Colonel James Hiram McLaughlin
Born: June 4, 1844.
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1860
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Binghampton, New York
1 - James Hiram McLaughlin def. Hiram McKee
Notes:
Happened after June 8, 1859, but, before June 7, 1860.
From a biographical account of McLaughlin in 1881. Which goes on to say that McKee taunted McLaughlin following the contest leading to McLaughlin breaking one of McKee's legs after a vicious throw.
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Oneida Castle, New York
1 - James Hiram McLaughlin def. Luke Loucks
Notes:
This happened in the fall of 1860.
From a biographical account of McLaughlin in 1881.
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Binghampton, New York
1 - James Hiram McLaughlin def. Hiram McKee
Notes:
Happened after June 8, 1859, but, before June 7, 1860.
From a biographical account of McLaughlin in 1881. Which goes on to say that McKee taunted McLaughlin following the contest leading to McLaughlin breaking one of McKee's legs after a vicious throw.
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Oneida Castle, New York
1 - James Hiram McLaughlin def. Luke Loucks
Notes:
This happened in the fall of 1860.
From a biographical account of McLaughlin in 1881.
1861
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Fort Lyon, Virginia
1 - James Hiram McLaughlin def. Duval Wilcox
(03:00:00)
Note:
From a biographical account of McLaughlin in 1881.
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Fort Ellsworth, Alexandria, Virginia
1 - James Hiram McLaughlin def. Corporal Corrigan
Note:
May have happened in a later year of the war.
From a biographical account of McLaughlin in 1881.
1862 (no results)
1863 (no results)
1864 (no results)
1865 (no results)
1866
APRIL 1866
APRIL ??, 1866 (????)
Utica, New York
1 - American Championship - Three out of Five Falls
James H. McLaughlin def. Homer Lane (of New York) (c),
Three Falls to None - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
This result is as per McLaughlin's saying. He claims this to have been his debut professional match and he held this title up until the Detroit Tournament when he won that belt.
The falls come from a November 1878 biographical account of McLaughlin.
MAY 1866
MAY 14, 1866 (MONDAY)
Driving Park, Newark, New Jersey
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship
Col. J.H. McLaughlin def. Lieutenant Louis Ainsworth (c)
NEW CHAMPION
Note:
Said to be McLaughlin's debut following the Civil War in a biographical account in 1881.
NOVEMBER 1866
NOVEMBER ??, 1866 (????)
????, Pennsylvania
1 - Colonel J.H. McLaughlin def. Homer Lane
Note:
This is froma biographical account of McLaughlin in November 1878.
NOVEMBER 1866
NOVEMBER ??, 1866 (????)
????, Pennsylvania
1 - Colonel J.H. McLaughlin def. Homer Lane
Note:
This is froma biographical account of McLaughlin in November 1878.
1867
MARCH 1867
MARCH ??, 1867 (????)
Mechanis' Hall, Utica, New York
1 - James Hiram McLaughlin def. Homer Lane (of New York)
Note:
From a biographical account of McLaughlin in 1881.
MARCH 1867
MARCH ??, 1867 (????)
Mechanis' Hall, Utica, New York
1 - James Hiram McLaughlin def. Homer Lane (of New York)
Note:
From a biographical account of McLaughlin in 1881.
1868
SEPTEMBER 1868
SEPTEMBER 1 1868 (TUESDAY)
Devereaux Hall, Oneida, New York
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship
Homer Lane def. John H. McLaughlin (c)
NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
A biographical account of McaLughlin in 1881 lists this as 1867.
This is most likely in reference to the September 1, 1869 encounter.
1869
MARCH 1869
MARCH 30, 1869 (WEDNESDAY)
Utica, New York
1 - Collar & Elbow - Three Successive Falls
J.H. McLaughlin (of Oneida) def. Homer Lane (of New York)
MARCH 1869
MARCH 30, 1869 (WEDNESDAY)
Utica, New York
1 - Collar & Elbow - Three Successive Falls
J.H. McLaughlin (of Oneida) def. Homer Lane (of New York)
SEPTEMBER 1869
SEPTEMBER 1, 1869 (WEDNESDAY)
Devereaux Hall, Oneida, New York
Attendance: "Crowded"
Stakeholder: Hudson Ball
Referee: James D. Center
Umpires: Harry Hill (Lane) & Chris. Harp (McLaughlin)
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. James H. McLaughlin (of Oneida, New York),
Two Falls to One (Nearly 02:00:00)
Note:
McLaughlin claimed the match was "Sold."
SEPTEMBER 1869
SEPTEMBER 1, 1869 (WEDNESDAY)
Devereaux Hall, Oneida, New York
Attendance: "Crowded"
Stakeholder: Hudson Ball
Referee: James D. Center
Umpires: Harry Hill (Lane) & Chris. Harp (McLaughlin)
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. James H. McLaughlin (of Oneida, New York),
Two Falls to One (Nearly 02:00:00)
Note:
McLaughlin claimed the match was "Sold."
1870
MARCH 1870
MARCH 10, 1870 (THURSDAY)
International Collar & Elbow Wrestling Championship Tournament
Young Men's Hall, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: "Large"
General Judges: Stephen Knight & Sears Thompson
Umpire: James Craig
1 - E.P. Harrington (of Detroit) def. John Smith (of Ontario),
Forfeit
2 - Three out of Five Falls
Captain James De Foe (of Detroit) def. Wm. Bell (of London, Ontario),
Three Falls to None
3 - Two out of Three Falls
Jas. H. McLaughlin (of Oneida, N.Y.) def. E.P. Harrington,
Two Falls to None
4 - Three out of Five Falls
Jas. H. McLaughlin def. John Smith,
Three Falls to None
5 - Three out of Five Falls
Matthew Brown def. William Bell (of Ontario),
Three Falls to One
6 - De Foe def. Brown
Notes:
There was dispute over the rules in the opening match and Smith ended up withdrawing.
In advertisements for the tournament there were twelve entrants in the tournament all together with McLaughlin and Lane being listed as the two most notable wrestlers involved. However, wrestlers came from Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Canada. In one report it states William Nilson will be representing Illinois.
The championship was represented by a belt "Four feet long, white on the outside with blue edge; also, with a silver plate in front, engraved as follow: 'Won by J.H. McLaughlin at the International Tournament, Detroit, March 10, 1870,' and a silver shield at the back, bearing the inscription; 'Champion Wrestler.' The trim of the belt is inlaid with diamonds, and stars in red, making the red, white and blue. The cost of the belt was $300."
In 1881 the following account was given in a biographical account of McLaughlin:
"Up to this time there had been no trophy emblematic of the championship...Some eighteen contestants appearing, but only two-the late E.P. Harrington of Detroit and Barney Smith, at that time an engineer on the Great Western Railway of Canada-competed with McLaughlin, and both were easily defeated. Smith received an injury to his head in th econtest, which it was claimed hastened his death, which occurred not long afterwards."
In 1888 McLaughlin said the following about the tournament: "There were thirty competitors, the tournament lasting three nights, I was pitted against all, and won the belt, never losing a fall, as the records will show."
Some later published sources list that Homer Lane was eliminated by an unknown wrestler. The above results - the most complete from a contemporary source - are from the New York Clipper and list that Lane did not take part in the tournament.
Platzierung / Placement:
1. Col. James H. McLaughlin (Championship Belt).
2. James De Foe (Gold Medal).
3. Matthew Brown (Silver Medal).
MARCH 30, 1870 (WEDNESDAY)
Titusville, Pennsylvania
1 - Wrestling Championship
J.H. McLaughlin def. Homer Lane
Note:
This is from an "Annals of Sport" article in a 1909 newspaper. I am guessing it's actually referring to the April 30, 1870 encounter. Although they did meet on March 30, 1869 in Utica, New York with McLaughlin also winning.
MARCH 1870
MARCH 10, 1870 (THURSDAY)
International Collar & Elbow Wrestling Championship Tournament
Young Men's Hall, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: "Large"
General Judges: Stephen Knight & Sears Thompson
Umpire: James Craig
1 - E.P. Harrington (of Detroit) def. John Smith (of Ontario),
Forfeit
2 - Three out of Five Falls
Captain James De Foe (of Detroit) def. Wm. Bell (of London, Ontario),
Three Falls to None
3 - Two out of Three Falls
Jas. H. McLaughlin (of Oneida, N.Y.) def. E.P. Harrington,
Two Falls to None
4 - Three out of Five Falls
Jas. H. McLaughlin def. John Smith,
Three Falls to None
5 - Three out of Five Falls
Matthew Brown def. William Bell (of Ontario),
Three Falls to One
6 - De Foe def. Brown
Notes:
There was dispute over the rules in the opening match and Smith ended up withdrawing.
In advertisements for the tournament there were twelve entrants in the tournament all together with McLaughlin and Lane being listed as the two most notable wrestlers involved. However, wrestlers came from Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Canada. In one report it states William Nilson will be representing Illinois.
The championship was represented by a belt "Four feet long, white on the outside with blue edge; also, with a silver plate in front, engraved as follow: 'Won by J.H. McLaughlin at the International Tournament, Detroit, March 10, 1870,' and a silver shield at the back, bearing the inscription; 'Champion Wrestler.' The trim of the belt is inlaid with diamonds, and stars in red, making the red, white and blue. The cost of the belt was $300."
In 1881 the following account was given in a biographical account of McLaughlin:
"Up to this time there had been no trophy emblematic of the championship...Some eighteen contestants appearing, but only two-the late E.P. Harrington of Detroit and Barney Smith, at that time an engineer on the Great Western Railway of Canada-competed with McLaughlin, and both were easily defeated. Smith received an injury to his head in th econtest, which it was claimed hastened his death, which occurred not long afterwards."
In 1888 McLaughlin said the following about the tournament: "There were thirty competitors, the tournament lasting three nights, I was pitted against all, and won the belt, never losing a fall, as the records will show."
Some later published sources list that Homer Lane was eliminated by an unknown wrestler. The above results - the most complete from a contemporary source - are from the New York Clipper and list that Lane did not take part in the tournament.
Platzierung / Placement:
1. Col. James H. McLaughlin (Championship Belt).
2. James De Foe (Gold Medal).
3. Matthew Brown (Silver Medal).
MARCH 30, 1870 (WEDNESDAY)
Titusville, Pennsylvania
1 - Wrestling Championship
J.H. McLaughlin def. Homer Lane
Note:
This is from an "Annals of Sport" article in a 1909 newspaper. I am guessing it's actually referring to the April 30, 1870 encounter. Although they did meet on March 30, 1869 in Utica, New York with McLaughlin also winning.
APRIL 1870
APRIL 27, 1870 (WEDNESDAY)
Titusville, Pennsylvania
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Major. Jas. H. McLaughlin (of Oneida, N.Y.) (c) Vs. Homer Lane (of Elmira, N.Y.),
Postponed
APRIL 30, 1870 (SATURDAY)
Corinthian Hall, Titusville, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 'Not Crowded, Was Well Filled'
Announcer: Captain Billy Gray
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Major. Jas. H. McLaughlin (of Oneida, N.Y.) (c) def. Homer Lane (of Elmira, N.Y.),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:04:00 - F2 00:04:00 - F3 00:10:00 - C 00:18:00)
Note:
Lane is said to have "for years been considered cock of the walk in the sport" and McLaughlin won the championship belt in the tournament at Detroit.
MAY 1870
MAY 3, 1870 (TUESDAY)
Corinthian Hall, Titusville, Pennsylvania
Tickets: $0.50, $1.00 & $2.00
1 - American Championship - Two out of Three Falls
J.H. McLaughlin (of Oneida) (c) def. James DeWitt (of Utica, N.Y.),
Two Falls to None - Forfeit (00:40:00)
Notes:
DeWitt is listed as the Pacific Slope Champion.
DeWitt refused to continue after the first fall was secured by McLaughlin.
MAY 7, 1870 (SATURDAY)
Sobel's Opera House, Petroleum Centre, Pennsylvania
1 - J.J. McLaughlin Vs. Unknown,
Result Unknown
2 - Homer Lane Vs. Unknown,
Result Unknown
Note:
They were taking on all comers.
DECEMBER 1870
DECEMBER 6, 1870 (TUESDAY)
Corinthian Hall, Titusville, Pennsylvania
American Championship
Tickets: $1.00 & $2.00
Referee: Samuel Fertig
1 - American Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Major James H. McLaughlin (of Titusville, Pa.) (c) def. Joseph J. Benjamin (of Washington, D.C.),
Tao Falls to One (F1 00:14:00 - F2 00:03:00 - F3 00:02:00 - C 00:19:00)
Notes:
McLaughlin is listed as from Titusville prior to the match and from Oneida, New York in the results.
"The belt which has been previously described is a handsome one of the best morricco leather, exhibiting the national colors, red, white and blue, with a heavy wilver clasp, upon which is set a large diamond and bearing the inscription:
'Won by J.H. McLaughlin, at the International Tournament held at Detroit, March 10, 1870.'"
1871
FEBRUARY 1871
FEBRUARY 4, 1871 (SATURDAY)
Corinthian Hall, Titusville, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 'Room Crowded with Spectators'
Announcer: Mr. Thed. Z. Root
Judges: F.E. Hammond (Dorrance) & Sir. Frank McDonald (McLaughlin)
Referee: S. Fertig
1 - American [Collar & Elbow] Championship
James H. McLaughlin (of Titusville) (c) def. Nathan L. Dorrance (of Chicago)
Note:
McLaughlin is listed as the champion of Canada also.
JUNE 1871
JUNE 20, 1871 (TUESDAY)
Parshall Opera House, Titusville, Pennsylvania
Referee: Mr. S.S. Fertig
Umpires: F.B. McDonald (McLaughlin) & John Jackson (Dorrance)
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Major J.H. McLaughlin (of Titusville) (c) def. N.L. Dorrance (of Chicago),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:09:00 - F2 00:07:00 - C 00:16:00)
JUNE 29, 1871 (THURSDAY)
New York, New York
"[James Hiram] McLaughlin issued through THE CLIPPER a challenge to wrestle any man in the world, square holds, right hand to collar, for from $1,000 to $10,000 a side; his deposit of $200 remained for months uncovered, and was finally withdrawn. Thereupon he claimed the world's championship by default."
Note
From a biographical account of McLaughlin in 1881.
JUNE 1871
JUNE 20, 1871 (TUESDAY)
Parshall Opera House, Titusville, Pennsylvania
Referee: Mr. S.S. Fertig
Umpires: F.B. McDonald (McLaughlin) & John Jackson (Dorrance)
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Major J.H. McLaughlin (of Titusville) (c) def. N.L. Dorrance (of Chicago),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:09:00 - F2 00:07:00 - C 00:16:00)
JUNE 29, 1871 (THURSDAY)
New York, New York
"[James Hiram] McLaughlin issued through THE CLIPPER a challenge to wrestle any man in the world, square holds, right hand to collar, for from $1,000 to $10,000 a side; his deposit of $200 remained for months uncovered, and was finally withdrawn. Thereupon he claimed the world's championship by default."
Note
From a biographical account of McLaughlin in 1881.
DECEMBER 1871
DECEMBER 11, 1871 (MONDAY)
Farewell Benefit for Major McLaughlin
Parshall Opera-House, Titusville, Pennsylvania
Announcer: Thos. Goodwin
1 - Championship Belt - Two out of Three Falls
Major J.H. McLaughlin (c) def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to One
Notes:
McLaughlin is said to hold the first ever belt symbolic of wrestling championship laurels in America.
McLaughlin and Lane will be traveling to Pittsburgh, Detroit and some other eastern cities after this. Another report states he is going west also. It also lists more cities including: Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and New York.
DECEMBER 14, 1871 (THURSDAY)
Lafayette Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1 - World Championship
Major J.H. McLaughlin (c) Vs. Homer Lane (of New York),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Lane is listed as the champion of New York in one report.
This is part of their tour through the principal cities of the United States. The tour started recently in Titusville, Pennsylvania.
1872
JANUARY 1872
JANUARY 3, 1872 (WEDNESDAY)
Theatre Comique, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: "Crowded"
"W.H. McLaughlin and Homer Lane, wrestlers, put in an appearance...They continue this week." [Referring to the week ending January 14?]
FEBRUARY 1872
FEBRUARY 19, 1872 (MONDAY)
Grand Matinee for the Benefit of Homer Lane & Major McLaughlin
Harry Hill's Varieties, New York, New York
Results Unknown
Note:
Prior to the event Major J.H. McLaughlin, the champion of America, challenged Wright and Jamieson.
MARCH 1872
MARCH 8, 1872 (FRIDAY)
New York, New York
1 - James H. McLaughlin def. Homer Lane
MARCH 16, 1872 (SATURDAY)
Glar's Hall, New York, New York
1 - Handicap - M'Laughlin to Throw Lane Twice in Sixty Minutes
Major M'Laughlin Vs. Homer Lane,
M'Laughlin Failed to Throw Lane
MARCH 28, 1872 (THURSDAY)
Harry Hill's Variety Theatre, New York, New York
Attendance: 'Overflowing'
Referee: Harry Hill
Umpires: Albert Ellis (McLaughlin) & Mickey Coburn (Lane)
1 - Devonshire Style
"English Wrestler" Vs. "English Wrestler",
Result Unknown
2 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Major J.H. McLaughlin (c) def. Homer Lane,
Three Falls to Two (F1 00:09:30 - F2 00:03:00 - F3 00:04:00+ - F4 ??:??:?? - F5 00:03:00 - C 00:19:30+)
Notes:
Hill performed an exhibition of Indian clubs while the competitors were resting in between falls.
The title is noted as the diamond championship.
1873 (no results)
1874
FEBRUARY 1874
FEBRUARY 14, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
Attendance: Immense Crowd
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Major McLaughlin (of Detroit) def. Michael Whalen (of San Francisco),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:04:30 - F2 00:05:00 - C 00:09:30) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Whalen was listed as the California state champion.
McLaughlin is listed as the Eastern Champion.
Appears this was a match to crown a new national champion based on Whalen being the West's best and McLaughlin that of the East.
1875
MAY 1875
MAY ??, 1875 (????)
London, England
"Major J.H. McLaughlin" is giving exhibitions with the Indian clubs and American style Catch-as-Catch-Can.
London, England
1 - World Championship - Mixed Styles (Cumberland & Westmoreland/American-Collar & Elbow) - Three out of Five Falls
"Major J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit via Oneida, NY) (c)" Vs. Richard Snape (of London) (c),
Result Unknown
Notes:
March 1875 newspapers in America report the match is to come off during the first week in May. It is said McLaughlin is already in England and that he will learn the tricks of the English style from Jem Mace [the famous boxer].
Snape is said to be the Great British Champion.
McLaughlin is said to be the American Champion. during May 1875, a couple of American newspapers stated that the McLaughlin claiming to be the champion in London, England was actually an imposter.
1876
JANUARY 1876
JANUARY 4, 1876 (TUESDAY)
Detroit Opera House, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: 2,000 (Sell Out: Hundreds turned away)
Gate: $5,000+
1 - 'World' Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Maj. James H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) def. Walter J. Benjamin (of Washington, D.C.),
Two Falls to None
Note:
Maj. Geo. H. Penniman (of Detroit) made a 'graceful and appropriate' introductory speech.
JANUARY 1876
JANUARY 4, 1876 (TUESDAY)
Detroit Opera House, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: 2,000 (Sell Out: Hundreds turned away)
Gate: $5,000+
1 - 'World' Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Maj. James H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) def. Walter J. Benjamin (of Washington, D.C.),
Two Falls to None
Note:
Maj. Geo. H. Penniman (of Detroit) made a 'graceful and appropriate' introductory speech.
MARCH 1876
MARCH 23, 1876 (THURSDAY)
Detroit, Opera House, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: 'Packed'
Tickets: $1.00 & $2.00
1 - World Collar & Elbow championship - Two out of Three Falls
J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) (c) Vs. Jacob H. Martin (of Yspilanti),
Time-Limit Draw - Martin Secured One Fall(F1 02:00:00 - TL ??:??:??)
Notes:
The New York Times listed it as the American Collar & Elbow Championship.
A draw was declared by the referee due to it being 01:40 and there was a dispute over whether McLaughlin had been fouled or not.
JUNE 1876
JUNE 29, 1876 (THURSDAY)
Whitney's Opera House, Detroit, Michigan
1 - Collar & Elbow Style
Jacob B. Martin (of Ypsilanti) Vs. James Hiram McLaughlin (of Detroit),
Time-Limit Draw (07:45:00)
Note:
Time includes rest periods.
OCTOBER 1876
OCTOBER 16, 1876 (MONDAY)
Central Park Gardens, New York, New York
Attendance: 800+
Referee: Harry Hill
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Col. James H. McLaughlin (of Michigan) (c) def. Jacob H. Martin (of Michigan),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:09:00 - F2 00:14:22 - F3 ??:??:?? - C 00:23:22+)
OCTOBER 1876
OCTOBER 16, 1876 (MONDAY)
Central Park Gardens, New York, New York
Attendance: 800+
Referee: Harry Hill
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Col. James H. McLaughlin (of Michigan) (c) def. Jacob H. Martin (of Michigan),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:09:00 - F2 00:14:22 - F3 ??:??:?? - C 00:23:22+)
DECEMBER 1876
DECEMBER 7, 1876 (THURSDAY)
Harry Hill's Theatre, New York, New York
1 - Two out of Three Falls
James Hiram McLaughlin def. Charles Murphy,
Two Falls to None
Note:
This is from a biographical account of McLaughlin in 1881. It's also stated McLaughlin severely injured his left ankle and he was still crippled when he was defeated by the late James Owens.
DECEMBER 27, 1876 (WEDNESDAY)
Referee: Dr. John P. Ordway
Music Hall, Boston, Massachusetts
Attendance: 4,000 (Some list as 2,500-3,000)
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two Out of Three Falls
James Owens def. James H. McLaughlin (c),
Two Falls to None (05:30:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Following the bout McLaughlin stated he had an injured ankle.
It's said in a biographical acount of 1881 that, "the belt won in Detroit was not in controversy."
DECEMBER 1876
DECEMBER 7, 1876 (THURSDAY)
Harry Hill's Theatre, New York, New York
1 - Two out of Three Falls
James Hiram McLaughlin def. Charles Murphy,
Two Falls to None
Note:
This is from a biographical account of McLaughlin in 1881. It's also stated McLaughlin severely injured his left ankle and he was still crippled when he was defeated by the late James Owens.
DECEMBER 27, 1876 (WEDNESDAY)
Referee: Dr. John P. Ordway
Music Hall, Boston, Massachusetts
Attendance: 4,000 (Some list as 2,500-3,000)
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two Out of Three Falls
James Owens def. James H. McLaughlin (c),
Two Falls to None (05:30:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Following the bout McLaughlin stated he had an injured ankle.
It's said in a biographical acount of 1881 that, "the belt won in Detroit was not in controversy."
1877
FEBRUARY 1877
FEBRUARY 20, 1877 (TUESDAY)
Utica Opera House, Utica, New York
Attendance: 1,500
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Col. J.H. Mclaughlin (of Detroit) (c) def. John Cavanaugh (of Vermont),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:06:00 - F2 ??:??:?? - F3 00:18:00 - C 00:24:00+)
Notes:
McLaughlin is also noted as English Collar & Elbow Champion.
The second fall was a draw as both men went down at the same time in what was called a 'dog fall.'
FEBRUARY 1877
FEBRUARY 20, 1877 (TUESDAY)
Utica Opera House, Utica, New York
Attendance: 1,500
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Col. J.H. Mclaughlin (of Detroit) (c) def. John Cavanaugh (of Vermont),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:06:00 - F2 ??:??:?? - F3 00:18:00 - C 00:24:00+)
Notes:
McLaughlin is also noted as English Collar & Elbow Champion.
The second fall was a draw as both men went down at the same time in what was called a 'dog fall.'
MARCH 1877
MARCH 5, 1877 (MONDAY)
Opera House, Utica, New York
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Norman W. Palmer (of New York
Umpires: J.D. Harvey (McLaughlin) & Julex Doux Jr. (Bauer)
1 - Mixed Styles (Collar & Elbow/Graeco-Roman/Rough & Tumble)
James H. McLaughlin def. Theodore Bauer,
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 00:18:00 - F2 00:24:00 - F3 00:00:00 - C 00:42:00)
Note:
Bauer wanted to wrestle topless, but was decided that he was to be clothed. Bauer then refused to compete in the third fall and thus the match was ruled in favor of McLaughlin.
MARCH 1877
MARCH 5, 1877 (MONDAY)
Opera House, Utica, New York
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Norman W. Palmer (of New York
Umpires: J.D. Harvey (McLaughlin) & Julex Doux Jr. (Bauer)
1 - Mixed Styles (Collar & Elbow/Graeco-Roman/Rough & Tumble)
James H. McLaughlin def. Theodore Bauer,
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 00:18:00 - F2 00:24:00 - F3 00:00:00 - C 00:42:00)
Note:
Bauer wanted to wrestle topless, but was decided that he was to be clothed. Bauer then refused to compete in the third fall and thus the match was ruled in favor of McLaughlin.
APRIL 1877
APRIL 10, 1877 (TUESDAY)
Whitney's Opera House, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: "Large"
Referee: Harry Hill
Umpires: T.L. King (McLaughlin) & Jacob Martin (Bauer)
1 - Mixed Style (Collar & Elbow/Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Two out of Three Falls
Colonel J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) def. Professor Thiebaud Bauer (of New York),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:00:50+ - F2 00:08:00 - F3 00:04:00 - C 00:12:50+)
APRIL 1877
APRIL 10, 1877 (TUESDAY)
Whitney's Opera House, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: "Large"
Referee: Harry Hill
Umpires: T.L. King (McLaughlin) & Jacob Martin (Bauer)
1 - Mixed Style (Collar & Elbow/Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Two out of Three Falls
Colonel J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) def. Professor Thiebaud Bauer (of New York),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:00:50+ - F2 00:08:00 - F3 00:04:00 - C 00:12:50+)
1878
NOVEMBER 1878
NOVEMBER 23, 1878 (SATURDAY)
McCormick Hall, Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 'Enormous'
Referee: F.F. Clark (of Boston)
Umpires: Briuk & Brennan
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Chicago) def. Colonel J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:22:00 - F2 00:25:00 - F3 00:30:00 - C 01:17:00) - NEW CHAMPION
NOVEMBER 1878
NOVEMBER 23, 1878 (SATURDAY)
McCormick Hall, Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 'Enormous'
Referee: F.F. Clark (of Boston)
Umpires: Briuk & Brennan
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Chicago) def. Colonel J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:22:00 - F2 00:25:00 - F3 00:30:00 - C 01:17:00) - NEW CHAMPION
DECEMBER 1878
DECEMBER 14, 1878 (SATURDAY)
McCormick Hall, Chicago, Illinois
Umpires: Patrick Brennan (McLaughlin) & Horace Brink (McMahon)
Referee: Frank Von ness
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Captain James H. McLaughlin def. John McMahon (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:21:00 - F2 00:15:00 - F3 00:11:00 - C 00:467:00) - NEW CHAMPION
DECEMBER 1878
DECEMBER 14, 1878 (SATURDAY)
McCormick Hall, Chicago, Illinois
Umpires: Patrick Brennan (McLaughlin) & Horace Brink (McMahon)
Referee: Frank Von ness
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Captain James H. McLaughlin def. John McMahon (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:21:00 - F2 00:15:00 - F3 00:11:00 - C 00:467:00) - NEW CHAMPION
1879
JANUARY 1879
JANUARY 18, 1879 (SATURDAY)
Referee: Dr. J.J. Mulheron
Whitney's Opera House, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: 1,500
1 - Greco-Roman Style - Two out of Three Falls
Col. J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) def. Andrea Christol (of France),
One Fall to None - Forfeit (00:03:00)
Notes:
This is Lucien Marc wrestling as Andre Christol.
It's said Christol had his collar bone fractured when McLaughlin broke his bridge which ended the match.
FEBRUARY 1879
FEBRUARY 15, 1879 (SATURDAY)
Boston, Massachusetts
Gate: $1,000 (Approx)
1 - Combined Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
James McLaughlin (of Detroit) def. William Miller (of Baltimore),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:21:00 - F2 00:16:00 - F3 00:28:00 - C 01:04:00)
MARCH 1879
MARCH 12, 1879 (WEDNESDAY)
Boston Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts
Attendance: 3,000
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Col. J.H. McLaughlin Vs. John McMahon,
Time-Limit Draw - One Fall Each (F1 01:05:00 - F2 00:30:00 - F3 01:03:00+ - C 02:38:00+)
Notes:
At sixty-three minutes in the third fall McLaughlin threw McMahon and the referee awarded him the fall, he then changed his mind and declared it no fall. When the third fall was restarted it went to the curfew and the match was a draw.
MARCH 26, 1879 (WEDNESDAY)
Academy of Music, Baltimore, Maryland
Attendance: 'Crowded'
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship - Three out of Five Falls
William Miller def. Colonel J.H. McLaughlin,
Three Falls to None (F1 01:02:00 - F2 00:10:00 - F3 00:12:00 - C 01:22:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
McLaughlin was disqualified in the second fall due to using a Collar & Elbow trip.
Possible Miller already had the title.
APRIL 1879
APRIL 10, 1879 (THURSDAY)
Academy of Music, Baltimore, Maryland
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: Norman W. Palmer (of New York)
1 - Combined Greco-Roman Style - Three out of Five Falls
J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) Vs. Wm. Miller (of Baltimore),
Time-Limit Draw - One Fall Each (F1 02:16:00 - F2 00:18:00 - F3 02:30:00 - TL 05:04:00)
APRIL 1879
APRIL 10, 1879 (THURSDAY)
Academy of Music, Baltimore, Maryland
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: Norman W. Palmer (of New York)
1 - Combined Greco-Roman Style - Three out of Five Falls
J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) Vs. Wm. Miller (of Baltimore),
Time-Limit Draw - One Fall Each (F1 02:16:00 - F2 00:18:00 - F3 02:30:00 - TL 05:04:00)
JUNE 1879
JUNE 13, 1879 (FRIDAY)
Utica Opera House, Utica, New York
Attendance: 500+
Referee: Norman W. Palmer (of Chicago)
1 - Combined Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls
William Miller (of Baltimore) def. Col. J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:28:00 - F2 00:12:00 - F3 00:17:00 - C 00:57:00) - NEW CHAMPION
JUNE 20, 1979 (FRIDAY)
Utica, New York
1 - World Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship - Two out of Three Falls
James H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) def. William Miller (of Baltimore),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:20:00 - F2 00:06:00 - F3 00:11:00 - C 00:37:00)
Note:
Who, if anyone, is the champion going in, it's not said.
JUNE 28, 1879 (SATURDAY)
Wieting Opera House, Syracuse, New York
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
Col. James H. McLaughlin def. Prof. William Miller,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:27:00 - F2 00:10:00 - F3 00:29:00 - C 01:06:00)
JUNE 1879
JUNE 13, 1879 (FRIDAY)
Utica Opera House, Utica, New York
Attendance: 500+
Referee: Norman W. Palmer (of Chicago)
1 - Combined Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls
William Miller (of Baltimore) def. Col. J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:28:00 - F2 00:12:00 - F3 00:17:00 - C 00:57:00) - NEW CHAMPION
JUNE 20, 1979 (FRIDAY)
Utica, New York
1 - World Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship - Two out of Three Falls
James H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) def. William Miller (of Baltimore),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:20:00 - F2 00:06:00 - F3 00:11:00 - C 00:37:00)
Note:
Who, if anyone, is the champion going in, it's not said.
JUNE 28, 1879 (SATURDAY)
Wieting Opera House, Syracuse, New York
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
Col. James H. McLaughlin def. Prof. William Miller,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:27:00 - F2 00:10:00 - F3 00:29:00 - C 01:06:00)
AUGUST 1879
AUGUST 27, 1879 (WEDNESDAY)
Whitney's Opera House, Detroit, Michigan
1 - Mixed Style (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Graeco-Roman/Collar & ElboW) - Two out of Three Falls
Col. McLaughlin def. Andre Christol,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:30:00 - F2 00:20:00 - F3 00:02:00 - C 00:52:00)
AUGUST 1879
AUGUST 27, 1879 (WEDNESDAY)
Whitney's Opera House, Detroit, Michigan
1 - Mixed Style (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Graeco-Roman/Collar & ElboW) - Two out of Three Falls
Col. McLaughlin def. Andre Christol,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:30:00 - F2 00:20:00 - F3 00:02:00 - C 00:52:00)
SEPTEMBER 1879
SEPTEMBER 13, 1879 (SATURDAY)
The Final Great Wrestling Contest! Between Col. J.H. McLaughlin and Theibaud Bauer!
Whitney's Opera House, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: "Crowded" / "Completely Filled" / 300-400 (at 20:00)
TicketS: $0.50-$1.00
Announcer: James W. Romeyn
Umpires: Robert Wright (McLaughlin) & S.S. Wertheimer (Bauer)
Referee: E.H. Gillman
1 - Mixed Style (Collar & Elbow/Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can with Jackets) - Two out of Three Falls
Col. J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) def. Thiebaud Bauer (of New York via Alsace),
Two Falls to One (F1 JM 00:03:00 - F2 AC 00:28:30 - F3 AC 00:07:00 - C 00:38:00)
Notes:
Show started at 20:30.
At the end of the bout McLaughln made the following speech at the behest of the audience:
"Gentlemen - I appreciate the kind feelings expressed by you and I hope I merit them. Of course I have enemies as well as friends, but I cannot help that. I try to do my duty. I went in to defeat this man and that I have done it I will leave you to judge for yourselves. I have not much to say; in fact I do not feel like talking because I'm considerably tuckered. I will say, however, that this is absolutely my last public match."
SEPTEMBER 1879
SEPTEMBER 13, 1879 (SATURDAY)
The Final Great Wrestling Contest! Between Col. J.H. McLaughlin and Theibaud Bauer!
Whitney's Opera House, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: "Crowded" / "Completely Filled" / 300-400 (at 20:00)
TicketS: $0.50-$1.00
Announcer: James W. Romeyn
Umpires: Robert Wright (McLaughlin) & S.S. Wertheimer (Bauer)
Referee: E.H. Gillman
1 - Mixed Style (Collar & Elbow/Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can with Jackets) - Two out of Three Falls
Col. J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) def. Thiebaud Bauer (of New York via Alsace),
Two Falls to One (F1 JM 00:03:00 - F2 AC 00:28:30 - F3 AC 00:07:00 - C 00:38:00)
Notes:
Show started at 20:30.
At the end of the bout McLaughln made the following speech at the behest of the audience:
"Gentlemen - I appreciate the kind feelings expressed by you and I hope I merit them. Of course I have enemies as well as friends, but I cannot help that. I try to do my duty. I went in to defeat this man and that I have done it I will leave you to judge for yourselves. I have not much to say; in fact I do not feel like talking because I'm considerably tuckered. I will say, however, that this is absolutely my last public match."
1880 (no results)
1881 (no results)
1882 (no results)
1883 (no results)
1884
JANUARY 1884
JANUARY 29, 1884 (TUESDAY)
Detroit Opera House, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: 'Packed'
Tickets: $1.50 & $2.00
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Three out of Five Falls
J.H. McLaughlin def. H.M. Dufur (of Boston) (c),
Three Falls to None (F1 00:07:00 - F2 00:09:00 - F3 00:50:00 - C 01:06:00) - NEW CHAMPION
MARCH 1884
MARCH 24, 1884 (MONDAY)
Euclid-Avenue Opera House, Cleveland, Ohio
Attendance: 'Crowded House'
Announcer: Edward Gilman (of Detroit)
Referee: Edward Gilman (of Detroit)
1 - Mixed Style (Graeco-Roman/Collar & Elbow/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Two out of Three Falls
Duncan C. Ross (of Cleveland) def. Col. J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:15:00 - F2 00:08:00 - F3 00:20:00 - C 00:43:00)
MARCH 1884
MARCH 24, 1884 (MONDAY)
Euclid-Avenue Opera House, Cleveland, Ohio
Attendance: 'Crowded House'
Announcer: Edward Gilman (of Detroit)
Referee: Edward Gilman (of Detroit)
1 - Mixed Style (Graeco-Roman/Collar & Elbow/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Two out of Three Falls
Duncan C. Ross (of Cleveland) def. Col. J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:15:00 - F2 00:08:00 - F3 00:20:00 - C 00:43:00)
APRIL 1884
APRIL 10, 1884 (THURSDAY)
Detroit Opera House, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: E.H. Gillman (of Detroit)
1 - Mixed Championship - Mixed Styles (Collar & Elbow x 2/Side-Hold x 2/Catch-as-Catch-Can x 1) - Three out of Five Falls
J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) def. Duncan C. Ross (of Cleveland),
Three Falls to Two (F1 00:07:00 - F2 00:04:00 - F3 00:02:00 - F4 00:01:00 - F5 00:08:00 - C 00:22:00)
Note:
Who the champion is going in is not mentioned.
APRIL 1884
APRIL 10, 1884 (THURSDAY)
Detroit Opera House, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: E.H. Gillman (of Detroit)
1 - Mixed Championship - Mixed Styles (Collar & Elbow x 2/Side-Hold x 2/Catch-as-Catch-Can x 1) - Three out of Five Falls
J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) def. Duncan C. Ross (of Cleveland),
Three Falls to Two (F1 00:07:00 - F2 00:04:00 - F3 00:02:00 - F4 00:01:00 - F5 00:08:00 - C 00:22:00)
Note:
Who the champion is going in is not mentioned.
MAY 1884
MAY 3, 1884 (SATURDAY)
Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 1,200
Tickets: $1.00
Referee: Eugene McCarthy
Seconds: William Lakeman (Dufur) & Lew Moore (McLaughLin)
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
H.M. Dufur (of Marlsboro, Mass.) def. Colonel J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:12:00 - F2 00:15:00 - F3 00:29:00 - C 00:56:00) - NEW CHAMPION
MAY 1884
MAY 3, 1884 (SATURDAY)
Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 1,200
Tickets: $1.00
Referee: Eugene McCarthy
Seconds: William Lakeman (Dufur) & Lew Moore (McLaughLin)
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
H.M. Dufur (of Marlsboro, Mass.) def. Colonel J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:12:00 - F2 00:15:00 - F3 00:29:00 - C 00:56:00) - NEW CHAMPION
JUNE 1884
JUNE 6 1884 (FRIDAY)
Music Hall, Buffalo, New York
Attendance: 300
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Colonel J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) def. H.M. Dufur (of Marlboro, Mass.) (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:08:00- F2 00:03:00 - F3 00:05:00 - C 00:16:00) - NEW CHAMPION
JULY 1884
JULY 30, 1884 (WEDNESDAY)
Promotion: Union Athletic Association
Union Baseball Grounds, Boston, Massachusetts
Attendance: 1,300-1,500
Referee: George Kelly
Judges: Nat E. Hutchius (Dufur) & Ed C. Holske (McLaughlin)
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
H.M. Dufur (of Massachusetts) def. Colonel J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) (c),
Two Falls to None - NEW CHAMPION
Note:
Kelly substituted as referee for James Boyle O'Reilly who was stuck in Washington.
SEPTEMBER 1884
SEPTEMBER 5, 1884 (FRIDAY)
Recreation Park, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: 3,000
1 - Collar & Elbow Championship
H.M. Dufur (of Massachusetts) (c) def. J.J. Benjamin (of Washington),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:06:00 - F2 00:02:00 - F3 00:06:00 - C 00:14:00)
2 - World Mixed Championship (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Collar & Elbow) - Two out of Three Falls
J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) def. Hon. George W. Flagg (of Vermont) (c),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:22:00 - F2 00:19:00 - C 00:51:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Note:
McLaughlin is listed as the Detroit Champion.
SEPTEMBER 1884
SEPTEMBER 5, 1884 (FRIDAY)
Recreation Park, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: 3,000
1 - Collar & Elbow Championship
H.M. Dufur (of Massachusetts) (c) def. J.J. Benjamin (of Washington),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:06:00 - F2 00:02:00 - F3 00:06:00 - C 00:14:00)
2 - World Mixed Championship (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Collar & Elbow) - Two out of Three Falls
J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) def. Hon. George W. Flagg (of Vermont) (c),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:22:00 - F2 00:19:00 - C 00:51:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Note:
McLaughlin is listed as the Detroit Champion.
NOVEMBER 1884
NOVEMBER 8, 1884 (SATURDAY)
St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Mixed Style - Three Out of Five Falls
Col. McLaughlin (of St. Louis) def. William Muldoon (of New York),
Three Falls to Two
Note:
Muldoon is listed as the Graeco-Roman Champion.
NOVEMBER 1884
NOVEMBER 8, 1884 (SATURDAY)
St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Mixed Style - Three Out of Five Falls
Col. McLaughlin (of St. Louis) def. William Muldoon (of New York),
Three Falls to Two
Note:
Muldoon is listed as the Graeco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 1884
DECEMBER 14, 1884 (SUNDAY)
Pope's Theatre, St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Mixed Style (Collar & Elbow/Catch-as-Catch-Can/Back Hold/Side Hold/Graeco-Roman) - Three out of Five Falls
William Muldoon def. J.H. McLaughlin,
Three Falls to Two
DECEMBER 1884
DECEMBER 14, 1884 (SUNDAY)
Pope's Theatre, St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Mixed Style (Collar & Elbow/Catch-as-Catch-Can/Back Hold/Side Hold/Graeco-Roman) - Three out of Five Falls
William Muldoon def. J.H. McLaughlin,
Three Falls to Two
1885
FEBRUARY 1885
FEBRUARY 25, 1885 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: Capt. G.W. Lewis
Temple, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Tickets: $0.75 & $0.50
1 - Col. McLaughlin def. Charles Moth,
Forfeit
Note:
Moth arrived in the city late and did not appear for the contest. It was announced McLaughlin would face Andre Christol, previously it was said Lucien Marc Christol would be in attendance.
FEBRUARY 26, 1885 (THURSDAY)
Promoter: Capt. G.W. Lewis
Temple, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Gate: $75
Tickets: $0.75 & $0.50
Referee: Councilman F.C. Boltz
Umpires: G.J.E. Mayer (Christol) & W.A. Foote (McLaughlin)
1 - Mixed Styles (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Graeco-Roman) - Tree out of Five Falls
Col. McLaughlin def. Andre Christol (of France),
Three Falls to One (F1 ??:??:?? - F2 00:08:00 - F3 00:05:15 - F4 00:07:07 - C 00:20:22)
Notes:
Christol is listed as the ex-United States Champion.
Christol is said to be 42.
FEBRUARY 1885
FEBRUARY 25, 1885 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: Capt. G.W. Lewis
Temple, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Tickets: $0.75 & $0.50
1 - Col. McLaughlin def. Charles Moth,
Forfeit
Note:
Moth arrived in the city late and did not appear for the contest. It was announced McLaughlin would face Andre Christol, previously it was said Lucien Marc Christol would be in attendance.
FEBRUARY 26, 1885 (THURSDAY)
Promoter: Capt. G.W. Lewis
Temple, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Gate: $75
Tickets: $0.75 & $0.50
Referee: Councilman F.C. Boltz
Umpires: G.J.E. Mayer (Christol) & W.A. Foote (McLaughlin)
1 - Mixed Styles (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Graeco-Roman) - Tree out of Five Falls
Col. McLaughlin def. Andre Christol (of France),
Three Falls to One (F1 ??:??:?? - F2 00:08:00 - F3 00:05:15 - F4 00:07:07 - C 00:20:22)
Notes:
Christol is listed as the ex-United States Champion.
Christol is said to be 42.
1886
FEBRUARY 1886
FEBRUARY 19, 1886 (FRIDAY)
Leland Rink, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Attendance: 'Large Crowd'
Announcer: G.W.M. Pitman
Referee: Duplessis
Umpires: J.S. Barnes (Moth) & Ricker (McLaughlin)
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Three out of Five Falls
Col. J.H. McLaughlin def. Charles Moth,
One Fall Each - Forfeit (F1 01:03:00 - F2 ??:??:?? - C 01:03:00+)
Notes:
Leading it up to the event it said that it would be a prime sporting attraction.
McLaughlin trained in the Minneapolis Gymnasium leading up to the match. Moth trained in St. Paul.
There was much debate over the referee. Moth did not want Duplessis to be the referee as McLaughlin had trained with him. It was decided the referee would be either Charles A. Williams or Mr. Boardman. Moth won a coin toss to decide he chose Williams, it was then found Williams was not present and neither was Boardman, so Duplessis had to officiate.
The second fall was disputed by half of the audience and Moth, he claimed he had got the fall on McLaughlin, not McLaughlin on him. Moth then refused to continue stating that this is why he did not want this referee and he would not continue.
FEBRUARY 1886
FEBRUARY 19, 1886 (FRIDAY)
Leland Rink, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Attendance: 'Large Crowd'
Announcer: G.W.M. Pitman
Referee: Duplessis
Umpires: J.S. Barnes (Moth) & Ricker (McLaughlin)
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Three out of Five Falls
Col. J.H. McLaughlin def. Charles Moth,
One Fall Each - Forfeit (F1 01:03:00 - F2 ??:??:?? - C 01:03:00+)
Notes:
Leading it up to the event it said that it would be a prime sporting attraction.
McLaughlin trained in the Minneapolis Gymnasium leading up to the match. Moth trained in St. Paul.
There was much debate over the referee. Moth did not want Duplessis to be the referee as McLaughlin had trained with him. It was decided the referee would be either Charles A. Williams or Mr. Boardman. Moth won a coin toss to decide he chose Williams, it was then found Williams was not present and neither was Boardman, so Duplessis had to officiate.
The second fall was disputed by half of the audience and Moth, he claimed he had got the fall on McLaughlin, not McLaughlin on him. Moth then refused to continue stating that this is why he did not want this referee and he would not continue.
APRIL 1886
APRIL 5, 1886 (MONDAY)
Exposition Rink, St. Paul, Minnesota
Attendance: 1,000
1 - Mixed Wrestling Belt (Collar & Elbow/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Two Out of Three Falls
Col. McLaughlin (c) def. Dufur
Three Falls to Two (F1 00:08:00 - F2 00:18:00 - F3 00:01:30 - C 00:27:30)
Note:
McLaughlin claimed to have held the title for Fifteen Years and Dufur was the best he had ever faced and this was his final match. He gave the title to Dufur even though Dufur had lost.
APRIL 1886
APRIL 5, 1886 (MONDAY)
Exposition Rink, St. Paul, Minnesota
Attendance: 1,000
1 - Mixed Wrestling Belt (Collar & Elbow/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Two Out of Three Falls
Col. McLaughlin (c) def. Dufur
Three Falls to Two (F1 00:08:00 - F2 00:18:00 - F3 00:01:30 - C 00:27:30)
Note:
McLaughlin claimed to have held the title for Fifteen Years and Dufur was the best he had ever faced and this was his final match. He gave the title to Dufur even though Dufur had lost.
1887
MAY 1887
MAY 10, 1887 (TUESDAY)
Duluth Theater, Duluth, Minnesota
1 - Mixed Styles (Collar & Elbow/Graeco-Roman/Side Hold/Back Hold) - Three out of Five Falls
Charles Moth def. Colonel James McLaughlin,
Three Falls to Two (F1 00:07:30 - F2 00:14:30 - F3 00:04:00 - F4 00:01:30 - F5 00:13:00)
1888 (no results)
1889 (no results)
1900 (no results)
1901 (no results)
1902
MAY 1902
MAY 13, 1902 (TUESDAY)
Promotion: Empire Athletic Club
Alhambra, Syracuse, New York
Attendance: 'Small'
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Bert Cramer def. Billy Gleason,
Two Falls to None
2 - Mixed Styles (Collar & Elbow x 2/Catch-as-Catch-Can x 2/Side Hold) - Three out of Five Falls
Farmer Burns def. Colonel J.H. McLaughlin,
Three Falls to Two
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