England: 1896-1899.
Updated: March 29, 2020.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
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All research has been completed by #PWHS or by a trusted contributor.
Information came from contemporary newspapers unless otherwise stated.
Results from England: 1896-1899.
Updated: March 29, 2020.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
