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1 - Championship of Great Britain
Frank Crozier def. Bob Berry
JANUARY 1908
JANUARY 1, 1908 (WEDNESDAY)
Pavilion, London, Greater London, England
1 - Stanislaus Zbyszko def. Chambers Zipps
2 - Heinrich Weber Vs. Jimmy Roman,
Draw
JANUARY 2, 1908 (THURSDAY)
Pavilion, London, Greater London, England
1 - Jim Esson Vs. Chambers Zipps,
Draw
2 - Stanislaus Zbyszko def. Heinrich Weber
JANUARY 3, 1908 (FRIDAY)
Pavilion, London, Greater London, England
1 - Stanislaus Zbyszko Vs. Kara Suliman,
Draw
JANUARY 12, 1908 (SUNDAY)
London, England
"Great Wrestling Tournament
Herr Beketow has concluded arrangements with leading champions at present here and abroad to hold the biggest Graeco-Roman Wresting Tournament ever seen here or on the Continent. It is to commence on February 3. France, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Italy , Servia and other countries will be represented. Additional entries are arriving daily. Forty entrants have so far been enrolled, and all competitors will parade nightly in the ring at Hengler's. The prizes include one of £500.
A jury of sporting experts will select competitors who shall wrestle against each other every day, thus avoiding any collusion or prearranged results. It is expected that the competitions will last a mont, as the performances will take place only at night." - The Observer
JANUARY 17, 1908 (FRIDAY)
Grand Theatre, Bolton, Greater Manchester, England
1 - George Hackenschmidt Vs. Tom McInerney,
Draw
JANUARY 24, 1908 (FRIDAY)
Holborn Empire Theater, London, Greater London, England
Attendance: "A Great Gathering"
Purse: £200
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls - One-Hundred-and-Eighty Minute Time-Limit
Zbysco (the Galician) def. Kara Suliman (of Turkey),
Two Falls to None (F1 SZ 00:30:40 - F2 SZ 00:00:33 - C 00:31:13)
[Note:
Stanislaus Cyganiewicz (Zbyszko) is Zbysco]
JANUARY 27, 1908 (MONDAY)
Matinee Show
The Palace, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
George Hackenschmidt appears here
Catch-as-Catch-Can Tournament: Opening Day - Matinee Show
Promotion: National Sporting Club
Promoter: A.F. Bettinson
Alhambra (Leicester-square), London, Greater London, England
1 - Lightweights - First Round
D. Stein def. Brown
(00:03:22)
2 - Lightweights - First Round
J. Gardiner def. J. Jacobs
(00:01:17)
3 - Lightweights - First Round
J. Broadbent def. R. Gohring
(00:00:30)
4 - Lightweights - First Round
T. Monk def. G. Barratt
(00:01:55)
5 - Lightweights - First Round
J. Betley def. J. Cook
(00:01:08)
6 - Lightweights - First Round
H. Mort def. H. Stone
(00:00:37)
7 - Lightweights - First Round
Peter Manhjam def. S. Piggott
(00:05:30)
8 - Lightweights - First Round
W. Wilson def. N. Cirickmore
(00:00:43)
9 - Lightweights - First Round
E. Mumford def. J. Higgins
(00:02:48)
10 - Lightweights - First Round
A. Blady def. T. Jones
(00:08:40)
11 - Lightweights - First Round
Willie Collins def. G. Boyle
(00:00:30)
12 - Lightweights - First Round
P.C. Olsen def. J. Rigby
(00:14:49)
13 - Lightweights - First Round
J. Moir def. A. Summer
(00:04:38)
14 - Lightweights - First Round
J.W. Price def. A. Matthews
(00:02:20)
15 - Lightweights - First Round
J. Carroll def. A.C. Halls
(00:02:00)
16 - Lightweights - First Round
J. Hirano def. C. Earle
(00:02:30)
17 - Lightweights - First Round
Frank Tonge def. W. Williams
(00:03:30)
18 - Middleweights - First Round
Giovanni Bartoletti def. J. OsGood
(00:04:25)
19 - Middleweights - First Round
Lauritz Neilson def. J. Gregory
(00:08:00)
20 - Middleweights - First Round
J. Lawrence def. R. Bayly
(00:04:20)
21 - Middleweights - First Round
J. Carroll def. SapperCartwright
(00:03:56)
22 - Middleweights - First Round
F. Mills def. S. Fishwick
(00:03:05)
23 - Middleweights - First Round
Maida Yamato def. J. Holloway
(00:02:00)
Notes:
This is the first day of the tournament which finishes on February 3, 1908.
96 entrants are said to have entered across the three weight classes.
Flying and rolling falls are allowed.
Some competitors withdrew from the competition due to flying and rolling falls being allowed.
Teilnehmer / Participants:
Lightweights (10 Stone and Under)
Darkey Stein (of Aldgate),
Joe Gardiner (of London),
J. Broadbent (of Accrington),
Thomas Monk (of Accrington),
Jack Bentley (of Accrington),
Harry Mort (of Oldham),
Peter Mangham (of Burley),
Walter Wilson (of Kings Cross),
Ernest Mumford (of G.S. Sheerness),
Adolf Blady (of Judean A.C.),
Willie Collins (of New Springs),
P.C. Olsen (of Newcastle),
Jack Moir (of Shoreditch),
J.W. Price (of Burnley),
Jack/John Carroll "Young Whistler" (of Hindley),
J. Hirano (of Japan),
Frank Tonge (of Bolton),
Brown (of Spitalfields),
J. Jacobs (of Hackney),
R. Gohring (of Germany),
G. Barratt (of Balham),
J. Cook (of Rochester),
H. Stone (of S. Norwood),
S. Piggot (of Acton),
N. Crickmore (of O'Weil),
J. Higgins (of Blackburn),
T. Jones (of Wigan),
G. Boyle (of Cumberwell),
Jack Rigby (of Lancashire),
A. Summer (of Lancs.),
A. Matthews (of O.T.),
A.C. Halls (of B'msbury),
C. Eargle (of Croydon),
W. Williams (of E. Ham).
Middleweights (12 Stone and Under)
Giovanni Bartoletti (of Italy),
Lauritz Neilson (of London),
J. Lawrence (of Bermondsey),
Joe Carroll (of Hindley),
F. Mills (of King's R. Rifles),
Maida Yamato (of Japan),
J. Osgood (of Popular),
J. Gregory (of Dalston),
R. Bayley (of HMS Fawn),
SapperCartwright (of RE),
S. Fishwick (of Wigan),
J. Holloway (of N. Cross),
Bob Barry (of Wigan),
Barney Shlitzer (of St. George's),
H. Irslinger (of Austria),
W. Lawrence (of HMS Leviathon),
E. Delaloye (of Switzerland),
Bob Carter (of Croydon)
Joe Levy (of of Aldgate),
Sapper H. Brooker (of RE),
R. Claire/Clare (of London),
Kid Smith (of Manchchester),
Peter Gotz (of London).
Heavyweights
Emile de Riaz (of Switzerland),
James/Hugh/Jack Essen (of Aberdeen),
Eugene Vallotton (of Switzerland),
Abdulla "The Black" (of Argentine),
Maida Yamato (of Japan - joined due to Ona not appearing),
L. Neilsen (of London),
A.H. Manley (of Southend),
Charles Green (of North Shields),
Raymond (of Croyden),
[Chamber] Lipps/Zipps (of America/Paris),
J. Stockley (of Wigan),
Ona (failed to appear),
Kara Suliman (failed to appear due to illness).
Evening Show
The Palace, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - George Hackenschmidt def. W. Rankin
(00:01:00+)
2 - George Hackenschmidt def. Ted Millar (15 Stone)
(00:05:00)
Note:
Hackenschmidt received such "a boisterous reception at the second house last night-so boisterous, in fact, that the man of muscle hung his head, smiled, blushed a little, and finally looked positively unhappy about it." - The Guardian
JANUARY 28, 1908 (TUESDAY)
Catch-as-Catch-Can Tournament: Day 2 - Matinee Show
Promotion: National Sporting Club
Promoter: A.F. Bettinson
Alhambra (Leicester-square), London, Greater London, England
Attendance: "Very Satisfactory"
Referee: Mr. Levy
1 - Middleweights - First Round
B. Berry Wigan def. E. Delaloye
(00:00:45)
2 - Middleweights - First Round
Berney Shtitzer def. Joe Levy
(00:03:55)
3 - Middleweights - First Round
H. Irslinger def. Sapper H. Brooker
(00:02:32)
4 - Middleweights - First Round
W. Lawrence def. R. Claire
(00:00:53)
5 - Middleweights - First Round
B. Carter def. Smith
(00:08:55)
6 - Heavyweights - First Round
Emile de Riaz def. L. Neilsen
(00:04:37)
7 - Heavyweights - First Round
J. Essen def. H. Manley
(00:01:30)
8 - Heavyweights - First Round
Eugene Vallotton def. Green
(00:04:25)
9 - Heavyweights - First Round
Abdulla def. Raymond
(00:01:10)
10 - Heavyweights - First Round
Maida Yamato def. Zipps,
Points (00:30:00)
11 - Heavyweight - First Round
J. Stockley - Bye
Notes:
Delaloye had to retire through cutting his forehead on the boards when he fell.
Peter Gotz failed to appear.
JANUARY 29, 1908 (WEDNESDAY)
Catch-as-Catch-Can Tournament: Day 3 - Matinee Show
Promotion: National Sporting Club
Promoter: A.F. Bettinson
Alhambra (Leicester-square), London, Greater London, England
1 - Lightweights - Second Round
Harry Mort def. D. Stein
(00:13:25)
2 - Lightweights - Second Round
Frank Tonge def. Joe Gardiner
(00:02:00)
3 - Lightweights - Second Round
J. Broadbent def. W. Wilson
(00:18:17)
4 - Lightweights - Second Round
Thomas Monk def. E. Mumford
(00:12:50)
5 - Lightweights - Second Round
J. Bentley def. A. Blady
6 - Lightweights - Second Round
Peter Maughan def. Jack Moir
(00:30:00)
7 - Lightweights - Second Round
P.C. olsen def. W. Collins,
Disqualification (00:25:25)
8 - Lightweights - Second Round
Jack Carroll def. J.W. Price,
Decision (00:30:00)
9 - Lightweights - Second Round
J. Hirano - Bye
JANUARY 30, 1908 (THURSDAY)
Matinee Show
The Palace, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
George Hackenschmidt appeared here
Catch-as-Catch-Can Tournament: Day 4 - Matinee Show
Promotion: National Sporting Club
Promoter: A.F. Bettinson
Alhambra (Leicester-square), London, Greater London, England
1 - Middleweights - Second Round
Peter Gotz def. Giov. Bartoletti
(00:04:35)
2 - Middleweights - Second Round
Lauritz Neilson def. J. Lawrence
(00:10:08)
3 - Middleweights - Second Round
F. Mills def. Bob Carter
(00:01:45)
4 - Middleweights - Second Round
Joe Carroll def. B. Slitzer
(00:03:50)
5 - Middleweights - Second Round
Bob Berry def. W. Larence
(00:06:31)
6 - Middleweights - Second Round
Henry Irslinger def. Maida Yamato
7 - Heavyweights - Second Round
Jim Stockley def. E. Vallotton
(00:10:14)
8 - Heavyweights - Second Round
H. Essen def. Emile de Riaz,
Points (00:30:00)
Oxford Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
Attendance: "Packed"
Purse: £100
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
George Hackenschmidt "Famous Russian Wrestler" (14 Stone, 10lb) def. Joe Rogers (17 Stone, 11lb - of America),
Two Falls to One (F1 GH 00:07:35 - F2 GH 00:06:45 - C 00:14:20)
Evening Show
The Palace, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - George Hackenschmidt def. Pat Connolly
(00:02:00-)
2 - George Hackenschmidt def. Alec Bain (of Scotland)
(00:02:00+)
Notes:
The results of Hackenschmidt's London match and the times they happned at were shown on the billing board.
Underneath it said, "Will Appear Here To-Night."
The house band played, "See, the Conquering Hero Comes."
JANUARY 31, 1908 (FRIDAY)
Catch-as-Catch-Can Tournament: Day 5 - Matinee Show
Promotion: National Sporting Club
Promoter: A.F. Bettinson
Alhambra (Leicester-square), London, Greater London, England
1 - Lightweights - Third Round
P. Mangham def. H. Mort,
Points (00:30:00)
2 - Lightweights - Third Round
F. Tonge def. T. Monk,
Points (00:30:00)
3 - Lightweights - Third Round
J. Carroll def. J. Broadbent,
Points (00:30:00)
4 - Lightweights - Third Round
P.C. Olsen def. J. Hirano
(00:23:02)
5 - Lightweights - Third Round
J. Bentley - Bye
6 - Heavyweights - Second Round
M. Yamato def. Abdullah
(00:05:23)
FEBRUARY 1908
FEBRUARY ??, 1908 (????)
????, England
Antonio Pierri brings another turkish wrestler to England: Mahmoud Thatchim
FEBRUARY ??, 1908 (????)
????, England
Tom Clayton made a challenge to Court Derelli for a match in Catch-as-Catch-Can. Clayton provides up to £1,000
FEBRUARY ??, 1908 (????)
Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
Wrestling in Bradford with Joe Carroll and his nephew Jack Carroll (as "Young Whistler")
FEBRUARY 1, 1908 (SATURDAY)
Cumberland & Westmorland Tournaments
Wigton, Cumbria, England
1 - 8 Stones - Final
J. Graham def. T. Graham
2 - 9-and-a-Half-Stones - Second Round
J. Temple def. W. Nichols
3 - 9-and-a-Half Stones - Final
J. Temple def. B. Wood
4 - Heavyweights - Final
T. Hornsby def. J. Wilson
Platzierung / Placement:
8 Stones
1. J. Graham (of Gamblesby).
2. T. Graham (of Westward).
9-and-a-Half Stones
1. J. Temple (of Westward).
2. B. Wood (of Gamblesby).
Heavyweights
T. Hornsby (of Mealrigg).
2. J. Wilson (of Little Bamton).
Teilnehmer / Participants:
J. Graham (of Gamblesby),
T. Graham (of Westward),
J. Temple (of Westward),
B. Wood (of Gamblesby),
W. Nichols (of Raughton Head),
T. Hornsby (of Mealrigg),
J. Wilson (of Little Bampton).
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
It's said Temple is the brother of the 11 Stone Champion.
Nichols is said to have won the 9-and-a-Half Stone tournament three times previously.
Catch-as-Catch-Can Tournament: Penultimate Day - Matinee Show
Promotion: National Sporting Club
Promoter: A.F. Bettinson
Alhambra (Leicester-square), London, Greater London, England
1 - Middleweights - Third Round
Joseph Carroll def. B. Berry
(00:30:00)
2 - Middleweights - Third Round
Peter Gotz def. Lauritz Neilson
(00:30:00)
3 - Middleweights - Third Round
Henry Irslinger def. F. Mills
(00:10:35)
4 - Lightweights - Fourth Round
John Carroll def. P. Maughan
(00:30:00)
5 - Lightweights - Fourth Round
J. Bentley def. P.C. Olsen
(00:30:00)
6 - Lightweights - Fourth Round
Frank Tonge - Bye
7 - Heavyweights - Semi-Final
H. Essen def. J. Stockley
(00:08:30)
8 - Heavyweights - Semi Final
Maida Yamato - Bye
FEBRUARY 3, 1908 (MONDAY)
Catch-as-Catch-Can Tournament: Final Day - Matinee Show
Promotion: National Sporting Club
Promoter: A.F. Bettinson
Alhambra (Leicester-square), London, Greater London, England
1 - Lightweights - Semi-Final
Frank Tonge def. Jack Bentley
(00:15:15)
2 - Lightweights - Semi-Final
Jack Carroll - Bye
3 - Lightweights - Final
Jack Carroll def. Frank Tonge,
Forfeit (00:15:16)
4 - Middleweights - Semi-Final
Peter Gotz def. H. Irslinger,
Points (00:30:00)
5 - Middleweights - Semi-Final
Joe Carroll - Bye
6 - Middleweights - Final
Joe Carroll def. Peter Gotz,
Two Falls to None (F1 JC 00:15:15 - F2 JC 00:02:35 - C 00:17:50)
7 - Heavyweights - Final
James Essen def. Maida Yamato,
Two Falls to None (F1 JE 01:00:00 - F2 JE 00:07:30 - C 01:07:30)
Notes:
This is the final day of the tournament which started on January 27, 1908.
Before presenting the cups Colonel Fox stated he wanted the tournament to become annual.
Platzierung / Placement
Lightweight Lonsdale Cup
1. Jack Carroll.
2. Frank Tonge.
Middleweight Lonsdale Cup
1. Joe Carroll.
2. Peter Gotz.
Heavyweight Lonsdale Cup
1. James/Hugh/Jack Essen.
2. Maida Yamato.
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Opening Day
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Vince Ajax def. William (of USA)
2 - Apollon (of France) def. Roché (of France)
3 - Ivan Poddoubny def. John Balkmann
4 - Redjeb Pengal def. Noel le Bordelais
5 - Aimable de la Calmette (of France) def. Paul Moldt
Notes:
This is the opening day of the tournament which has it's final on March 8, 1908, but finishes on March 9, 1908.
This is run conjuctiob with Beketow's Russian Circus which runs a matinee show and then an evening show which concludes just before the wrestling.
It's said "all the champions of Europe" will appear.
The first prize is "the magnificent Bostock diamond belt."
Other prizes amounting to £500 will be given out also.
Teilnehmer / Participants:
Ivan Padoubny (of Russia),
Aimable de la Calmette of France), [Ainé]
Alec Cameron (of Scotland),
Abdullah,
Ajax,
Apollon (of France),
John Balkmann,
Laurent le Beaucairois (of France),
Joe Berry,
Callenbeck (of Norway),
Karl Cillis,
Giovanni (of Italy),
Charley/Charles Green,
Josef Hansen (of Germany), [Hansen-Esch]
Ali Hassan,
Hintz (of Germany),
Phil Lane,
Desire Laurent (of France),
Mahmoud Thatchim (of Turkey),
Miller,
Paul Moldt,
Noel le Bordelais,
Orechon (of France),
Redjeb Pengal (of Turkey),
Pekow,
Pichau,
Phillan,
Rickow,
Roché (of France),
van Rothen (of Netherlands),
Schott (of Germany),
Soyer (of France),
Matt Steadman,
Jim Stockley,
Williams (of USA or Martinque, France),
Yves le Baker.
FEBRUARY 4, 1908 (TUESDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 2
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Orechon (of France) def. Josef Hansen-Esch (of Germany)
2 - Giovanni def. Yves the Baker
3 - Ali Hassan def. Karl Cillis
4 - Laurent le Beaucairois (of France) def. Hintz (of Germany)
5 - Matt Steadman def. van Rothen (of Netherlands)
FEBRUARY 5, 1908 (WEDNESDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 3
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Paul Moldt def. Karl Cillis
2 - Noel le Bordelais def. Charles Green
3 - Apollon def. Miller
4 - Aimable de la Calmette def. Vince Ajax
5 - Ivan Poddoubny def. Paul Moldt
FEBRUARY 6, 1908 (THURSDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 4
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Williams (Martinique) def. Callenbeck (of Norway)
2 - Mahmoud Thatchim (of Turkey) def. Abdullah
3 - Matt Steadman def. Roché
4 - Aimable de la Calmette def. Noel le Bordelais
5 - Ivan Poddoubny def. Ali Hassan
FEBRUARY 7, 1908 (FRIDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 5
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Paul Moldt def. Phil Lane
2 - Yves the Baker def. Miller
3 - Jim Stockley def. Desire Laurent (of France)
4 - Aimable de la Calmette def. Orechon
FEBRUARY 8, 1908 (SATURDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 6
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Redjeb Pengal def. Phil Lane
2 - Laurent le Beaucairois def. Callenbeck
3 - Ivan Poddoubny def. Schott (of Germany)
4 - Aimable de la Calmette def. Mahmoud Thatchim
5 - Giovanni def. Paul Moldt
FEBRUARY 10, 1908 (MONDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 7
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Mahmoud Thatchim def. van Rothen
2 - Abdullah def. Matt Steadman
3 - Laurent le Beaucairois def. Orechon
4 - Ivan Poddoubny def. Apollon
5 - Giovanni def. Williams
FEBRUARY 11, 1908 (TUESDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 8
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Giovanni def. Soyer (of France)
2 - Josef Hansen-Esch def. Desire Laurent
3 - Aimable de la Calmette def. Paul Moldt
4 - Laurent le Beaucairois def. John Balkmann
5 - Ivan Poddoubny def. Pichau
FEBRUARY 12, 1908 (WEDNESDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 9
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Renjeb Pengal def. Williams
2 - Aimable de la Calmette def. Jim Stockley
3 - Mahmoud Thatchim def. Joe Berry
4 - Laurent le Beaucairois def. Abdullah
FEBRUARY 13, 1908 (THURSDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 10
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Giovanni def. Josef Hansen-Esch
2 - Matt Steadman def. Paul Moldt
3 - Alec Cameron def. Schott
4 - Ivan Poddoubny def. Mahmoud Thatchim
FEBRUARY 14, 1908 (FRIDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 11
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Paul Moldt def. Soyer
2 - Aimable de la Calmette def. Abdullah
3 - Mahmoud Thatchim def. Charles Green
4 - Alec Cameron def. Rickow
5 - Ivan Poddoubny def. Matt Steadman
FEBRUARY 15, 1908 (SATURDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 12
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Paul Moldt def. Williams
2 - Desire Laurent def. van Rothen
3 - Alec Cameron def. Josef Hansen-Esch
4 - Redjeb Pengal def. Paul Moldt
5 - Giovanni Vs. Laurent le Beaucairois,
Draw
FEBRUARY 17, 1908 (MONDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 13
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - John Balkmann def. Schott
2 - Paul Moldt def. Pekow
3 - Ivan Poddoubny def. Jim Stockley
4 - Aimable de la Calmette def. Matt Steadman
5 - Alec Cameron def. Mahmoud Thatchim
FEBRUARY 18, 1908 (TUESDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 14
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Paul Moldt def. Abdullah
2 - Karl Cillis def. Desire Laurent
3 - Ali Hassan def. John Balkmann
4 - Revenge Match
Ivan Poddoubny def. Apollon
FEBRUARY 19, 1908 (WEDNESDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 15
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Desire Laurent def. Abdullah
2 - John Balkmann def. Josef Hansen-Esch
3 - Ali Hassan def. Paul Moldt
4 - Ivan Poddoubny Vs. Redjeb Pengal,
Draw
FEBRUARY 20, 1908 (THURSDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 16
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Paul Moldt def. Desire Laurent
2 - Karl Cillis def. Abdullah
3 - Laurent le Beaucairois def. Mahmoud Thatchim
4 - Alec Cameron def. Giovanni
FEBRUARY 21, 1908 (FRIDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 17
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Ivan Poddoubny def. Redjeb Pengal
2 - Paul Moldt def. Josef Hansen-Esch
3 - Ali Hassan def. Desire Laurent
4 - Abdullah def. Paul Moldt
5 - Aimable de la Calmette def. Giovanni
FEBRUARY 22, 1908 (SATURDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 18
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Redjeb Pengal Vs. Aimable de la Calmette,
Draw
2 - Ivan Poddoubny def. Giovanni
3 - Paul Moldt def. Desire Laurent
4 - Karl Cillis def. Josef Hansen-Esch
FEBRUARY 24, 1908 (MONDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 19
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - John Balkmann def. Desire Laurent
2 - Ali Hassan def. Abdullah
3 - Paul Moldt def. Paul Moldt
4 - Laurent le Beaucairois Vs. Redjeb Pengal,
Draw
5 - Alec Cameron def. Matt Steadman
FEBRUARY 25, 1908 (TUESDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 20
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - John Balkmann Vs. Abdullah,
No Contest
2 - Ali Hassan def. Josef Hansen-Esch
3 - Paul Moldt def. Karl Cillis
4 - Aimable de la Calmette def. Mahmoud Thatchim
5 - Redjeb Pengal def. Matt Steadman
Note:
Abdullah picked up an injury.
FEBRUARY 26, 1908 (WEDNESDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 21
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Matt Steadman Vs. Giovanni,
Draw
2 - Aimable de la Calmette def. Redjeb Pengal
3 - Josef Hansen-Esch def. Desire Laurent
4 - John Balkmann def. Paul Moldt
Hippodrome, Coventry, West Midlands, England
1 - Stanislaus Zbyszko Vs. Jim Esson,
Draw
FEBRUARY 27, 1908 (THURSDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 22
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Josef Hansen-Esch def. Paul Moldt
2 - John Balkmann Vs. Paul Moldt,
Draw
3 - Mahmoud Thatchim def. Matt Steadman
4 - Ivan Poddoubny Vs. Laurent le Beaucairois,
Draw
5 - Aimable de la Calmette Vs. Redjeb Pengal,
Draw
6 - Laurent le Beaucairois Vs. Alec Cameron,
Draw
7 - Ali Hassan def. Karl Cillis
Hippodrome, Coventry, West Midlands, England
1 - Stanislaus Zbyszko def. Jim Esson
FEBRUARY 28, 1908 (FRIDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 23
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
Hippodrome, Coventry
1 - Stanislaus Zbyszko def. Jim Esson
FEBRUARY 29, 1908 (SATURDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 24
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Ivan Poddoubny def. Laurent le Beaucairois
2 - To A Finish
Paul Moldt def. John Balkmann
3 - Matt Steadman def. Giovanni
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Purse: £100
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
Maida Yamato def. H. Irslinger,
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 HI 00:19:35 - F2 MY 00:20:20 - C 00:39:55)
Note:
When Yamato threw Irslinger in the second fall, Irslinger's should was "badly put out."
Due to the injury Irslinger could not continue.
MARCH 1908
MARCH 2, 1908 (MONDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 25
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - To A Finish
Karl Cillis Vs. Paul Moldt,
Draw
2 - To A Finish
Ivan Poddoubny Vs. Alec Cameron,
Draw
2 - To A Finish
Aimable de la Calmette def. Redjeb Pengal
MARCH 3, 1908 (TUESDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 26
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s to £3 3s
1 - Ali Hassan def. Paul Moldt
2 - Mahmoud Thatchim def. Giovanni
3 - Aimable de la Calmette Vs. Alec Cameron,
Draw
MARCH 4, 1908 (WEDNESDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 27
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
Tickets: 1s 6d to £6 6s
1 - To A Finish
Redjeb Pengal def. Giovanni
2 - To A Finish
Ivan Poddoubny Vs. Alec Cameron,
No Contest
Note:
Cameron suffers an injury.
MARCH 7, 1908 (SATURDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Day 28
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
1 - Paul Moldt def. Karl Cillis
2 - Ivan Poddoubny def. Mahmoud Thatchim
3 - Aimable de la Calmette def. Alec Cameron
MARCH 8, 1908 (SUNDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Penultimate Day
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
1 - Redjeb Pengal def. Mahmoud Thatchim
2 - Ivan Poddoubny Vs. Aimable de la Calmette,
Draw
Notes:
This is the finals of the tournament which started on February 3, 1908.
Platzierung / Placement:
World Graeco-Roman (Bostock) Diamond Belt Championship
1. Ivan Padoubny.
2. Aimable de la Calmette.
3. Alex Cameron.
MARCH 9, 1908 (MONDAY)
International Wrestling Tournament: World Graeco-Roman Diamond Belt Championship Tournament - Final Day
Promotion: Circus Beketow
Hengler's (Argyll-street W.), London, Greater London, England
1 - Freestyle
Ono (of Japan) def. Redjeb Pengal
Notes:
This is the last day of the tournament which started on February 3, 1908.
A German athletic newspaper wrote on 28.03.1908: Ono was called "Diabutsu."
MARCH ??, 1908 (????)
Burnley, Lancashire, England
Wrestling with Joe Carroll and his nephew Jack Carroll (as "Young Whistler").
Charity Event
Promoter: Pater Digby
Coventry, West Midlands, England
Stanislaus Zbyszko and Heinrich Weber appeared as strongmen.
MARCH 9, 1908 (MONDAY)
Oxford Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Court Dereli def. John Balkmann
2 - Ivan Poddoubny def. Wagner (of Austria)
MARCH 11, 1908 (WEDNESDAY)
Ivan Poddoubny moves to Berlin, Germany for a tournament promoted by Reinhold Begas. Before this Poddoubny had challenged Stanislaus Cyganiewicz (Zbyszko) for a contest, Zbyszko accepted. But, it never came off in time.
Note:
Date is approximate.
MARCH 12, 1908 (THURSDAY)
Oxford Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Court Dereli def. Wagner
2 - Court Derelli def. Louis Chorella
3 - Court Derelli def. John Balkmann
MARCH 26, 1908 (THURSDAY)
????, England
1 - Joe Carroll vs. Alf Hewitt,
Result Unknown
MARCH 28, 1908 (SATURDAY)
Batley Wrestling Tournament in Connection with the Batley School of Physical Culture
Victoria Hall, Batley, West Yorkshire, England
1 - Two out of Three Falls - For A Gold Medal
A. Teale (of Batley) def. William Joynson (of Manchester City Athletic Club),
Two Falls to One (00:25:00+)
2 - Two out of Three Falls
Percy Teale (of Batley) Vs. Peter Riley (of Manchester City Athletic Club),
Draw - One Fall Each
3 - W. Heylings (of Batley) def. W. Milner (of Bradford),
Forfeit (00:02:00)
Note:
When Milner went down he suffered an injury and could not continue.
MARCH 30, 1908 (MONDAY)
Metropolitan Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Maurice Deriaz vs. John Clement,
Result Unknown
APRIL 1908
APRIL 6, 1908 (MONDAY)
Anglo-French Circus & Variety Season. Wrestling: International Olympic Professional Catch-as-Catch-Can Tournament - Opening Day
Promoters: Lord Lonsdale, Lord Beresford & Admiral Montague
Hengler's (Argyle St., Oxford Circus), London, Greater London, England
Notes:
This is the first day of the tournament which finishes on May 30, 1908.
It's said over 100 entries have been received.
A wrestler must be beaten twice to be eliminated.
There is also a matinee show which features "96 Star Turns", but no wrestliing.
Teilnehmer / Participants:
9 Stone
????
Lightweights (10 Stone)
Rose,
Price.
Middleweights (11 Stone, 6lbs)
Sam Anderson,
Henry Irslinger,
Fournier.
Heavyweights
John Lemm,
Laurent Le Beaucairois,
Ono.
APRIL 11, 1908 (WEDNESDAY)
Plymouth, Devon, England
1 - Stanislaus Cyganiewicz (Zbyszko) def. Jimmy Esson
APRIL 13, 1908 (FRIDAY)
George Hackenschmidt returns to Great Britain following his contest with Frank Gotch in Chicago, Illinois.
MAY 1908
MAY ??, 1908 (????)
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
1 - Stanislaus Cyganiewicz (Zbyszko) def. Jimmy Esson
MAY 6, 1908 (WEDNESDAY)
Anglo-French Circus & Variety Season. Wrestling: International Olympic Professional Catch-as-Catch-Can Tournament - Day ??
Promoters: Lord Lonsdale, Lord Beresford & Admiral Montague
Hengler's (Argyle St., Oxford Circus), London, Greater London, England
1 - Armand Cherpillod def. Apollon
(00:40:16)
MAY 9, 1908 (SATURDAY)
Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, England
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Stanislaus Cyganiewicz (Zbyszko) def. Matt Steadman
Note:
A newspaper (May 30, 1908) from Vienna, Austria stated this was Zbyszko's first official match in the Catch-as-Catch-Can style.
MAY 16, 1908 (SATURDAY)
Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, England
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Yukio Tani def. C. Olsen (of Denmark)
MAY 25, 1908 (MONDAY)
Anglo-French Circus & Variety Season. Wrestling: International Olympic Professional Catch-as-Catch-Can Tournament - Day ??
Promoters: Lord Lonsdale, Lord Beresford & Admiral Montague
Hengler's (Argyle St., Oxford Circus), London, Greater London, England
1 - Lightweights - Final
Rose Vs. Price,
Result Unknown
MAY 26, 1908 (TUESDAY)
Anglo-French Circus & Variety Season. Wrestling: International Olympic Professional Catch-as-Catch-Can Tournament - Day ??
Promoters: Lord Lonsdale, Lord Beresford & Admiral Montague
Hengler's (Argyle St., Oxford Circus), London, Greater London, England
1 - Heavyweights - Semi-Final
Laurent Le Beaucairois def. Ono,
MAY 27, 1908 (WEDNESDAY)
Anglo-French Circus & Variety Season. Wrestling: International Olympic Professional Catch-as-Catch-Can Tournament - Day ??
Promoters: Lord Lonsdale, Lord Beresford & Admiral Montague
Hengler's (Argyle St., Oxford Circus), London, Greater London, England
1 - Middleweight - Final
Herny Irslinger def. Sam Anderson
MAY 28, 1908 (THURSDAY)
Anglo-French Circus & Variety Season. Wrestling: International Olympic Professional Catch-as-Catch-Can Tournament - Day ??
Promoters: Lord Lonsdale, Lord Beresford & Admiral Montague
Hengler's (Argyle St., Oxford Circus), London, Greater London, England
1 - Special Match
Ono Vs. Fournier,
Result Unknown
MAY 29, 1908 (FRIDAY)
Anglo-French Circus & Variety Season. Wrestling: International Olympic Professional Catch-as-Catch-Can Tournament - Penultimate Day
Promoters: Lord Lonsdale, Lord Beresford & Admiral Montague
Hengler's (Argyle St., Oxford Circus), London, Greater London, England
1 - Fournier Vs. "Winner of Middleweight Event",
Result Unknown
MAY 30, 1908 (SATURDAY)
Anglo-French Circus & Variety Season. Wrestling: International Olympic Professional Catch-as-Catch-Can Tournament - Final Day
Promoters: Lord Lonsdale, Lord Beresford & Admiral Montague
Hengler's (Argyle St., Oxford Circus), London, Greater London, England
1 - Heavyweights - Final
John Lemm (Johann Lemm) (of Switzerland) def. Laurent le Beaucairois
Notes:
This is the last day of the tournament which began on April 6, 1908.
Platzierung / Placement:
9 Stone
1. ????.
Lightweights (10 Stone)
1. Rose or Price - £50.
Middleweights (11 Stone, 6lbs)
1. Henry Irslinger - £100.
2. Sam Anderson.
Heavyweights
1. John Lemm - £100.
2. Laurent le Beaucairois.
Swiss newspapers reported that Henry Irslinger won the Great British Middleweight Championship in the final.
They also reported John Lemm won the Great British Heavyweight Championship in the final.
JUNE 1908
JUNE 22, 1908 (MONDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Opening Day - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - The Power of Music (Les Piccollnos and Star Co.)
Featuring R.G. Knowles, Ryder Slone, Lux's Dogs, Archie Glen, Jan Rudenyl and Co.
2 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
4 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
5 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
6 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
7 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
Notes:
This is the tournament which finishes on July 18, 1908.
It's said wrestlers of every European nationality had ben entered as well as some from Asia and America.
Three defeats were needed to eliminate someone.
Roberts is listed as the World Ladies Jiu-Jitsu Champion.
Teilnehmer / Participants:
Hirano "Famous Japanese Wrestler" (appeared outside of the tournament),
Miss Roberts (of England - appeared outside of the tournament).
Middleweights (Up To 12 Stone and Over)
F. Crozier (of Scotland),
Jack Rowan (of America),
Sam Anderson (of America),
N. Fitzpatrick (of Pendleton),
Bob Berry (of Wigan),
John Ferguson (of Burnley),
E. Delaloye (of Switzerland),
W. Batchelor (of London),
Jack Smith Smith (of Manchester),
Graham (of Carlisle),
Tom Connors (of Salford),
Jack Bentley (of Accrington),
J. Munroe (of Newcastle),
A.C. Powell (of London),
J.W. Price (of Burnley),
Barker (of Openshaw),
L. Nielsen (of Denmark),
Relf (of London),
A. Jones (of Basic),
W. Bladen (of Oldham),
Nobby Smith (of Manchester).
Heavyweights (All Above 12 Stone)
Jimmy Essen (of Scotland),
T. Cook (of Oldham),
H. Irslinger (of Austria),
C. Relf (of London),
A. Jones (of Basic)
Zipps (of Jamaica),
Frankel (of Germany),
Jack Smith (of Manchester),
T. Burney (of Manchester),
Pat Connolly (of Ireland),
Geo. May (of London),
Preis (of Germany/Roumania),
Jim Stockley (of Wigan),
W. Bachelor (of London),
Ono (of Japan),
Harry Franks (of London),
L. Neilsen (of Denmark),
T. Cook (of Oldham),
Tom Connors (of Salford),
Jack Rowan (of America),
Abe Wilson (of Liverpool),
W. Klein (of Germany),
Bob Berry (of Wigan),
A.C. Powell (of Liverpool),
E. Delaloye (of Switzerland),
Sam Anderson (of America),
Pat O'Brien (of Ireland),
Pierri (of Italy),
Piacentini (of Italy),
F. Crozier (of Scotland),
Rudolph Boy (of Belgium),
Fitzpatrick,
O'Brien (of Ireland).
JUNE 23, 1908 (TUESDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 2 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
JUNE 24, 1908 (WEDNESDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 3 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - The Power of Music (Les Piccollnos and Star Co.)
Featuring R.G. Knowles, Ryder Slone, Lux's Dogs, Archie Glen, Jan Rudenyl and Co.
JUNE 25, 1908 (THURSDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 4 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Heavyweights
Pat Connolly Vs. Geo. May,
Result Unknown
2 - Heavyweights
Zipps Vs. Preis,
Result Unknown
3 - Heavyweights
Jim Stockley Vs. W. Bachelor,
Result Unknown
4 - Heavyweights
Ono Vs. Harry Franks,
Result Unknown
5 - Heavyweights
L.Neilsen Vs. T. Cook,
Result Unknown
6 - Middleweights
Jack Smith Vs. Grahame,
Result Unknown
7 - Middleweights
Tom Connors Vs. Jack Bentley,
Result Unknown
8 - Jiu-Jitsu
Miss Roberts Vs. Hirano,
Result Unknown
JUNE 26, 1908 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 5 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Heavyweights
Jimmy Essen Vs. T. Conk,
Result Unknown
2 - Heavyweights
H. Irslinger Vs. C. Relf,
Result Unknown
3 - Heavyweights
Zipps Vs. Frankel,
Result Unknown
4 - Heavyweights
Jack Smith Vs. T. Burney,
Result Unknown
5 - Middleweights
F. Crozier Vs. Jack Rowan,
Result Unknown
6 - Middleweights
Sam Anderson Vs. N. Fitzpatrick,
Result Unknown
7 - Middleweights
Bob Berry Vs. John Ferguson,
Result Unknown
8 - Middleweights,
E. Delaloyo Vs. W. Batchelor,
Result Unknown
9 - Jiu-Jitsu Exhibition
Hirano Vs. Miss Roberts,
Result Unknown
JUNE 27, 1908 (SATURDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 6 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - The Power of Music (Les Piccollnos and Star Co.)
Featuring R.G. Knowles, Ryder Slone, Lux's Dogs, Archie Glen, Jan Rudenyl and Co.
2 - Heavyweights
Jim Stockley Vs. Pat Connolly,
Result Unknown
3 - Heavyweights
Tom Connors Vs. Jack Rowan,
Result Unknown
4 - Heavyweights
Jack Smith Vs. Abe Wilson,
Result Unknown
5 - Heavyweights
Bob Berry Vs. A.C. Powell,
Result Unknown
6 - Heavyweights
E. Delaloye Vs. W. Klein,
Result Unknown
7 - Heavyweights
Sam Anderson Vs. Pat O'Brien,
Result Unknown
8 - Heavyweights
H. Irslinger Vs. C. Relf,
Result Unknown
9 - Jiu-Jitsu
Hirano Vs. Miss Roberts,
Result Unknown
JUNE 29, 1908 (MONDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 7 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Fagin (Ivan Berlyn & Company)
Featuring Walter Wade, Horace Wheatley, Wittle Wattle Walton, F. de Marce's Performing Animals, Sam Elton and Company
2 - Heavyweights
Jimmy Essen Vs. Zipps,
Results Unknown
3 - Heavyweights
H. Irslinger Vs. Pierri,
Results Unknown
4 - Heavyweights
Pat Connolly Vs. Piacentini,
Results Unknown
5 - Heavyweights
F. Crozier Vs. Rudolph Boy,
Result Unknown
6 - Middleweights
Tom Connors Vs. E. Delaloye,
Result Unknown
7 - Middleweights
J. Munroe Vs. Jack Bentley,
Result Unknown
8 - Middleweights
A.C. Powell Vs. J.W. Price,
Result Unknown
9 - Jiu-Jitsu
Hirano Vs. Miss Roberts,
Result Unknown
JUNE 30, 1908 (TUESDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 8 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Fagin (Ivan Berlyn & Company)
Featuring Walter Wade, Horace Wheatley, Wittle Wattle Walton, F. de Marce's Performing Animals, Sam Elton and Company
2 - Heavyweights
Jimmy Essen Vs. G. May,
Result Unknown
3 - Heavyweights
Ono Vs. Frankel,
Result Unknown
4 - Heavyweights
J. Stockley Vs. O'Brien,
Result Unknown
5 - Heavyweights
Zipp Vs. Fitzpatrick,
Result Unknown
6 - Middleweights
J.Smith Vs. Crozier,
Result Unknown
7 - Middleweights
S. Anderson Vs. Ferguson,
Result Unknown
8 - Middleweights
B. Berry Vs. Nobby Smith,
Result Unknown
9 - Middleweights
J. Munro Vs. Barker,
Result Unknown
JULY 1908
JULY 1, 1908 (WEDNESDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 9 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Fagin (Ivan Berlyn & Company)
Featuring Walter Wade, Horace Wheatley, Wittle Wattle Walton, F. de Marce's Performing Animals, Sam Elton and Company
2 - Heavyweights
Jimmy Essen Vs. Pierri,
Result Unknown
3 - Heavyweights
Ono Vs. Preis,
Result Unknown
4 - Heavyweights
Zipps Vs. Cook,
Result Unknown
5 - Heavyweights
Pat Connelly Vs. Piacentini,
Result Unknown
6 - Middleweights
L. Neilsen Vs. Relf,
Result Unknown
7 - Middleweights
J.W. Price Vs. Jones,
Result Unknown
8 - Middleweights
Graham Vs. Tom Connors,
Result Unknown
9 - Middleweights
W. Bladen Vs. Bentley,
Result Unknown
JULY 2, 1908 (THURSDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 10 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Fagin (Ivan Berlyn & Company)
Featuring Walter Wade, Horace Wheatley, Wittle Wattle Walton, F. de Marce's Performing Animals, Sam Elton and Company
2 - Middleweights
Jack Bentley Vs. Nobby Smith,
Result Unknown
3 - Middleweights
F. Neilsen Vs. J.W. Price,
Result Unknown
4 - Middleweights
Delaloye Vs. T. Connors,
Result Unknown
5 - Middleweights
Fitzpatrick Vs. J. Smith,
Result Unknown
6 - Heavyweights
Rudolph Boy Vs. Sam Anderson,
Result Unknown
7 - Heavyweights
J. Essen Vs. F. Crozier,
Result Unknown
8 - Heavyweights
Ono Vs. J. Stockley,
Result Unknown
JULY 3, 1908 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 11 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Fagin (Ivan Berlyn & Company)
Featuring Walter Wade, Horace Wheatley, Wittle Wattle Walton, F. de Marce's Performing Animals, Sam Elton and Company
2 - Heavyweights
J. Essen Vs. Zipps,
Result Unknown
3 - Heavyweights
Ono Vs. Stockley,
Result Unknown
4 - Heavyweights
Crozier Vs. Munro,
Result Unknown
5 - Heavyweights
A. Jones Vs. Relf,
Result Unknown
6 - Middleweights
J.W. Price Vs. B. Berry,
Result Unknown
7 - Middleweights
Barker Vs. J. Smith,
Result Unknown
8 - Middleweights
W. Bladen Vs. L. Neilsen,
Result Unknown
9 - Middleweights
Jack Bentley Vs. N. Smith,
Result Unknown
JULY 4, 1908 (SATURDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 12 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Fagin (Ivan Berlyn & Company)
Featuring Walter Wade, Horace Wheatley, Wittle Wattle Walton, F. de Marce's Performing Animals, Sam Elton and Company
2 - Heavyweights
Pat Connelly Vs. Sam Anderson,
Result Unknown
3 - Heavyweights
L. Neilsen Vs. Munro,
Result Unknown
4 - Heavyweights
Batchelor Vs. J. Smith,
Result Unknown
5 - Middleweights
H. Irslinger Vs. Graham,
Result Unknown
6 - Middleweights
Bob Berry Vs. J.W. Price,
Result Unknown
7 - Middleweights
Bentley Vs. N. Smith,
Result Unknown
JULY 6, 1908 (MONDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 13 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Man the Brute
Featuring Harry Grattan & Co., Charles Austen Lyons Trio & Star Company
2 - Zipps Vs. Relf,
Result Unknown
3 - Ono Vs. Irslinger,
Result Unknown
4 - J. Stockley Vs. F. Crozier,
Result Unknown
5 - E. Deleloye Vs. T. Connors,
Result Unknown
6 - J. Bentley Vs. B. Berry,
Result Unknown
7 - J.W. Price Vs. W. Bladen,
Result Unknown
Note:
The weight classes were not listed.
JULY 7, 1908 (TUESDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 14 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Man the Brute
Featuring Harry Grattan & Co., Charles Austen Lyons Trio & Star Company
2 - Heavyweights
J. Stockley Vs. H. Irslinger,
Result Unknown
3 - Heavyweights
Piacenty Vs. Jimmy Essen,
Result Unknown
4 - Heavyweights
L. Neilsen Vs. F. Crozier,
Result Unknown
5 - Middleweights
Bob Berry Vs. Bentley,
Result Unknown
6 - Middleweights
W. Bladen Vs. T. Connors,
Result Unknown
7 - Special Match
Powell Vs. Pierri,
Result Unknown
8 - Jiu-Jitsu
Hirano Vs. Miss Roberts,
Result Unknown
JULY 8, 1908 (WEDNESDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 15 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Man the Brute
Featuring Harry Grattan & Co., Charles Austen Lyons Trio & Star Company
2 - Heavyweights
Jimmy Essen Vs. Relf,
Result Unknown
3 - Heavyweights
Pat Connelly Vs. W. Klein,
Result Unknown
4 - Middleweights
Sam Anderson Vs. Bob Berry,
Result Unknown
5 - Middleweights
E. Delaloye Vs. T. Connors,
Result Unknown
6 - Hirano Vs. Miss Roberts,
Result Unknown
JULY 9, 1908 (THURSDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 16 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Man the Brute
Featuring Harry Grattan & Co., Charles Austen Lyons Trio & Star Company
2 - Heavyweights
Zipps Vs. Pat Connolly,
Result Unknown
3 - Heavyweights
L. Neilsen Vs. Jim Stockley,
Result Unknown
4 - Middleweights
Sam Anderson Vs. Bob Berry,
Result Unknown
5 - Middleweights
E. Delaloye Vs. J.W. Price,
Result Unknown
6 - Special Match
Piacentini Vs. Powell,
Result Unknown
7 - Hirano Vs. Miss Roberts,
Result Unknown
JULY 10, 1908 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 17 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Man the Brute
Featuring Harry Grattan & Co., Charles Austen Lyons Trio & Star Company
2 - Heavyweights
Jimmy Essen Vs. L. Nielsen,
Result Unknown
3 - Heavyweights
Zipps Vs. H. Irslinger,
Result Unknown
4 - Middleweights
E. Delaloye Vs. J.W. Price,
Result Unknown
5 - Middleweights
Munro Vs. Bentley,
Result Unknown
6 - Middleweights
Powell Vs. Piacentini,
Result Unknown
JULY 11, 1908 (SATURDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 18 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Man the Brute
Featuring Harry Grattan & Co., Charles Austen Lyons Trio & Star Company
2 - Heavyweights
Zipps Vs. Jim Stockley,
Result Unknown
3 - Heavyweights
Munroe Vs. Piacentini,
Result Unknown
4 - Middleweights
Sam Anderson Vs. L. Neilsen,
Result Unknown
5 - Middleweights
Powell Vs. Jack Bentley,
Result Unknown
JULY 13, 1908 (MONDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 19 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Happy Holland
Featuring Jake Friedman & Co.
2 - 61, Prospect-Street
Featuring Les 2 Cabiacs, 3 Sisters Sprightly, Bob Hanlon Troupe, Caryl Wilbur's Company and Star Company
3 - Jim Stockley Vs. H. Irslinger,
Result Unknown
4 - Crozier Vs. B. Berry,
Result Unknown
5 - Munroe Vs. Powell,
Result Unknown
Note:
The weight classes were not listed.
JULY 14, 1908 (TUESDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 20 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Happy Holland
Featuring Jake Friedman & Co.
2 - 61, Prospect-Street
Featuring Les 2 Cabiacs, 3 Sisters Sprightly, Bob Hanlon Troupe, Caryl Wilbur's Company and Star Company
3 - Jim Stockley Vs. H. Irslinger,
Result Unknown
4 - W. Klein Vs. S. Anderson,
Result Unknown
5 - Crozier Vs. B. Berry,
Result Unknown
6 - L. Neilsen Vs. E. Delaloye,
Result Unknown
Note:
The weight classes were not listed.
JULY 15, 1908 (WEDNESDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 21 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Happy Holland
Featuring Jake Friedman & Co.
2 - 61, Prospect-Street
Featuring Les 2 Cabiacs, 3 Sisters Sprightly, Bob Hanlon Troupe, Caryl Wilbur's Company and Star Company
3 - J. Stockley Vs. Essen,
Result Unknown
4 - L. Neilsen Vs. W. Klein,
Result Unknown
5 - Munroe Vs. Relf,
Result Unknown
6 - Powell Vs. W. Bladen,
Result Unknown
Note:
The weight classes were not listed.
JULY 16, 1908 (THURSDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 22 - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Happy Holland
Featuring Jake Friedman & Co.
2 - 61, Prospect-Street
Featuring Les 2 Cabiacs, 3 Sisters Sprightly, Bob Hanlon Troupe, Caryl Wilbur's Company and Star Company
3 - J. Stockley Vs. H. Irslinger,
Result Unknown
4 - T. Connors Vs. Sam Anderson,
Result Unknown
5 - B. Berry Vs. L. Neilsen,
Result Unknown
6 - Relf Vs. Piacentini,
Result Unknown
Note:
The weight classes were not mentioned.
JULY 17, 1908 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Penultimate Day - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Happy Holland
Featuring Jake Friedman & Co.
2 - 61, Prospect-Street
Featuring Les 2 Cabiacs, 3 Sisters Sprightly, Bob Hanlon Troupe, Caryl Wilbur's Company and Star Company
3 - Middleweights - Final - Two out of Three Falls
Sam Anderson def. Frank Crozier,
Falls Unknown
Notes:
This is the last day of the Middleweight portion of the tournament which started on June 22, 1908.
Platzierung / Placement
Middleweight Championship (Up To 12 Stone and Over)
1. Sam Anderson (of America) - Silver Belt & £50.
2. Frank Crozier (of Scotland).
JULY 18, 1908 (SATURDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Final Day - Matinee Show
Promoter: Apollo "The Well Known Strongman"
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Happy Holland
Featuring Jake Friedman & Co.
2 - 61, Prospect-Street
Featuring Les 2 Cabiacs, 3 Sisters Sprightly, Bob Hanlon Troupe, Caryl Wilbur's Company and Star Company
3 - Heavyweights - Final - Two out of Three Falls
Jimmy Esson def. Pat Connolly,
Falls Unknown
Notes:
This is the last day of the tournament which started on June 22, 1908.
Platzierung / Placement
Heavyweight Championship (All 12 Stone and Over)
1. Jimmy Esson (of Scotland) - Silver Cup & £50.
2. Pat Connolly (of Ireland).
AUGUST 1908
AUGUST 1, 1908 (SATURDAY)
Palace Theatre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Purse: £50
1 - The Isle of Ooma
Featuring Arthur Rigby & Company and Tally Ho Trio, Achmed-Ibrahim Troupe of Arabas, The Honeymoon Baby, Jordan and Harvey, and Star Company
2 - Sam Anderson (of America) Vs. Frank Crozier (of Scotland),
Result Unknown
AUGUST 15, 1908 (SATURDAY)
Kirkbride, Cumbria, England
1 - 9-and-a-Half Stone - First Round
Joseph Temple def. C. Carruthers
2 - All-Weight - First Round
???? def. W. Temple
3 - 9-and-a-Half Stone - Final
Joseph Temple def. J. James
4 - All-Weight - Final
Irving Ward def. J. James,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
Carruthers is listed as the World Cumberland & Westmorland 9-and-a-Half Stone Champion.
Ward is said to be a recent Morpeth winner.
W. Temple is said to be the ex-Eleven Stone Champion.
Platzierung / Placement:
9-and-a-Half Stone
1. Joseph Temple (of Westward).
2. J. James (of Oughterby).
All-Weight
1. Irving Ward (of Rockcliff).
2. J. James (of Oughterby).
Teilnehmer / Participants:
9-and-a-Half Stone
Joseph Temple (of Westward),
J. James (of Oughterby),
C. Carruthers (of Newton Arlosh).
All-Weight
J. James (of Oughterby),
Irving Ward (of Rockcliff),
W. Temple (of Westward).
AUGUST 20, 1908 (THURSDAY)
Tournament?
Grasmere, Cumbria, England
Platzierung / Placement
Cumberland Style Championship
1. W. Studholme (of Great Broughton).
2. Joe Graham (of Carlisle).
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
AUGUST 25, 1908 (TUESDAY)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
"Olympic Victor's Challenge.
A Central News telegram states that Police Constable O'Kelly, Hull's wrestling policeman, who won the championship at the stadium last month, is prepared to meet Frank Gotch, the American, who defeated Hackenschmidt in the catch-as-catch-can style for any amount up to £500. O'Kelly has no objection, it is stated, to sacrificing his amateur status." - The Guardian
AUGUST 29, 1908 (SATURDAY)
World All-Weights Championship
Bigrigg, Cumbria, England
1 - Fisher Salter def. Mashiter
2 - Semi-Final
Studholme def. Tunstall
3 - Final
Studholme def. Fisher Salter,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
Bowman, of Penrith, is said to be the former holder.
Platzierung / Placement:
1. Studholme (or Broughton).
2. Fisher Salter.
Teilnehmer / Participants:
Fisher Salter "Virtual Unknown",
Mashiter (of Seascale),
Tunstall (of Broughton),
Studholme (of Broughton).
SEPTEMBER 1908
SEPTEMBER 28, 1908 (MONDAY) [?]
London, Greater London, England
1 - Stanislaus Zbyszko def. Ivan Poddoubny,
Disqualification
OCTOBER 1908
OCTOBER 3, 1908 (SATURDAY)
London, Greater London, England
1 - Henry Irslinger Vs. Peter Gotz,
Draw
NOVEMBER 1908
NOVEMBER 4, 1908 (WEDNESDAY)
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Frank Gotch arrives here aboard the Cunard liner, "Campania"
Notes:
Approximate date.
Upon his arrival he denies gouging Georg Hackschmidt's eyes in their April 3, 1908 match.
Gotch also denies using foul language directed at Hack.
Finally he denies greasing himself prior to wrestling.
In regards to a return match he stated, "Well, it is up to him now I am here, but the challenge must come from him."
It's said while here he will be training with Jimmy Britt.
NOVEMBER 8, 1908 (SUNDAY)
New Cross Empire, London, Greater London, England
Frank Gotch makes his first appearance in the country
Notes:
He is noted as having more engagements with Moss's Empires.
His performance was received with a mixed reaction.
NOVEMBER 13, 1908 (FRIDAY)
London, Greater London, England
Frank Gotch and Georg Hackenschmidt both addressed a gathering of newspaper representatives
Notes:
Hack stated he'd wrestle any man currently in England.
Gotch stated he was willing.
Both men agreed and appointed a committee of representative journalists to put together the arrangements.
The two wrestlers met and shook hands and agreed to let bygones be bygones.
Gotch stated the match had to be Catch-as-Catch-Can.
NOVEMBER 16, 1908 (MONDAY)
Gotch Vindicated: Exclusive Pictures of the Great Wrestling Match - Early-Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - The Swiss Express
Featuring C. & F. Renard's Company of Comedians
2 - The Spy
Featuring Geo. Platt Kent , Alf. Maynall Keith, Lord Les Marsumas Murray and Lord Fred Lincoln
3 - Gotch Vindicated: American Bioscope Showing of the Great Wrestling Match
Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
Gotch Vindicated: Exclusive Pictures of the Great Wrestling Match - Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - The Swiss Express
Featuring C. & F. Renard's Company of Comedians
2 - The Spy
Featuring Geo. Platt Kent , Alf. Maynall Keith, Lord Les Marsumas Murray and Lord Fred Lincoln
3 - Gotch Vindicated: American Bioscope Showing of the Great Wrestling Match
Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
NOVEMBER 17, 1908 (TUESDAY)
Gotch Vindicated: Exclusive Pictures of the Great Wrestling Match - Early-Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - The Swiss Express
Featuring C. & F. Renard's Company of Comedians
2 - The Spy
Featuring Geo. Platt Kent , Alf. Maynall Keith, Lord Les Marsumas Murray and Lord Fred Lincoln
3 - Gotch Vindicated: American Bioscope Showing of the Great Wrestling Match
Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
Gotch Vindicated: Exclusive Pictures of the Great Wrestling Match - Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - The Swiss Express
Featuring C. & F. Renard's Company of Comedians
2 - The Spy
Featuring Geo. Platt Kent , Alf. Maynall Keith, Lord Les Marsumas Murray and Lord Fred Lincoln
3 - Gotch Vindicated: American Bioscope Showing of the Great Wrestling Match
Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
NOVEMBER 18, 1908 (WEDNESDAY)
Gotch Vindicated: Exclusive Pictures of the Great Wrestling Match - Early-Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - The Swiss Express
Featuring C. & F. Renard's Company of Comedians
2 - The Spy
Featuring Geo. Platt Kent , Alf. Maynall Keith, Lord Les Marsumas Murray and Lord Fred Lincoln
3 - Gotch Vindicated: American Bioscope Showing of the Great Wrestling Match
Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
Gotch Vindicated: Exclusive Pictures of the Great Wrestling Match - Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - The Swiss Express
Featuring C. & F. Renard's Company of Comedians
2 - The Spy
Featuring Geo. Platt Kent , Alf. Maynall Keith, Lord Les Marsumas Murray and Lord Fred Lincoln
3 - Gotch Vindicated: American Bioscope Showing of the Great Wrestling Match
Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
NOVEMBER 19, 1908 (THURSDAY)
London, Greater London, England
The first meeting between the reprensentatives of the sporting newspapers was held here today
Notes:
The agreed to be called the "Professional Wrestling Board of Control."
It was decided Georg Hackenschmidt should face Stanislaus Zbyszko in March 1909.
It was also decided Frank Gotch and John Lemm should meet in April 1909.
Each wrestler has to post a £200 deposit at the signing of the articles of agreement.
They ruled that the stangle hold, double nelson and toe hold should be barred in the matches.
Gotch Vindicated: Exclusive Pictures of the Great Wrestling Match - Early-Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - The Swiss Express
Featuring C. & F. Renard's Company of Comedians
2 - The Spy
Featuring Geo. Platt Kent , Alf. Maynall Keith, Lord Les Marsumas Murray and Lord Fred Lincoln
3 - Gotch Vindicated: American Bioscope Showing of the Great Wrestling Match
Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
Gotch Vindicated: Exclusive Pictures of the Great Wrestling Match - Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - The Swiss Express
Featuring C. & F. Renard's Company of Comedians
2 - The Spy
Featuring Geo. Platt Kent , Alf. Maynall Keith, Lord Les Marsumas Murray and Lord Fred Lincoln
3 - Gotch Vindicated: American Bioscope Showing of the Great Wrestling Match
Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
NOVEMBER 20, 1908 (FRIDAY)
Gotch Vindicated: Exclusive Pictures of the Great Wrestling Match - Early-Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - The Swiss Express
Featuring C. & F. Renard's Company of Comedians
2 - The Spy
Featuring Geo. Platt Kent , Alf. Maynall Keith, Lord Les Marsumas Murray and Lord Fred Lincoln
3 - Gotch Vindicated: American Bioscope Showing of the Great Wrestling Match
Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
Gotch Vindicated: Exclusive Pictures of the Great Wrestling Match - Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - The Swiss Express
Featuring C. & F. Renard's Company of Comedians
2 - The Spy
Featuring Geo. Platt Kent , Alf. Maynall Keith, Lord Les Marsumas Murray and Lord Fred Lincoln
3 - Gotch Vindicated: American Bioscope Showing of the Great Wrestling Match
Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
NOVEMBER 21, 1908 (SATURDAY)
Gotch Vindicated: Exclusive Pictures of the Great Wrestling Match - Early-Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - The Swiss Express
Featuring C. & F. Renard's Company of Comedians
2 - The Spy
Featuring Geo. Platt Kent , Alf. Maynall Keith, Lord Les Marsumas Murray and Lord Fred Lincoln
3 - Gotch Vindicated: American Bioscope Showing of the Great Wrestling Match
Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
Gotch Vindicated: Exclusive Pictures of the Great Wrestling Match - Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - The Swiss Express
Featuring C. & F. Renard's Company of Comedians
2 - The Spy
Featuring Geo. Platt Kent , Alf. Maynall Keith, Lord Les Marsumas Murray and Lord Fred Lincoln
3 - Gotch Vindicated: American Bioscope Showing of the Great Wrestling Match
Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
NOVEMBER 27, 1908 (FRIDAY)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
A letter from Hackenschmidt to the Professional Wrestling Board of Control is printed in the Guardian
Notes:
It says he cannot wrestle Stanislaus Zbyszko in March 1909.
The letter is dated November 24, 1908.
In the same article it is reported John Lemmm's manager had sent £100 to the PWBC already and the remaining £100 of the deposit would be sent in a weeks time.
Gotch is said to have requested further information as well as, "I wish to do everything to help the Committee in their efforts to bring theses matches about."
NOVEMBER 30, 1908 (MONDAY)
Hackenschmidt's Conquerer: Frank A. Gotch, Actor and Champion Wrestler of the World - Early-Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - Sketch - What Women Do For Men
Featuring Carina Sister, Three Delaires & Leonia Dixon
2 - The Bricklayers
Featuring Leo Tell, Annie Casey, Chad Chard & The Famous Roisset Troupe
3 - Picture Showing
Frank A. Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
4 - Comedy Athletic Sketch - All About A Bout
Featuring Frank A. Gotch with Select Company
Note:
Gotch did not appear in Mancheser the week prior.
Hackenschmidt's Conquerer: Frank A. Gotch, Actor and Champion Wrestler of the World - Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - Sketch - What Women Do For Men
Featuring Carina Sister, Three Delaires & Leonia Dixon
2 - The Bricklayers
Featuring Leo Tell, Annie Casey, Chad Chard & The Famous Roisset Troupe
3 - Picture Showing
Frank A. Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
4 - Comedy Athletic Sketch - All About A Bout
Featuring Frank A. Gotch with Select Company
DECEMBER 1908
DECEMBER 1, 1908 (TUESDAY)
Hackenschmidt's Conquerer: Frank A. Gotch, Actor and Champion Wrestler of the World - Early-Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - Sketch - What Women Do For Men
Featuring Carina Sister, Three Delaires & Leonia Dixon
2 - The Bricklayers
Featuring Leo Tell, Annie Casey, Chad Chard & The Famous Roisset Troupe
3 - Picture Showing
Frank A. Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
4 - Comedy Athletic Sketch - All About A Bout
Featuring Frank A. Gotch with Select Company
Hackenschmidt's Conquerer: Frank A. Gotch, Actor and Champion Wrestler of the World - Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - Sketch - What Women Do For Men
Featuring Carina Sister, Three Delaires & Leonia Dixon
2 - The Bricklayers
Featuring Leo Tell, Annie Casey, Chad Chard & The Famous Roisset Troupe
3 - Picture Showing
Frank A. Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
4 - Comedy Athletic Sketch - All About A Bout
Featuring Frank A. Gotch with Select Company
Notes:
The Guardian was not overly praising of Gotch's sketch.
The journalist called it a "thin disuise of a sketch," then continued, "[it] is really a bit of wrestling - with decorations. These trimmings are flimsy, and serve to work up interest in the wrestle, in which Gotch makes a hash of 'the world's champion' (not the cunning allusion). The wrestler's backer, in the play, become a loud friend urging him to fame, despite a shill aunt."
Words such as "hunches," "smooth-guys," "hoodies," and "pikers" are used during the sketch. Those words were considered to be inside wrestling terms.
It's said the house enjoyed seeing Toch.
"The programme-writer has scored another invention here; it was an 'athletic sketch.' 'Athletic' is excellent."
"What Women do for Men" is somewhat of a raunchy melodrama.
DECEMBER 2, 1908 (WEDNESDAY)
Hackenschmidt's Conquerer: Frank A. Gotch, Actor and Champion Wrestler of the World - Early-Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - Sketch - What Women Do For Men
Featuring Carina Sister, Three Delaires & Leonia Dixon
2 - The Bricklayers
Featuring Leo Tell, Annie Casey, Chad Chard & The Famous Roisset Troupe
3 - Picture Showing
Frank A. Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
4 - Comedy Athletic Sketch - All About A Bout
Featuring Frank A. Gotch with Select Company
Hackenschmidt's Conquerer: Frank A. Gotch, Actor and Champion Wrestler of the World - Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - Sketch - What Women Do For Men
Featuring Carina Sister, Three Delaires & Leonia Dixon
2 - The Bricklayers
Featuring Leo Tell, Annie Casey, Chad Chard & The Famous Roisset Troupe
3 - Picture Showing
Frank A. Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
4 - Comedy Athletic Sketch - All About A Bout
Featuring Frank A. Gotch with Select Company
DECEMBER 3, 1908 (THURSDAY)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Frank Gotch gave an interview with the Sporting Chronicle today
Notes:
He said he has written to the Professional Wrestling Board of Control.
He expressed his determination to refuse to recognize them.
Gotch carried on to say he will finish his tour of England.
After which he will return to America.
If anybody wishes to wrestle him they can come and visit him there.
They will have to wrestle him under the same conditions as the Georg Hackenschmidt match.
Hackenschmidt's Conquerer: Frank A. Gotch, Actor and Champion Wrestler of the World - Early-Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - Sketch - What Women Do For Men
Featuring Carina Sister, Three Delaires & Leonia Dixon
2 - The Bricklayers
Featuring Leo Tell, Annie Casey, Chad Chard & The Famous Roisset Troupe
3 - Picture Showing
Frank A. Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
4 - Comedy Athletic Sketch - All About A Bout
Featuring Frank A. Gotch with Select Company
Hackenschmidt's Conquerer: Frank A. Gotch, Actor and Champion Wrestler of the World - Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - Sketch - What Women Do For Men
Featuring Carina Sister, Three Delaires & Leonia Dixon
2 - The Bricklayers
Featuring Leo Tell, Annie Casey, Chad Chard & The Famous Roisset Troupe
3 - Picture Showing
Frank A. Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
4 - Comedy Athletic Sketch - All About A Bout
Featuring Frank A. Gotch with Select Company
DECEMBER 4, 1908 (FRIDAY)
Hackenschmidt's Conquerer: Frank A. Gotch, Actor and Champion Wrestler of the World - Early-Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - Sketch - What Women Do For Men
Featuring Carina Sister, Three Delaires & Leonia Dixon
2 - The Bricklayers
Featuring Leo Tell, Annie Casey, Chad Chard & The Famous Roisset Troupe
3 - Picture Showing
Frank A. Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
4 - Comedy Athletic Sketch - All About A Bout
Featuring Frank A. Gotch with Select Company
Hackenschmidt's Conquerer: Frank A. Gotch, Actor and Champion Wrestler of the World - Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - Sketch - What Women Do For Men
Featuring Carina Sister, Three Delaires & Leonia Dixon
2 - The Bricklayers
Featuring Leo Tell, Annie Casey, Chad Chard & The Famous Roisset Troupe
3 - Picture Showing
Frank A. Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
4 - Comedy Athletic Sketch - All About A Bout
Featuring Frank A. Gotch with Select Company
DECEMBER 5, 1908 (SATURDAY)
Hackenschmidt's Conquerer: Frank A. Gotch, Actor and Champion Wrestler of the World - Early-Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Ardwick, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - Sketch - What Women Do For Men
Featuring Carina Sister, Three Delaires & Leonia Dixon
2 - The Bricklayers
Featuring Leo Tell, Annie Casey, Chad Chard & The Famous Roisset Troupe
3 - Picture Showing
Frank A. Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
4 - Comedy Athletic Sketch - All About A Bout
Featuring Frank A. Gotch with Select Company
Hackenschmidt's Conquerer: Frank A. Gotch, Actor and Champion Wrestler of the World - Evening Show
Ardwick Green Empire, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Tickets: "Popular Prices"
1 - Sketch - What Women Do For Men
Featuring Carina Sister, Three Delaires & Leonia Dixon
2 - The Bricklayers
Featuring Leo Tell, Annie Casey, Chad Chard & The Famous Roisset Troupe
3 - Picture Showing
Frank A. Gotch Vs. Hackenschmidt
4 - Comedy Athletic Sketch - All About A Bout
Featuring Frank A. Gotch with Select Company
DECEMBER 8, 1908 (TUESDAY)
London, Greater London, England
"Professional Wrestling.
Board of Control Disbanded.
The following statement has been issued by the hon. secretary of te Professional Wrestling Board, of Control:-
'At a meeting of the Professional Wrestling Board of Control, held yesterday at the Queen's Hotel (London), it was decided that in view of the fact that both Hackenschmidt and Gotch respectively have declined to meet Zbysco and Lemm respectively, as arranged by the Board, the Board should disband. In doing so the Board expressed regret that it has found it impossible to perform the duty for which it was elected, viz. the promotion of straightforward matches. The Board desired publicly to express it's appreciation of the attitude of Lemm, who was the only wrestler to deposit his $200 forfeit with the hon. secretary of the Board." - The Manchester Guardian
DECEMBER 17, 1908 (THURSDAY)
The Empire Theater, Sheffield, England
Attendance: "Jammed and Thousands of People Stood Outside"
1 - Handicap - Gotch to Throw Dinnie Twice in Thirty Minutes
Frank Gotch def. George Dinnie (of Sheffield)
(F1 00:01:15 - F2 00:00:50 - C 00:02:05)
Notes:
An Omaha newspaper quoting the Sheffield Evening Mail lists Dinnie as being nothing more than "a mere toy in the hands of the American." They also state Dinnie lost in eight minutes and forty seconds to Hackenschmidt and sixteen minutes agaisnt Zbysco.
George Dinnie is quoted as saying:
"If I hadn't given up on the toe-hold, Gotch would have broken my foot."
The paper went on to say, "The straightest wrestle that ever took place in Sheffield."
Everything Dinnie had to say of Gotch was extremely complimentary.
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