Hawaii, US: 1922-1923
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1922
JANUARY 1922
JANUARY 7, 1922 (SUNDAY)
Hilo Armory, Hilo, Hawaii
1 - Jiu-Jitsu
Yamamora def. Matsumoto
Notes:
Plus boxing.
JANUARY 14, 1922 (SATURDAY)
Luhue, Kauai, Hawaii
1 - Kid Dawson Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
JANUARY 18, 1922 (WEDNESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Ad Santel sent a challenge via the Honolulu Advertiser
Notes:
Santel is claimant of the World Light-Heavyweight Championship.
He wants to meet Sam Clapham, "the British Lion."
The title will be on the line.
Clapham has been teaching wrestling and self-defense at Pete Barron's gymnasium here.
JANUARY 20, 1922 (FRIDAY)
Hilo Armory, Hilo, Hawaii
1 - Young Mudi def. Willie "Grappler" Bell,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
Also featured boxing.
Mudi weighed 120lbs.
Bell weighed 110lbs.
FEBRUARY 1922
FEBRUARY 11, 1922 (SATURDAY)
27th Infantry Hall, Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - "Heavy" Sloniker Vs. "Bearcat" Dare,
Draw (00:15:00)
Notes:
This match took place at halftime of a baseball game.
Dare was repesenting the Schoefield Athletic Club.
Sloniker was stationed at Fort Kamehumeh.
A rematch was planned for March 4, 1922.
FEBRUARY 17, 1922 (FRIDAY)
Hilo Armory, Hilo, Hawaii
1 - "Hugger" Jinip def. Willie "Grappler" Bell,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
Also featured boxing.
FEBRUARY 27, 1922 (MONDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Professor S. Takahashi arrived here to face Sam Clapham
Notes:
Takahashi was called "the best Japanese wrestler in the world at the modern style of mat work" - The Star-Bulletin
Takahashi has been wrestling professionally on the mainland for several years.
He was billed as the "champion Jiu-Jitsu wrestler," a YMCA instructor, an army self-defense instructor, and the operator of Jiu-Jitsu academies in Denver and San Francisco.
MARCH 1922
MARCH 4, 1922 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: J. Ashman Beavan
Downtown Arena - McCandless' Lot, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referees: Dr. Reinecke & Major Peter Baron (main event)
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Louis Camacho def. Young Isaacs
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Jimmy Matson def. Edozakura
3 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Sam Clapham def. Prof. S. Takahashi,
Two Falls to None (F1 SC 00:42:06 - F2 00:02:32 - C 00:44:38)
Notes:
The lot was on the corner of Nuuanu & Pauahi Streets.
Clapham used a body scissors and toehold combined to win the first fall
Takahashi challenged Clapham to a mixed styles match (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Jiu-Jitsu).
Clapham accepted.
Leo Paoha and Naeole issued challenges to the winner of the main event.
Angelo Taramaschi's manager issued a challenge on his behalf.
MARCH 18, 1922 (SATURDAY)
Downtown Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: Pete Baron
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Louis Camacho def. Young Isaacs
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Jimmy Matson def. Jimmy Fernandez
3 - Championship of Hawaii - Mixed Jiu-Jitsu & Catch-as-Catch-Can - Three Rounds of Twenty Minutes
Professor S. Takahashi def. Sam Clapham
(Round 2)
Notes:
Jiu-Jitsu was allowed to be used throughout the contest.
"Hitting, kicking, gouging, and choking with the hands," were not permitted.
Both wrestlers had to wear Jiu-Jitsu jackets.
The Professor stated before the bout, “I do not wish to break his arm, or his leg, but if he does not surrender, then I must sustain my reputation at all costs.” - The Advertiser
The first round ended with both wrestlers working collar chokes on one another.
There was considerable rough stuff engaged in during the bout and the referee had to warn both men.
Takahashi forced Clapham to give up with a collar choke in the second period, which left his face purple.
They brawled after the bout and had to be separated by the police.
Boxers Charlie Lanum, Andy Biddle, and Kayo Morris were introduced from the ring.
Morris challenged Takahashi to a mixed boxer versus grappler match for a $500 side bet.
Takahashi agreed adding that betting was illegal but he’d be willing to on a meet winner-take-all basis.
MARCH 31, 1922 (FRIDAY)
Matchmaker: Jazz Belknap
Sponsor: Kiluea Athletic Club
Hilo, Hawaii
1 - Mixed Match
Professor S. Takahashi def. Sam Clapham,
Submission
2 - Extra Bout - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Exhibition
Clapham def. Faatoia Tuffale, "The Samoan Bearcat"
(00:08:00)
Notes:
Clapham insisted that "all restrictions be lifted."
Both men wore jiu-jitsu jackets.
After Takahashi won by submission with an arm hold, Clapham erupted in protest.
He insisted that Takahashi had fouled him.
The Professor was accused of having used finger thrusts into his opponent’s throat to soften him up.
Clapham ripped off his jacket and attacked Takahashi.
The police entered the ring and restored order.
To appease Clapham, who was still raring to do some wrestling, an extra exhibition was put on between him and Faatoia Tuffale, “the Samoan Bearcat.”
Tuffale was a better known as a boxer.
APRIL 1922
APRIL 8, 1922 (SATURDAY)
Moiliili Field, Honolulu, Hawaii
Judges (mixed match): Frank C. News & S. Furukawa
Referee: Sam Robley
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Sudo Fujii def. "Soldier" Joe Frederico
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Kazuo Murakami def. H. Kuramata
3 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Kid Avalana def. Young Barboza
4 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Sailor Meade def. Nat Tyler
5 - Mixed Contest - Ten, Five Minute Rounds
Kayo Morris def. Professor S. Takahashi,
Knockout (Round 1 KM 00:01:19)
Notes:
Morris wore regulation gloves.
Takahashi wore his Jiu-Jitsu costume.
Morris came right out of his corner at the start of the bout.
The combatants touched hands.
Takahashi went into a low crouch and tried to close in on the boxer.
Morris evaded his assault and held him at bay with a feint and a left uppercut.
Takahashi backed up and tried to close in again and lock up Morris.
The boxer floored the grappler, who immediately jumped back up and lunged at the glove fighter’s waist.
Morris caught Takahashi with left to the jaw and some body shots, backing him into the ropes.
He followed through with a right to the jaw which put the Professor down for the count.
Information later came out that Takahashi had very poor eyesight.
He would remove his thick glasses before a match.
The bad vision didn’t handicap him in a grappling contest, but against a boxer, he wasn’t able to see the fast punches coming his way and react in time.
Morris reportedly had experience in both jiu-jitsu and catch-as-catch-can.
He was said to have served with the British navy during WWI.
One sportswriter commented on the brutal nature of mixed fighting, “If this is sport, give us a piece of brass-pipe and a pair of brass-knuckles!” - The Star-Bulletin
Tyler was a subsitute for Louis Camacho.
Camacho had been injured in a baseball game.
Fujii was a sumo and jiu-jitsu grappler making his debut at catch-as-catch-can.
APRIL 15, 1922 (SATURDAY)
Moiliili Field, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Boxing
Charlie Lanum def. Kayo Morris,
Knockout (Round 1)
Notes:
Plus other boxing matches.
APRIL 24, 1922 (MONDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Kayo Morris made an announcement with his manager, Sam Clapham
Notes:
They visited the Advertiser to do so.
He said some local Japanese newspapers were attempting to arrange a rematch between him and Prof. Takahashi.
They were stipulating that in the return go, both men would don jiu-jitsu jackets.
Morris said that was fine with him, but added that he wanted the rounds shortened to the more familiar three minutes duration.
He said that if the rematch fails to materialize he will likely leave the islands.
APRIL 25, 1922 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sam Clapham is leaving here for to have a number of lined-up matches on the mainland
APRIL 27, 1922 (THURSDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Jimmy Matson challenges Professor S. Takahashi
Notes:
Matson's challenge was issued on his behalf by Professor Pete Baron.
Matson weighs 152lbs.
The match is to be Catch-as-Catch-Can at catch weights; two out of three falls; to a finish.
Baron declared, “He will not haggle about terms. All he wants is a chance to go after Takahashi.” - The Star-Bulletin
MAY 1922
MAY 6, 1922 (SATURDAY)
Downtown Arena - McCanceless' Lot, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
H. Karumoto def. Kazuo Murakami
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Louis Camacho def. Chin Kee
3 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Jimmy Matson def. Sudo "Young" Fujii,
Disqualification
4 - Mixed Contest (Jiu-Jitsu Vs. Boxing) - Three Minute Rounds
Professor S. Takahashi def. Kayo Morris
(R1 00:03:00 - R2 00:03:00 - R3 ST ??:??:?? - C 00:06:00+)
Notes:
Takahashi had announced before the bout that he had, “changed his entire method of attack against the boxer and will be more cautious than he was when the two met at Moiliili a few weeks ago.” - The Star-Bulletin
The boxer was required to wear a jiu-jitsu jacket in this match and the rounds were shortened to three minutes at his request.
Morris weighed about 139lbs, Takahashi 144lbs.
The bout commenced after a review of the rules with the Professor crouching very low to the mat and the feisty boxer dancing around.
There were no takedowns or knockdowns in the opening round, as both men exercised caution with Morris managing to land one body blow.
During the second, a fast mix-up resulted in Morris falling through the ropes.
He quickly returned and went on the aggressive, nailing the jiu-jitsu exponent with a right hook.
Takahashi went down for a three count as the bell sounded.
Takahashi came out on the offensive for the third round.
The fist-fighter went out to meet him and attempted a feint, but Takahashi had taken his measure, closed in, grabbed a headlock and slammed him to the mat.
The force of being crashed to the canvas left him incapacitated.
The referee awarded the victory to the Professor and then had to help the still-stunned Kayo to his corner.
Fujii was disqualified for continuing to resort to strangle holds in his bout.
Lightweight boxer Billy McCann was introduced from the ring.
MAY 19, 1922 (FRIDAY)
Yuraku-Kwan Theater, Hilo, Hawaii
1 - Kendo Exhibition
2 - Boxing
???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
3 - Boxing
???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
4 - Jiu-Jitsu
???? Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
5 - Mixed Match (Jiu-Jitsu Vs. Boxing) - Six, Three Minute Rounds
Henry Seishiro Okazaki def. Kayo Morris
(R1 00:03:00 - R2 00:03:00 - R3 HO ??:??:?? - C 00:06:00+)
Notes:
Okazaki was billed as “the champion jiu-jitsu wrestler of Japan.”
Morris wore a sleeveless jacket and six-ounce gloves in this match.
Okazaki was not allowed to use punches, chops, kicks, eye-gouges or two-hand chokes
He defeated the boxer with an arm hold in the third round.
Morris reportedly suffered an injury to his arm, and Okazaki was left with a broken nose.
MAY 20, 1922 (SATURDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Promoter, J. Ashman Beaven is trying to arrange a rematch between Sudo Fujii and Jimmy Matson
Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - "Grappler" Adams def. "Bearcat" Dare,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
Plus boxing.
MAY 24, 1922 (WEDNESDAY)
Smoker
Luke Field, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Joseph "Young" Olzak def. Bud Fisher
Notes:
Plus boxing.
JUNE 1922
JUNE 1, 1922 (THURSDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Young Olzak has a challenge
Notes:
He is of the 35th Infantry.
He wants to wrestle any 125lb man at the Schofield Barracks or on the island.
JUNE 3, 1922 (SATURDAY)
Moiliili Field, Honolulu, Hawaii
Referee: Leo Poaha (preliminaries)
1 - Kazuo Murakami def. Kid Dull
2 - Young (Kid) Carpentero def. Francis Kalami
3 - Kui Young def. Kid Avalana
4 - Jimmy Fernandez Vs. Sudo Fujii,
Draw
5 - Mixed Style (Jiu-Jitsu Vs. Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Handicap - Takahashi to Throw Carreiro, Naeole & Poaha within Sixty Minutes
Professor S. Takahashi Vs. August Carreiro, Alfred Naeole & Leo Poaha
Time-Limit - Takahashi Only Threw Carreiro (AC 00:03:03 - TL 01:00:00)
Notes:
Takahashi attempted to throw three heavyweights, all policemen.
He would use jiu-jitsu against their catch-as-catch-can.
They were all required to wear jiu-jitsu jackets.
He threw Carreira, forcing him to give up with a collar choke.
Naeole went on next and lasted the remainder of the time without being thrown.
Naeole slammed Takahashi to the mat and pinned him with a wrist hold and the referee initially awarded him a fall.
The Professor protested that falls could only be won by submission and that pinfalls did not count.
The ref reversed his call.
Poaha didn’t have to wrestle
All the preliminaries were straight catch wrestling bouts.
Carpentero (Carpenterio) was a boxer trying his hand at the grappling game.
JUNE 6, 1922 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Pete Gunte has a challenge
Notes:
It's for Kazuo Murakami.
Gunte weighs 115lbs and is in the Motor Transport Corps.
JUNE 20, 1922 (TUESDAY)
Healani Yacht and Boat Club, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Wrestling Exhibition
Jimmy Matson Vs. Ernie Andrade,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Plus boxing, music and other entertainment.
JUNE 29, 1922 (THURSDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Kinjo Ikeda is returning here
Notes:
He is the former Hawaiian wrestling champion.
He will challenge Professor S. Takahashi.
He has been wrestling on the mainland.
He disputes the claim Takahashi is “the best Japanese wrestler in the world at catch-as-catch-can style of wrestling.”
Ikeda is a Hawaiian of Japanese descent.
JULY 1922
JULY 1, 1922 (SATURDAY)
Moiliili Field, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Kazuo Murakami Vs. "Chaplin" Matsunomori,
Draw
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Leo Paoha Vs. Senzon,
Draw
3 - Mixed Contest - Catch-as-Catch-Can Vs. Jiu-Jitsu
Alfred Naeole Vs. Sudo Fujii,
Draw
4 - Catch-as-Catch-Can Middleweight Championship of Hawaii
Kinjo Ikeda def. Professor S. Takahashi,
Two Falls to None - Forfeit (F! KI 00:23:02 - F2 00:01:16 - C 00:24:18)
Notes:
Ikeda won the first fall with a double armlock.
He won the second fall when Takahashi could not continue.
The Professor said his arm had been injured during the first fall.
They both wore jackets.
“Most of the time was spent in dragging one another around by the necks of those funny pajama coats” - The Advertiser
The Weights in pounds:
Ikeda, 150.
Takahashi, 138.
Naeole, 220.
Fujii, 165.
Paoha, 178.
Murakami, 125.
Matsunomori, 135.
JULY 24, 1922 (MONDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Jimmy Fernandez makes a challenge
Notes:
It's for a return contest with Jimmy Matson.
He wants to decide who is the better man.
He proposes that the winner then meet Professor Takahashi and that winner face Kinjo Ikeda.
SEPTEMBER 1922
SEPTEMBER 4, 1922 (MONDAY)
Labor Day Celebration
Labor Hall, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Mike Rigoff def. George Borges,
Two Falls to None
Labor Day Celebration
Wainae, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Spud Murphy def. Mederios,
Two Falls to None
SEPTEMBER 16, 1922 (SATURDAY)
Hilo, Hawaii
Professor S. Takahashi def. Henry Seishiro Okazaki,
Decision
SEPTEMBER 27, 1922 (WEDNESDAY)
Hilo, Hawaii
1 - Professor S. Takahashi def. Joe Hammie,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
Hamine was billed as “the strongest man in West Hawaii.”
SEPTEMBER 28, 1922 (THURSDAY)
Kona, Hawaii
1 - Handicap - Takahashi to Throw Alika, Directo & Naki within Thirty Minutes
Professor S. Takahashi def. John Alika, Julio Directo & Naki
Notes:
Their weights in pounds:
Alika, 195.
Directo, 187.
Naki, 189.
SEPTEMBER 30, 1922 (SATURDAY)
Kau, Hawaii
1 - Handicap - Takahashi to Throw Kalua, Better & Napoleon in Thirty Minutes
Professor S. Takahashi def. John Kalua, Dimon Better & George Napoleon
Notes:
The three challengers were called "husky cowpunchers."
OCTOBER 1922
OCTOBER 10, 1922 (TUESDAY)
Honokaa, Hawaii
1 - Jiu-Jitsu - Handicap - Takahashi to Throw Senao, Gomes, Fliciano, Kahana & Uno within Thirty Minutes
Professor Takahashi def. J.B. Senao, J.G. Gomes, Manuel Fliciano, Sam Kahana & T.H. Uno
Notes:
All challengers were over 180lbs.
OCTOBER 14, 1922 (SATURDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Handicap
Professor S. Takahashi def. "Cowboy" Willie Kajpo, John Spencer, William Sproat, Charles Robello & Charles Aniu
(WK 00:03:00 - JS ??:??:?? - WS ??:??:?? - CR ??:??:?? - CA ??:??:?? - C 00:03:00+)
Notes:
Kajpo suffered a broken arm when thrown.
OCTOBER 21, 1922 (SATURDAY)
Moiliili Field, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Leo Poaha Vs. Sudo Fujii,
Draw
2 - Matsumoto Vs. Catheart,
Draw
3 - Hosoki Vs. Yana,
Draw
4 - Title Contest
Kinjo Ikeda Vs. Arthur Gilman,
Draw - One Fall Each
Notes:
Ikeda weighed 155lbs.
Gilman weighed 154lbs.
Gilman was billed as "the former Pacific Coast Amateur Middleweight Champion."
Gilman was from the Los Angeles Athletic Club.
Jimmy Matson issued an open challenge to both Ikeda and Gilman.
OCTOBER 26, 1922 (THURSDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Arthur Gilman issued a challenge to Kinjo Ikeda for a rematch
OCTOBER 27, 1922 (FRIDAY)
Yuraku-Kwan Theater, Hilo, Hawaii
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Takahashi def. J.M. Cabrinha
(00:07:00)
2 - Jiu-Jitsu
Professor S. Takahashi def. "Major" Kawelu,
Two Falls to None (F1 ST 00:05:00 - F2 ST 00:08:00 - C 00:13:00)
Notes:
Kawelu was described as a 196lb, “Herculean police officer” from Hilo.
Takahashi won both falls against Kawelu with toeholds.
He threw the 185lb Cabrinha with a leg and toehold.
NOVEMBER 1922
NOVEMBER 6, 1922 (MONDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Professor S. Takahashi returned here
Notes:
He is said to have been on a barnstorming of the Big Island.
He reported that he remained undefeated and beat 28 men in Catch wrestling matches, Jiu-Jitsu contests and Jiu-Jitsu versus Boxing and wrestling mixed bouts.
He reports that he injured his arm while training.
The Advertiser said that the Professor, "pulled a regular Samson to the Hawaii talents' Philistines."
NOVEMBER 17, 1922 (FRIDAY)
Asahi Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Sudo Fujii Vs. Ernie Andrade,
Draw
2 - H. Tanamoto Vs. Ah Pei,
Draw
3 - Hawaii Championship
Kinjo Ikeda def. Arthur Gilman,
Two Falls to One
Notes:
Pete Baron challenged Gilman on behaf of Jimmy Matson.
Pei was billed as "the Chinese Lion."
Gilman later disputed the financial agreement for this bout, claming he had been promised a 30% guarantee of the gate, but only received $150.
He threatened legal action.
1923
JANUARY 1923
JANUARY 12, 1923 (FRIDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
A challenge from Ted Thye is received here
Notes:
Thye is of Portland, Oregon.
He challenged all Jiu-Jitsu and Catch-as-Catch-Can wrestlers in Hawaii.
He is particularly anxious to face Kinjo Ikeda or Professor S. Takahashi.
Thye said he was available any time after January 30.
He "will accept any reasonable offer." -The Advertiser
JANUARY 19, 1923 (FRIDAY)
Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii
1 - Mixed Style - Jiu-Jitsu Vs. Catch-as-Catch-Can
Professor S. Takahashi def. Arthur Gilman,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
Takahashi won the first fall with an ankle lock and the second with a strangle hold.
FEBRUARY 1923
FEBRUARY 8, 1923 (THURSDAY)
Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii
1 - Mixed Style - Jiu-Jitsu Vs. Boxing
Professor S. Takahashi def. Lefty Chartrand
(00:05:00)
Notes:
Takahashi used a leg hold for the win.
”The question of superiority in a case of boxer Vs. jiu-jitsu wrestling was fairly settled as far as the island was concerned…” - The Advertiser
FEBRUARY 14, 1923 (WEDNESDAY)
Wailulu, Maui, Hawaii
1 - Professor Takahashi def. Manuel "Kahuku" Rodrigues
(00:11:00)
Notes:
Takahashi used an arm lock for the win.
Kahuku weighed 248lbs, and was said to be the "strongest man on the island."
MARCH 1923
MARCH 6, 1923 (TUESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Professor S. Takahashi is back here
Notes:
It's said he has been on a barnstorming tour of Maui.
He is said to have defeated numerous opponents in challenge contests.
He is ready to take on Jimmy "Young" Matson or Arthur Gilman.
He is in better shape than ever before and is going good. All he wants now is for some of these birds to try to get him in a local ring. He will make ‘em step. He says-any of ‘em.” - The Advertiser
MARCH 8, 1923 (THURSDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Professor Takahashi's challenge was accepted
Notes:
Pete Baron accepted it on behalf of Jimmy "Young" Matson.
Baron also made a challenge on behalf of another protege, Ernie Andrade.
That challenge was to Leo Poaha.
MARCH 9, 1923 (FRIDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Challenges are issued
Notes:
Kinjo Ikeda challenged for a mixed contest with a boxer.
Arthur Gilman challenged to take on Professor Takahashi and Ikeda both in one night.
Doc Adams, writer for the newspaper, quipped, "All needed now is a promoter" - The Advertiser
MARCH 22, 1923 (THURSDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tommy Dawson Jr. "The Wrestling Tiger of Kalihi" is back here
Notes:
He wants to meet "Strangler Sam" Serpa, who claims the featherweight championship of Hawaii.
A series of challenges and counter-challenges flew back and forth between the two wrestlers.
Serpa warned Dawson to "prepare to meet a man whom I wish to introduce to you by the name of Mr. Defeat." - The Advertiser
Serpa said that if Dawson couldn't until a pro-wrestling card could be arranged, he'd take him on at the YMCA "any time."
Dawson's managger is Edward Meiro.
MARCH 23, 1923 (FRIDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Larney Lichtenstein sends word from Chicago
Notes:
He hopes ot bring Johnny Meyers to Hawaii to wrestle.
Meyers is anxious to wrestle the Japanese.
MARCH 26, 1923 (MONDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Corporal Hervey Hill has a challenge
Notes:
He is of the Marines.
He challenges to wrestle any service man up to 170lbs.
Strangler McGrane issued a challenge to both Sam Serpa and Tommy Dawson.
APRIL 1923
APRIL 2, 1923 (MONDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Challenges issued
Notes:
Albert Budop is of the Hospital Co, 31, Schofield Barracks.
Budop challenges Corporal Hill of the USMC for a match.
Budop claims to be the former lightweight wrestling champion of IN.
Henry B. Ness, of the 41st Motor Co., claims the heavyweight mat title of the army and challenges all comers at 185lbs.
Rudy Yaggo, of the 42nd Motor Co.also issued a challenge to Hill.
APRIL 4, 1923 (WEDNESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tommy Dawson and Sam Serpa are ready and willing to meet
Notes:
It'll be for the 135lb championship of Hawaii.
They are awaiting a promoter to arrange the card.
APRIL 9, 1923 (MONDAY)
States Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
Tommy Dawson "The Wrestling Tiger" is appearing here
Notes:
His act features wrestling, shadow boxing, and muscle control.
APRIL 14, 1923 (SATURDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Leo Poaha replied to a recent challenge
Notes:
The challenge was made by a soldier.
He said he was ready to meet any military man at an army smoker.
[The reference is likely to H.B. Ness]
APRIL 25, 1923 (WEDNESDAY)
Asahi Theater, Waipahu, Hawaii
1 - Handicap
Professor S. Takahashi Vs. Leo Poaha & John Cabrinha,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Poaha weighed 190lbs and Cabrinha 170lbs.
MAY 1923
MAY 11, 1923 (FRIDAY)
Asahi Theater, Waipahu, Hawaii
1 - Mixed Styles - Jiu-Jitsu Vs. Catch-as-Catch-Can - Handicap
Professor S. Takahashi def. Leo Poaha & Alfred Caliu
Takahashi Threw Poaha & Caliu Twice Each
Notes:
Poaha challenged Takahashi to a contest under Catch-as-Catch-Can rules.
MAY 12, 1923 (SATURDAY)
Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii
1 - Mixed Styles - Jiu-Jitsu Vs. Boxing
Professor S. Takahashi def. Kid Carpentero
(R1 ??:??:?? - R2 00:00:30 - C 00:00:30+)
MAY 26, 1923 (SATURDAY)
Asahi Theater, Waipahu, Hawaii
1 - Leo Poaha Vs. John Meyros,
Result Unknown
2 - Kinjo Ikeda def. Bennie Finn
MAY 30, 1923 (WEDNESDAY)
States Theater, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Mike Rudolph Vs. Frank Tavares,
Result Unknown
2 - Professor S. Takahashi Vs. Young Barboza,
Result Unknown
3 - Lightweight Championship of Hawaii
Tommy Dawson "The Wrestling Tiger" Vs. Sam Serpa,
Result Unknown
JUNE 1923
JUNE 6, 1923 (WEDNESDAY)
Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
1 - Mixed Styles - Handicap - Jiu-Jitsu Vs. Wrestling, Sumo Wrestling & Boxing
Professor S. Takahashi def. William Puali, Aukai Hiroshikawa & Battling Elipio
Notes:
Weights in pounds:
Puali, 185lbs.
Hiroshikawa, 204lb.
Elipio, 170lb.
“Takahashi pitted his jiu-jitsu and wrestling knowledge against the forms of attack used by the three Kauai athletes.” - The Advertiser
JUNE 30, 1923 (SATURDAY)
American Legion 4th of July Carnival
Aloha Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
1 - Hawaiian Championship
Kinjo Ikeda Vs. Leo Poaha,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured preliminary bouts.
Ikeda weighed 155lbs.
Poaha weighed 180lbs.
JULY 1923
JULY 2, 1923 (MONDAY)
American Legion 4th of July Carnival
Aloha Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring Wrestling
JULY 3, 1923 (TUESDAY)
American Legion 4th of July Carnival
Aloha Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring Wrestling
JULY 4, 1923 (WEDNESDAY)
American Legion 4th of July Carnival
Aloha Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Featuring Wrestling
JULY 10, 1923 (TUESDAY)
Aiea, Hawaii
1 - Young Barboza def. ????
2 - Pukineahi Vs. Yap,
Draw
3 - Wrestling Vs. Boxing
Jimmy Fernandez def. Kid Carpentero,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:02:00 - F2 00:01:00 - C 00:03:00)
Notes:
Also featured preliminary wrestling bouts.
Early in the first round Carpentero caught the wrestler with “a smart clout on the jaw.” - The Advertiser
JULY 14, 1923 (SATURDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Professor S. Takahashi left here
Notes:
He'd been here for nearly 18 months.
He will arrive in Los Angeles and head to San Francisco.
Takahashi gained a formidable reputation in the islands for pitting jiu-jitsu against both catch wrestling and boxing.
[He continued appearing on pro wrestling cards and teaching martial arts on the mainland at least until 1940.
He became known for a “nerve control” stunt, where he pierced his arm through with a long needle.
He’d then remove the needle and display it to the crowd.
Not a drop of blood could be found.
The “needle-through-the arm” stunt is a well-known magic trick, recently exhibited by David Blaine.]
SEPTEMBER 1923
SEPTEMBER 20, 1923 (THURSDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
A court case is heard
Notes:
Judge Soares of the Honolulu police court dismissed charges against Antone Silva, “the Punchbowl Demon” of assault and battery brought against him by Tommy Dawson.
Dawson and Silva had been engaged in a boxing exhibition on Queen Street near Pier 7.
Silva, reportedly got too rough and knocked Dawson to the ground.
Dawson jumped back up and tackled Silva.
Spectators broke up the rough-and-tumble fight.
After throwing the case out of court, the judge suggested they settle their differences in Pete Baron’s gymnasium.
NOVEMBER 1923
NOVEMBER 7, 1923 (WEDNESDAY)
YMCA, Honolulu, Hawaii
Arthur Gilman started a wrestling class here
NOVEMBER 9, 1923 (FRIDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tommy Dawson "The Wrestling Tiger of Kalihi" plans to pursue a boxing career
Notes:
He issued a challenge to fight any 125lb boxer.
DECEMBER 1923
DECEMBER 5, 1923 (WEDNESDAY)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Ted Thye, of Portland, OR sent a challenge to wrestle Kinjo Ikeda “early next year.”
Notes:
It's noted that “Wrestling has died down in the islands considerably; it needs just such a thing as this to revive it. Since Sam Clapham and ‘Bull’ Montana wrestled here, there has been no good matches.”
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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 Hawaii, United States of America: 1922-1923.
Updated: February 13, 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: 1922-1923.
Updated: February 13, 2019.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
Mark Hewitt dedicates his resarch on Hawaii from the 1920s and 1930s to J Michael Kenyon.
Mark Hewitt dedicates his resarch on Hawaii from the 1920s and 1930s to J Michael Kenyon.
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