England: 1900-1903
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1900
???? 1900
???? ??, 1900 (????)
Grand Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Tom Connors Vs. Tom Goddard,
Draw
JANUARY 1900
JANUARY 1, 1900 (MONDAY)
Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, England
1 - James Mellor def. Duncan McLeod
FEBRUARY 1900
FEBRUARY 5, 1900 (MONDAY)
Free Trades Hall, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Sam Moores def. James Mellor
FEBRUARY 12, 1900 (MONDAY)
Free Trades Hall, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Jack Carkeek def. John Pohl "Abs II" (of Germany)
APRIL 1900
APRIL 9, 1900 (MONDAY)
Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, England
1 - James Mellor Vs. Sam Moores,
Result Unknown
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Jack Carkeek def. Tom McInerney
APRIL 13, 1900 (FRIDAY)
Larkhill Grounds, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, England
Attendance: 3,000
1 - Back Falls - Two out of Three Falls
Tom "Henry" Clayton def. Jack Carkeek,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:10:00 - F2 00:03:00 - F3 00:01:00 - C 00:14:00)
Note:
Clayton is listed as the English Heavyweight Champion.
MAY 1900
MAY 19, 1900 (SATURDAY)
New Brighton, Merseyside, England
1 - Jack Carkeek def. Tom McInerney
MAY 24, 1900 (THURSDAY)
New Brighton, Merseyside, England
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jack Carkeek def. Tom McInerney,
Two Falls to None
SEPTEMBER 1900
SEPTEMBER 8, 1900 (SATURDAY)
Audenshaw, Greater Manchester, England
1 - James Mellor def. Hamilton Parks (of USA)
SEPTEMBER 24, 1900 (MONDAY)
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
1 - Tom Cannon def. Leroy (of Belgium)
NOVEMBER 1900
NOVEMBER 29, 1900 (THURSDAY)
Crystal Palace, London, Greater London, England
1 - Leon Masson (of France) def. Alphonse (of Belgium)
2 - Nowlah (of Turkey) def. Pietro (of Italy)
3 - Fred Riggs def. P. Condello (of Spain)
NOVEMBER 1900
NOVEMBER 29, 1900 (THURSDAY)
Crystal Palace, London, Greater London, England
1 - Leon Masson (of France) def. Alphonse (of Belgium)
2 - Nowlah (of Turkey) def. Pietro (of Italy)
3 - Fred Riggs def. P. Condello (of Spain)
1901
FEBRUARY 1901
FEBRUARY 26, 1901 (TUESDAY)
Hastings, Sussex, England
1 - Jack Carkeek def. William Arnold
APRIL 1901
APRIL 16, 1901 (TUESDAY)
Crystal Palace, London, Greater London, England
1 - Tom Cannon Vs. Wilhelm Johnson,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured variety entertainment.
APRIL 23, 1901 (TUESDAY)
Crystal Palace, London, Greater London, England
Featuring variety acts plus Tom Cannon and other wrestlers.
MAY 1901
MAY 3, 1901 (FRIDAY)
Bristol, England
1 - Jack Carkeek Vs. Apollo,
Result Unknown
MAY 4, 1901 (SATURDAY)
Crystal Palace, London, Greater London, England
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Tom Cannon (c) Vs. Antonio Pierri "the Terrible Greek",
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured other forms of sports and entertainment.
JUNE 1901
JUNE 17, 1901 (MONDAY)
Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
1 - Joe Carroll def. Jack Carkeek
JUNE 1901
JUNE 17, 1901 (MONDAY)
Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
1 - Joe Carroll def. Jack Carkeek
JULY 1901
JULY 11, 1901 (THURSDAY)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Jack Carkeek def. Tom Cannon
JULY 17, 1901 (WEDNESDAY)
Blackpool, Lancashire, England
1 - Tom Cannon def. Jack Carkeek
JULY 29, 1901 (MONDAY)
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England
1 - Jack Carkeek def. Robert Jon Burnell
JULY 1901
JULY 11, 1901 (THURSDAY)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Jack Carkeek def. Tom Cannon
JULY 17, 1901 (WEDNESDAY)
Blackpool, Lancashire, England
1 - Tom Cannon def. Jack Carkeek
JULY 29, 1901 (MONDAY)
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England
1 - Jack Carkeek def. Robert Jon Burnell
AUGUST 1901
AUGUST 2, 1901 (FRIDAY)
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England
1 - Jack Carkeek Vs. Tom Cannon,
Result Unknown
AUGUST 20, 1901 (TUESDAY)
Gravesend, Kent, England
1 - Jack Carkeek Vs. Joe Parker,
Draw
DECEMBER 1901
DECEMBER 2, 1901 (MONDAY)
Tivoli Music-Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jack Carkeek (of the United States) def. Tom Cannon
(00:11:00+)
Note:
Carkeek is listed as the "World Catch-as-Catch-Can Cahmpion."
Cannon is listed as the "World Graeco-Roman Champion."
DECEMBER 3, 1901 (TUESDAY)
Tivoli Music-Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Handicap - Carkeek to Throw Carroll in Fifteen Minutes
Jack Carkeek (of the United StateS) Vs. Joe Carroll,
Result Unknown
2 - Handicap - Cannon to Throw "A Pole" in Fifteen Minutes
Tom Cannon Vs. "A Pole",
Result Unknown
DECEMBER 28, 1901 (SATURDAY)
Wigan, Lancashire, England
"Jim Parr, the Wigan wrestler, who is now in America, has issued a challenge to meet either Tom Jenkinsm Dan McLeod, or John Piening, the 'Butcher Boy.' Those Americans who have seen him perform speak in glowing terms of his prowess." - Lancashire Evning Post
1902
JANUARY 1902
JANUARY 23, 1902 (THURSDAY)
Hastings, Sussex, England
1 - Jack Carkeek def. Frank Craig
JANUARY 24, 1902 (FRIDAY)
Hastings, Sussex, England
1 - Jack Carkeek def. Vince Ajax
MARCH 1902
MARCH ??, 1902 (????)
Jakob Koch travels to Great Britain for his first tour there. He will train with Hackenschmidt during the tour.
MARCH 10, 1902 (MONDAY)
Tivolitheatre, London, Greater London, England
George Hackenschmidt makes his first appearance on his first tour of Great Britain.
MARCH 25, 1902 (TUESDAY)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - George Hackenschmidt def. Tom Connors
APRIL 1902
APRIL 1, 1902 (TUESDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Opening Day
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Auguste Robinet
Note:
This is the first day of the tournament which finishes on an unknown day in April 1902.
Teilnehmer / Participants:
George Hackenschmidt,
Jakob Koch,
August Robinet,
Ignace Nollys,
Celestin Moret,
Jean de Vriendt.
APRIL 2, 1902 (WEDNESDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day 2
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Celestin Moret
APRIL 3, 1902 (THURSDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day 3
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Ignace Nollys
APRIL 4, 1902 (FRIDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day 4
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Auguste Robinet
APRIL 5, 1902 (SATURDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day 5
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - George Hackenschmidt def. Jakob Koch
APRIL 7, 1902 (MONDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ??
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Celestin Moret
APRIL 8, 1902 (TUESDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ??
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Jean de Vriendt
APRIL 9, 1902 (WEDNESDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ??
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Auguste Robinet
APRIL 10, 1902 (THURSDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ??
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Celestin Moret
APRIL 11, 1902 (FRIDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ??
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Ignace Nollys def. Jakob Koch
APRIL 12, 1902 (SATURDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ??
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - George Hackenschmidt def. Jakob Koch
APRIL 14, 1902 (MONDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ??
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Ignace Nollys
APRIL 15, 1902 (TUESDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ??
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Jean de Vriendt
Royual Holborn Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Miss Bradford (of Liverpool) def. Miss Hamilton (of Peterborough)
APRIL 15, 1902 (TUESDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ??
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Jean de Vriendt
APRIL 16, 1902 (WEDNESDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ??
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Auguste Robinet
APRIL 17, 1902 (THURSDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ??
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Celestin Moret
Royal Holborn Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
Women's Wrestling with Miss McGregor (of Scotland), Rosita (of Spain), Antonetta (of Italy), Noach (of Germany) and Ketinah (of Arabia).
APRIL 18, 1902 (FRIDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ??
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Ignace Nollys
APRIL 19, 1902 (SATURDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ??
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - George Hackenschmidt def. Jakob Koch
APRIL 21, 1902 (MONDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ??
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Celestin Moret
APRIL 22, 1902 (TUESDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ??
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Celestin Moret
Royal Holborn Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Antonio Pierri def. Ivan Patowski
APRIL 23, 1902 (WEDNESDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ??
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Celestin Moret
APRIL 24, 1902 (THURSDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ??
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Jean de Vriendt
APRIL 25, 1902 (FRIDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ??
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Auguste Robinet
APRIL 26, 1902 (SATURDAY)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ?? - Afternoon Show
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Ignace Nollys
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Day ?? - Evening Show
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Ignace Nollys
2 - Jakob Koch def. Celestin Moret
APRIL ??, 1902 (????)
Graeco-Roman Tournament: Final Day
Promoter: Philip Yorke
Tivoli Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
Note:
This is the last day of the tournament which started on April 1, 1902.
There is no placement.
APRIL 28, 1902 (MONDAY)
Royal Holborn Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Antonio Pierri def. Ivan Patowski
MAY 1902
MAY ??, 1902 (????)
????, England
Jakob Koch, Raoul le Boucher and Emil Peyrouse all wrestle in Great Britain.
MAY 3, 1902 (SATURDAY)
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
1 - George Hackenschmidt Vs. Tom Cannon,
Result Unknown
Note:
Jakob Koch, Emil Peyrouse, Raoul le Boucher & Ferdinand Gruhn were all at ringside.
MAY 6, 1902 (TUESDAY)
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
1 - Antonio Pierri def. Conrad de Tarras
MAY 7, 1902 (WEDNESDAY)
Springfield Park, Wigan, Lancashire, England
1 - Martin McNicholas def. Thomas Jones "Burgy Ben"
JUNE 1902
JUNE 14, 1902 (SATURDAY)
Royal Albert Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - George Hackenschmidt def. Jakob Koch
JUNE 21, 1902 (SATURDAY)
Coronation Graeco-Roman & Catch-as-Catch-Can Tournament: Opening Day
Promotion: National Sporting Club
Covent Garden, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jakob Koch def. Georges Jeurisson
2 - Jakob Koch def. Omer de Bouillon
Notes:
This is the first day of the tournament which ends on June 25, 1902.
Teilnehmer / Participants:
Jakob Koch,
Dirk van den Berg,
Omer de Bouillon, [Omer Garitte]
Armand Cherpillod,
Victor Diericks, ["Diericks le Brasseur"]
Victor Marchand,
Clement Lavaux ["Clement le Terrassier"]
Georges Jeurisson,
Jean de Vriendt,
Ignace Nollys,
William Klein,
Emil Peyrouse,
Fekr,
Clempert,
Thys,
Greeg,
J. Smith,
William Clarke,
Ferdinand Gruhn,
G. Adams,
Charles Green,
W. Jenkins,
W. Nichols,
Roland Spencer,
Lauretz Neilson,
Max Müller,
H. Whyld, [Whild]
C. Standfield,
C. Crompton.
JUNE 23, 1902 (MONDAY)
Coronation Graeco-Roman & Catch-as-Catch-Can Tournament: Day 2
Promotion: National Sporting Club
Covent Garden, London, Greater London, England
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Armand Cherpillod def. Jakob Koch
JUNE 24, 1902 (TUESDAY)
Coronation Graeco-Roman & Catch-as-Catch-Can Tournament: Penultimate Day
Promotion: National Sporting Club
Covent Garden, London, Greater London, England
1 - World Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship - Final
Armand Cherpillod def. Ferdinand Gruhn
2 - World Graeco-Roman Championship - Final
Jakob Koch def. Dirk van den Berg
Note:
This is the last day of the wrestling portion of the tournament which started on June 21, 1902.
JUNE 25, 1902 (WEDNESDAY)
Coronation Graeco-Roman & Catch-as-Catch-Can Tournament: Final Day
Promotion: National Sporting Club
Covent Garden, London, Greater London, England
Notes:
This is the last day of the tournament which started on June 21, 1902.
It featrured the finals of a boxing tournament.
SEPTEMBER 1902
SEPTEMBER ??, 1902 (????)
Jakob Koch is the training partner of Hackenschmidt on an tour of England.
Palace Theatre, London, Greater London, England
1 - George Hackenschmidt def. Bibi Poiree(?)
SEPTEMBER 4, 1902 (THURSDAY)
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
1 - European Graeco-Roman Championship
George Hackenschmidt def. Tom Cannon (c)
NEW CHAMPION
Note:
Jakob Koch, Emil Peyrouse, Raoul le Boucher and Ferdinand Gruhn are at ringside.
1903
???? 1903
???? ??, 1903 (????)
????, England
Yukio Tani (of Japan) arrives in England accompanied by manager, the Scottish wrestler "Apollon"
MARCH 1903
MARCH ??, 1903 (????)
Trade Hall, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
George Hackenschmidt, Tom Cannon, Tom Connors, Tom McInerney, Tom Clayton, Ferdinand Gruhn, Milo, Mr. Bansittard and Jack Carkeek wrestle here.
Note:
This is late March.
MARCH 5, 1903 (THURSDAY)
London, Greater London, England
1 - Jack Carkeek def. George Steadman
Note:
A German athletic newspaper wrote on March 14 that Steadman is the Champion of England and had been for 25 years.
MARCH 7, 1903 (SATURDAY)
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
1 - Ali Nurullah Hasan (of Turkey) def. Tom Cannon
APRIL 1903
APRIL 11, 1903 (SATURDAY)
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
1 - George Hackenschmidt Vs. Tom McInerney,
Draw
JUNE 1903
JUNE ??, 1903 (????)
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
George Hackenschmidt wrestles here.
JUNE 22, 1903 (MONDAY)
Hastings, Sussex, England
1 - Jack Carkeek def. Hali Adali
JULY 1903
JULY ??, 1903 (????)
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
1 - Arthur Schula def. J. Spear
AUGUST 1903
AUGUST ??, 1903 (????)
Wigan, Lancashire, England
1 - English Catch-as-Catch-Can Bantamweight Championship
Jack Corrigan def. T. MacDonald
Note:
Who, if anyone, is the champion going in is not stated.
???? 1903
???? ??, 1903 (????)
London, England
Ahmed Madrali (of Turkey) arrived in London accompanied by manager, Antonio Pierri.
Note:
This is late 1903.
???? ??, 1903 (????)
London, Greater London, England
1 - Yukio Tani def. John Bergouts
2 - Yukio Tani def. Mac Leary
3 - Yukio Tani def. Frank Longon
Note:
These are possibly within October, but not in London.
OCTOBER 1903
OCTOBER 8, 1903 (THURSDAY)
Oxford Musical Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - "World Graeco-Roman Championship"
George Hackenschmidt (c) def. Antonio Pierri
(00:25:00)
NOVEMBER 1903
NOVEMBER 4, 1903 (WEDNESDAY)
The Oxford, London, Greater London, England
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Hackenschmidt 'the Russian Lion' def. 'Jack Grumley'
(00:15:00)
Notes:
This was the fourth match between the two.
Hackenschmidt is listed as the World Champion.
NOVEMBER 6, 1903 (FRIDAY)
The Oxford, London, Greater London, England
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Hackenschmidt 'the Russian Lion' def. 'Jack' Grumley
(00:16:00)
Notes:
This was the fifth match between the two.
Hackenschmidt is listed as the World Champion.
NOVEMBER 12, 1903 (THURSDAY)
Oxford Musical Hall, London, Greater London, England
Attendance: Sold Out - "500 People Had to be Turned Away"
1 - Mixed Style (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Two out of Three Falls
George Hackenschmidt (of Russia) def. Antonio Pierri,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:17:11 - F2 00:15:25 - C 00:32:36)
NOVEMBER 1903
NOVEMBER 4, 1903 (WEDNESDAY)
The Oxford, London, Greater London, England
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Hackenschmidt 'the Russian Lion' def. 'Jack Grumley'
(00:15:00)
Notes:
This was the fourth match between the two.
Hackenschmidt is listed as the World Champion.
NOVEMBER 6, 1903 (FRIDAY)
The Oxford, London, Greater London, England
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Hackenschmidt 'the Russian Lion' def. 'Jack' Grumley
(00:16:00)
Notes:
This was the fifth match between the two.
Hackenschmidt is listed as the World Champion.
NOVEMBER 12, 1903 (THURSDAY)
Oxford Musical Hall, London, Greater London, England
Attendance: Sold Out - "500 People Had to be Turned Away"
1 - Mixed Style (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Two out of Three Falls
George Hackenschmidt (of Russia) def. Antonio Pierri,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:17:11 - F2 00:15:25 - C 00:32:36)
DECEMBER 1903
DECEMBER ??, 1903 (????)
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Announcement of wrestling in Oxford, England with Jean Calvet (France), Charles le Meunier (France), Louis Chorella (Spain), Emile Vervet (France), D. A. McMillan (Canada), Jack Carkeek (USA), Charles Green (England) and Ahmed Madrali (Turkey).
DECEMBER ??, 1903 (????)
London, Greater London, England
George Hackenschmidt made a challenge to all in greco-roman style.
DECEMBER ??, 1903 (????)
Pavilion, London, Greater London, England
1 - Ahmed Madrali Vs. Henri Saalford,
Result Unknown
Note:
This took place in late December.
DECEMBER 17, 1903 (THURSDAY)
Pavilion, London, Greater London, England
1 - Mixed Style (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Two out of Three Falls
'The Sultan's Pet Wrestler' Ahmed Madrali def. Tom Cannon,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:11:19 - F2 00:01:36 - C 00:12:55)
DECEMBER 31, 1903 (THURSDAY)
Pavilion, London, Greater London, England
1 - Joe Caroll def. Schultz
2 - Fournier def. Louis Chorella
3 - Ahmed Madrali def. Spencer Hersey
4 - Ahmed Madrali def. Jean Calvet
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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: 1900-1903.
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: 1900-1903.
Updated: August 30, 2019.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
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