Hawaii, United States of America: 1916-1917
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1916
JANUARY 1916
JANUARY 1, 1916 (SATURDAY)
Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: Lt. H.W. Hall
1 - "Championship of the 25th Infantry" Rematch
Elbert Williams Vs. Pete Bones,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The first match was on November 25, 1915.
JANUARY 29, 1916 (SATURDAY)
Machine Gun Co. Smoker
Hilo Armory, Hilo, Hawaii
1 - Boxing - Handicap
Ben De Mello "The Lion of Hilo" def. ????, ???? & ????
Notes:
Featured boxing, wrestling, and sumo matches.
FEBRUARY 1916
FEBRUARY 19, 1916 (SATURDAY)
Carnival Week
Aala Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring John Brown, the Wrestling Bear Versus All Comers
FEBRUARY 20, 1916 (SUNDAY)
Carnival Week
Aala Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring John Brown, the Wrestling Bear Versus All Comers
FEBRUARY 21, 1916 (MONDAY)
Carnival Week
Aala Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring John Brown, the Wrestling Bear Versus All Comers
FEBRUARY 22, 1916 (TUESDAY)
Carnival Week
Aala Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring John Brown, the Wrestling Bear Versus All Comers
FEBRUARY 23, 1916 (WEDNESDAY)
Carnival Week
Aala Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring John Brown, the Wrestling Bear Versus All Comers
FEBRUARY 24, 1916 (THURSDAY)
Carnival Week
Aala Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring John Brown, the Wrestling Bear Versus All Comers
Military Athletic Meet
Alexander Field - Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: Lt. Robert Sears (wrestling)
1 - 165-190lb (Heavyweight)
Gus T. Stoicoff (of the 1st Infantry) def. Elbert B. Williams (of the 25th Infantry)
Notes:
Also featured other matches and track and field events.
Williams, an African-American soldier from Philadelphia, claimed to be the champion wrestler of the Army.
This was considered an upset.
FEBRUARY 25, 1916 (FRIDAY)
Carnival Week
Aala Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring John Brown, the Wrestling Bear Versus All Comers
Military Athletic Meet
Alexander Field - Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Heavyweight - Final
Gus T. Stoicoff def. Allen (of the 2nd Infantry)
Notes:
Plus other wrestling bouts and track and field events.
FEBRUARY 26, 1916 (SATURDAY)
Carnival Week
Aala Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring John Brown, the Wrestling Bear Versus All Comers
Military Athletic Meet
Alexander Field - Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Heavyweight - For Second Place
Elbert B Williams def. Allen
Notes:
Plus other wrestling bouts and track and field.
FEBRUARY 1916
FEBRUARY 19, 1916 (SATURDAY)
Carnival Week
Aala Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring John Brown, the Wrestling Bear Versus All Comers
FEBRUARY 20, 1916 (SUNDAY)
Carnival Week
Aala Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring John Brown, the Wrestling Bear Versus All Comers
FEBRUARY 21, 1916 (MONDAY)
Carnival Week
Aala Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring John Brown, the Wrestling Bear Versus All Comers
FEBRUARY 22, 1916 (TUESDAY)
Carnival Week
Aala Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring John Brown, the Wrestling Bear Versus All Comers
FEBRUARY 23, 1916 (WEDNESDAY)
Carnival Week
Aala Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring John Brown, the Wrestling Bear Versus All Comers
FEBRUARY 24, 1916 (THURSDAY)
Carnival Week
Aala Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring John Brown, the Wrestling Bear Versus All Comers
Military Athletic Meet
Alexander Field - Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: Lt. Robert Sears (wrestling)
1 - 165-190lb (Heavyweight)
Gus T. Stoicoff (of the 1st Infantry) def. Elbert B. Williams (of the 25th Infantry)
Notes:
Also featured other matches and track and field events.
Williams, an African-American soldier from Philadelphia, claimed to be the champion wrestler of the Army.
This was considered an upset.
FEBRUARY 25, 1916 (FRIDAY)
Carnival Week
Aala Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring John Brown, the Wrestling Bear Versus All Comers
Military Athletic Meet
Alexander Field - Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Heavyweight - Final
Gus T. Stoicoff def. Allen (of the 2nd Infantry)
Notes:
Plus other wrestling bouts and track and field events.
FEBRUARY 26, 1916 (SATURDAY)
Carnival Week
Aala Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring John Brown, the Wrestling Bear Versus All Comers
Military Athletic Meet
Alexander Field - Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Heavyweight - For Second Place
Elbert B Williams def. Allen
Notes:
Plus other wrestling bouts and track and field.
SEPTEMBER 1916
SEPTEMBER 12, 1916 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Taro Miyake arrived here from San Francisco
Notes:
He is described as a Jiu-Jitsu expert and pro-wrestler.
His manager, H.I. Sakai, accompanied Miyake.
Tokugoro Ito had been scheduled to come along as well, but was unable to make the trip.
Miyake is seeking wrestling matches and stated, “Fortunately I have not met defeat by boxers or wrestlers in my trip, either in Europe or in the United States.”
SEPTEMBER 23, 1916 (SATURDAY)
Skating Rink, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Handicap - Mixed Styles
Taro Miyake Vs. Frank Kanae & Elbert B. Williams,
Cancelled
Note:
The show did not take place.
SEPTEMBER 30, 1916 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: S. Shikata
Skating Rink - Fort Street, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: Harry Cobb
1 - Pvt. Lively Vs. Kitayama,
Draw
2 - Fuji def. E. Alexander
3 - Mixed Styles (Jiu-Jitsu & Catch-as-Catch-an)
Taro Miyake def. Frank Kanae,
Two Falls to None (F1 TM 00:04:00 - F2 TM 00:25:00 - C 00:29:00)
Notes:
Miyake weighed 170lbs.
Kanae weighed 200lbs.
Miyake won the first fall with a neck hold and the second with an arm hold.
Elbert B. Williams challenged Miyake.
Williams lost his "army title" earlier in the year.
Now he was being billed as "the champion of Hawaii."
SEPTEMBER 1916
SEPTEMBER 12, 1916 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Taro Miyake arrived here from San Francisco
Notes:
He is described as a Jiu-Jitsu expert and pro-wrestler.
His manager, H.I. Sakai, accompanied Miyake.
Tokugoro Ito had been scheduled to come along as well, but was unable to make the trip.
Miyake is seeking wrestling matches and stated, “Fortunately I have not met defeat by boxers or wrestlers in my trip, either in Europe or in the United States.”
SEPTEMBER 23, 1916 (SATURDAY)
Skating Rink, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Handicap - Mixed Styles
Taro Miyake Vs. Frank Kanae & Elbert B. Williams,
Cancelled
Note:
The show did not take place.
SEPTEMBER 30, 1916 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: S. Shikata
Skating Rink - Fort Street, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: Harry Cobb
1 - Pvt. Lively Vs. Kitayama,
Draw
2 - Fuji def. E. Alexander
3 - Mixed Styles (Jiu-Jitsu & Catch-as-Catch-an)
Taro Miyake def. Frank Kanae,
Two Falls to None (F1 TM 00:04:00 - F2 TM 00:25:00 - C 00:29:00)
Notes:
Miyake weighed 170lbs.
Kanae weighed 200lbs.
Miyake won the first fall with a neck hold and the second with an arm hold.
Elbert B. Williams challenged Miyake.
Williams lost his "army title" earlier in the year.
Now he was being billed as "the champion of Hawaii."
OCTOBER 1916
OCTOBER 13, 1916 (FRIDAY)
Skating Rink, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: Pete Baron
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
E. Alexander def. Y.Kitayama,
Two Falls to None
2 - Jiu-Jitsu - Jackets
Taro Miyake def. Elbert B. Williams,
One Fall to None - Disqualification (F1 00:10:00 - F2 00:10:00 - F3 ??:??:?? - C 00:20:00+)
Notes:
Plus another preliminary bout.
In the main even the third fall was contested with no time limit.
Miyake had his opponent trapped in an arm lock.
Williams signaled his concession, but the referee did not see it.
Finally the soldier mat man bit Miyake on the leg.
The fall was given to Miyake.
With both competitors angry and riled up, the bout was called.
Williams and Alexander were both with the 25th Infantry stationed at Schofield Barracks.
A second contest between Miyake and Williams under catch-as-catch-can rules, scheduled for the following night.
Their weights were given as: Miayke, 162lbs, Williams, 170lbs.
OCTOBER 14, 1916 (SATURDAY)
Skating Rink, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Taro Miyake Vs. Elbert B. Williams,
Cancelled(?)
OCTOBER 19, 1916 (THURSDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Elbert B. Williams issued a challenge for a rematch with Taro Miyake
Notes:
Williams proposed the match be under Catch-as-Catch-Can rules.
Williams said after a bout at Catch he'd consent to another Jiu-Jitsu contest, provided he didn't have to wear a jacket.
OCTOBER 1916
OCTOBER 13, 1916 (FRIDAY)
Skating Rink, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: Pete Baron
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
E. Alexander def. Y.Kitayama,
Two Falls to None
2 - Jiu-Jitsu - Jackets
Taro Miyake def. Elbert B. Williams,
One Fall to None - Disqualification (F1 00:10:00 - F2 00:10:00 - F3 ??:??:?? - C 00:20:00+)
Notes:
Plus another preliminary bout.
In the main even the third fall was contested with no time limit.
Miyake had his opponent trapped in an arm lock.
Williams signaled his concession, but the referee did not see it.
Finally the soldier mat man bit Miyake on the leg.
The fall was given to Miyake.
With both competitors angry and riled up, the bout was called.
Williams and Alexander were both with the 25th Infantry stationed at Schofield Barracks.
A second contest between Miyake and Williams under catch-as-catch-can rules, scheduled for the following night.
Their weights were given as: Miayke, 162lbs, Williams, 170lbs.
OCTOBER 14, 1916 (SATURDAY)
Skating Rink, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Taro Miyake Vs. Elbert B. Williams,
Cancelled(?)
OCTOBER 19, 1916 (THURSDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Elbert B. Williams issued a challenge for a rematch with Taro Miyake
Notes:
Williams proposed the match be under Catch-as-Catch-Can rules.
Williams said after a bout at Catch he'd consent to another Jiu-Jitsu contest, provided he didn't have to wear a jacket.
NOVEMBER 1916
NOVEMBER 4, 1916 (SATURDAY)
Wiluku Mill Theater, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii
1 - Kinjo Ikeda Vs. ???? (of Maui),
Result Unknown
2 - Taro Miyake Vs. "The Lahiana Giant" Manuel "Kahuku" Rodrigues,
Result Unknown
NOVEMBER 7, 1916 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
William Lager issued a challenge to wrestle Taro Miyake
Notes:
The rules to be Catch-as-Catch-Can.
Lager is called "one of the leading matmen of Hawaii."
He has been on the mainland.
Said to be a protege of Constantine Romanoff.
[Lager later used the name "Young Santell]
NOVEMBER 9, 1916 (THURSDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Edosakura, a Japanese Sumo wrestler arrives here
Notes:
He will be teaching Japanese wrestling.
NOVEMBER 30, 1916 (THURSDAY)
Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Jiu-Jitsu - Exhibition
S Fuji Vs. Fukai,
Result Unknown
2 - Championship of Oahu - $50 Purse
S. Fuji def. F. Fukai,
Two Falls to One (F1 SF ??:??:?? - F2 FF ??:??:?? - F3 SF ??:?? - C ??:??:??)
Notes:
Plus boxing, battle royal and musical performances.
Fuji and Fukai were wrestling for the championship of Oahu with a $40 purse…they also gave a jui-jitsu exhibition before the wrestling bout.
NOVEMBER 1916
NOVEMBER 4, 1916 (SATURDAY)
Wiluku Mill Theater, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii
1 - Kinjo Ikeda Vs. ???? (of Maui),
Result Unknown
2 - Taro Miyake Vs. "The Lahiana Giant" Manuel "Kahuku" Rodrigues,
Result Unknown
NOVEMBER 7, 1916 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
William Lager issued a challenge to wrestle Taro Miyake
Notes:
The rules to be Catch-as-Catch-Can.
Lager is called "one of the leading matmen of Hawaii."
He has been on the mainland.
Said to be a protege of Constantine Romanoff.
[Lager later used the name "Young Santell]
NOVEMBER 9, 1916 (THURSDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Edosakura, a Japanese Sumo wrestler arrives here
Notes:
He will be teaching Japanese wrestling.
NOVEMBER 30, 1916 (THURSDAY)
Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Jiu-Jitsu - Exhibition
S Fuji Vs. Fukai,
Result Unknown
2 - Championship of Oahu - $50 Purse
S. Fuji def. F. Fukai,
Two Falls to One (F1 SF ??:??:?? - F2 FF ??:??:?? - F3 SF ??:?? - C ??:??:??)
Notes:
Plus boxing, battle royal and musical performances.
Fuji and Fukai were wrestling for the championship of Oahu with a $40 purse…they also gave a jui-jitsu exhibition before the wrestling bout.
DECEMBER 1916
DECEMBER 6, 1916 (WEDNESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Taro Miyake is willing to meet William Lager under mixed jiu-jitsu and catch-as-catch-can rules
DECEMBER 9, 1916 (SATURDAY)
Asahi Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Jiu-Jitsu
???? Vs. ????
2 - Jiu-Jitsu
???? Vs. ????
3 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Pvt. Lively Vs. S. Fuji
4 - Jiu-Jitsu Vs. Boxing - 10 Rounds, Three Minutes Each
Taro Miyake Vs. William Lager
Notes:
"This is the first time that a boxing bout and Jiu-Jitsu combined has been held in Honolulu and it will prove an interesting bout." - The Star-Bulletin
The show appears to have been cancelled.
Miyake may have been in Maui at this time.
Lager was a pro-wrestler.
DECEMBER 30, 1916 (SATURDAY)
Hilo Armory, Hlio, Hawaii County, Hawaii
Attendance: "Over A Thousand"
Referee: H.S. Prager
1 - Jiu-Jitsu
???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - Jiu-Jitsu
???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - Jiu-Jitsu
???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
4 - Jiu-Jitsu Vs. Boxing - Six Rounds
Taro Miyake def. Ben de Mello "the Lion of Hilo"
(Round 3)
Notes:
The referee announced before the fight commenced that it was “to demonstrate the superior worth of boxing or jiu-jitsu.”
De Mello landed his only good blow of the contest in the first round, catching Miyake with a solid punch, that left him with a black left eye.
”From the start Miyake had the best of it.”
During the second round, the boxer sparred desperately for an opening but was stymied by Miyake’s grappling prowess.
Miyake tossed “the Lion” overhead, slamming him to the canvas, but the glove fighter managed to last through the round.
In the third, Miyake locked up one of de Mello’s hands with his legs, took him down and “twisting his feet up under his chin” forced him to give up. - The Gazette
DECEMBER 1916
DECEMBER 6, 1916 (WEDNESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Taro Miyake is willing to meet William Lager under mixed jiu-jitsu and catch-as-catch-can rules
DECEMBER 9, 1916 (SATURDAY)
Asahi Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Jiu-Jitsu
???? Vs. ????
2 - Jiu-Jitsu
???? Vs. ????
3 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Pvt. Lively Vs. S. Fuji
4 - Jiu-Jitsu Vs. Boxing - 10 Rounds, Three Minutes Each
Taro Miyake Vs. William Lager
Notes:
"This is the first time that a boxing bout and Jiu-Jitsu combined has been held in Honolulu and it will prove an interesting bout." - The Star-Bulletin
The show appears to have been cancelled.
Miyake may have been in Maui at this time.
Lager was a pro-wrestler.
DECEMBER 30, 1916 (SATURDAY)
Hilo Armory, Hlio, Hawaii County, Hawaii
Attendance: "Over A Thousand"
Referee: H.S. Prager
1 - Jiu-Jitsu
???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
2 - Jiu-Jitsu
???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - Jiu-Jitsu
???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
4 - Jiu-Jitsu Vs. Boxing - Six Rounds
Taro Miyake def. Ben de Mello "the Lion of Hilo"
(Round 3)
Notes:
The referee announced before the fight commenced that it was “to demonstrate the superior worth of boxing or jiu-jitsu.”
De Mello landed his only good blow of the contest in the first round, catching Miyake with a solid punch, that left him with a black left eye.
”From the start Miyake had the best of it.”
During the second round, the boxer sparred desperately for an opening but was stymied by Miyake’s grappling prowess.
Miyake tossed “the Lion” overhead, slamming him to the canvas, but the glove fighter managed to last through the round.
In the third, Miyake locked up one of de Mello’s hands with his legs, took him down and “twisting his feet up under his chin” forced him to give up. - The Gazette
1917
JANUARY 1917
JANUARY 6, 1917 (SATURDAY)
Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii
1 - Jiu-Jitsu
Tarro Miyake (of Japan) def. Young Santell (of San Francisco)
(00:37:00)
Note:
"The match was arranged in a way new to wrestling; 15-minute rounds and five-minute rests." - Honolulu Star-Bulletin
JANUARY 13, 1917 (SATURDAY)
Honokaa, Hamakua, Hawaii
1 - Taro Miyake def. Ben de Mello
(00:20:00)
Notes:
Mello was a boxer turned wrestler.
JANUARY 20, 1917 (SATURDAY)
Hilo Armory, Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Taro Miyake Vs. Young Santell
Notes:
The card was rained out.
Santell stated afterwards, “I am quite sure that, wrestling the American style, I can beat Miyake, and I am ready to back my opinion in a more substantial way than merely saying so.” - The Advertiser
JANUARY 30, 1917 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu Hawaii
It's reported in the Star-Bulletin Ad Santel hoptes to come here soon to wrestle
Notes:
He claimed the World Light-Heavyweight Championship.
Santel said he'd like Young Santell to drop the moniker and use his real name.
Ad Santel is actually Adoplh Ernst.
FEBRUARY 1917
FEBRUARY 3, 1917 (SATURDAY)
Valley Island Theater, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Handicap - Santell to Throw Miyaki in Forty Minutes or Forfeit $100
Young Santell Vs. Taro Miyake
Notes:
The match was called off due to a poor gate.
FEBRUARY 5, 1917 (MONDAY)
Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Handicap - Santell to Throw Miyake in Forty Minutes or Forfeit $100
Young Santell def. Taro Miyake,
Decision - Santell Failed to Throw Miyake (00:40:00)
Note:
At the end of the time limit Santell was awarded the decision, but as he had not pinned him, he still lost his forfeit.
Santell challenged Miyake to a rematch for March 17, 1917.
Santell offered a $200 guarantee.
Santell's manager, Eddie Fernandez, agreed.
The bout didn't take place as Miyake returned to mainland USA on February 7.
FEBRUARY 1917
FEBRUARY 3, 1917 (SATURDAY)
Valley Island Theater, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Handicap - Santell to Throw Miyaki in Forty Minutes or Forfeit $100
Young Santell Vs. Taro Miyake
Notes:
The match was called off due to a poor gate.
FEBRUARY 5, 1917 (MONDAY)
Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Handicap - Santell to Throw Miyake in Forty Minutes or Forfeit $100
Young Santell def. Taro Miyake,
Decision - Santell Failed to Throw Miyake (00:40:00)
Note:
At the end of the time limit Santell was awarded the decision, but as he had not pinned him, he still lost his forfeit.
Santell challenged Miyake to a rematch for March 17, 1917.
Santell offered a $200 guarantee.
Santell's manager, Eddie Fernandez, agreed.
The bout didn't take place as Miyake returned to mainland USA on February 7.
MARCH 1917
MARCH 17, 1917 (SATURDAY)
Skating Rink, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Young Santell Vs. Edosakura
Notes:
The card was cancelled as the venue was unavailable.
Their weights were annunced as: Santell, 165lbs and Edosakura, 158lbs.
MARCH 1917
MARCH 17, 1917 (SATURDAY)
Skating Rink, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Young Santell Vs. Edosakura
Notes:
The card was cancelled as the venue was unavailable.
Their weights were annunced as: Santell, 165lbs and Edosakura, 158lbs.
APRIL 1917
APRIL 1, 1917 (SUNDAY)
Waimea, Hawaii County, Hawaii
Attendance: "Large Crowd"
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Young Santell Vs. Edozakura,
Draw - No falls (R1 00:15:00 - R2 00:20:00 - C 00:35:00)
APRIL 7, 1917 (SATURDAY)
Lihue Park, Lihue, Lauai, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Young Santell def. Edosakura
(00:55:00)
Notes:
Santell won two falls, which were disputed by the largely-partisan crowd.
The match continued until Santell won a conclusive fall.
Santell injured his arm during the bout.
APRIL 24, 1917 (TUESDAY)
Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Young Santell def. Edosakura
(F1 YS 00:07:00 - TL 00:27:00)
Notes:
Due to the brevity of the fall, Santell consented to continue wrestling to give the crowd their money’s worth.
No further falls were secured.
Santell stated Edosakura was a "better wrestler" than Raro Miyake.
APRIL 1917
APRIL 1, 1917 (SUNDAY)
Waimea, Hawaii County, Hawaii
Attendance: "Large Crowd"
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Young Santell Vs. Edozakura,
Draw - No falls (R1 00:15:00 - R2 00:20:00 - C 00:35:00)
APRIL 7, 1917 (SATURDAY)
Lihue Park, Lihue, Lauai, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Young Santell def. Edosakura
(00:55:00)
Notes:
Santell won two falls, which were disputed by the largely-partisan crowd.
The match continued until Santell won a conclusive fall.
Santell injured his arm during the bout.
APRIL 24, 1917 (TUESDAY)
Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Young Santell def. Edosakura
(F1 YS 00:07:00 - TL 00:27:00)
Notes:
Due to the brevity of the fall, Santell consented to continue wrestling to give the crowd their money’s worth.
No further falls were secured.
Santell stated Edosakura was a "better wrestler" than Raro Miyake.
MAY 1917
MAY 5, 1917 (SATURDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Young Santell Vs. Edosakura
Notes:
Show cancelled.
MAY 1917
MAY 5, 1917 (SATURDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Young Santell Vs. Edosakura
Notes:
Show cancelled.
JUNE 1917
JUNE 19, 1917 (TUESDAY)
Asahi Theater, Honolulue, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Young Santell Vs. Edosakura,
Draw
JUNE 1917
JUNE 19, 1917 (TUESDAY)
Asahi Theater, Honolulue, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Young Santell Vs. Edosakura,
Draw
SEPTEMBER 1917
SEPTEMBER 28, 1917 (FRIDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
William Lager (Young Santell) is back here from San Francisco
Notes:
Santell ssays pro-wrestling is "dead" on the Pacific Coast.
He also said Tokugoro Ito is in Los Angeles, but planned to come here soon.
Lager hopes to go to Japan with Ad Santel.
SEPTEMBER 1917
SEPTEMBER 28, 1917 (FRIDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
William Lager (Young Santell) is back here from San Francisco
Notes:
Santell ssays pro-wrestling is "dead" on the Pacific Coast.
He also said Tokugoro Ito is in Los Angeles, but planned to come here soon.
Lager hopes to go to Japan with Ad Santel.
OCTOBER 1917
OCTOBER 20, 1917 (SATURDAY)
PromoterS: Samuel Nott & Will T. Miles
Moiliili Field, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: Glenn E. Jackson (YMCA assistant instructor)
1 - Sgt. Hansen (of Ft. Shafter) Vs. E.A. Emberg (of Fort Ruger),
Draw
2 - Jiu-Jitsu
Edosakura Vs. Natorigawa,
Result Unknown
3 - "Soldier" Louis Espetvedt (of Fort Ruger) def. "Soldier" Joe Collins (of Ft. Shafter),
Two Falls to One (F1 JC ??:??:?? - F2 LE ??:??:?? - F3 LE ??:??:?? - C ??:??:??)
Notes:
Espetvedt would later claim the championship of Hawaii.
OCTOBER 1917
OCTOBER 20, 1917 (SATURDAY)
PromoterS: Samuel Nott & Will T. Miles
Moiliili Field, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: Glenn E. Jackson (YMCA assistant instructor)
1 - Sgt. Hansen (of Ft. Shafter) Vs. E.A. Emberg (of Fort Ruger),
Draw
2 - Jiu-Jitsu
Edosakura Vs. Natorigawa,
Result Unknown
3 - "Soldier" Louis Espetvedt (of Fort Ruger) def. "Soldier" Joe Collins (of Ft. Shafter),
Two Falls to One (F1 JC ??:??:?? - F2 LE ??:??:?? - F3 LE ??:??:?? - C ??:??:??)
Notes:
Espetvedt would later claim the championship of Hawaii.
DECEMBER 1917
DECEMBER 8, 1917 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: James Schneider (of Los Angeles) in association with Samuel Nott & Will T. Miles
Skating Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Japanes Wrestling (Sumo)
Nishikiyama def. Naminmoto,
Three Falls to Two
2 - "Soldier" Charles Harroun (of Ft. Ruger) def. George Klemet (of Ft. Shafter)
3 - Louis Espetvedt def. Leo Poaha "The Pride of the Honolulu Police Force",
Two Falls to None
DECEMBER 1917
DECEMBER 8, 1917 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: James Schneider (of Los Angeles) in association with Samuel Nott & Will T. Miles
Skating Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Japanes Wrestling (Sumo)
Nishikiyama def. Naminmoto,
Three Falls to Two
2 - "Soldier" Charles Harroun (of Ft. Ruger) def. George Klemet (of Ft. Shafter)
3 - Louis Espetvedt def. Leo Poaha "The Pride of the Honolulu Police Force",
Two Falls to None
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Results from Hawaii, United States of America: 1916-1917.
Updated: February 7, 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: 1916-1917.
Updated: February 7, 2019.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
From Mark Hewitt:
The 25th Infantry Regiment was a segregated army unit of African-Americans, started in 1866
During the Indian Wars they became known as the Buffalo Soldiers.
They also saw service in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War.
They were active in fighting the 1910 Forest Fires, which ravaged parts of Idaho, Montana and Washington.
World War I found the regiment assigned to garrison duty in Hawaii
They served in World War II in the Pacific theater of operations.
The regiment was deactivated in 1946.
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