Hawaii, United States of America: 1913-1915
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1913
APRIL 1913
APRIL 28, 1913 (MONDAY)
Liberty Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
Miss Alice Teddy, the wrestling bear versus all comers in wrestling matches
Notes:
The wrestling bear was presented by George Crapsey.
The bear also roller-skated.
The act would continue through May, although the venue would change to the Bijou Theater.
APRIL 29, 1913 (TUESDAY)
Bijou Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Soldier King def. Ernest Andrade
Notes:
“King won but the kid gave him a real tussle.” - The Advertiser
APRIL 1913
APRIL 28, 1913 (MONDAY)
Liberty Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
Miss Alice Teddy, the wrestling bear versus all comers in wrestling matches
Notes:
The wrestling bear was presented by George Crapsey.
The bear also roller-skated.
The act would continue through May, although the venue would change to the Bijou Theater.
APRIL 29, 1913 (TUESDAY)
Bijou Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Soldier King def. Ernest Andrade
Notes:
“King won but the kid gave him a real tussle.” - The Advertiser
MAY 1913
MAY 14, 1913 (WEDNESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
George McLeod challenges to wrestle any man or bear
Notes:
Claims to be the former lightweight champion of the world.
He will face Alice Teddy, the bear in a 10-minte match for $100, or any man for up to $500 a side.
He stated that he had come to Hawaii after being promised a big side bet contest, but so far the match had not materialized.
[This was not John Ondracek, a heavyweight wrestler who appeared as “Farmer” George McLeod/McCloud from the 1920s into the early 1940s.
The lighter George McLeod later promoted wrestling in Casper, WY.]
MAY 21, 1913 (WEDNESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
George McLeod challenged to wrestle Sailor Roberts for $500 a side
MAY 26, 1913 (MONDAY)
Empire Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - George McLeod def. Matt Hogan
Notes:
McLeod began a theater engagement, meeting all comers and giving physical culture demonstrations.
He offered $25 to anyone within ten pounds of his weight that he failed to throw within 15 minutes.
Hogan was billed as “the ex-champion of California”.
McLeod threw him in less than four minutes.
MAY 27, 1913 (TUESDAY)
Empire Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: Bob McGreer
1 - George McLeod Vs. Matthew “Husky” Richards,
McLeod Failed to Throw Richards
Notes:
Richards was a soldier from Fort Ruger.
“McLeod not only failed to throw Richards, but had to use all his energy and knowledge of the game to keep from being thrown himself. McLeod resorted to rough work on several occasions and was repeatedly warned by the referee...” - The Advertiser
MAY 28, 1913 (WEDNESDAY)
Empire Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - George McLeod def. Matthew “Husky” Richards
Notes:
Richards was a substitute for Rufus Cameron who no-showed.
McLeod defeated Richards in 12 minutes with a scissors hold in a “strenuous bout.”
MAY 29, 1913 (THURSDAY)
Empire Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - George McLeod Vs. Sailor Roberts,
McLeod Failed to Throw Roberts
Notes:
McLeod and Roberts both posted side bets for the contest.
McLeod later accused Roberts of out-weighing him by fifty pounds and continually stalling and working himself off the mat.
MAY 30, 1913 (FRIDAY)
Empire Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
George McLeod Vs. H. “Wild Cat” Derby,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Derby was billed as “the Hawaiian Islands champion.”
JUNE 1913
JUNE 3, 1913 (TUESDAY)
Empire Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
George McLeod finished his “all comers” stunt here
Notes:
He issued a challenge for a finish match with “any man on the Islands, Sailor Roberts preferred”.
McLeod is ready to deposit $1,000 within 24 hours with the sporting editor of the Honolulu Advertiser to bind a match with Roberts.
He called on Roberts and his backers to put up or shut up.
JUNE 28, 1913 (SATURDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sailor Roberts is reported to be “hot on the trail of George McLeod
Notes:
For a bout at any time, any place and for any amount up to $1,000, real money”.
Roberts stipulated that the contest would be at catchweights.
McLeod will meet Roberts for up to $3000 a side but not at catchweights.
JUNE 1913
JUNE 3, 1913 (TUESDAY)
Empire Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
George McLeod finished his “all comers” stunt here
Notes:
He issued a challenge for a finish match with “any man on the Islands, Sailor Roberts preferred”.
McLeod is ready to deposit $1,000 within 24 hours with the sporting editor of the Honolulu Advertiser to bind a match with Roberts.
He called on Roberts and his backers to put up or shut up.
JUNE 28, 1913 (SATURDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sailor Roberts is reported to be “hot on the trail of George McLeod
Notes:
For a bout at any time, any place and for any amount up to $1,000, real money”.
Roberts stipulated that the contest would be at catchweights.
McLeod will meet Roberts for up to $3000 a side but not at catchweights.
JULY 1913
JULY 15, 1913 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
George McLeod issued a challenge for a match with Montague Stanford.
Notes:
McLeod has been training for a bout with either Sailor Roberts or “Husky” Richards.
Stanford arrived in Honolulu with the HMS New Zealand.
He is the ship’s physical director and a former NZ mat champ.
JULY 17, 1913 (THURSDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Manuel De Vela, a Filipino, has a standing challenge to meet any Japanese jiu-jitsu expert in Honolulu.
Notes:
De Vela claims to have defeated 12 Japanese opponents in Hawaii and back in Manila.
Popular Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: Prof. Pete Baron
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Police Gazette Rules
Andrew Chilton "Soldier" def. William Barrie "Soldier),
Two Falls to None
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Police Gazette Rules
Private Jackson def. J.D. Thornton,
Two Falls to None
3 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Police Gazette Rules
George McLeod def. Montague Stanford,
Two Falls to None (F1 GM 00:01:36 - F2 GM 00:01:15 - C 00:02:51)
George McLeod beat Montague Stanford-two straight falls...Private Jackson beat J.D. Thorton-two straight falls...Andrew Chilton beat William Barrie-two straight falls...
Notes:
Baron was a substitute referee for Dick Sullivan.
McLeod weighed 136 pounds, Stanford 133lbs.
The bout was called “fast and short”.
Jackson and Chilton were stationed in Honolulu.
Thornton and Barrie were Stanford’s shipmates on HMS New Zealand.
JULY 18, 1913 (FRIDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
George McLeod issued a challenge to meet Filipino jiu-jitsu expert Manuel De Vela
Notes:
“For a series of bouts at any style of wrestling at 140 pounds, give or take five pounds.”
JULY 21, 1913 (MONDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Manuel De Vela accepted George McLeod’s challenge
Notes:
De Vela requested they meet at the Honolulu Advertiser office to make arrangements for a bout.
Tsuchiya, editor of the Hawaiian Hochi, also wants a match with De Vela.
He is considered a jiu-jitsu expert in his own right.
JULY 22, 1913 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Manuel De Vela and George McLeod were unable to agree to terms for their proposed contest.
Notes:
Another attempt will be made to reach agreement.
McLeod is also open to meet Tsuchiya on the mat for a “test of skill.”
JULY 26, 1913 (SATURDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Wrestler John Froelicher is reported to be in Switzerland
JULY 27, 1913 (SUNDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
C.J. Ohmura, a Japanese jiu-jitsu expert challenged Manuel De Vela to meet in a “series of bouts”
AUGUST 1913
AUGUST 9, 1913 (SATURDAY)
Boxing Card
Bijou Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: George McLeod
AUGUST 17, 1913 (SUNDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Frank Duncan issued a challenge
Notes:
Duncan is said to be, “one of the greatest amateur wrestlers the mat game has ever produced.”
He was formerly with the Seattle Athletic Club is in Honolulu.
He wants to wrestle in private at “any athletic club or gymnasium” for a "substantial side bet.”
AUGUST 23, 1913 (SATURDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Frank Duncan’s challenge has been accepted by soldiers “Husky” Richards and Nicholas Trillu
AUGUST 26, 1913 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Frank Duncan will turn pro if the money is right.
Notes:
”Husky” Richards wants to meet him in a public contest so is friends and supporters can attend.
Duncan wants the bout to be winner-take-all.
AUGUST 27, 1913 (WEDNESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Negotiations are underway to arrange a Frank Duncan/”Husky” Richards wrestling match.
Notes:
they will meet at 135 pounds for “a substantial side bet”.
Duncan wants time to train and the contest is proposed for early October.
AUGUST 1913
AUGUST 9, 1913 (SATURDAY)
Boxing Card
Bijou Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: George McLeod
AUGUST 17, 1913 (SUNDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Frank Duncan issued a challenge
Notes:
Duncan is said to be, “one of the greatest amateur wrestlers the mat game has ever produced.”
He was formerly with the Seattle Athletic Club is in Honolulu.
He wants to wrestle in private at “any athletic club or gymnasium” for a "substantial side bet.”
AUGUST 23, 1913 (SATURDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Frank Duncan’s challenge has been accepted by soldiers “Husky” Richards and Nicholas Trillu
AUGUST 26, 1913 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Frank Duncan will turn pro if the money is right.
Notes:
”Husky” Richards wants to meet him in a public contest so is friends and supporters can attend.
Duncan wants the bout to be winner-take-all.
AUGUST 27, 1913 (WEDNESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Negotiations are underway to arrange a Frank Duncan/”Husky” Richards wrestling match.
Notes:
they will meet at 135 pounds for “a substantial side bet”.
Duncan wants time to train and the contest is proposed for early October.
SEPTEMBER 1913
SEPTEMBER 4, 1913 (THURSDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Frank Duncan awaits word from “Husky” Richards for their proposed bout.
Notes:
“If this man Richards wants to make a match it is up to him, or his manager, to say something. Some time ago I made a tentative proposition to the Ft. Ruger man and was to have heard from him...I am ready to close a match, with a substantial side bet, winner take all and I believe I can show Mr. Richards a few tricks on the mat. If he is anxious to meet me it is his time to talk.” - The Star-Bulletin
SEPTEMBER 9, 1913 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
“Husky” Richards has still not come to terms for the proposed contest with Frank Duncan
Notes:
Duncan accused the soldier of being “a ‘meal ticket’ wrestler”-only willing to wrestle for a guaranteed share of the gate receipts.
Duncan, who has been insisting on competing with a winner-take-all stipulation, is ready to meet any other 135-pound wrestler for a side bet.
SEPTEMBER 17, 1913 (WEDNESDAY)
YMCA, Honolulu, Hawaii
Frank Duncan will begin teaching wrestling here
SEPTEMBER 1913
SEPTEMBER 4, 1913 (THURSDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Frank Duncan awaits word from “Husky” Richards for their proposed bout.
Notes:
“If this man Richards wants to make a match it is up to him, or his manager, to say something. Some time ago I made a tentative proposition to the Ft. Ruger man and was to have heard from him...I am ready to close a match, with a substantial side bet, winner take all and I believe I can show Mr. Richards a few tricks on the mat. If he is anxious to meet me it is his time to talk.” - The Star-Bulletin
SEPTEMBER 9, 1913 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
“Husky” Richards has still not come to terms for the proposed contest with Frank Duncan
Notes:
Duncan accused the soldier of being “a ‘meal ticket’ wrestler”-only willing to wrestle for a guaranteed share of the gate receipts.
Duncan, who has been insisting on competing with a winner-take-all stipulation, is ready to meet any other 135-pound wrestler for a side bet.
SEPTEMBER 17, 1913 (WEDNESDAY)
YMCA, Honolulu, Hawaii
Frank Duncan will begin teaching wrestling here
NOVEMBER 1913
NOVEMBER 19, 1913 (WEDNESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Otto Armalang, claiming to be the middleweight champion of Germany, is in Honolulu with the survey ship USS Paterson.
Notes:
his shipmates are ready to back him with $250 for a Grec0-Roman contest with Sailor Roberts.
NOVEMBER 29, 1913 (SATURDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sailor Roberts and Otto Armalang will wrestle under catch-as-catch-can rules in December
Notes:
Roberts is training at the Moose Hall...Armalang at the YMCA.
Asahi Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Japanese Style Wrestling (Sumo) Championship Tournament
Mitsuda def. Asahigawa
Notes:
Plus other boxers.
This was the championship bout of a Japanese wrestling tournament that began on November 27, 1913.
Mitsuda was the 220-lb. local champion.
He had wrestled Sailor Roberts in 1908, billed as “Mitsuka”.
Asahigawa was a 160-lb. “noted professional” from Paris, France.
Roberts and Otto Armalang were introduced to the crowd.
A Japanese newspaperman offered a $250 purse to either man to meet the winner of Mitsuda/Asahigawa.
NOVEMBER 1913
NOVEMBER 19, 1913 (WEDNESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Otto Armalang, claiming to be the middleweight champion of Germany, is in Honolulu with the survey ship USS Paterson.
Notes:
his shipmates are ready to back him with $250 for a Grec0-Roman contest with Sailor Roberts.
NOVEMBER 29, 1913 (SATURDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sailor Roberts and Otto Armalang will wrestle under catch-as-catch-can rules in December
Notes:
Roberts is training at the Moose Hall...Armalang at the YMCA.
Asahi Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Japanese Style Wrestling (Sumo) Championship Tournament
Mitsuda def. Asahigawa
Notes:
Plus other boxers.
This was the championship bout of a Japanese wrestling tournament that began on November 27, 1913.
Mitsuda was the 220-lb. local champion.
He had wrestled Sailor Roberts in 1908, billed as “Mitsuka”.
Asahigawa was a 160-lb. “noted professional” from Paris, France.
Roberts and Otto Armalang were introduced to the crowd.
A Japanese newspaperman offered a $250 purse to either man to meet the winner of Mitsuda/Asahigawa.
DECEMBER 1913
DECEMBER 6, 1913 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: H.M. Ayres
Asahi Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Catchweights - Stranglehold Barred - Winners Gets 50% of Gate
Sailor Roberts def. Otto Armalang,
Two Falls to One (F1 OA 00:26:00 - F2 SR 00:07:30 - F3 SR 00:03:00 - C 00:36:30)
Notes:
Armalang won the opening fall with an elbow hold.
Roberts won he second falls with a toe hold
Roberts won the third with a full Nelson.
”hardest tussling seen on a local mat for many years...The match was one of the cleanest ever staged in Honolulu as well as one of the best.” The Advertiser
The winner was billed to meet “the best Japanese wrestler in the Territory.”
Armalang challenged for a rematch at Greco-Roman style.
Frank Duncan challenged Armalang and deposited $50 with Ayres to bind the bout.
Armalang is also willing to engage in a boxing contest.
DECEMBER 10, 1913 (WEDNESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sailor Roberts announced, “I want to wrestle the best Japanese in the Islands first of all; then I will give Armalang a return match" - The Advertiser
DECEMBER 1913
DECEMBER 6, 1913 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: H.M. Ayres
Asahi Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Catchweights - Stranglehold Barred - Winners Gets 50% of Gate
Sailor Roberts def. Otto Armalang,
Two Falls to One (F1 OA 00:26:00 - F2 SR 00:07:30 - F3 SR 00:03:00 - C 00:36:30)
Notes:
Armalang won the opening fall with an elbow hold.
Roberts won he second falls with a toe hold
Roberts won the third with a full Nelson.
”hardest tussling seen on a local mat for many years...The match was one of the cleanest ever staged in Honolulu as well as one of the best.” The Advertiser
The winner was billed to meet “the best Japanese wrestler in the Territory.”
Armalang challenged for a rematch at Greco-Roman style.
Frank Duncan challenged Armalang and deposited $50 with Ayres to bind the bout.
Armalang is also willing to engage in a boxing contest.
DECEMBER 10, 1913 (WEDNESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sailor Roberts announced, “I want to wrestle the best Japanese in the Islands first of all; then I will give Armalang a return match" - The Advertiser
1914
JANUARY 1914
JANUARY 9, 1914 (FRIDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Otto Armalang is after a return match with Sailor Roberts
JANUARY 15, 1914 (THURSDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sailor Roberts challenged “any of the Japanese mat men hereabouts in a series of matches, best two out of three falls”.
Notes:
Andrew J. Chilson, “150-pound champion of the US Army” defied any man of his weight in Hawaii to wrestle.
He will also meet a heavier opponent in a handicap contest.
JANUARY 27, 1914 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
English wrestler William Warner is in Honolulu and seeks a catch-as-catch-can wrestling contest at 160 pounds
JANUARY 30, 1914 (FRIDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sailor Roberts plans to conduct wrestling matches at the Liberty Theater in Honolulu between “ambitious comers”
JANUARY 1914
JANUARY 9, 1914 (FRIDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Otto Armalang is after a return match with Sailor Roberts
JANUARY 15, 1914 (THURSDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sailor Roberts challenged “any of the Japanese mat men hereabouts in a series of matches, best two out of three falls”.
Notes:
Andrew J. Chilson, “150-pound champion of the US Army” defied any man of his weight in Hawaii to wrestle.
He will also meet a heavier opponent in a handicap contest.
JANUARY 27, 1914 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
English wrestler William Warner is in Honolulu and seeks a catch-as-catch-can wrestling contest at 160 pounds
JANUARY 30, 1914 (FRIDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sailor Roberts plans to conduct wrestling matches at the Liberty Theater in Honolulu between “ambitious comers”
MARCH 1914
MARCH 10, 1914 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
William George “Sailor” Roberts has become a US citizen
Notes:
A veteran of the US Navy, he was of Swiss nationality.
MARCH 20, 1914 (FRIDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Dr. B.F. Roller is reported to be considering a trip to Honolulu “to rest and recuperate”
MARCH 28, 1914 (SATURDAY)
Smoker
Healani Yacht and Boat Club, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: C.E. Mayne
1 - H.L. "Wild Cat" Derby Vs. A.K. Clymer,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Plus boxing and other events.
Derby and Clymer also gave a demonstration of wrestling holds.
MARCH 1914
MARCH 10, 1914 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
William George “Sailor” Roberts has become a US citizen
Notes:
A veteran of the US Navy, he was of Swiss nationality.
MARCH 20, 1914 (FRIDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Dr. B.F. Roller is reported to be considering a trip to Honolulu “to rest and recuperate”
MARCH 28, 1914 (SATURDAY)
Smoker
Healani Yacht and Boat Club, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: C.E. Mayne
1 - H.L. "Wild Cat" Derby Vs. A.K. Clymer,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Plus boxing and other events.
Derby and Clymer also gave a demonstration of wrestling holds.
JUNE 1914
JUNE 8, 1914 (MONDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
It's reported Frank Duncan is back in Seattle
JUNE 1914
JUNE 8, 1914 (MONDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
It's reported Frank Duncan is back in Seattle
JULY 1914
JULY 11, 1914 (SATURDAY)-JULY 16, 1914 (THURSDAY)
Athletic Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Japanese Style
Tachiyama Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured other Japanese style matches.
Tachiyama is said to be the champion of Japanese style.
“Included in the comapnay are jiu-jitsu men who will give exhibitions of their art. In the Islands there are a number of good jiu-jitsu men, and they will have the opportunity of going up against the visitors.” - The Advertiser
JULY 27, 1914 (MONDAY)
Red Hill Camp, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - John Searle def. Mel Searle,
Two Falls to None
2 - Soldier def. Olivera
Notes:
Plus boxing bouts and other Searle brother matches.
The five Searle brothers, all in D Company of the National Guard, “challenged, defied and otherwise tried to get wrestling matches with anybody anywhere, 2nd Infantry preferred.”
Without any takers they ended wrestling each other.
NOVEMBER 1914
NOVEMBER 26, 1914 (THURSDAY)
Benefit for Belgium Relief
Boys' Field, Honolulu, Hawaii
Korean wrestling troupe in matches
Notes:
Ssireum, or Korean wrestling is similar to Japanese sumo with the exception that pushing an opponent out of the ring only results in a restart and falls are registered when any part of the body knee level or higher touches the ground.
NOVEMBER 1914
NOVEMBER 26, 1914 (THURSDAY)
Benefit for Belgium Relief
Boys' Field, Honolulu, Hawaii
Korean wrestling troupe in matches
Notes:
Ssireum, or Korean wrestling is similar to Japanese sumo with the exception that pushing an opponent out of the ring only results in a restart and falls are registered when any part of the body knee level or higher touches the ground.
DECEMBER 1914
DECEMBER 19, 1914 (SATURDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
“The wrestling game seems to be due for a boom hereabouts. For some time there has been desultory talk of a series of matches, but nothing developed until today, when Sam C. Searle started things with a challenge to any 158 pound mat man in the territory. Sam Searle was welterweight champion of the Pacific Northwest in 1912, and is known as a crack-a-jack grappler. He says that he bars no one, provided that his opponent can make the required weight. SEales says that he had heard of several men who want matches, and that his challenge ought to bring some of them into the open.” The Star-Bulletin
DECEMBER 21, 1914 (MONDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
“Husky” Willis, former middleweight boxer, has accepted the challenge of Sam Searle to a wrestling contest.
DECEMBER 24, 1914 (THURSDAY)
Asahi, Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Elbert B. Williams Vs. Ed Rickman,
Result Unknown
2 - Julius Delifus Vs. William Taylor,
Result Unknown
Notes:
This card is hoped to “revive the wrestling game in Honolulu."
Williams, Delifus and Rickman were African-Americans.
Williams is from Philadelphia and is serving in the 25th Infantry (“the Buffalo Soldiers”).
He boasted that he would pin Taylor within ten minutes.
DECEMBER 1914
DECEMBER 19, 1914 (SATURDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
“The wrestling game seems to be due for a boom hereabouts. For some time there has been desultory talk of a series of matches, but nothing developed until today, when Sam C. Searle started things with a challenge to any 158 pound mat man in the territory. Sam Searle was welterweight champion of the Pacific Northwest in 1912, and is known as a crack-a-jack grappler. He says that he bars no one, provided that his opponent can make the required weight. SEales says that he had heard of several men who want matches, and that his challenge ought to bring some of them into the open.” The Star-Bulletin
DECEMBER 21, 1914 (MONDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
“Husky” Willis, former middleweight boxer, has accepted the challenge of Sam Searle to a wrestling contest.
DECEMBER 24, 1914 (THURSDAY)
Asahi, Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Elbert B. Williams Vs. Ed Rickman,
Result Unknown
2 - Julius Delifus Vs. William Taylor,
Result Unknown
Notes:
This card is hoped to “revive the wrestling game in Honolulu."
Williams, Delifus and Rickman were African-Americans.
Williams is from Philadelphia and is serving in the 25th Infantry (“the Buffalo Soldiers”).
He boasted that he would pin Taylor within ten minutes.
1915
JANUARY 1915
JANUARY 7, 1915 (THURSDAY)
Skating Rink, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: Prof. Pete Brown
1 - "Sailor" Pat Corson def. Ernest Andrade,
Two Falls to None
2 - Jiu-Jitsu
Kindo def. Sodagawa,
Two Falls to None (F1 Ki 00:08:00 - F2 Ki 00:07:00 - C 00:15:00)
3 - Catchweights
Sam Searle def. "Husky" Willis,
Two Falls to One (F1 SS 00:12:00 - F2 HW 00:10:00 - F3 SS 00:07:00 - C 00:29:00)
Notes:
Andrade was a substitute for "Sailor" W.J. Feeley.
Searle won the first fall using a combination scissors and bar lock.
Willis took the second with a half Nelson.
Willis protested the final fall but the referee stood by his call.
Willis went into the match with a cut eye from training and it swelled badly at the start of the contest.
Corson filled in for Feeley who had heavy backing from his supporters, who eagerly switched their bets to Corson.
”Sailor” Austin, “champion of the Atlantic fleet” issued a challenge to the winner of the Corson-Andrade match.
Elbert Williams sent a challenge to the winner of the main event.
“Of the two styles introduced, catch-as-catch-can and jui jitsu, the latter furnished the most excitement and the two men taking part in the bouts gave an excellent exhibition of the Japanese style of wrestling and were liberally applauded for their efforts.” - The Advertiser
JANUARY 10, 1915 (SUNDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sailor Roberts and his protégé Vic “Soldier” Hanson both issued challenges to either Sam Searles or “Husky” Willis
Notes:
Roberts is claimant of the Hawaiian Catchweight Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship.
Roberts and Hanson have financial backing and can be reached in care of the Honolulu Advertiser.
JANUARY 1915
JANUARY 7, 1915 (THURSDAY)
Skating Rink, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: Prof. Pete Brown
1 - "Sailor" Pat Corson def. Ernest Andrade,
Two Falls to None
2 - Jiu-Jitsu
Kindo def. Sodagawa,
Two Falls to None (F1 Ki 00:08:00 - F2 Ki 00:07:00 - C 00:15:00)
3 - Catchweights
Sam Searle def. "Husky" Willis,
Two Falls to One (F1 SS 00:12:00 - F2 HW 00:10:00 - F3 SS 00:07:00 - C 00:29:00)
Notes:
Andrade was a substitute for "Sailor" W.J. Feeley.
Searle won the first fall using a combination scissors and bar lock.
Willis took the second with a half Nelson.
Willis protested the final fall but the referee stood by his call.
Willis went into the match with a cut eye from training and it swelled badly at the start of the contest.
Corson filled in for Feeley who had heavy backing from his supporters, who eagerly switched their bets to Corson.
”Sailor” Austin, “champion of the Atlantic fleet” issued a challenge to the winner of the Corson-Andrade match.
Elbert Williams sent a challenge to the winner of the main event.
“Of the two styles introduced, catch-as-catch-can and jui jitsu, the latter furnished the most excitement and the two men taking part in the bouts gave an excellent exhibition of the Japanese style of wrestling and were liberally applauded for their efforts.” - The Advertiser
JANUARY 10, 1915 (SUNDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sailor Roberts and his protégé Vic “Soldier” Hanson both issued challenges to either Sam Searles or “Husky” Willis
Notes:
Roberts is claimant of the Hawaiian Catchweight Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship.
Roberts and Hanson have financial backing and can be reached in care of the Honolulu Advertiser.
FEBRUARY 1915
FEBRUARY 1, 1915 (MONDAY)
Honolulu Hawaii
Soldier Hanson is under the training and management of Sailor Roberts
Notes:
A match was agreed upon between Hanson and Sam Searle.
Roberts challenged to meet all heavyweights.
Ed Searle challenged all 145-pound wrestlers.
FEBRUARY 13, 1915 (SATURDAY)
Asahi Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Exhibition - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Sam Searle Vs. Ed Searle,
Result Unknown
Note:
The main attractions were Jiu-Jitsu contests.
FEBRUARY 19, 1915 (FRIDAY)
National Guard Armory, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: Harry Cobb
1 - Jiu-Jitsu
???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - Jiu-Jitsu
K. Fukai Vs. S. Fujii,
Result Unknown
3 - Sailor Austin (of the USS Alert) def. Ernest Andrade,
Two Falls to One (F1 EA ??:??:?? - F2 SA ??:??:?? - F3 SA ??:??:?? - C ??:??:??)
4 - 145lbs
Ed Searle def. Professor J. Degent (of Metz, Germany)
5 - 160lbs
Sam Searle def. Soldier Hanson,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
The main event was billed as the Regular Army versus the National Guard.
Searle was in the state militia and Hanson was in the 2nd Infantry.
Searle weighed in at 158lbs, Hanson at 157lbs.
On the jiu-jitsu contest: ”The rough stuff that these white-coated wrestlers pulled off would put some of the American grapplers in bed for a month.” The Star-Bulletin
FEBRUARY 22, 1915 (MONDAY)
Asahi Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Jimmie Huston Vs. Elbert Williams,
Result Unknown
FEBRUARY 1915
FEBRUARY 1, 1915 (MONDAY)
Honolulu Hawaii
Soldier Hanson is under the training and management of Sailor Roberts
Notes:
A match was agreed upon between Hanson and Sam Searle.
Roberts challenged to meet all heavyweights.
Ed Searle challenged all 145-pound wrestlers.
FEBRUARY 13, 1915 (SATURDAY)
Asahi Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Exhibition - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Sam Searle Vs. Ed Searle,
Result Unknown
Note:
The main attractions were Jiu-Jitsu contests.
FEBRUARY 19, 1915 (FRIDAY)
National Guard Armory, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: Harry Cobb
1 - Jiu-Jitsu
???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - Jiu-Jitsu
K. Fukai Vs. S. Fujii,
Result Unknown
3 - Sailor Austin (of the USS Alert) def. Ernest Andrade,
Two Falls to One (F1 EA ??:??:?? - F2 SA ??:??:?? - F3 SA ??:??:?? - C ??:??:??)
4 - 145lbs
Ed Searle def. Professor J. Degent (of Metz, Germany)
5 - 160lbs
Sam Searle def. Soldier Hanson,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
The main event was billed as the Regular Army versus the National Guard.
Searle was in the state militia and Hanson was in the 2nd Infantry.
Searle weighed in at 158lbs, Hanson at 157lbs.
On the jiu-jitsu contest: ”The rough stuff that these white-coated wrestlers pulled off would put some of the American grapplers in bed for a month.” The Star-Bulletin
FEBRUARY 22, 1915 (MONDAY)
Asahi Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Jimmie Huston Vs. Elbert Williams,
Result Unknown
MARCH 1915
MARCH 6, 1915 (SATURDAY)
Phoenix Lodge, Honolulu, Hawaii
Notes:
Featured Prof. Pete Baron and the Searle brothers in wrestling exhibitions and feats of strength.
Plus additional entertainment.
MARCH 13, 1915 (SATURDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Taro Miyake, “the champion jiujitsu wrestler of the world” is in North America.
He challenged all American wrestlers, not barring Frank Gotch.”
”Miyake is the greatest jiujitsu wrestler that ever appeared on these shores.” - The Star-Bulletin
[He would tour Hawaii in 1916.]
APRIL 1915
APRIL 10, 1915 (SATURDAY)
Skating Rink, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - 160lbs - Two out of Three Falls
Sam Searle Vs. ????,
Cancelled
Notes:
Searle was said to be the "Champion wrestler of the Islands."
He had an open challenge to meet anyone at 160lbs on this date.
No-one accepted the challenged and thus the show was cancelled.
APRIL 14, 1915 (WEDNESDAY)
Pythian Hall, Honolulu, Hawaii
Prof. Pete Baron, the Searle brothers and other athletes in “acrobatic work, wrestling and weightlifting”
APRIL 1915
APRIL 10, 1915 (SATURDAY)
Skating Rink, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - 160lbs - Two out of Three Falls
Sam Searle Vs. ????,
Cancelled
Notes:
Searle was said to be the "Champion wrestler of the Islands."
He had an open challenge to meet anyone at 160lbs on this date.
No-one accepted the challenged and thus the show was cancelled.
APRIL 14, 1915 (WEDNESDAY)
Pythian Hall, Honolulu, Hawaii
Prof. Pete Baron, the Searle brothers and other athletes in “acrobatic work, wrestling and weightlifting”
MAY 1915
MAY 15, 1915 (SATURDAY)
Artillery-Calvary Amusement Hall - Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: Capt. Pelham Glassford (wrestling)
1 - Carl "Bump" Natusch def. Eddie Nikko,
Two Falls to One (F1 CN ??:??:?? - F2 EN ??:??:?? - F3 CN ??:??:?? - C ??:??:??)
Notes:
Nikko was a substitute for Dunbeck.
Carl “Bump” Natusch beat Eddie Nikko (substitute for Dunbeck)-1st and 3rd falls...plus boxing matches...wrestling referee: Capt. Pelham Glassford.
Natusch was a sailor on the USS MD.
Nikko was in the 4th Calvary.
MAY 29, 1915 (SATURDAY)
Naval Warf, Honolulu, Hawaii
Attendance "Nearly 3,000"
Referee: Ensign Kessing (wrestling)
1 - Swede Hanson Vs. Carl "Bump" Natusch,
Draw
2 - Spike Austin def. Spud Ryan,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
Also featureed boxing.
The card pitted sailors from the USS MD against local service men.
Austin was from the USS Alert, Ryan and Natusch from the USS MD, Hanson was in the 2nd Infantry.
[The latter was likely the same grappler who earlier appeared as Soldier Hanson.]
MAY 1915
MAY 15, 1915 (SATURDAY)
Artillery-Calvary Amusement Hall - Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: Capt. Pelham Glassford (wrestling)
1 - Carl "Bump" Natusch def. Eddie Nikko,
Two Falls to One (F1 CN ??:??:?? - F2 EN ??:??:?? - F3 CN ??:??:?? - C ??:??:??)
Notes:
Nikko was a substitute for Dunbeck.
Carl “Bump” Natusch beat Eddie Nikko (substitute for Dunbeck)-1st and 3rd falls...plus boxing matches...wrestling referee: Capt. Pelham Glassford.
Natusch was a sailor on the USS MD.
Nikko was in the 4th Calvary.
MAY 29, 1915 (SATURDAY)
Naval Warf, Honolulu, Hawaii
Attendance "Nearly 3,000"
Referee: Ensign Kessing (wrestling)
1 - Swede Hanson Vs. Carl "Bump" Natusch,
Draw
2 - Spike Austin def. Spud Ryan,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
Also featureed boxing.
The card pitted sailors from the USS MD against local service men.
Austin was from the USS Alert, Ryan and Natusch from the USS MD, Hanson was in the 2nd Infantry.
[The latter was likely the same grappler who earlier appeared as Soldier Hanson.]
AUGUST 1915
AUGUST 24, 1915 (TUESDAY)
YMCA, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Carl “Bump” Natusch Vs. Herman Hanson,
Draw
[Notes:
Again this is likely the same guy who appeared as “Soldier” and “Swede.”]
AUGUST 28, 1915 (SATURDAY)
Artillery-Calvary Amusement Hall - Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Carl "Bump" Natusch Vs. Lt. Harrison Richards,
Draw (00:30:00)
2 - Elbert Williams def. Charlie Savage,
Two Falls to One (F1 EW ??:??:?? - F2 CS ??:??:?? - F3 EW ??:??:?? - C ??:??:??)
Notes:
Williams claimed “the championship of the Hawaiian Islands”.
Both Williams and Savage weighed in at 170lbs and were with the 25th Infantry.
Richards was with the 4th Calvary and had been a champion wrestler at West Point under Tom Jenkins’ coaching.
Natusch weighed 148lbs, Richards 144lbs.
Their bout was called “probably the cleverest match that has been seen for a long time in the islands.” - The Star-Bulletin
AUGUST 1915
AUGUST 24, 1915 (TUESDAY)
YMCA, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Carl “Bump” Natusch Vs. Herman Hanson,
Draw
[Notes:
Again this is likely the same guy who appeared as “Soldier” and “Swede.”]
AUGUST 28, 1915 (SATURDAY)
Artillery-Calvary Amusement Hall - Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Carl "Bump" Natusch Vs. Lt. Harrison Richards,
Draw (00:30:00)
2 - Elbert Williams def. Charlie Savage,
Two Falls to One (F1 EW ??:??:?? - F2 CS ??:??:?? - F3 EW ??:??:?? - C ??:??:??)
Notes:
Williams claimed “the championship of the Hawaiian Islands”.
Both Williams and Savage weighed in at 170lbs and were with the 25th Infantry.
Richards was with the 4th Calvary and had been a champion wrestler at West Point under Tom Jenkins’ coaching.
Natusch weighed 148lbs, Richards 144lbs.
Their bout was called “probably the cleverest match that has been seen for a long time in the islands.” - The Star-Bulletin
SEPTEMBER 1915
SEPTEMBER 21, 1915 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sailor Austin challenged to meet any wrestler at Schofield Barracks
SEPTEMBER 1915
SEPTEMBER 21, 1915 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sailor Austin challenged to meet any wrestler at Schofield Barracks
OCTOBER 1915
OCTOBER 2, 1915 (SATURDAY)
Healani Boat Club, Honolulu, Hawaii
H. “Wild Cat” Derby def. Clymer
Notes:
Plus other events.
OCTOBER 6, 1915 (WEDNESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Carl “Bump” Natusch sent a challenge from San Francisco to meet any wrestler of his weight
Notes:
Natusch is claiming to be the welterweight wrestling champion of the US Navy.
His challenge is for the arrival of the USS MD in Honolulu.
He specifically challenged Lt. H.W. Hall of the 4th Calvary and Elbert Williams of the 25th Infantry.
Bump’s crewmate Kid Ryan also challenged for a match with Hall.
Natusch further stated that there were five mat men of various weights on the ship open for matches.
NOVEMBER 1915
NOVEMBER 25, 1915 (THURSDAY)
Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referees: Capt. John Boniface & Lt. H.W. Hall
1 - Elbert Williams Vs. Pete Bones,
Draw - One Fall Each
Notes:
Also featured boxing.
Williams was considered the best wrestler in the regiment.
He weighed 175 pounds, his opponent was over 200 pounds.
They were both with the 25th Infantry.
Bones won the first fall.
He was awarded a second fall but Williams protested.
The referees was switched from Boniface to Hall and the contest resumed.
Williams took a fall with a toehold.
There were no additional falls.
Williams defied “anyone and everyone in the audience” to wrestle...there were no takers and Williams had to be forcibly removed from the ring.
NOVEMBER 1915
NOVEMBER 25, 1915 (THURSDAY)
Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referees: Capt. John Boniface & Lt. H.W. Hall
1 - Elbert Williams Vs. Pete Bones,
Draw - One Fall Each
Notes:
Also featured boxing.
Williams was considered the best wrestler in the regiment.
He weighed 175 pounds, his opponent was over 200 pounds.
They were both with the 25th Infantry.
Bones won the first fall.
He was awarded a second fall but Williams protested.
The referees was switched from Boniface to Hall and the contest resumed.
Williams took a fall with a toehold.
There were no additional falls.
Williams defied “anyone and everyone in the audience” to wrestle...there were no takers and Williams had to be forcibly removed from the ring.
DECEMBER 1915
DECEMBER 14, 1915 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Elbert Williams sent a defi to the sporting editor of the Honolulu Advertiser for a rematch with Pete Bones
Notes:
He is claiming to be “the champion wrestler of Brazil and South America.”
DECEMBER 1915
DECEMBER 14, 1915 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Elbert Williams sent a defi to the sporting editor of the Honolulu Advertiser for a rematch with Pete Bones
Notes:
He is claiming to be “the champion wrestler of Brazil and South America.”
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Information came from contemporary newspapers unless otherwise stated.
Results from Hawaii, United States of America: 1913-1915.
Updated: January 17, 2019.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
Unique content strictly for the Professional Wrestling Historical Society.
All research has been completed by the Professional Wrestling Historical Society or by a trusted contributor.
Information came from contemporary newspapers unless otherwise stated.
Results from Hawaii, United States of America: 1913-1915.
Updated: January 17, 2019.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
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