Illinois, United States of America: 1900-1904
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1900
MAY 1900
MAY 11, 1900 (FRIDAY)
Tatersall's, Chicago Illinois
Catch-as-Catch-Can
1 - Bech Olsen Vs. Jack Rooney,
Time-Limit Draw (01:10:00)
Note:
Rooney was a substitute for Farmer Burns.
DECEMBER 1900
DECEMBER 10, 1900 (MONDAY)
Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: "Small"
Referee: George Siler
1 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
John J. Rooney 'the Giant Gripman' (of Chicago) def. Paul Pons (of France),
Two Falls to None - Forfeit (00:25:00)
Note:
When Pons lost the first fall due to a foul he refused to continue with the contest.
1901
FEBRUARY 1901
FEBRUARY 23, 1901 (SATURDAY)
Chicago Athletic Association, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jack Carey def. Nelson Provost,
Two Falls to None
2 - Two out of Three Falls
John Rooney def. James McWeeny,
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 00:10:30 - F2 00:06:28 - C 00:16:58)
APRIL 1901
APRIL 4, 1901 (THURSDAY)
Temple Theatre, Alton, Illinois
1 - John Barton def. Alfred Demuth
2 - Two out of Three Falls
John J. Rooney 'the Big Policeman' (of Chicago) Vs. Halil 'the Turk'
(00:34:30)
Note:
Also featured sparring.
APRIL ??, 1901 (????)
Galesburg, Illinois
1 - Handicap - McIntyre to Throw Mercer & Baker Three Times Each
Dan McIntyre def. Mercer & Baker
Note:
This happened the last week of the month.
MAY 1901
MAY 2, 1901 (THURSDAY)
Temple Theater, Alton, Illinois
1 - Two out of Three Falls
John J. Rooney 'the Chicago Policeman' def. Robert McDonald,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:22:00 - F2 00:24:00 - C 00:46:00)
Notes:
It was said McDonald was unbeaten going into this match and was the Canadian Champion.
Rooney was also listed as unbeaten.
1902
FEBRUARY 1902
FEBRUARY 14, 1902 (FRIDAY)
Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois
1 - John J. Rooney Vs. John Nehemenahquod,
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
Note:
Nehemenahquod was billed as Ojibway Indian champion.
FEBRUARY 15, 1902 (SATURDAY)
Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Handicap - Rooney to Throw Russell Within Fifteen Minutes
John J. Rooney def. Fred Russell 'a Minnesota Giant'
(00:09:34)
FEBRUARY 17, 1902 (MONDAY)
Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Handicap - Rooney to Throw Russell in Fifteen Minutes
John J. Rooney Vs. Fred Russell,
Time-Limit - Rooney Failed to Throw (00:15:00)
FEBRUARY 20, 1902 (THURSDAY)
Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Handicap
John J. Rooney def. Fred Russell
(00:08:11)
APRIL 1902
APRIL 6, 1902 (SUNDAY)
Miaco's Trocadero, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Harvey Parker Vs. Unknown,
Result Unknown
Note:
Show is put on by Bob Manchester's Company.
APRIL 11, 1902 (FRIDAY)
'A Local Theater', Chicago, Illinois
1 - Handicap - Parker to Throw Malone in Fifteen Minutes
Harvey Parker Vs. Billy Malone,
Result Unknown
APRIL 26, 1902 (SATURDAY)
Academy Theater, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Parker Challenges All Comers
Harvey Parker Vs. Unknown,
Result Unknown
APRIL 27, 1902 (SUNDAY)
Academy Theater, Chicago, Illinois
Featuring Harvey Parker
APRIL 28, 1902 (MONDAY)
Academy Theater, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Jack Root def. Harvey Parker
(00:13:00)
Note:
Root is listed as the Western Boxing Champion.
APRIL 30, 1902 (WEDNESDAY)
Academy of Music, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Harvey Parker Vs. Jack Root,
Result Unknown
MAY 1902
MAY 25, 1902 (SUNDAY)
Hopkins Theater, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Handicap - Parker to Throw Unknown in Fifteen Minutes
Harvey Parker 'the Little Demon' Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
MAY 26, 1902 (MONDAY)
Hopkins Theater, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Handicap - Parker to Throw Unknown in Fifteen Minutes
Harvey Parker 'the Little Demon' Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
MAY 27, 1902 (TUESDAY)
Hopkins Theater, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Handicap - Parker to Throw Unknown in Fifteen Minutes
Harvey Parker 'the Little Demon' Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
MAY 28, 1902 (WEDNESDAY)
Hopkins Theater, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Handicap - Parker to Throw Unknown in Fifteen Minutes
Harvey Parker 'the Little Demon' Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
MAY 29, 1902 (THURSDAY)
Hopkins Theater, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Handicap - Parker to Throw Unknown in Fifteen Minutes
Harvey Parker 'the Little Demon' Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
MAY 30, 1902 (FRIDAY)
Hopkins Theater, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Handicap - Parker to Throw Unknown in Fifteen Minutes
Harvey Parker 'the Little Demon' Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
MAY 31, 1902 (SATURDAY)
Hopkins Theater, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Handicap - Parker to Throw Unknown in Fifteen Minutes
Harvey Parker 'the Little Demon' Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
MAY 1902
MAY 25, 1902 (SUNDAY)
Hopkins Theater, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Handicap - Parker to Throw Unknown in Fifteen Minutes
Harvey Parker 'the Little Demon' Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
MAY 26, 1902 (MONDAY)
Hopkins Theater, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Handicap - Parker to Throw Unknown in Fifteen Minutes
Harvey Parker 'the Little Demon' Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
MAY 27, 1902 (TUESDAY)
Hopkins Theater, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Handicap - Parker to Throw Unknown in Fifteen Minutes
Harvey Parker 'the Little Demon' Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
MAY 28, 1902 (WEDNESDAY)
Hopkins Theater, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Handicap - Parker to Throw Unknown in Fifteen Minutes
Harvey Parker 'the Little Demon' Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
MAY 29, 1902 (THURSDAY)
Hopkins Theater, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Handicap - Parker to Throw Unknown in Fifteen Minutes
Harvey Parker 'the Little Demon' Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
MAY 30, 1902 (FRIDAY)
Hopkins Theater, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Handicap - Parker to Throw Unknown in Fifteen Minutes
Harvey Parker 'the Little Demon' Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
MAY 31, 1902 (SATURDAY)
Hopkins Theater, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Handicap - Parker to Throw Unknown in Fifteen Minutes
Harvey Parker 'the Little Demon' Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
1903
MAY 1903
MAY 23, 1903 (SATURDAY)
Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Two out of Three Falls
John Rooney Vs. Nouralah III,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Said to be in connection with the Irish Fair and will be the closing event of the entertainment.
1904
FEBRUARY 1904
FEBRUARY 13, 1904 (SATURDAY)
Lincoln Hall, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Morris Jacobs Vs. Otto Harry,
Result Unknown
MARCH 1904
MARCH 8, 1904 (WEDNESDAY)
Chicago Athletic Association, Chicago, Illinois
1 - John Rooney Vs. Mort Henderson,
Result Unknown
MARCH 23, 1904 (WEDNESDAY)
Metropolitan Hall, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Mixed Style (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Two out of Three Falls
John J. Rooney def. Peter J. Visser,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:11:25 - F2 00:04:20 - F3 00:04:24 - C 00:20:09)
MARCH 30, 1904 (WEDNESDAY)
Metropolitan Hall, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Two out of Three Falls
John J. Rooney def. Peter J. Visser,
Two Falls to One (00:20:09)
APRIL 1904
APRIL 13, 1904 (WEDNESDAY)
Chicago Athletic Association, Chicago, Illinois
1 - 145lb Cook County Championship
J.B. Nellegar Jr. Vs. Jerry Winholtz,
Time-Limit Draw (00:18:00)
2 - John J. Rooney Vs. William Malone,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured boxing and the running high jump.
APRIL 19, 1904 (TUESDAY)
Ninth Ward Guard's Arena, Chicgao, Illinois
1 - Jack Munroe 'the Butte Miner' Vs. John Rooney 'the Giant Gripman',
Postponed
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Jack Smith (of Philadelphia) def. Curly Turner (of Chicago),
Two Falls to One
Notes:
So few people were attracted for the match it was postponed indefinitely.
The match between Smith and Turner still went ahead and the ticket money was refunded to those who did attend.
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Results from Illinois, United States of America: 1900-1904.
Updated: June 2, 2020.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
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Results from Illinois, United States of America: 1900-1904.
Updated: June 2, 2020.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
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