South Australia, AU: Pre-1900
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1888
APRIL 1888
APRIL 30, 1888 (MONDAY)
Roschock's Athletic Hall, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
1 - Sam Mathews Vs. Andre Christol,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured boxing.
MAY 1888
MAY 11, 1888 (FRIDAY)
Roschock's Athletic Hall, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
1 - Boxing
Christol Vs. Roschock,
Result Unknown (Three Rounds)
2 - Mixed Styles (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Graeco-Roman) - Two out of Three Falls
Christol Vs. Mathews,
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 00:10:00+ - F2 00:17:00 - C 00:27:00+)
Notes:
Christol claimed his arm muscles were strained and could not continue following the second fall.
Featured other boxing bouts.
MAY 1888
MAY 11, 1888 (FRIDAY)
Roschock's Athletic Hall, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
1 - Boxing
Christol Vs. Roschock,
Result Unknown (Three Rounds)
2 - Mixed Styles (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Graeco-Roman) - Two out of Three Falls
Christol Vs. Mathews,
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 00:10:00+ - F2 00:17:00 - C 00:27:00+)
Notes:
Christol claimed his arm muscles were strained and could not continue following the second fall.
Featured other boxing bouts.
JUNE 1888
JUNE 7, 1888 (THURSDAY)
Military Tournament
The Port, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Attendance: "Fair"
1 - Graeco-Roman
Christol def. Samson
2 - Horseback Wrestling
Sam Matthews def. 'An Amateur'
3 - Horseback Wrestling
Heard def. Lewis
JUNE 15, 1888 (FRIDAY)
Farewell Benefit for Sam Matthews & Andre Christol
Roachock's Hall, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Attendance: "Good"
1 - South Australian Mixed Style (Graeco-Roman/????) Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Roachock def. Andre Christol,
Two Falls to One
2 - Weight Lifting Competition
Sam Sampson Vs. Andre Christol Vs. Sam Matthews Vs. Roachock,
Result Unknown
Notes:
It doesn't state who, if anyone, is the champion going in.
Also featured boxing.
JUNE 1888
JUNE 7, 1888 (THURSDAY)
Military Tournament
The Port, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Attendance: "Fair"
1 - Graeco-Roman
Christol def. Samson
2 - Horseback Wrestling
Sam Matthews def. 'An Amateur'
3 - Horseback Wrestling
Heard def. Lewis
JUNE 15, 1888 (FRIDAY)
Farewell Benefit for Sam Matthews & Andre Christol
Roachock's Hall, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Attendance: "Good"
1 - South Australian Mixed Style (Graeco-Roman/????) Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Roachock def. Andre Christol,
Two Falls to One
2 - Weight Lifting Competition
Sam Sampson Vs. Andre Christol Vs. Sam Matthews Vs. Roachock,
Result Unknown
Notes:
It doesn't state who, if anyone, is the champion going in.
Also featured boxing.
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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 South Australia, Australia: Pre-1900.
Updated: December 11, 2018.
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 South Australia, Australia: Pre-1900.
Updated: December 11, 2018.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
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