California, United States of America: 1870-1879
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1870
JULY 1870
JULY 4, 1870 (MONDAY)-JULY 6, 1870 (WEDNESDAY)
Tournament
Grass Valley, California
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
There were forty-six wrestlers in the activities.
No further information.
1871
MAY 1871
MAY 4, 1871 (THURSDAY)
"The Troupe of Hercules" Presented by "The Man of Iron"
Platts Hall, San Francisco, California
1 - Roman Wrestling - Exhibition
Perrier Vs. Vincent,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Bennet took part in club swinging.
Durand and Painter performed Gymnastics.
"MESSRS. PERRIER & VINCENT,
The first champions of the world have just arrived from London, where they performed at the CRYSTAL PALACE and at the ALHAMBRA MUSIC HALL; also on the principal European stages and circuses. They are the Directors of numerous Athletic StarTroupe, who will perform the herculean feats called the
ROMAN WRESTING.
They have also engaged the aid of Mr. Bennett of the Olympic Club, and known as the champion of America. In company with several of his best pupils in gymnasitics."
The write-up the next day says:
"Platt's Hall - The exhibition of Roman wrestling, given last night, was a novelty, and seemed to give great satisfaction to the audience. The wrestlers are naked above the waist, and the 'hold' is obtained by pressure of the hands on the flesh, or by grasping the arms. It is more fatiguing and painful to the contestants than the other modes of wrestling, and fully as exciting."
JULY 1871
JULY 4, 1871 (TUESDAY)
Grand Cornish Wrestling Matches
Grass Valley, California
Notes:
No further information.
1872
NOVEMBER 1872
NOVEMBER 23, 1872 (SATURDAY)
Hibernia Hall, San Francisco, California
Pacific Coast Championship
1 - Markey Vs. Ward,
Result Unknown
1873
MARCH 1873
MARCH 8, 1873 (SATURDAY)
Hibernia Hall, San Francisco, California
Attendance: 8,500
Announcer: Mr. Mallon
Judge: Mr. Lewis
1 - California State Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Daniel Murray def. Eugen Marky (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:03:00 - F2 00:03:00 - F3 ??:??:?? - C 00:06:00+) - NEW CHAMPION
Note:
Marky was said to have been the champion for a long time.
APRIL 1873
APRIL 20, 1873 (SUNDAY)
Turn Verein Hall, Sacramento, California
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
JULY 1873
JULY 4, 1873 (FRIDAY)-JULY 6, 1873 (SUNDAY)
Grand Cornish Style Wrestling Matches
Grass Valley, California
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No further information.
JULY 18, 1873 (FRIDAY)
San Francisco, California
An announcement is made that a wrestling convention is going to be held shortly in New York to amend the rules of wrestling and regulate championship contests. A tournament will follow.
1874
FEBRUARY 1874
FEBRUARY 14, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
Attendance: "Immense Crowd"
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Major McLaughlin (of Detroit) def. Michael Whalen (of San Francisco),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:04:30 - F2 00:05:00 - C 00:09:30) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Whalen was listed as the California state champion.
McLaughlin is listed as the Eastern Champion.
Appears this was a match to crown a new national champion based on Whalen being the West's best and McLaughlin that of the East.
MARCH 1874
MARCH 14, 1874 (SATURDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - Collar & Elbow
A. Perrier (of France) Vs. G. Tessier,
Result Unknown
MARCH 16, 1874 (MONDAY)
Pleasanton, California
1 - Bill Jordan def. Dennis Cannon
(Third Round)
APRIL 1874
APRIL 8, 1874 (WEDNESDAY)
Yorkville, California
1 - Square-Hold - Three out of Five Falls
Jas. Carswell def. David H. Hooper,
Three Falls to Two (01:11:00)
APRIL 11, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Grand Wrestling Match!
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
Attendance: "Not Large" & "Slim Attendance"
Tickets: $1.00, $1.50, $5.00 & $10.00
Referee: Frank Rhodes
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
George Tessier Vs. A. Deligne,
Two out of Three Falls (F1 00:02:28 - F2 00:00:30 - F3 00:01:15 - C 00:04:13)
Note:
This match was announced as being contested under the same rules which governed McLaughlin-"Corduroy"
MAY 1874
MAY 4, 1874 (MONDAY)
The Arena, Grass Valley, California
Attendance: "Quite Large"
1 - Cornish Style - Two out of Three Falls
James Groves (of England) def. Richard Pascoe,
Two Falls to None - Forfeit
Note:
Pascoe forfeit in the second fall after several rounds when it came apparent he could not throw Pascoe.
MAY 15, 1874 (FRIDAY)
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
Attendance: "Rather Slim, Probably Not More Than 150"
Judges: John Lewis (Murray) & George Martin (Harris)
Referee: James Farrell
1 - Collar & Elbow
Dan Murray (of San Francisco) Vs. Thomas Harris,
Notes:
Harris is listed as the Champion of Australia.
The match was brought to a halt when Harris punched Murray on the nose claiming that he had been kicked.
Farrell stated: "Murray is a Collar-and-Elbow wrestler, and that Harris knows nothing about it."
Everyone involved bickered following this and the match never got back underway.
JULY 1874
JULY 2, 1874 (THURSDAY)
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
Attendance: "Not Large" & "Large"
Tickets: $1.00
1 - French & German Styles - Two out of Three Falls
Mons. Bauer "the Professor of Wrestling" / "Lapollon Musole" (of Mulhausen) def. Louis Gerichten (of the Olympic Club),
Two Falls to None
Note:
In a June 11, 1874 article it's said Bauer recently arrived.
It's said that Bauer has never been thrown.
AUGUST 1874
AUGUST 29, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Pat Farrell's, San Francisco, California
1 - Spanish Style
Mons. Bauer Vs. "A Mexican in the Employ of Miller & Lux",
Result Unknown
2 - Collar & Elbow
Mons. Bauer Vs. "A Distinguished Amateur"
OCTOBER 1874
OCTOBER 18, 1874 (SUNDAY)
Woodward's, San Francisco, California
Entertainment show including an exhibition of heavy lifting from Professor Miller.
OCTOBER 25, 1874 (SUNDAY)
Agricultural Park, Sacramento, California
1 - ???? Vs. ????,
Postponed
Note:
Postponed due to the weather.
OCTOBER 31, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Metropolitan Theater, Sacramento, California
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Michael Whelan "Corduroy" (of San Francisco) def. Thomas Harris (of Australia),
Two Falls to One
NOVEMBER 1874
NOVEMBER 14, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Pacific Hall, San Francisco, California
Attendance: 'Large Number'
Tickets: $1 & $2
Referee: John B. Lewis
Judges: Robinson (Miller) & Con. Mooney (Bauer)
1 - Kearney Vs. Dupont,
Result Unknown
2 - Pacific Coast Championship - Roman Gladiator Style
Professor Miller 'the Australian Hercules' Vs. Bauer (of San Francisco),
Draw - One Fall Each (F1 ??:??:?? - F2 00:11:00 - F3 ??:??:?? - C 00:11:00+)
Notes:
Miller listed as Australian Champion.
Bauer listed as the French Champion.
The men agreed to call it a draw due to Bauer receiving an injury to his groin. A rematch is to take place in 30 days.
NOVEMBER 15, 1874 (SUNDAY)
Woodward's Garden, San Francisco, California
An entertainment show including an exhibition of fencing and boxing by Professsor Miller.
DECEMBER 1874
DECEMBER 8, 1874 (TUESDAY)
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
Attendance: 1,200
Announcer: Billy Jordan
Referee: W.S. Lawton
Judges: George Tessler (Bauer) & Henry Wernisch (Miller)
1 - Pacific Coast Championship - Roman Style - Two out of Three Falls
Bauer 'the French Milo' def. Professor Miller 'the Australian Hercules',
Two Falls to One (F1 00:17:00 - F2 00:05:00 - F3 00:54:00 - C 01:16:00)
Notes:
Miller is listed as 'The Famous Australian Hercules & Pugilist.'
Bauer as the French Champion.
Who, if anyone, is the champion going in is not listed.
DECEMBER 20, 1874 (SUNDAY)
San Francisco, California
Announced that Professor William Miller will star in a play called 'The Gladiator' as 'The Fighting Gaul,' it is produced by John McCullough next week.
DECEMBER 25, 1874 (FRIDAY)
Promoter & Producer: John McCullough
California Theatre, San Francisco, California
The Gladiator, a play, features tonight. William Attendance: "The Largest Audience That Has Assembled In This Theatre For Many A Day"
Miller in the part of "The Fighting Gaul," in the "great Arena Scene."
Notes:
This is billed as the first of just two nights when the play will be on stage.
The play was written by Dr. [Robert Montgomery] Bird in 1831.
It is a part of McCullough's second week at the theatre showcasing different plays.
Regarding the attendance it is said that there was "Standing Room Only" and, "Enough people were turned away to fill the other places of amusement."
The play was deemed a huge success, however, no mention of Miller is made.
DECEMBER 26, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Promoter & Producer: John McCullough
California Theatre, San Francisco, California
The Gladiator, a play, features tonight. William Miller plays "The Fighting Gaul," in the "great Arena Scene."
Notes:
This is billed as the second of just two nights when the play will be on stage.
1875
JANUARY 1875
JANUARY 26, 1875 (TUESDAY)
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
Attendance: 'Large Number'
1 - Boxing
Professor Miller def. Bill Davis
MARCH 1875
MARCH 3, 1875 (WEDNESDAY)
Metropolitan Theater, Sacramento, California
1 - Thomas Harris (of Sacramento) Vs. Mr. Farell (of Michigan),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Harris is said to be the "late champion of Australia."
Farel is said to have been successful in 24 different matches.
APRIL 1875
APRIL 3, 1875 (SATURDAY)
Benefit for John Wilson
Wilson's Palace Amphitheatre, San Francisco, California
Miller & Bauer performed feats of strength. Then Miller sparred with a pupil.
APRIL 13, 1875 (TUESDAY)
Palace Amphitheatre, San Francisco, California
Attendance: 'Filled to the Upmost Capacity'
Tickets: $1.00, $2.00 & $10.00
Stakeholder: Oscar Lewis
Referee: William Shear
Judges: Robinson (Miller) & Perise (Vandervecken
1 - Roman Style - Two out of Three Falls
Professor Wm. Miller 'the Australian Hercules' def. Leopold Vandervecken 'the Belgian Giant',
Two Falls to None (F1 00:07:00 - F2 00:14:00 - C 00:21:00)
Note:
There was a delay to starting the bout as Leopold Vandervecken was not allowed in the building due to not having a ticket. The person at the door not realizing he was in fact one of the stars of the show.
MAY 1875
MAY 18, 1875 (TUESDAY)
Complimentary Testimonial Benefit for Captain J. Martin
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
1 - Roman Style
Mr. Cool def. 'Another Member of the Olympic Club'
2 - Boxing
Prof. Miller Vs. George Maxwell,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Prof. Miller & P. Jacoby performed a broadsword exhibition.
Also featured fencing.
Although Miller was not involved in fencing on this evening he was declared the Fencing Champion by default as Martin announced his withdrawal.
MAY 28, 1875 (FRIDAY)
Palace Amphitheatre, San Francisco, California
Attendance: 'Immense'
Tickets: $2.50, $12.00
Referee: Lawton
1 - 'The Championship' - Roman Wrestling - Three out of Five Falls
Bauer (c) Vs. Prof. Miller,
Referee Stoppage - Two Falls Each
Note:
The referee stopped the match claiming it was evident the match was a fix and called all bets off.
???? 1875
???? ??, 1875 (????)
San Francisco, California
"This craze manifested itself in the seventies, first in San Francisco, where a stream of gold poured into the pockets of Theobaud Bauer and Professor Miller until the suspicion arose that their contests were more theatrical than sincere, and then they shifted the scene of their activities to New York."
Notes:
This happened around this time.
From the Annuals of the Olympic Club, San Francisco. Published in 1914.
JUNE 1875
JUNE 16, 1875 (WEDNESDAY)
Grand Collar & Elbow Match
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
Attendance: 300-400
Tickets: $2.00 (reserved seats)
Announcer: Billy Jordan
Referee: Proffessor Miller
1 - Three out of Five Falls
William G. Farrell (of San Francisco) def. Charles T. McLaughlin (of Utica, New York),
Three Falls to Two (F1 00:03:00 - F2 00:03:00 - F3 00:04:00 - F4 00:04:00 - F5 00:04:00 - C 00:18:00)
Note:
McLaughlin claims to be the brother of Colonel McLaughlin. He is said to be about 29 years of age, six feet tall and weighs about 190 pounds.
AUGUST 1875
AUGUST ??, 1875 (????)
San Francisco, California
1 - Collar & Elbow Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Jas. Mailand (of San Jose),
Falls Unknown
Note:
Happened prior to August 27.
AUGUST 16, 1875 (MONDAY)
Grand Collar & Elbow Wrestling Match
Wilson's Palace Ampitheatre, San Francisco, California
Attendance: 800
Tickets: $1.00, $2.00 & $10.00
Referee: C.A. Bennet
Umpires: Homer Land (McMahon) & Thomas Coleman (Farrell)
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Three out of Five Falls
John McMahon (c) def. William M. Farrell,
Three Falls to One (F1 00:11:00 - F2 01:23:00 - F3 00:05:00 - F4 00:11:00 - C 01:50:00)
Notes:
Farrell is listed as the Pacific Coast Collar & Elbow Champion.
Also listed as being champions are: Malry, Ontario (Canada) Collar & Elbow Champion; Fred Benchman, Michigan Collar & Elbow Champion; Albert Ellis, English Collar & Elbow Champion; and Copeland, Canada Collar & Elbow Champions.
No mention is made of McMahon being the champion in the results. It is even said that he will now likely face Homer Lane, the "champion wrestler of the United States."
AUGUST 26, 1875 (THURSDAY)
Grand Collar & Elbow Wrestling Exhibition
Wilson's Palace Amphitheatre, San Francisco, California
Attendance: 'Not so Large'
Tickets: $0.50 & $1.00
Referee: Daniel Murry
Judges: R.A. Perrier (McMahon) & Patrick Lyman (Lane)
1 - Three out of Five Falls
John McMahon def. Homer Lane,
Three Falls to One (F1 00:12:00 - F2 00:12:00 - F3 ??:??:?? - F4 ??:??:?? - C 00:24:00+)
2 - John McMahon def. John Smith
Notes:
McMahon said he would challenge anyone from the audience. Smith stepped up between the first and second fall.
McMahon is listed as the United States Collar & Elbow Champion.
Lane is said to have won 116 out of 118 matches.
SEPTEMBER 1875
SEPTEMBER 7, 1875 (TUESDAY)
Wilson's Palace Amphitheater, San Francisco, California
Attendance: 300
Referee: Thomas Chandler
Judges: Mr. Harvey (Lane) & Murray (Farrell)
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
William M. Farrell (of San Francisco) def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to None (F1 WF 01:30:00 - F2 WF 01:00:00 - C 02:30:00)
SEPTEMBER 11, 1875 (SATURDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - American Championship
John McMahon (of Vermont) (c) def. R. Gardiner (of California)
(01:45:00)
OCTOBER 1875
OCTOBER 18, 1875 (MONDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - American Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Richard Whalen (of San Jose),
Two Falls to One (F1 HL ??:??:?? - F2 RW ??:??:?? - F3 HL ??:??:??)
Note:
Who the champion is going into the match is not stated.
OCTOBER 21, 1875 (THURSDAY)
Benefit to Raise Money to Cover Costs of Edward O'Baldwin's Illness & Burial
Promoter: Joseph Cassidy
Harry Hill's, New York, New York
Featuring: "Joseph Coburn, Billy Edwards, Steve Taylor, Mike Coburn, and others will be present as participants; while Matt. Grace, Homer Lane and other A-1 wrestlers will display their skill, and regular company of singers, dancers, etc...Mr. Hill has given this theatre free of charge, and we are requested to say that his "Mouse." Kelly, will be pleased to have a shake up with Hogan on this occasion."
OCTOBER 1875
OCTOBER 18, 1875 (MONDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - American Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Richard Whalen (of San Jose),
Two Falls to One (F1 HL ??:??:?? - F2 RW ??:??:?? - F3 HL ??:??:??)
Note:
Who the champion is going into the match is not stated.
OCTOBER 21, 1875 (THURSDAY)
Benefit to Raise Money to Cover Costs of Edward O'Baldwin's Illness & Burial
Promoter: Joseph Cassidy
Harry Hill's, New York, New York
Featuring: "Joseph Coburn, Billy Edwards, Steve Taylor, Mike Coburn, and others will be present as participants; while Matt. Grace, Homer Lane and other A-1 wrestlers will display their skill, and regular company of singers, dancers, etc...Mr. Hill has given this theatre free of charge, and we are requested to say that his "Mouse." Kelly, will be pleased to have a shake up with Hogan on this occasion."
NOVEMBER 1875
NOVEMBER 8, 1875 (MONDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 9, 1875 (TUESDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 10, 1875 (WEDNESDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 11, 1875 (THURSDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 12, 1875 (FRIDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 13, 1875 (SATURDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 1875
NOVEMBER 8, 1875 (MONDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 9, 1875 (TUESDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 10, 1875 (WEDNESDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 11, 1875 (THURSDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 12, 1875 (FRIDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 13, 1875 (SATURDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
1876
NOVEMBER 1876
NOVEMBER 12, 1876 (SUNDAY)
Palace Opera House, San Francisco, California
Tickets: $1.00 & $1.50
1 - Wrestling Championship
Antonio Panay Vs. Andre Christol,
Result Unknown
Note:
Who the champion is, if either, is not listed.
DECEMBER 1876
DECEMBER 30, 1876 (SATURDAY)
Metropolitan Theater, Sacramento, California
Attendance: 'Small'
Tickets: $1.00 & $0.50)
Stakeholder: John Domingos
Referee: Thomas McAlpine
Judges: J.H. Cleland & J.S. Brown
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (c) def. Andre Christol,
Two Falls to One
2 - Roman
Andre Christol def. P. Leduc
Note:
Leduc is listed as German Champion.
J.M. Martin was stuck in snow and could not make the show. Christol substituted for him against Leduc.
Martin is listed as Detroit Champion.
1877
JANUARY 1877
JANUARY 7, 1877 (SUNDAY)
Benefit of the Ladies' Protection and Relief Society
Alhambra Theatre, San Francisco, California
Referee: Mr. L.P. Ward
Judges: M. LaGrange (Perrier) & Homer Lane (Christol)
1 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
Alfred Perrier (of France) def. Andre Christol (of France),
Two Falls to One
Notes:
Possibly Lucien Marc, but I don't believe it is. Not listing on Lucien Marc's results listing to avoid confusion.
FEBRUARY 1877
FEBRUARY 24, 1877 (SATURDAY)
Gladitorial Exhibition
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
Attendance: 300
Tickets: $1.00
Announcer: Homer Lane
Referee: Louis P. Ward
Seconds: Russel Cool (Perrier) & Oscar Lewis (Christol)
1 - Graeco-Roman
Andre Christol def. Alfred Perrier,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:25:00 - F2 00:02:00 - C 00:27:00)
Notes:
"[Admission price] Was a damper on the Greco-Roman enthusiasm of a large crowd that spent the evening on the outside in a fruitless endeavor to beg a check."
Perrier's friends claimed he had been vomiting between falls, when he was accused of throwing the match.
DECEMBER 1877
DECEMBER 6, 1877 (THURSDAY)
Stockton, California
1 - Pacific Slope Collar & Elbow Championship
Homer Lane (formerly of New York) Vs. Robert Murtagh (of Stockton),
Result Unknown
1878
JANUARY 1878
JANUARY 28, 1878 (MONDAY)
Adelphi Theatre, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "Geo. F. Moore, comedian; C.W. Cogill, song-and-dance; Ida May and Marie Zoel. Miss Augustine Watrigant, slack-wire performer, and Homer Lane and Thomas Foy, wrestlers."
JULY 1878
JULY 3, 1878 (WEDNESDAY)
Oakland Trotting Park, Oakland, California
1 - Pacing Race
Nimrod def. Dan Rice,
Two Heats to One
2 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Mr. Fox (of Canada) def. Homer Lane (of New York),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:04:00 - F2 00:03:45 - F3 00:04:30 - C 00:13:15)
Notes:
Lane is listed as from California in the results, but not in the build up.
"It took place on a carpet within ropes on the track in front of the grand stand."
Also featured horse racing.
JULY 4, 1878 (THURSDAY)
Oakland Trotting Park, Oakland, California
1 - Pacing Race
Nmrod def. Dan Rice
Two Heats to One
2 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Mr. Fox (of Canada) def. Homer Lane (of New York),
Two Falls to One
Note:
Also featured racing.
JULY 27, 1878 (SATURDAY)
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
Attendance: "Filled, Both on the Main Floor & in the Galleries"
Tickets: $2.50
Announcer: Mr. Toland
Timekeeper: Bill Barnes
Referee: Tommy Chandler
1 - Sparring
"Native Chicken" Vs. "Native Chicken",
Result Unknown
2 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. William Fox,
Two Falls to One
3 - Indian Club Swinging
Mr. Richards Gives an Exhibition
4 - Sledgehammer Swinging
Frank Crockett Vs. Mr. Sharp,
Result Unknown
5 - Boxing
Harry Maynard (of Australia) def. Patsy Hogan (of New York),
Referee Stoppage
Note:
Also featured boxing and club swinging.
AUGUST 1878
AUGUST 17, 1878 (SATURDAY)
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Wm. Fox (of Canada),
Two Falls to One
Note:
Also featured boxing.
1879
FEBRUARY 1879
FEBRUARY 1, 1879 (SATURDAY)
Horticultural Hall, San Francisco, California
Referee: Mons. Perrier
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
D.M. Watson def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to None
MARCH 1879
MARCH 27, 1879 (THURSDAY)
Stockton, California
1 - "United States Championship" - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) Vs. James Washington or Warburton (of Stockton),
Postponed?
Grand Wrestling Match
Petaluma Theatre, Petaluma, California
Attendance: 400
Tickets: $0.25 & $0.50
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Wm. Farrell (of San Francisco) def. Homer Lane (of New York),
Two Falls to One
Note:
Wrestling starts at 20:00.
MARCH 29, 1879 (SATURDAY)
Mozart Hall, Stockton, California
1 - Pacific Coast Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of Stockton via New York) def. James Warburton/Jake Washington (of Stockton)
(03:00:00-)
Notes:
Some newspapers listed the championship as the "United States Championship"
Washington/Warburton is listed as the Nebraska Champion.
APRIL 1879
APRIL 3, 1879 (THURSDAY)
Stockton, California
1 - "United States Championship" - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. James Warburton (of Stockton)
(03:00:00)
Note:
It appears the opponent was James Warbuton, however, the name "Washington" was used in an early article for the matches arrangements.
JUNE 1879
JUNE ??, 1879 (????)
Mozart Hall, Stockton, California
1 - Two out of Three Falls
James Noonan def. Homer Lane (of New York),
Two Falls to One (F1 HL ??:??:?? - F2 JN ??:??:?? - F3 JN ??:??:??)
Notes:
Lane sprained his ankle after winning the first fall.
This match took place prior to June 10, 1879.
DECEMBER 1879
DECEMBER 22, 1879 (MONDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament: All the Different Varieties of this Manly Sport Will be Illustrated - Opening Day
Promoter: Col. LE. Granger
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
Tickers: $0.50, $1.00 & $2.50
Announcer: Sam Roberts
Referee: J.B. Lewis
1 - Collar & Elbow - Part 1
Watson Vs. Farrell,
To Be Continued (01:00:00+)
2 - Side-Hold
Nolan def. McGovern
3 - Collar & Elbow - Part 2
Watson Vs. Farrell,
To Be Continued (00:20:00)
4 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
McGovern def. Rennie
5 - Collar & Elbow
Lane def. Fox
6 - Collar & Elbow
Driscoll def. Nolan
7 - Back-Hold
Watson def. McGovern
8 - Collar & Elbow
Farrell def. Driscoll
9 - Collar & Elbow
Watson def. Nolan
Notes:
This is the first day of the tournament which is fully concluded on January 25, 1880 in Recreation Grounds.
All entrants had to be received by December 20, 1879 and cost $35 in gold coin.
"The conditions of the tournament are that only one fall between any two contestants is to be decided on any one night, thus determining the result of all the match on the final evening." - Sacramento Daily Union
Also featured "good music."
Teilnehmer / Participants:
Catch-as-Catch-Can
Dan McGovern (of Canada),
A.M. Rennie (of Canada).
Collar & Elbow
C.W. Driscoll (of Virginia City),
William F. Farrell "The Blacksmith" (of Petaluma),
Thomas/Charles Fox (of San Francisco),
Homer Lane "The Old War-Horse",
Thomas Nolan "The Wonder" (of Santa Cruz Mountains),
D.M. Watson (of the Olympic Club).
Cornish Style
C.W. Driscoll (of Virginia City),
Ellis/Elliot (of Virginia City).
Side-Hold & Back-Hold
William F. Farrell "The Blacksmith" (of Petaluma),
Dan McGovern (of Canada),
Thomas Nolan "The Wonder" (of Santa Cruz Mountains),
D.M. Watson (of the Olympic Club).
Outside of Tournament
Matthews (Pupil of Prof. Perrier).
DECEMBER 23, 1879 (TUESDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament: All the Different Varieties of this Manly Sport Will be Illustrated - Day 2
Promoter: Col. LE. Granger
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
Attendance: "Fair"
Tickers: $0.50, $1.00 & $2.50
Announcer: Sam Roberts
Referee: J.B. Lewis
1 - Side-Hold
Nolan def. Farrell
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Part 1
Rennie Vs. McGovern,
To Be Continued (00:30:00)
3 - Fox def. Lane
4 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Part 2
Rennie def. McGovern
5 - Collar & Elbow
Driscoll def. Watson
6 - Collar & Elbow - Part 3
Watson Vs. Farrell,
Time-Limit Draw (01:00:00)
7 - Collar & Elbow
Nolan def. Driscoll
Notes:
Nolan suffered a badly swollen ankle in an accident with Farrell.
Also featured "Good Music."
Lane does not appear in the tournament again after this.
DECEMBER 24, 1879 (WEDNESDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament: All the Different Varieties of this Manly Sport Will be Illustrated - Penultimate Day
Promoter: Col. LE. Granger
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
Attendance: "About 200"
Tickers: $0.50, $1.00 & $2.50
Announcer: Sam Roberts
Referee: J.B. Lewis
1 - Collar & Elbow - Part 1
Watson Vs. Nolan,
To Be Continued (01:00:00-)
2 - Collar & Elbow
Farrell def. Driscoll (00:04:00)
3 - Collar & Elbow
Watson Vs. Farrell,
Postponed
4 - Cornish Style - Two out of Three Falls
Driscoll (of Bodie) def. Elliot/Ellis,
Two Falls to None (00:10:00)
5 - Jumping Match
Bob Levy def. Rennie,
53 Foot to 51 Foot
6 - Graeco-Roman - Non-Tournament
McGovern def. Matthews
Notes:
Also featured "Good Music."
Nolan's ankle was swollen badly from his match with Farrell the night before.
The men in match three refused to wrestle stating they were too tired.
It's said to be the first time Catch-as-Catch-Can has been shown in the city.
"The tournament ended in a wrangle." The final match was disputed as McGovern was awarded the fall, but Matthews claimed a foul against him due to McGovern having grabbed the rope.
The Sacramento Daily Union reported that the "six days' tournament" finished today.
McGovern then offered to wrestle any man at Catch-as-Catch-Can for $500, but when Daily, "the swimmer," answered the challenge it came to light that McGovern did not have the money to back his challenge.
The championship belt and prizes are to be held until the collar and elbow contest between Watson & Farrell has been decided during January in Sacramento.
Nolan & Driscoll actually wrestled for the championship belt and prizes on January 25, 1880 in the Recreation Grounds.
Platzierung / Placement:
Catch-as-Catch-Can
1. ???? - "Handsome Prize".
Cornish Style
1. Driscoll - $3.35 Raised From the Audience.
Side Hold & Back Hold
1. ???? - "Handsome Prize".
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