Michigan, United States of America: 1898
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january 1898
JANUARY ??, 1898 (????)
Lansing, Michigan
"Henry L. Becker of Hesperia died of a combination of ailments brought on by excessive training for athletic sports. He was an agricultural college senior, and was the ebst athlete in the institution. He trained hard, but not discreetly. Last year he was injured in a wrestling match, but upon recovering, engaged in athletics as earnestly as before. He was 27 years old."
Note:
He passed away prior to January 15, 1898.
JANUARY 22, 1898 (SATURDAY)
Calumet, Michigan
1 - Cornish Style
John Rowett (formerly of Ironwood) def. Jack King "Iron Mountain Butcher"
Notes:
Rowett is listed as the Cornish Champion of the Upper Peninsula.
It's said King claims to be the World Cornish Champion.
february 1898
FEBRUARY 5, 1898 (SATURDAY)
Marquette, Michigan
Attendance: 750
1 - Mixed Styles (Greco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can/Collar & Elbow) - Three out of Five Falls
Jack King (of Calumet) def. Farmer Burns,
Three Falls to One
FEBRUARY 26, 1898 (SATURDAY)
Calumet, Michigan
Timekeepers: Messrs. O'Rourke, Rondell & Curry
Referee: Prof. George Williams
Seconds: Ed. Quinlan (Burns) & George Getchell, Will Fisher & John Harris (Rowett)
1 - Mixed Styles (Catch-as-Catch-Can x2/Cornish/Graeco-Roman) - Three out of Five Falls
Farmer Burns def. John Rowett,
Three Falls to One (F1 00:04:00 - F2 00:20:00 - F3 00:06:00 - F4 00:06:00 - C 00:36:00)
Notes:
Rowett is listed as the American Cornish Champion.
Before the Graeco-Roman fall, Burns consented to an additional fall of Cornish wrestling to appease the audience. He lost that fall, but it did not count to the overall match.
march 1898
MARCH 19, 1898 (SATURDAY)
Marquette, Michigan
1 - Mixed Styles (Cornish x3/Catch-as-Catch-Can x2) - Three out of Five Falls
John Rowett def. D.A. McMillan,
Three Falls to Two
MARCH 26, 1898 (SATURDAY)
Houghton, Michigan
Referee: Wilcox
1 - Cornish Style
John Rowett Vs. Jack King,
Draw - One Fall to None (F1 01:30:00 - TL ??:??:??)
Note:
Sheriff Lean stopped the match at midnight.
april 1898
APRIL 23, 1898 (SATURDAY)
Pierce's Opera House, Ironwood, Michigan
Announcer: "Kid" Rowett
Referee: John Ryan
1 - Cornish Style - Lightweight - Three out of Five Falls
Welch (of Hurley) def. Corbett (of Ironwood),
Two Falls to None
2 - Mixed Style (Catch-as-Catch-Can x2/Cornish x2/Side-Hold)
D.A. McMillan def. John Rowett,
Three Falls to Two - Disqualification (F1 00:22:00 - F2 ??:??:?? - F3 00:16:00 - F4 00:08:00 - F5 ??:??:?? - C 00:46:00)
Note:
Rowett is listed as the World Cornish Champion.
may 1898
MAY 20, 1898 (FRIDAY)
Iron Mountain, Michigan
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Three out of Five Falls
Duncan MicMillan def. Jack King,
Falls Unknown
june 1898
JUNE 2, 1898 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: "Parson" Davies
Detroit, Michigan
1 - Evan Lewis "the Strangler" Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
Note:
Davies was advertising Lewis as part of the card for tonights show. George F. Considine objected to Lewis appearing at the card as he was supposed to be training for his upcoming contest in Chicago, Illinois with Yusuf Ishmaelo. Considine felt that for Lewis to appear before the encounter would diminish his drawing power.
JUNE 18, 1898 (SATURDAY)
Calumet, Michigan
1 - John Rowett (of Ironwood) Vs. "Sonny" Dwyer (of St. Paul),
Curfew Draw - One Fall Each
july 1898
JULY 4, 1898 (MONDAY)
Grand 4th of July Celebrat'n & Grand Cornish Wrestling Tournament: Opening Day
Vacant Lots on Aurora Street, Ironwood, Michigan
1 - P.J. Corbett Vs. John Merrifield,
Draw - To be Continued
Notes:
This is the first day of the tournament which ends on July 5, 1898.
"The biggest celebration ever held on the Gogebic Range."
The ball was to be held in the Armory.
Also featured parades; balloon accension and parachute drop; 100 yards, dash; 220 yards, low hurdles; 120 yards, high hurdles; flag race for men; flag race for boys, 15 and under; flag race for boys, 12 and under; running broad jump; standing broad jump; running high jump; potato race; Obstruction race; 100 yards; three-legged race; sack race; and a miners' drilling contest.
Teilnehmer / Participants:
John Rowett,
John Welch,
Jim Thomas,
John Merrifield,
P.J. Corbett,
Dick Hodge,
Tom O'Rourke.
JULY 5, 1898 (TUESDAY)
Grand Cornish Wrestling Tournament: Final Day
Vacant Lots on Aurora Street, Ironwood, Michigan
1 - John Merrifield def. P.J. Corbett,
Judges Decision
2 - John Rowett def. Tom O'Rourke
3 - Dick Hodge Vs. John Merrifield,
No Contest
Notes:
This is the last day of the tournament which started on July 4, 1898.
Hodge claimed Merrifield choked him and therefore bit him in retaliation. Hodge then swung at a bystander and missed. The bystander held him and who know what would have happened if Sheriff Kallander and his policemen had not been there as the crowd had jumped up from their seats when Hodge threw a punch ready to attack.
Platzierung / Placement:
1. John Rowett.
2. John Welch.
3. Jim Thomas.
4. John Merrifield.
august 1898
AUGUST 3, 1898 (WEDNESDAY)
Firemen's Tournament & Grand Cornish Wrestling Tournament: Opening Day
Promotion: Houghton & Hancock Athletic Club
Fire Companies Tournament Contest Grounds, Houghton, Michigan
1 - John Rowett def. ????
2 - John Rowett def. ????
Notes:
Through-out the three days, the firmen will compete in various sports.
King is listed as the ex-champion.
Teilnehmer / Particopants:
"Jack" King,
Tim Driscoll (of Houghton),
John Rowett (of Ironwood),
Ryan (of Ironwood),
Tom O'Rouke (of Ewen),
Ed. Brockington (of Iron Mountain),
M.J. Dwyer (of Hancock),
Tim Harrington,
Herman Stroll,
Bert Williams (of Calumet).
AUGUST 4, 1898 (THURSDAY)
Firemen's Tournament & Grand Cornish Wrestling Tournament: Day 2
Promotion: Houghton & Hancock Athletic Club
Fire Companies Tournament Contest Grounds, Houghton, Michigan
1 - John Rowett def. ????
AUGUST 5, 1898 (FRIDAY)
Firemen's Tournament & Grand Cornish Wrestling Tournament: Penultimate Day
Promotion: Houghton & Hancock Athletic Club
Fire Companies Tournament Contest Grounds, Houghton, Michigan
1 - John Rowett Vs. Jack King,
Curfew Draw
Note:
The match is to be continued on Saturday.
AUGUST 6, 1898 (SATURDAY)
Grand Cornish Wrestling Tournament: Final Day
Promotion: Houghton & Hancock Athletic Club
Fire Companies Tournament Contest Grounds, Houghton, Michigan
1 - John Rowett Vs. Jack King,
Cancelled
Notes:
Due to rain the continuation of the match was cancelled and the officials made the final decision.
Platzierung / Placement:
1. John Rowett & Jack King.
Although they were both declared in first place, Rowett received slightly more money than King.
AUGUST 13, 1898 (SATURDAY)
Bicycle Track Enclosure, Houghton, Michigan
Referee: Professor Williams
1 - Five Style (Collar & Elbow/Side-Hold/Graeco-Roman/Cornish/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Three out of Five Falls
King def. Rowett (of Ironwood)
Three Falls to Two (F1 00:05:00 - F2 -00:05:00 - F3 ??:??:?? - F4 ??:??:?? - F5 ??:??:?? - C 00:10:00+)
Note:
Also featured running.
september 1898 (no results)
october 1898
OCTOBER 29, 1898 (SATURDAY)
Calumet, Michigan
1 - Cornish Style - Three out of Five Falls Part One
John Rowett (of Ironwood) def. Gilbert,
One Fall to None
Note:
The match is to be continued on Monday due to the second fall continuing until midnight.
OCTOBER 31, 1898 (MONDAY)
Calumet, Michigan
Attendance: Small
1 - Cornish Style - Three out of Five Falls Part Two
John Rowett def. "Bob" Gilbert,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
This was the continuation from Saturday's match, where Rowett was already one up.
Rowett announced his retirement at the end of the contest, stating that he "would never enter the wrestling ring again." The retirement was mentioned in the Ironwood Times, but not the Ironwood News-Record.
november 1898 (no results)
december 1898
DECEMBER 19, 1898 (MONDAY)
Grand Rapids, Michigan
1 - Mixed Styles (Cornish & Catch-as-Catch-Can)
Prof. M.J. Dwyer Vs. Jack McNerny,
Result Unknown
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Results from Michigan, United States of America: 1898.
Updated: June 23, 2020.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
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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 Michigan, United States of America: 1898.
Updated: June 23, 2020.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
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