Donald Dinnie
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1853
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Dundee Sports
Dundee, Scotland
Donald "Donal" Dinnie (of Aboyne) competed in this event at the age of sixteen and had "the pick of the prizes."
Note:
This is according to a biography of Dinnie from 1900.
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Dundee Sports
Dundee, Scotland
Donald "Donal" Dinnie (of Aboyne) competed in this event at the age of sixteen and had "the pick of the prizes."
Note:
This is according to a biography of Dinnie from 1900.
1854 (no results)
1855 (no results)
1856 (no results)
1857 (no results)
1858 (no results)
1859 (no results)
1880 (no results)
1881 (no results)
1882
JULY 1882
JULY 1, 1882 (SATURDAY)
Promotion: Yonkers Caledonian Scoiety
Yonkers, New York
1 - Putting the Heavy Stone
Duncan C. Ross (of Louisville, KY) Won by putting it 44 feet, 9.5 inches
2 - Throwing the Heavy Hammer
Duncan C. Ross (of Louisville, KY) won by throwing it 102 feet, 10.5 inches
Note:
It lists that Ross beat Donald Dinnie (of Scotland) in these events. Dinnie putted the stone: 43 feet, 7.5 inches. He threw the hammer; 101 feet, 7 inches.
OCTOBER 1882
OCTOBER ??, 1882 (????)
Jersey City, New Jersey
1 - Championship
Duncan C. Ross def. Donald Dinnie (c)
NEW CHAMPION
Note:
From an interview with Duncan C. Ross in 1893.
OCTOBER 24, 1882 (TUESDAY)
"The fame of Donald Dinnie, the herculean Scotchman, has been drooping for some time, and the glory of providing the herculean champion appeared likely to depart from Scotia. Another of her sons, however, in the person of Duncan C. Ross, who has before been noticed in this column, has issued a challenge, with a staked thousand dollars, daring any man to meet him in either America or Europe. The following are the items which Mr. Ross proposes shall form the programme for the athletic championship of the world:- Throwing the heavy hammer, 16lb.; throwing light hammer, 12lb.; putting heavy stone, 21lb.; putting light stone, 14lb.; throwing heavy weight from side, 56lb.; throwing heavy weight for height; tossing the caber, 205lb.; running high jump; running long jump; standing high jump; standing long jump; hitch and kick; running 100 yards; hurdle race, 120 yards; 220 yards; wrestling, Scotch; collar and elbow side hold in harness. Surely this is enough to try the capabilities of any athlete." - Exeter & Plymouth Gazette Daily Telegrams
OCTOBER 1882
OCTOBER ??, 1882 (????)
Jersey City, New Jersey
1 - Championship
Duncan C. Ross def. Donald Dinnie (c)
NEW CHAMPION
Note:
From an interview with Duncan C. Ross in 1893.
OCTOBER 24, 1882 (TUESDAY)
"The fame of Donald Dinnie, the herculean Scotchman, has been drooping for some time, and the glory of providing the herculean champion appeared likely to depart from Scotia. Another of her sons, however, in the person of Duncan C. Ross, who has before been noticed in this column, has issued a challenge, with a staked thousand dollars, daring any man to meet him in either America or Europe. The following are the items which Mr. Ross proposes shall form the programme for the athletic championship of the world:- Throwing the heavy hammer, 16lb.; throwing light hammer, 12lb.; putting heavy stone, 21lb.; putting light stone, 14lb.; throwing heavy weight from side, 56lb.; throwing heavy weight for height; tossing the caber, 205lb.; running high jump; running long jump; standing high jump; standing long jump; hitch and kick; running 100 yards; hurdle race, 120 yards; 220 yards; wrestling, Scotch; collar and elbow side hold in harness. Surely this is enough to try the capabilities of any athlete." - Exeter & Plymouth Gazette Daily Telegrams
1883 (no results)
1884
APRIL 1884
APRIL 20, 1884 (SUNDAY)
Exhibition Building, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Attendance: 'Immense'
Referee: M'Gregor
Timekeeper: L.L. Mount
Umpires: Clark (Dinnie) & Victor (Miller)
1 - Mixed Style (Scotch/Graeco-Roman) - Best of Six Falls
William Miller Vs. Donald Dinnie,
Draw - Three Falls to Two (Miller)
Note:
When Miller won the fifth fall he fractured his ankle and was unable to continue for the last round of Scotch wrestling. The match was called a draw.
APRIL 1884
APRIL 20, 1884 (SUNDAY)
Exhibition Building, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Attendance: 'Immense'
Referee: M'Gregor
Timekeeper: L.L. Mount
Umpires: Clark (Dinnie) & Victor (Miller)
1 - Mixed Style (Scotch/Graeco-Roman) - Best of Six Falls
William Miller Vs. Donald Dinnie,
Draw - Three Falls to Two (Miller)
Note:
When Miller won the fifth fall he fractured his ankle and was unable to continue for the last round of Scotch wrestling. The match was called a draw.
1885
AUGUST 1885
AUGUST 29, 1885 (SATURDAY)
AFTERNOON SHOW
Victoria Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can/Scotch) - Two out of Three Falls - For $100 (a side)
Clarence Whistler def. Donald Dinnie,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:20:16 - F2 ??:??:?? - F3 00:03:45 - C 00:24:01)
EVENING SHOW
Victoria Hall, Melbourne, Australia
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Cornish/Catch-as-Catch-Can/Scotch/Side Hold) - Three out of Five Falls - For $100 (a side)
Clarence Whistler def. Donald Dinnie,
Three Falls to Two - Forfeit(F1 00:18:10 - F2 00:01:16 - F3 00:26:24 - F4 00:22:27 - F5 00:00:00 - C 01:08:16)
Note:
Donald Dinnie quit after the fourth fall due to an injured shoulder.
1886
DECEMBER 1886
DECEMBER 11, 1886 (SATURDAY)
Grand Complimentary Benefit Tendered to Andre Christol
Promoter: J.E Donegan
St. George's Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 3s, 2s & 1s
1 - Andre Christol Vs. Victor,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured Professor Miller, Donald Dinnie, J. Connor, M. Nathan, J. Hall, J.E. Donegan, Morris Ewins, Brady, Thunderbolt, Lawless, Wiggans, Miss Etilo Ray, James Crilly, Frank Furmegan, Tom Leverant, Frank Campbell, Mr. M'Bailley, Percy Hall, Circassian Youth and General Tom Thumb.
DECEMBER 1886
DECEMBER 11, 1886 (SATURDAY)
Grand Complimentary Benefit Tendered to Andre Christol
Promoter: J.E Donegan
St. George's Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 3s, 2s & 1s
1 - Andre Christol Vs. Victor,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured Professor Miller, Donald Dinnie, J. Connor, M. Nathan, J. Hall, J.E. Donegan, Morris Ewins, Brady, Thunderbolt, Lawless, Wiggans, Miss Etilo Ray, James Crilly, Frank Furmegan, Tom Leverant, Frank Campbell, Mr. M'Bailley, Percy Hall, Circassian Youth and General Tom Thumb.
1887
FEBRUARY 1887
FEBRUARY ??, 1887 (????)
Melbourne(?), Victoria, Australia
1 - Five-Style (Side-Hold/Collar & Elbow/Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can/Cumberland) - Three oout of Five Falls
Tom Cannon def. Donald Dinnie,
Three Falls to Two
FEBRUARY 1887
FEBRUARY ??, 1887 (????)
Melbourne(?), Victoria, Australia
1 - Five-Style (Side-Hold/Collar & Elbow/Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can/Cumberland) - Three oout of Five Falls
Tom Cannon def. Donald Dinnie,
Three Falls to Two
MARCH 1887
MARCH 5, 1887 (SATURDAY)
Alexandra Theatre, Melborurne, Victoria
Attendance: "Large"
Seconds: Phillips (Dinnie) & (Christol)
Referee: Dunn
1 - Mixed Style Championship ((Side-Hold/Collar & Elbow/Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can/Cumberland/Scotch/Cornish) - Four ouf of Seven Falls
Tom Cannon Vs. Donald Dinnie,
Curfew Draw - Three Falls Each (F1 00:06:25 - F2 00:00:30 - F3 00:09:47 - F4 00:17:25 - F5 00:01:40 - F6 ??:??:?? - F7 01:15:00 - C 01:51:47+)
Note:
Christol & Cannon are both listed as being of America and Christol the "Masked Wrestler of Paris." It is noted though that Cannon was actually born in Lancashire, England, but has been a resident in the States for some years.
MARCH 14, 1887 (MONDAY)
Benefit Tendered to Harry Dunn
Melborne, Victoria, Australia
1 - Professor Miller Vs. Harry Dunn,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured Tom Cannon, Donald Dinnie, Jack Connor, Andre Christol, Wm. Thornton, M. Caffrey, Tom M'Kenzie, D. Ford, T. Tichner and A. Smart, as well as boxing and a dog show.
MARCH 1887
MARCH 5, 1887 (SATURDAY)
Alexandra Theatre, Melborurne, Victoria
Attendance: "Large"
Seconds: Phillips (Dinnie) & (Christol)
Referee: Dunn
1 - Mixed Style Championship ((Side-Hold/Collar & Elbow/Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can/Cumberland/Scotch/Cornish) - Four ouf of Seven Falls
Tom Cannon Vs. Donald Dinnie,
Curfew Draw - Three Falls Each (F1 00:06:25 - F2 00:00:30 - F3 00:09:47 - F4 00:17:25 - F5 00:01:40 - F6 ??:??:?? - F7 01:15:00 - C 01:51:47+)
Note:
Christol & Cannon are both listed as being of America and Christol the "Masked Wrestler of Paris." It is noted though that Cannon was actually born in Lancashire, England, but has been a resident in the States for some years.
MARCH 14, 1887 (MONDAY)
Benefit Tendered to Harry Dunn
Melborne, Victoria, Australia
1 - Professor Miller Vs. Harry Dunn,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured Tom Cannon, Donald Dinnie, Jack Connor, Andre Christol, Wm. Thornton, M. Caffrey, Tom M'Kenzie, D. Ford, T. Tichner and A. Smart, as well as boxing and a dog show.
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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.
Donald Dinnie's Results.
Updated: October 31, 2018.
Record: #18.
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.
Donald Dinnie's Results.
Updated: October 31, 2018.
Record: #18.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.