Ed "Strangler" Lewis
Also wrestled as Robert (Bob) Fredericks.
#PWHS #Results #Strangler #EdLewis #Catch #Headlock
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1910 (no results)
1911 (no results)
1912 (no results)
1913
FEBRUARY 1913
FEBRUARY 6, 1913 (THURSDAY)
Lexington, Kentucky
1 - Handicap
Ed Lewis Vs. Bob Fredericks,
Time-Limit
Note:
Fredericks is Bob Managoff.
FEBRUARY 1913
FEBRUARY 6, 1913 (THURSDAY)
Lexington, Kentucky
1 - Handicap
Ed Lewis Vs. Bob Fredericks,
Time-Limit
Note:
Fredericks is Bob Managoff.
MARCH 1913
MARCH 28, 1913 (FRIDAY)
Louisville, Kentucky
1 - Ed Lewis def. Young Olsen
MARCH 1913
MARCH 28, 1913 (FRIDAY)
Louisville, Kentucky
1 - Ed Lewis def. Young Olsen
MAY 1913
MAY 14, 1913 (WEDNESDAY)
Opera House, Lexington, Kentucky
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Dr. Benjamin F. Roller def. Ed Lewis,
Two Falls to None
MAY 1913
MAY 14, 1913 (WEDNESDAY)
Opera House, Lexington, Kentucky
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Dr. Benjamin F. Roller def. Ed Lewis,
Two Falls to None
SEPTEMBER 1913
SEPTEMBER 18, 1913 (THURSDAY)
Lexington Opera House, Lexington, Kentucky
1 - American Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Dr. Benjamin F. Roller (c),
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 00:22:00 - F2 00:58:00 - C 01:20:00) - NEW CHAMPION
SEPTEMBER 1913
SEPTEMBER 18, 1913 (THURSDAY)
Lexington Opera House, Lexington, Kentucky
1 - American Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Dr. Benjamin F. Roller (c),
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 00:22:00 - F2 00:58:00 - C 01:20:00) - NEW CHAMPION
OCTOBER 1913
OCTOBER 21, 1913 (TUESDAY)
Lexington Opera House, Lexington, Kentucky
1 - American Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
William Demetral def. Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c),
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 00:47:00 - F2 ??:??:?? - C 00:47:00+) - NEW CHAMPION
1914 (no results)
1915
OCTOBER 1915
OCTOBER 20, 1915 (WEDNESDAY)
Evansville, Indiana
Gate: $3,000
1 - World Heavyweight Championship
Joe Stecher (c) def. Ed "Strangler" Lewis (of Wisconsin),
Forfeit (02:03:00)
Notes:
Stecher is listed as a claimant to the title in some papers.
Lewis avoided Stecher through-out the match before finally withdrawing from the contest after being thrown into the ropes.
It's said that the audience was charged three times the price of normal admission. Due to the fiasco the match became, Mayor Ben Bosse held onto the gate receipts and stated he would give a third of the money back to the promoter to pay the wrestlers and etc., while he would keep two thirds to give to charitable organizations.
Lewis was determined by a physician to be healthy.
The Bosse also stated he would be banning any future wrestling taking place here.
NOVEMBER 1915
NOVEMBER 8, 1915 (MONDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Opening Day
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Helmar Johnson Vs. Ivan Linow,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Tommy Draak def. Finke
(00:09:34)
3 - Hermann Schilling def. Laurentz Christiansen
(00:05:36)
4 - Anthony Irsa def. Harry Litofsky
(00:14:02)
5 - Charlie Cutler def. Fritz Mohl
(00:09:33)
6 - Georg Lurich Vs. Charles Losson,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
Notes:
This is the first day of the tournament which finishes on January 29, 1916.
It is announced a gold belt symbolic of the World Championship will be presented to the winner on November 7, 1915.
The tournament is billed as having "30 Absolute Champions" entered as well as "many other daily entries."
It's said that Rachmann will ask the following guys to appear in the tournamnet when it is first announced in October 1915:
Charles Cutler,
Henry Ordeman,
Gus Schoenloin [Americus],
Dr. [Benjamin F.] Roller,
Jess Westergaard,
Yussiff Hussane,
[Ed] "Strangler" Lewis,
Alexander Aberg,
George Lurich,
George Eberle,
Waldek Zbyszke,
Stanislaw Zbyszke.
Teilnehmer / Participants (Advertised):
Alex Aberg (of Russia),
Paul Alvarez (of Portugal),
Hans Asam (of Germany),
Andreas Bolsa (of Spain),
Lauretz Christiansen (of Sweden),
Edward Delivuk (of Austria),
Tom Draak (of Holland),
Adolph Finke (of Germany),
Hans Feurst (of Austria),
Renard Gardini (of Italy),
Sulo Hevonpaa (of Finland - Representing Russia),
Anthony Jrsa (of Austria), [Antonin Irsa - of Czechia]
Helmar Johnson (of Sweden),
Pierre le Colosse (of France),
Ivan Linow (of Russia),
Harry Litofsky (of Palestine),
Charles Losson (of England),
Hjelmar Lundin (of Sweden),
George Lurich (of Russia),
Ali Muskit (of Turkey),
Fritz Mohl (of Switzerland),
Charles Olsen (of Denmark),
Karl Pospisil (of Bohemia),
Dr. B.H. Roller (of America),
Hermann Schilling (of Germany),
Fritz Wagner (of Germany).
Teilnehmer / Participants (Full list of those involved):
Alexander Aberg "Giant Esthonian" (of Russia),
Waldek Zbyszko (of Poland) [Wladek Cyganiewicz-Zbyszko],
Georg Lurich (of Russia),
Dr. Benjamin F. Roller (of America),
Robert Friedrich "Strangler Lewis" (German-American) [Ed "Strangler" Lewis],
Ivan Linow "Ivan the Terrible" (of Russia),
Helmar Johnson/Hilmar Johnson "Blonde Brooklynite" (Swede of Brooklyn),
Tom Draak (of Holland) [Tommy Draak],
Adolph Finke (of Germany),
Hermann Schilling (of Germany),
Lauretz Christiansen (of Sweden) [Lorenz Christiansen],
Anthony Irsa/Jrsa (of Austria), [Antonin Irsa - of Czechia]
Harry Litofsky (of Palenstine),
Charles Curtler "American Apollo" (of America),
Fritz Mohl (of Switzerland),
Charles Losson (of England),
Fritz Wagner (of Germany).
Sulo Hevonpaa "Peacefull Finn" (of Finland),
Karl Pospisil "Bohemian Adonis" (of Austria) [Karl Pospischil (the original)],
Edward Delivuk (of Austria),
Hans Asam (of Germany),
Rolando Lupo "the Italian Wolf",
Charles Olsen (of Denmark),
Renado Gardini (of Italy),
Pierre le Colosse "French Giant" (of France) [Pierrard le Colosse],
The Great Daro (of Hungary) [Lou Daro],
Ludwig Ress (of Germany),
Demitrius Tofalos/Dimitrius Tofalos "Athenian Giant" (of Greece),
Hans Fuerst (of Austria),
Andreas Bolsa (of Spain) [Andreas Balsa],
Ali Muskat/Ali Maskut/Ali Muskit (of Constantinople),
Hjelmar Lundin (of Sweden) [Hjalmar Lundin],
George Sandele (of Greece/America),
Jack McGrath (of Ireland),
Wilhelm Berner (of Germany),
Yusuf Hussan (of Turkey) [Yusiff Hussane],
Wilhelm Ernst (of Germany),
Masked Marve (of America),
Karl Sanderson/Carl Sanderson (of Norway),
Karl Vogel/Carl Vogel (of Germany) [Called "Hans Vogel" and "Albert Vogel" in error early on in the tournament],
Wilhelm Muller/Heinrick Muller (of Saxony, Germany),
Leavitt [Sergeant Frank Leavitt - Man Mountain Dean],
Robert Dohm (of Saxonia),
Jim Danforth/Jim Danford (of America),
Peter Velesenzow/Peter Zelesnow "The Human Spring" (of Russia),
George "Farmer" Bayley (of Battleboro, Vermont, America),
José Pann/Joseph Pann/Pau (of Portugal),
Paul Alvarez (of Portugal),
Leon Abou Hayaat/Abouhayaat (of Arabia),
Lehnew,
Carlos de Diaz (of Spain),
Joseph Kamerek (of Bohemia),
Albert Miller/Albert Muller (of Germany - The Brooklyn Daily Eagle refers to Wilhelm/Heinrick Muller as "Albert Miller" the first time he appeared)
Gardner [This is probably Renato Gardini],
George Bothner (appeared outside of the tournament).
Aberg is listed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion going into the tournament.
Schilling is listed as the German Graeco-Roman Champion.
Bothner is listed as the Middleweight and Lightweight Champion.
Cutler is listed as the American Catch-as-Catch-Can Champion.
Asam is listed as the Bohemian Champion.
Danforth is listed as the Naval Heavyweight Champion.
Mohl is listed as the Swiss Champion.
Lurich is listed as the Russian Champion.
Bayley is listed as the New England Heavyweight Champion.
Hevonpaa is listed as the Finnish Champion.
Finke is listed as the German Light-Heavyweight Champion.
Roller is listed as the American Champion.
Tofalos is said to hold the record for Olympic Weightlifting.
Dr. Roller opened the evening by giving a "snappy address" about the benefits of the grappling game.
Jack Curley is often listed as co-promoter for this tournament. There is no evidence to suggest this.
Young Hackenschmidt, Bull Montana, John Perelli and Olaf Nelson are not apart of the tournament. They only appear on Jack Curley's [non-tournament related] Madison Square Garden show on January 27, 1916.
NOVEMBER 22, 1915 (MONDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 13
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Strangler Lewis Vs. Laurentz Christiansen
(00:01:10)
2 - Helmar Johnson Vs. Charles Cutler,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - Wilhelm Berner def. Charles Losson
(00:09:09)
4 - Alex Aberg Vs. Karl Pospisil,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
5 - Pierre le Colosse def. Edward Delivuk
(00:05:45)
6 - Jacl McGrath def. The Great Daro
(00:08:54)
7 - Finish Match
George Lurich def. Dimitrius Tofalos
(00:40:00+)
Note:
One finish bout per show will be featured ongoing.
NOVEMBER 23, 1915 (TUESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 14
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Alex Aberg def. Hermann Schilling
(00:15:59)
2 - "Strangler" Lewis def. Fritz Mohl
(00:00:49)
3 - Dr. Benjamin F. Roller Vs. Charles Cutler,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Anthony Irsa def. George Lurich
(00:14:19)
5 - Finish Match
Waldek Zbyszko Vs. Dimitrius Tofalos,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
Note:
For whatever reason the Finish Bout was changed and limited to twenty minutes.
NOVEMBER 25, 1915 (THURSDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 16; Afternoon Show
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Andreas Balsa Vs. Wilhelm Berner,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Anthony Irsa def. The Great Daro
(00:00:19)
3 - Renard Gardini def. Hermann Schilling
(00:14:14)
4 - Waldek Zbyszko def. Charles Losson
(00:01:30)
5 - Karl Pospisil def. Hans Fuerst
(00:06:36)
6 - "Strangler" Lewis def. Al Muskit
(00:00:17)
7 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. Paul Alvarez
(00:18:01)
Note:
Alvarez debuted a "new move" called the "nose hold."
NOVEMBER 26, 1915 (FRIDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 17
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Hjelmar Lundin def. Edward Delivuk
(00:03:57)
2 - George Lurich def. The Great Daro
(00:05:58)
3 - Alex Aberg def. Harry Litofsky
(00:04:13)
4 - Dimitrius Tofalos def. Christiansen
(00:05:51)
5 - Charlie Cutler def. Wilhelm Berner
(00:09:13)
6 - Waldek Zbyszko Vs. Sulo Hevonpaa,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
7 - "Strangler" Lewis def. Ivan Linow,
Forfeit (00:11:20)
8 - Finish Match
Karl Pospisil def. Pierre le Colosse
(00:37:45)
9 - Renard Gardini def. Charles Losson
(00:07:27)
Note:
Linow claimed he was injured and resigned from the bout. Linow explained this to the crowd. When Lewis' manager went to speak following this the crowd drowned him out with noises of displeasure.
NOVEMBER 27, 1915 (SATURDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 18
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Helmar Johnson Vs. Pierre le Colosse,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Andreas Balsa def. Laurenz Christiansen
(00:05:57)
3 - "Strangler" Lewis def. Harry Litofsky
(00:02:24)
4 - Finish Match
Dr. Benjamin F. Roller Vs. Charles Cutler,
Curfew Draw (02:10:00)
Notes:
It's reported today that Rachmann has offered "George Stecher" [Joe Stecher] $20,000 to meet the winner of the tournament in a mixed style (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) match.
The last match was stopped due to it reaching midnight.
NOVEMBER 30, 1915 (TUESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 20
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Attendance: "One of the Largest Crowds that Ever Witnessed a Wrestling Bout in New York"
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Renard Gardini def. Abouhayaat
(00:11:13)
2 - Hussane def. Hermann Schilling
(00:06:26)
3 - Helmar Johnson def. Wilhelm Ernst
(00:06:34)
4 - Dimitrius Tofalos def. Pierre le Colosse,
Forfeit
5 - "Strangler" Lewis Vs. Waldek Zbyszko,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
6 - Charlie Cutler Vs. Alex Aberg,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
7 - Non-Tournament Match
George Bothner def. Ivan Linow
(00:25:00)
Notes:
Colosse quit due to Tofalos using pure strength and no wrestling.
Bothner & Linow were scheduled for a 20 minute time-limit, but at the end of the 20 minutes, Linow wanted 5 more minutes.
DECEMBER 1915
DECEMBER 1, 1915 (WEDNESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 21
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Hussane def. Abouhayaat
(00:00:56)
2 - Waldek Zbyszko Vs. Charles Cutler,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - Karl Pospisil def. Wilhelm Ernst
(00:11:31)
4 - Dr. Benjamin F. Roller Vs. Alex Aberg,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
5 - George Lurich def. Helmar Johnson
(00:01:09)
6 - "Strangler" Lewis def. Pierre le Colosse,
(00:13:02)
7 - "Peace Conference"
Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. Ivan Linow,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
Notes:
Linow and Hevonpaa did not want to stop at the end of their match. It's reported the lights are extinguished, the curtains dropped, the place emptied and the two wrestlers left in the darkness to continue as they pleased.
It is reported that Lurich asked Johnson to not show him up as he'd been out the night before. Johnson agreed, but alas, it was a ruse and Lurich was perfectly fine.
DECEMBER 2, 1915 (THURSDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 22
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Helmar Johnson def. Wilhelm Ernst
(00:16:13)
2 - Karl Pospisil Vs. Hussane,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - "Strangler" Lewis Vs. Sulo Hevonpaa,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - George Lurich def. Edward Delivuk
(00:12:48)
5 - Waldek Zbyszko def. George Sandele
(00:12:20)
6 - Finish Match
Alex Aberg Vs. Charles Cutler,
Stopped (00:37:45)
Notes:
Cutler was knocked unconcious during his match when he lost his grip and fell hard on the wooden floor. Aberg was initially awarded the bout as Cutler could not continue, but he refused and the match will continue at a later date.
The house surgeon Dr. John E. O'Connell checked on Cutler.
DECEMBER 3, 1915 (FRIDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 23
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referees: George Bothner & John Fleeson
1 - Ivan Linow def. Hermann Schilling
(00:16:00)
2 - "Strangler Lewis" def. Wilhelm Ernst
(00:02:10)
3 - Finish Match
Waldek Zbyszko def. Dimitrius Tofalos
(01:16:00)
4 - Finish Match - Catch-as-Catch-Can
George Bothner def. Sulo Hevonpaa,
Disqualification (00:43:03)
5 - Dr. Benjamin F. Roller def. Sulo Hevonpaa,
Disqualification (00:07:00)
6 - Dr. Benjamin F. Roller Vs. Sulo Hevonpaa,
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
Notes:
Hevopaa was disqualified for using strikes against Bothner.
Roller came to ringside at the end of the Bothner-Hevonpaa affair. After it had finsihed Roller attacker Hevonpaa for using rough tactics on his friend, Bothner.
Hevonpaa was disqualified for strangling Dr. Roller. Unsatisfied with this Dr. Roller demanded another ten minute bout.
Hevonpaa made three speeches following his matches before being captured and banished by seven other wrestlers.
A man in a mask appeared durng the evening and challenged the entire tournament. He presented a $10,000 certified cheque to back-up his challenge.
It's rumored that Joe Stecker [Joe Stecher] is under the mask.
DECEMBER 4, 1915 (SATURDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 24
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - George Lurich def. Paul Alvarez
(00:15:28)
2 - Renad Gardini Vs. Pierre le Colosse,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - Finish Match
Waldek Zbyszko def. Charles Cutler,
Forfeit (00:12:00)
4 - Finish Match - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. Ivan Linow,
Result Unknown
5 - "Strangler" Lewis Vs. Alex Aberg,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
Notes:
Cutler took an awkward fall on the floor and could not continue.
It appears that Hevonpaa Vs. Linow did not take place.
It seems a second tournament is started by Rachmann on this show for Catch-as-Catch-Can wrestling. Possibly it is actually started on a later one though.
DECEMBER 6, 1915 (MONDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 25
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referees: Dr. Benjamin F. Roller & George Bothner
1 - Pierre le Colosse def. Wilhelm Ernst
(00:07:47)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Ed "Strangler" Lewis def. Hjelmar Lundin
(00:18:38)
3 - Dr. Benjamin Roller Vs. Sulo Hevonpaa,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Finish Match
Waldek Zbyszko def. Wilhelm Berner
(00:24:08)
5 - Special Bout - Finish Match - Catch-as-Catch-Can
George Bothner Vs. Ivan Linow,
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
6 - Finish Match
Alex Aberg Vs. Dimitrius Tofalos
DECEMBER 7, 1915 (TUESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 26
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Ivan Linow def. Lehnew
(00:04:09)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Charlie Cutler Vs. "Strangler" Lewis,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - George Lurich (of Russia) Vs. Wilhelm Berner (of Germany),
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Dimitrius Tafalos (of Greece) def. Herman Schilling (of Germany)
(00:03:56)
5 - Finish Match
Alex Aberg (of Russia) def. Dr. B.F. Roller (of America)
(01:04:08)
6 - Wladek Zbyszko def. Karl Pospisil
(00:16:08)
Notes:
Prior to wrestling Tofalos sang "three arias from Italian operas." It was well received.
The Masked Marvel (the masked man from the other day) gave a check to a New York newspaper man named Charlie Matheson, he will now be granted a chance against Linow tomorrow night.
DECEMBER 9, 1915 (THURSDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 28
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Dr. Benjamin F. Roller def. Paul Alvarez
(00:12:04)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Charles Cutler def. Wilhelm Ernst
(00:06:10)
3 - Finish Match
Karl Pospisil def. Helmar Johnson
(01:26:08)
4 - The Masked Marvel def. Wilhelm Berner
(00:12:08)
5 - Finish Match
"Strangler" Lewis Vs. Alex Aberg,
Curfew Draw (01:04:00)
Notes:
Johnson was a last minute replacement for Hermann Schilling.
Berner was a substitute for Linow who was suffering from an injury to his foot.
Marvel wore a black mask. This is said to be his first appearance.
Marvel is managed by Ed Pollard.
After his victory the Marvel left money with a representative of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle for a challenge to Lewis.
Lewis & Aberg were stopped by request of the Police Department at 1AM.
DECEMBER 10, 1915 (FRIDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 29
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Dr. B.F. Roller Vs. Hjelmar Lundin,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Johnson def. De Diaz
(00:04:51)
3 - Pierre le Colosse def. Sanderson
(00:05:11)
4 - Wilhlem Berner def. Hermann Schilling
(00:16:23)
5 - Renard Gardini def. Sulo Hevonpaa,
Disqualification (01:00:00+)
6 - Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can (Ten Minutes Each)
Waldek Zbyszko Vs. "Strangler" Lewis,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
Notes:
Gardini was a substitute for Linow, who made a speech before being replaced.
Hevonpaa was disqualified for rough work.
DECEMBER 11, 1915 (SATURDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 30
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Sulo Hevonpaa def. De Diaz
(00:03:33)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Charles Cutler Vs. Renard Gardini,
Draw
3 - The Masked Marvel def. Sulo Hevonpaa
(00:19:10)
4 - Finish Match
"Strangler" Lewis Vs. Wladek Zbyszko,
Curfew Draw (01:40:00)
Note:
The final bout was stopped at midnight.
DECEMBER 13, 1915 (MONDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 31
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Herman Schilling def. Carlos de Diaz
(00:09:20)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler" Lewis def. Wilhelm Ernst
(00:05:42)
3 - Graeco-Roman
Charles Cutler Vs. Lurich,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. Karl Sanderson
(00:09:14)
5 - Masked Marvel def. Pierre Le Colosse
(00:05:04)
6 - Alex berg Vs. Wladek Zbyszko,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
Notes:
Aberg is listed as the International Champion.
Cutler is listed as the American Catch-as-Catch-Can Champion.
Lurich was originally set to face the Masked Wrestler, however he backed out so Le Colosse stepped in.
Lurich refused to wrestle Catch-as-Catch-Can with Cutler.
DECEMBER 14, 1915 (TUESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 32
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Renard Gardini def. Carl Sanderson
(00:05:19)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Waldek Zbyszko Vs. Charles Cutler,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - "Strangler" Lewis Vs. Dimitrius Tolafas,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Masked Marvel def. George Lurich,
Forfeit (00:24:30)
5 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. Pierre Le Colosse,
Disqualification (00:43:00)
Notes:
At the end of the designated twenty-minute time-limit Lurich demanded extra time to get a finish. Lurich shortly after claimed he was injured and quit.
Le Colosse was disqualified for using a strangle hold.
DECEMBER 15, 1915 (WEDNESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 33
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Dimitrius Tofalos def. Karl Sanderson)
(00:13:35)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler" Lewis def. Helmar Johnson
(00:16:57)
3 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Hjelmar Lundin def. Wilhelm Enrst
(00:14:45)
4 - Renard Gardini def. Herman Schilling
(00:05:20)
5 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Masked Marvel Vs. Waldek Zbyszko,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
6 - Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. Wilhelm Berner,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
Notes:
The masked man was wearing a black mask.
One local paper lists Graeco-Roman for the Masked-Zbyszko match, another lists Catch-as-Catch-Can. A third local paper does not mention the style.
DECEMBER 16, 1915 (THURSDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 34
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler" Lewis def. Herman Schilling
(00:07:46)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Paul Alvarez Vs. George Sandele,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - Pierre le Colosse def. Edward Delivuk
(00:13:09)
4 - Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. George Lurich,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
5 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Wilhelm Berner (of Germany) def. Carlos De Diaz (of Spain)
(00:03:40)
6 - Alex Aberg Vs. Masked Marvel,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
7 - Helmar Johnson def. Wilhelm Ernst
(00:14:38)
Notes:
In today's edition of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle the following is reported:
"MASKED WRESTLER IS MORT HENDERSON
Have you been lying awake at nights wondering who is the "Masked Marvel?" If you have, you now can rest in peace. According to a friend of an intimate friend of one of the wrestlers who is taking part in the international tournament at the Manhattan Opera House, the man in the black mask is Mort Henderson. Now are you any the wiser than you were before? No? Well, Henderson has been wrestling through Pennsylvania during the past year and also has competed all over the world. According to Ed Pollard, manager of the Mysterious One, Henderson is not Henderson, but a brand new wonder. At least that is what he told an Eagle representative today."
DECEMBER 18, 1915 (SATURDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 36
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Masked Marvel def. Sulo Hevonpaa
(00:35:36)
2 - George Lurich def. Wilhelm Berner
(00:22:14)
3 - "Strangler Lewis" Vs. Dimitrius Tofalos,
Curfew Draw
DECEMBER 20, 1915 (MONDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 37
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Dr. Benjamin F. Roller def. Hans Fuerst
(00:06:18)
2 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. José Pann
(00:05:59)
3 - George Lurich def. Hans Muller
(00:06:53)
4 - Alex Aberg def. George Sandele
(00:09:28)
5 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler Lewis" def. Masked Marvel
(00:11:50)
6 - Dimitrius Tofalos def. Karl Vogel
(00:06:18)
Notes:
In today's edition of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle it is reported that all of the "mediocre talent" have been eliminated from the tournament.
Ed Pollard, Marvel's manager, stated his man left due to a door being left open causing a draught to be on Marvel while he was waiting the two minutes to be over.
DECEMBER 21, 1915 (TUESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 38
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Renard Gardini def. Joseph Pann
(00:05:27)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
George Bayley Vs. Wilhelm Berner,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Ivan Linow def. Karl Vogel
(00:11:37)
4 - Pierre le Colosse def. Hans Fuerst
(00:13:21)
5 - Andreas Bolsa def. Heinrick Muller
(00:11:44)
6 - Masked Marvel Vs. Dimitrius Tofalos,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
7 - Finnish Match - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler" Lewis def. Sulo Hevonpaa
(00:23:20)
DECEMBER 22, 1915 (WEDNESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 39
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Attendance: "Packed"
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Pierre le Colosse def. Karl Vogel
(00:03:58)
2 - George Lurich def. Hans Fuerst
(00:09:18)
3 - George Bayley def. Robert Dohm
(00:01:18)
4 - Dr. Benjamin F. Roller Vs. Helmar Johnson,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
5 - Jack McGrath Vs. Waldek Zbyszko,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
6 - Ivan Linow Vs. Wilhelm Berner,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
7 - Finish Match
Ed "Strangler" Lewis Vs. Masked Marvel,
Curfew Draw (01:59:00)
Notes:
The police called for the last match to stop at 1AM.
Ed Pollard, Marvel's manager, gave the following quote from his man:
"I have no objection to making my name known some day, but at present the element of mystery adds to the attractiveness of the bouts. It is also a protection for certain plans I have in mind for the future. Wrestling is booming in this country, espexcially in the West, and when the international tournament here is over there wil be a number of big matches in the West, in which I intend to take part.
I have nothing to be ashamed of here. The only man who has thrown me is Lewis (Friedrich), who caught me off my guard and pinned me on Monday last. Tonight I went 1 hour 59 minutes with him to a draw and yu can bet I did not allow myself to become careless.
I weigh 210 pounds and it is all bone and sinew, without the muscles being so heavy as to interfere with themselves. My freedom of movement is largely due to my own system of exercise, which consists of using dumb-bells, but not to excess. I do not believe in those systems whereby large muscles may be developed merely by tension and relaxation, such as is most commonly seen in the Swedish system. Wrestlers have to have practical strength, and the dumb-bells give more endurance in pulling and hauling, when they are not used to excess, as is done by most wweight lifters and other professional strong men. A wrestler has to wriggle out of tight places, and for that reason his muscles should be supple to a certain extent, although not so supple as those of a boxer.
Like most American wrestlers, I have studied all styles, and challenge at all styles, but I specialize at Catch-as-Catch-Can, which is the most spectacular, the most scientific and the most useful form of the sport. Catch-as-Catch-Can is what every man attempts to employ when he comes to grips in a roughhouse or in repelling an attack. If a man is trying to make a grease spot of you it is not customary to resist him by using only holds above the waist and without the aid of the feet, as the Graeco-Roman style specifies, nor do you wait to put on a special jacket and have both you and your opponent take special preliminary grips, as other styles require. You try to get him down and climb on top of him by the best and quickest method, and that method is Catch-as-Catch-Can."
Worth noting is the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, where the above quote is from, now has no idea as to who the Marvel is. No mention of Henderson is made in the whole article which is quite lengthy and all about the Marvel.
DECEMBER 23, 1915 (THURSDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 40
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Helmar Johnson def. Hans Fuerst
(00:12:40)
2 - Wilhelm Berner def. Robert Dohm
(00:03:45)
3 - Hjelmar Lundin Vs. George Bayley
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. Joseph Kamerek
(00:12:15)
5 - Jack McGrath Vs. "Stranger" Lewis,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
6 - Masked Marvel def. Ivan Linow
7 - Finish Match - Catch-as-Catch-Can
George Bothner def. Pierre le Colosse
(00:18:00)
DECEMBER 24, 1915 (FRIDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 41
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Dimitrius Tofalos Vs. Wilhelm Berner,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Waldek Zbyszko def. Joseph Pann
(00:02:10)
3 - George Bayley Vs. Renard Gardini,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Edward Delivuk def. Robert Dohm
(00:05:55)
5 - "Strangler" Lewis def. Karl Vogel
(00:02:14)
6 - Jack McGrath def. Joseph Kamarek
(00:10:30)
7 - Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. Albert Miller,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
8 - Helmar Johnson Vs. Masked Marvel,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
DECEMBER 25, 1915 (SATURDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 42
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - George Bayley Vs. Karl Sanderson
(00:17:11)
2 - Hans Fuerst def. Robert Dohm
(00:10:40)
3 - Ivan Linow def. Albert Miller
(00:08:10)
4 - Georg Lurich def. Karl Vogel
(00:06:26)
5 - Dimitrius Tofalos Vs. Renard Gardini,
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
6 - Alex Aberg def. Paul Alvarez
(00:06:48)
7 - "Strangler" Lewis Vs. Jack McGrath,
Curfew Draw(?)
DECEMBER 28, 1915 (TUESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 44
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - George Lurich Vs. Gardner,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - "Strangler" Lewis def. Heinrick Muller
(00:04:09)
3 - Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. Pierre le Colosse,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Jack McGrath Vs. Waldek Zbyszko,
Stopped (01:40:00)
6 - Jack McGrath Vs. Waldek Zbyszko,
Curfew Draw
Notes:
McGrath and Zbyszko's first match was stopped to allow Tofalos and Marvel to go on and appease the audience.
The last match was stopped at 1AM.
DECEMBER 29, 1915 (WEDNESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 45
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - George Bayley Vs. Ivan Linow,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Hjelmar Lundin Vs. Waldek Zbyszko,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - Pierre le Colosse def. Robert Dohm
(00:01:40)
4 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. Joseph Pann
(00:06:47)
5 - Jack McGrath def. Heinrick Muller
(00:05:10)
6 - Masked Marvel def. Helmar Johnson
(00:34:24)
7 - Alex Aberg def. "Strangler" Lewis
(00:43:32)
Notes:
It's reported Lewis was hurt and had to be carried off of the mat.
The New York Sun reports that Marvel is actually Mortimer Henderson. The following is an excerpt from their January 1 article:
"When the Great Unknown was sitting in the wings, mending his bellows, the reporter heard his manager whisper hoarsely: 'Have a drink of water, Mort>' 'Mort' is, unmistabkly, clipped 'Mortimer': and the only high class grappler of that liquid name is the Altoona expert. The manager, iuterrogated, was slyly evasive: 'If I Did call him "Mort," I was thinking of an old friend of mine out in Des Moines named Mort Hudson.'"
DECEMBER 30, 1915 (THURSDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 46
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. Jack McGrath,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - "Strangler" Lewis def. Karl Vogel
(00:04:37)
3- Jim Danforth Vs. Ian Linow,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Finish Bout - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Waldek Zbyszko Vs. Masked Marvel,
Curfew Draw (01:56:00)
Notes:
The final bout was stopped at 1AM.
Ed Pollard, Marvel's manager, claims his man has lost 18 pounds since he started the tournament.
DECEMBER 1915
DECEMBER 1, 1915 (WEDNESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 21
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Hussane def. Abouhayaat
(00:00:56)
2 - Waldek Zbyszko Vs. Charles Cutler,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - Karl Pospisil def. Wilhelm Ernst
(00:11:31)
4 - Dr. Benjamin F. Roller Vs. Alex Aberg,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
5 - George Lurich def. Helmar Johnson
(00:01:09)
6 - "Strangler" Lewis def. Pierre le Colosse,
(00:13:02)
7 - "Peace Conference"
Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. Ivan Linow,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
Notes:
Linow and Hevonpaa did not want to stop at the end of their match. It's reported the lights are extinguished, the curtains dropped, the place emptied and the two wrestlers left in the darkness to continue as they pleased.
It is reported that Lurich asked Johnson to not show him up as he'd been out the night before. Johnson agreed, but alas, it was a ruse and Lurich was perfectly fine.
DECEMBER 2, 1915 (THURSDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 22
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Helmar Johnson def. Wilhelm Ernst
(00:16:13)
2 - Karl Pospisil Vs. Hussane,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - "Strangler" Lewis Vs. Sulo Hevonpaa,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - George Lurich def. Edward Delivuk
(00:12:48)
5 - Waldek Zbyszko def. George Sandele
(00:12:20)
6 - Finish Match
Alex Aberg Vs. Charles Cutler,
Stopped (00:37:45)
Notes:
Cutler was knocked unconcious during his match when he lost his grip and fell hard on the wooden floor. Aberg was initially awarded the bout as Cutler could not continue, but he refused and the match will continue at a later date.
The house surgeon Dr. John E. O'Connell checked on Cutler.
DECEMBER 3, 1915 (FRIDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 23
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referees: George Bothner & John Fleeson
1 - Ivan Linow def. Hermann Schilling
(00:16:00)
2 - "Strangler Lewis" def. Wilhelm Ernst
(00:02:10)
3 - Finish Match
Waldek Zbyszko def. Dimitrius Tofalos
(01:16:00)
4 - Finish Match - Catch-as-Catch-Can
George Bothner def. Sulo Hevonpaa,
Disqualification (00:43:03)
5 - Dr. Benjamin F. Roller def. Sulo Hevonpaa,
Disqualification (00:07:00)
6 - Dr. Benjamin F. Roller Vs. Sulo Hevonpaa,
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
Notes:
Hevopaa was disqualified for using strikes against Bothner.
Roller came to ringside at the end of the Bothner-Hevonpaa affair. After it had finsihed Roller attacker Hevonpaa for using rough tactics on his friend, Bothner.
Hevonpaa was disqualified for strangling Dr. Roller. Unsatisfied with this Dr. Roller demanded another ten minute bout.
Hevonpaa made three speeches following his matches before being captured and banished by seven other wrestlers.
A man in a mask appeared durng the evening and challenged the entire tournament. He presented a $10,000 certified cheque to back-up his challenge.
It's rumored that Joe Stecker [Joe Stecher] is under the mask.
DECEMBER 4, 1915 (SATURDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 24
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - George Lurich def. Paul Alvarez
(00:15:28)
2 - Renad Gardini Vs. Pierre le Colosse,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - Finish Match
Waldek Zbyszko def. Charles Cutler,
Forfeit (00:12:00)
4 - Finish Match - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. Ivan Linow,
Result Unknown
5 - "Strangler" Lewis Vs. Alex Aberg,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
Notes:
Cutler took an awkward fall on the floor and could not continue.
It appears that Hevonpaa Vs. Linow did not take place.
It seems a second tournament is started by Rachmann on this show for Catch-as-Catch-Can wrestling. Possibly it is actually started on a later one though.
DECEMBER 6, 1915 (MONDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 25
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referees: Dr. Benjamin F. Roller & George Bothner
1 - Pierre le Colosse def. Wilhelm Ernst
(00:07:47)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Ed "Strangler" Lewis def. Hjelmar Lundin
(00:18:38)
3 - Dr. Benjamin Roller Vs. Sulo Hevonpaa,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Finish Match
Waldek Zbyszko def. Wilhelm Berner
(00:24:08)
5 - Special Bout - Finish Match - Catch-as-Catch-Can
George Bothner Vs. Ivan Linow,
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
6 - Finish Match
Alex Aberg Vs. Dimitrius Tofalos
DECEMBER 7, 1915 (TUESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 26
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Ivan Linow def. Lehnew
(00:04:09)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Charlie Cutler Vs. "Strangler" Lewis,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - George Lurich (of Russia) Vs. Wilhelm Berner (of Germany),
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Dimitrius Tafalos (of Greece) def. Herman Schilling (of Germany)
(00:03:56)
5 - Finish Match
Alex Aberg (of Russia) def. Dr. B.F. Roller (of America)
(01:04:08)
6 - Wladek Zbyszko def. Karl Pospisil
(00:16:08)
Notes:
Prior to wrestling Tofalos sang "three arias from Italian operas." It was well received.
The Masked Marvel (the masked man from the other day) gave a check to a New York newspaper man named Charlie Matheson, he will now be granted a chance against Linow tomorrow night.
DECEMBER 9, 1915 (THURSDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 28
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Dr. Benjamin F. Roller def. Paul Alvarez
(00:12:04)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Charles Cutler def. Wilhelm Ernst
(00:06:10)
3 - Finish Match
Karl Pospisil def. Helmar Johnson
(01:26:08)
4 - The Masked Marvel def. Wilhelm Berner
(00:12:08)
5 - Finish Match
"Strangler" Lewis Vs. Alex Aberg,
Curfew Draw (01:04:00)
Notes:
Johnson was a last minute replacement for Hermann Schilling.
Berner was a substitute for Linow who was suffering from an injury to his foot.
Marvel wore a black mask. This is said to be his first appearance.
Marvel is managed by Ed Pollard.
After his victory the Marvel left money with a representative of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle for a challenge to Lewis.
Lewis & Aberg were stopped by request of the Police Department at 1AM.
DECEMBER 10, 1915 (FRIDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 29
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Dr. B.F. Roller Vs. Hjelmar Lundin,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Johnson def. De Diaz
(00:04:51)
3 - Pierre le Colosse def. Sanderson
(00:05:11)
4 - Wilhlem Berner def. Hermann Schilling
(00:16:23)
5 - Renard Gardini def. Sulo Hevonpaa,
Disqualification (01:00:00+)
6 - Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can (Ten Minutes Each)
Waldek Zbyszko Vs. "Strangler" Lewis,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
Notes:
Gardini was a substitute for Linow, who made a speech before being replaced.
Hevonpaa was disqualified for rough work.
DECEMBER 11, 1915 (SATURDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 30
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Sulo Hevonpaa def. De Diaz
(00:03:33)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Charles Cutler Vs. Renard Gardini,
Draw
3 - The Masked Marvel def. Sulo Hevonpaa
(00:19:10)
4 - Finish Match
"Strangler" Lewis Vs. Wladek Zbyszko,
Curfew Draw (01:40:00)
Note:
The final bout was stopped at midnight.
DECEMBER 13, 1915 (MONDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 31
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Herman Schilling def. Carlos de Diaz
(00:09:20)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler" Lewis def. Wilhelm Ernst
(00:05:42)
3 - Graeco-Roman
Charles Cutler Vs. Lurich,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. Karl Sanderson
(00:09:14)
5 - Masked Marvel def. Pierre Le Colosse
(00:05:04)
6 - Alex berg Vs. Wladek Zbyszko,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
Notes:
Aberg is listed as the International Champion.
Cutler is listed as the American Catch-as-Catch-Can Champion.
Lurich was originally set to face the Masked Wrestler, however he backed out so Le Colosse stepped in.
Lurich refused to wrestle Catch-as-Catch-Can with Cutler.
DECEMBER 14, 1915 (TUESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 32
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Renard Gardini def. Carl Sanderson
(00:05:19)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Waldek Zbyszko Vs. Charles Cutler,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - "Strangler" Lewis Vs. Dimitrius Tolafas,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Masked Marvel def. George Lurich,
Forfeit (00:24:30)
5 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. Pierre Le Colosse,
Disqualification (00:43:00)
Notes:
At the end of the designated twenty-minute time-limit Lurich demanded extra time to get a finish. Lurich shortly after claimed he was injured and quit.
Le Colosse was disqualified for using a strangle hold.
DECEMBER 15, 1915 (WEDNESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 33
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Dimitrius Tofalos def. Karl Sanderson)
(00:13:35)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler" Lewis def. Helmar Johnson
(00:16:57)
3 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Hjelmar Lundin def. Wilhelm Enrst
(00:14:45)
4 - Renard Gardini def. Herman Schilling
(00:05:20)
5 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Masked Marvel Vs. Waldek Zbyszko,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
6 - Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. Wilhelm Berner,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
Notes:
The masked man was wearing a black mask.
One local paper lists Graeco-Roman for the Masked-Zbyszko match, another lists Catch-as-Catch-Can. A third local paper does not mention the style.
DECEMBER 16, 1915 (THURSDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 34
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler" Lewis def. Herman Schilling
(00:07:46)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Paul Alvarez Vs. George Sandele,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - Pierre le Colosse def. Edward Delivuk
(00:13:09)
4 - Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. George Lurich,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
5 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Wilhelm Berner (of Germany) def. Carlos De Diaz (of Spain)
(00:03:40)
6 - Alex Aberg Vs. Masked Marvel,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
7 - Helmar Johnson def. Wilhelm Ernst
(00:14:38)
Notes:
In today's edition of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle the following is reported:
"MASKED WRESTLER IS MORT HENDERSON
Have you been lying awake at nights wondering who is the "Masked Marvel?" If you have, you now can rest in peace. According to a friend of an intimate friend of one of the wrestlers who is taking part in the international tournament at the Manhattan Opera House, the man in the black mask is Mort Henderson. Now are you any the wiser than you were before? No? Well, Henderson has been wrestling through Pennsylvania during the past year and also has competed all over the world. According to Ed Pollard, manager of the Mysterious One, Henderson is not Henderson, but a brand new wonder. At least that is what he told an Eagle representative today."
DECEMBER 18, 1915 (SATURDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 36
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Masked Marvel def. Sulo Hevonpaa
(00:35:36)
2 - George Lurich def. Wilhelm Berner
(00:22:14)
3 - "Strangler Lewis" Vs. Dimitrius Tofalos,
Curfew Draw
DECEMBER 20, 1915 (MONDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 37
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Dr. Benjamin F. Roller def. Hans Fuerst
(00:06:18)
2 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. José Pann
(00:05:59)
3 - George Lurich def. Hans Muller
(00:06:53)
4 - Alex Aberg def. George Sandele
(00:09:28)
5 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler Lewis" def. Masked Marvel
(00:11:50)
6 - Dimitrius Tofalos def. Karl Vogel
(00:06:18)
Notes:
In today's edition of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle it is reported that all of the "mediocre talent" have been eliminated from the tournament.
Ed Pollard, Marvel's manager, stated his man left due to a door being left open causing a draught to be on Marvel while he was waiting the two minutes to be over.
DECEMBER 21, 1915 (TUESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 38
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Renard Gardini def. Joseph Pann
(00:05:27)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
George Bayley Vs. Wilhelm Berner,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Ivan Linow def. Karl Vogel
(00:11:37)
4 - Pierre le Colosse def. Hans Fuerst
(00:13:21)
5 - Andreas Bolsa def. Heinrick Muller
(00:11:44)
6 - Masked Marvel Vs. Dimitrius Tofalos,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
7 - Finnish Match - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler" Lewis def. Sulo Hevonpaa
(00:23:20)
DECEMBER 22, 1915 (WEDNESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 39
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Attendance: "Packed"
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Pierre le Colosse def. Karl Vogel
(00:03:58)
2 - George Lurich def. Hans Fuerst
(00:09:18)
3 - George Bayley def. Robert Dohm
(00:01:18)
4 - Dr. Benjamin F. Roller Vs. Helmar Johnson,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
5 - Jack McGrath Vs. Waldek Zbyszko,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
6 - Ivan Linow Vs. Wilhelm Berner,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
7 - Finish Match
Ed "Strangler" Lewis Vs. Masked Marvel,
Curfew Draw (01:59:00)
Notes:
The police called for the last match to stop at 1AM.
Ed Pollard, Marvel's manager, gave the following quote from his man:
"I have no objection to making my name known some day, but at present the element of mystery adds to the attractiveness of the bouts. It is also a protection for certain plans I have in mind for the future. Wrestling is booming in this country, espexcially in the West, and when the international tournament here is over there wil be a number of big matches in the West, in which I intend to take part.
I have nothing to be ashamed of here. The only man who has thrown me is Lewis (Friedrich), who caught me off my guard and pinned me on Monday last. Tonight I went 1 hour 59 minutes with him to a draw and yu can bet I did not allow myself to become careless.
I weigh 210 pounds and it is all bone and sinew, without the muscles being so heavy as to interfere with themselves. My freedom of movement is largely due to my own system of exercise, which consists of using dumb-bells, but not to excess. I do not believe in those systems whereby large muscles may be developed merely by tension and relaxation, such as is most commonly seen in the Swedish system. Wrestlers have to have practical strength, and the dumb-bells give more endurance in pulling and hauling, when they are not used to excess, as is done by most wweight lifters and other professional strong men. A wrestler has to wriggle out of tight places, and for that reason his muscles should be supple to a certain extent, although not so supple as those of a boxer.
Like most American wrestlers, I have studied all styles, and challenge at all styles, but I specialize at Catch-as-Catch-Can, which is the most spectacular, the most scientific and the most useful form of the sport. Catch-as-Catch-Can is what every man attempts to employ when he comes to grips in a roughhouse or in repelling an attack. If a man is trying to make a grease spot of you it is not customary to resist him by using only holds above the waist and without the aid of the feet, as the Graeco-Roman style specifies, nor do you wait to put on a special jacket and have both you and your opponent take special preliminary grips, as other styles require. You try to get him down and climb on top of him by the best and quickest method, and that method is Catch-as-Catch-Can."
Worth noting is the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, where the above quote is from, now has no idea as to who the Marvel is. No mention of Henderson is made in the whole article which is quite lengthy and all about the Marvel.
DECEMBER 23, 1915 (THURSDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 40
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Helmar Johnson def. Hans Fuerst
(00:12:40)
2 - Wilhelm Berner def. Robert Dohm
(00:03:45)
3 - Hjelmar Lundin Vs. George Bayley
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. Joseph Kamerek
(00:12:15)
5 - Jack McGrath Vs. "Stranger" Lewis,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
6 - Masked Marvel def. Ivan Linow
7 - Finish Match - Catch-as-Catch-Can
George Bothner def. Pierre le Colosse
(00:18:00)
DECEMBER 24, 1915 (FRIDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 41
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Dimitrius Tofalos Vs. Wilhelm Berner,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Waldek Zbyszko def. Joseph Pann
(00:02:10)
3 - George Bayley Vs. Renard Gardini,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Edward Delivuk def. Robert Dohm
(00:05:55)
5 - "Strangler" Lewis def. Karl Vogel
(00:02:14)
6 - Jack McGrath def. Joseph Kamarek
(00:10:30)
7 - Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. Albert Miller,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
8 - Helmar Johnson Vs. Masked Marvel,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
DECEMBER 25, 1915 (SATURDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 42
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - George Bayley Vs. Karl Sanderson
(00:17:11)
2 - Hans Fuerst def. Robert Dohm
(00:10:40)
3 - Ivan Linow def. Albert Miller
(00:08:10)
4 - Georg Lurich def. Karl Vogel
(00:06:26)
5 - Dimitrius Tofalos Vs. Renard Gardini,
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
6 - Alex Aberg def. Paul Alvarez
(00:06:48)
7 - "Strangler" Lewis Vs. Jack McGrath,
Curfew Draw(?)
DECEMBER 28, 1915 (TUESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 44
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - George Lurich Vs. Gardner,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - "Strangler" Lewis def. Heinrick Muller
(00:04:09)
3 - Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. Pierre le Colosse,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Jack McGrath Vs. Waldek Zbyszko,
Stopped (01:40:00)
6 - Jack McGrath Vs. Waldek Zbyszko,
Curfew Draw
Notes:
McGrath and Zbyszko's first match was stopped to allow Tofalos and Marvel to go on and appease the audience.
The last match was stopped at 1AM.
DECEMBER 29, 1915 (WEDNESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 45
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - George Bayley Vs. Ivan Linow,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Hjelmar Lundin Vs. Waldek Zbyszko,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - Pierre le Colosse def. Robert Dohm
(00:01:40)
4 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. Joseph Pann
(00:06:47)
5 - Jack McGrath def. Heinrick Muller
(00:05:10)
6 - Masked Marvel def. Helmar Johnson
(00:34:24)
7 - Alex Aberg def. "Strangler" Lewis
(00:43:32)
Notes:
It's reported Lewis was hurt and had to be carried off of the mat.
The New York Sun reports that Marvel is actually Mortimer Henderson. The following is an excerpt from their January 1 article:
"When the Great Unknown was sitting in the wings, mending his bellows, the reporter heard his manager whisper hoarsely: 'Have a drink of water, Mort>' 'Mort' is, unmistabkly, clipped 'Mortimer': and the only high class grappler of that liquid name is the Altoona expert. The manager, iuterrogated, was slyly evasive: 'If I Did call him "Mort," I was thinking of an old friend of mine out in Des Moines named Mort Hudson.'"
DECEMBER 30, 1915 (THURSDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 46
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. Jack McGrath,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - "Strangler" Lewis def. Karl Vogel
(00:04:37)
3- Jim Danforth Vs. Ian Linow,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Finish Bout - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Waldek Zbyszko Vs. Masked Marvel,
Curfew Draw (01:56:00)
Notes:
The final bout was stopped at 1AM.
Ed Pollard, Marvel's manager, claims his man has lost 18 pounds since he started the tournament.
1916
JANUARY 1916
JANUARY 1, 1916 (SATURDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 48
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Ivan Linow Vs. Jack McGrath,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Finish Match - Graeco-Roman
"Strangle" Lewis Vs. Alex Aberg,
Curfew Draw (02:00:00)
Notes:
Linow was a subtisture for Masked Marvel. Marvel's manager, Ed Pollard, asked the audience on behalf of his man if they would mind him taking the night off as he has had a strenous week and has to face Lewis tomorrow night. The audience as one told him, "Take a rest, Marvel."
It was announced that the toe-hold would be barred in Catch-as-Catch-Can bouts going forward due to criticism from the spectators.
Due to a moment in the Lewis-Aberg match where Aberg sat on Lewis' head for around 3 minutes, Bothner announced going forward no hold like that shall be held for more than three minutes unless a fall was secured. This went down well with those in attendance.
The last match was stopped due to the legal closing hour.
JANUARY 3, 1916 (MONDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 49
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Karl Vogel def. Robert Dohm
(00:02:48)
2 - Karl Pospisil Vs. Sulo Hevonpaa,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - Leavitt def. Heinrick Muller
(00:02:00)
4 - Jim Danforth def. Ali Muskit
(00:04:59)
5 - Jack McGrath def. Carlos de Diaz
(00:10:22)
6 - Finish Match - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler Lewis Vs. Masked Marvel,
Curfew Draw (02:31:00)
JANUARY 6, 1916 (THURSDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 52
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Alex Aberg Vs. Anthony Irsa,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. Georg Lurich,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - Peter Zelesnow def. Joseph Pann (00:02:29)
4 - Dr. Benjamin F. Roller Vs. Helmar Johnson,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
5 - Jack McGrath Vs. Masked Marvel,
TIme-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
6 - Masked Marvel def. Jack McGrath
(00:42:37)
7 - Waldek Zbyszko Vs. "Strangler" Lewis,
Curfew Draw
Note:
McGrath begged to continue wrestling Marvel, stating a draw was not good enough. Initially he is denied, but the fans in attendance changed the referee's opinion.
JANUARY 8, 1916 (SATURDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 54
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. Peter Zelesnow,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Finish Match
"Strangler" Lewis def. Hjelmar Lundin
(00:44:34)
3 - Dr. Benjamin F. Roller def. George Bayley
(00:11:42)
4 - Finish Match
Anthony Irsa Vs. Alexander Aberg,
Curfew Draw (00:33:00)
Notes:
The show ended promptly at midnight.
It's mentioned Irsa was taught everything he knows by Aberg.
JANUARY 12, 1916 (WEDNESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 57
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Edward Delivuk def. Karl Sanderson
(00:15:47)
2 - Helmar Johnson def. Fritz Wagner
(00:14:55)
3 - Anthony Irsa Vs. Peter Zelesnow,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. Karl Vogel
(00:13:52)
5 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler" Lewis Vs. Dr. Benjamin F. Roller,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
6 - George Lurich Vs. Masked Marvel,
Curfew Draw (01:27:00)
Note:
At the show Rachmann was asked how come Jack Curly [Jack Curley] and Harry Pollock received the match between Wladek Zbyszko and Joe Stecker [Joe Stecher] rather than he? Rachmann advised Zbyszko was under contract to him and that he would win. No further reply from him is given in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle.
Within the results of this show in the same paper as above for the first time (that I've seen) it's mentioned there is a "Catch-as-Catch-Can Crown."
JANUARY 13, 1916 (THURSDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 58
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - George Lurich Vs. Masked Marvel,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Finish Match
Dr. Benjamin F. Johnson def. Helmar Johnson
(00:41:57)
3 - "Strangler" Lewis Vs. Anthony Irsa,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Finish Match
Masked Marvel def. Peter Zelesnow
(01:04:07)
5 - Extra Match
Renardo Gardini Vs. Karl Vogel,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
Note:
Rachmann gave a statement in regards to the proposed Joe Stecher-Waldek Zbyszko match on January 27 at Madison Square Garden. It went:
"My contract with the theater where we are now appearing prevents us from participating in any similar affair elsewhere for a stated period. Zbyszko came to me, however, with a strong plea to be permitted to meet Stecher, stating that he was satisfied that he could pin him to the mat. He was so insistent that I permitted the bout to be arranged. Our percentage of the receipts goes to those to whom we have contractual obligations, so that this management is in no way interested, except to give Zbyszko a chance to make good.
Aberg notified me today that he would deposit a forfeit of $10,000 of his own money in event he does not throw Stecher if given an opportunity to meet him in the style which he wrestles - Graeco-Roman. Aberg will deposit the amount with any New York sporting editor selected by stecher or will place it in escrow in any bank."
Ernest Roeber was in attendance. He was announced to the crowd and received an ovation. Roeber was a former "American wrestling champion." [American Graeco-Roman Championship - Often billed as World Graeco-Roman Champion]
JANUARY 15, 1916 (SATURDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 60
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Helmar Johnson Vs. Sulo Hevonpaa,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Waldek Zbyszko def. George Bayley
(00:03:45)
3 - Pierre le Colosse def. Karl Vogel
(00:11:49)
4 - Anthony Irsa def. Joseph Pann
(00:03:50)
5 - "Strangler" Lewis def. Dr. Benjamin F. Roller
(01:05:00+)
Note:
Billy Sandow, Lewis's manager, claims the Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship on behalf of Lewis following tonight's victory.
JANUARY 17, 1916 (MONDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 61
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Dr. Benjamin F. Roller def. Edward Delivuk
(00:06:30)
2 - Peter Zelesnow def. Heinrick Muller
(00:04:10)
3 - Dimitrius Tofalos def. Joseph Pann
(00:03:03)
4 - Graeco-Roman
Masked Marvel Vs. George Lurich
5 - Finish Match - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler" Lewis def. Waldek Zbyszko
(01:21:07)
6 - Finish Match
Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. Helmar Johnson,
Curfew Draw (01:15:00)
Note:
The final match was stopped at midnight.
JANUARY 18, 1916 (TUESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 62
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. Fritz Wagner
2 - Dr. Benjamin F. Roller def. George Sandele
3 - Alexander Aberg Vs. George Lurich,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Waldek Zbyszko def. Pierre le Colosse
(00:12:43)
5 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler" Lewis def. Peter Zelesnow
(00:34:00)
6 - Dimitrius Tofalos def. Albert Miller
JANUARY 19, 1916 (WEDNESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 63
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Peter Zelesnow def. Albert Miller
(00:04:18)
2 - Hjelmar Lundin def. George Bayley
(00:16:42)
3 - Waldek Zbyszko def. Karl Sanderson
(00:01:38)
4 - Finish Match - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler" Lewis Vs. Dr. Benjamin F. Roller,
No Contest
5 - Finish Match
George Lurich Vs. Alex Aberg,
Curfew Draw (00:42:00)
Notes:
Bothner called the Lewis-Roller match a no contest due to Roller being knocked unconcious when Lewis threw him off of the mat.
In today's edition of the New York Sun the following letter to the editor is printed:
"Sir: Every time I read about the maskman at the wrestling tournament I have me to laugh, every one what is from Europe knows that it is one of the brothers Zbyszko. And that the Wladek laugh at you all the time, these brothers is the Stanislaus, Feiner, Victor and Wladek. The one what is the Mask is Victor.
New York, January 17. L. Gizl."
JANUARY 20, 1916 (THURSDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 62
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - George Bayley Vs. Dimitrius Tofalos,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - George Lurich Vs. Peter Zelesnow,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. Helmar Johnson
(00:51:12)
4 - Waldek Zbyszko Vs. "Strangler" Lewis,
Cancelled
5 - Waldek Zbyszko def. Anthony Irsa
(00:52:38)
6 - George Bothner def. Karl Vogel
(00:04:32)
Note:
It was announced "Strangler" Lewis injured his arm in George Bothner's gymnasium so bad he will not wrestle for some time.
JANUARY 29, 1916 (SATURDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Final Day
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Renard Gardini def. Albert Miller
(00:13:16)
2 - Anthony Irsa def. Edward Delivuk
(00:27:38)
3 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. Masked Marvel,
Forfeit
4 - George Lurich def. Pierre le Colosse
(00:16:05)
Notes:
In one paper Delivuk is listed as "Cheney" along with many other bizarre errors and misspellings.
In today's New York Times it is reported:
"The international wrestling tournament which has been in progress for three months at the Manhattan Opera House will close tonight. Aberg, the Graeco-Roman champion, has retained his title by the defeat of Zbyszko, Roller, 'Strangler' Lewis, and the 'Masked Marvel' at this style of wrestling. Lewis led at Catch-as-Catch-Can style by his victories over Roller, Zbyszko and the 'Masked Marvel.'"
Lurich was a subsitute for Alex Aberg.
Marvel injured his leg early on and could not continue.
Platzierung / Placement:
Graeco-Roman
1. Alex Aberg.
Catch-as-Catch-Can
1. No Placement.
The Catch-as-Catch-Can portion of the tournament was thrown out due to departures from the tournament and injuries to participants.
JANUARY 1916
JANUARY 1, 1916 (SATURDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 48
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Ivan Linow Vs. Jack McGrath,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Finish Match - Graeco-Roman
"Strangle" Lewis Vs. Alex Aberg,
Curfew Draw (02:00:00)
Notes:
Linow was a subtisture for Masked Marvel. Marvel's manager, Ed Pollard, asked the audience on behalf of his man if they would mind him taking the night off as he has had a strenous week and has to face Lewis tomorrow night. The audience as one told him, "Take a rest, Marvel."
It was announced that the toe-hold would be barred in Catch-as-Catch-Can bouts going forward due to criticism from the spectators.
Due to a moment in the Lewis-Aberg match where Aberg sat on Lewis' head for around 3 minutes, Bothner announced going forward no hold like that shall be held for more than three minutes unless a fall was secured. This went down well with those in attendance.
The last match was stopped due to the legal closing hour.
JANUARY 3, 1916 (MONDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 49
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Karl Vogel def. Robert Dohm
(00:02:48)
2 - Karl Pospisil Vs. Sulo Hevonpaa,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - Leavitt def. Heinrick Muller
(00:02:00)
4 - Jim Danforth def. Ali Muskit
(00:04:59)
5 - Jack McGrath def. Carlos de Diaz
(00:10:22)
6 - Finish Match - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler Lewis Vs. Masked Marvel,
Curfew Draw (02:31:00)
JANUARY 6, 1916 (THURSDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 52
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Alex Aberg Vs. Anthony Irsa,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. Georg Lurich,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - Peter Zelesnow def. Joseph Pann (00:02:29)
4 - Dr. Benjamin F. Roller Vs. Helmar Johnson,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
5 - Jack McGrath Vs. Masked Marvel,
TIme-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
6 - Masked Marvel def. Jack McGrath
(00:42:37)
7 - Waldek Zbyszko Vs. "Strangler" Lewis,
Curfew Draw
Note:
McGrath begged to continue wrestling Marvel, stating a draw was not good enough. Initially he is denied, but the fans in attendance changed the referee's opinion.
JANUARY 8, 1916 (SATURDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 54
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. Peter Zelesnow,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Finish Match
"Strangler" Lewis def. Hjelmar Lundin
(00:44:34)
3 - Dr. Benjamin F. Roller def. George Bayley
(00:11:42)
4 - Finish Match
Anthony Irsa Vs. Alexander Aberg,
Curfew Draw (00:33:00)
Notes:
The show ended promptly at midnight.
It's mentioned Irsa was taught everything he knows by Aberg.
JANUARY 12, 1916 (WEDNESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 57
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Edward Delivuk def. Karl Sanderson
(00:15:47)
2 - Helmar Johnson def. Fritz Wagner
(00:14:55)
3 - Anthony Irsa Vs. Peter Zelesnow,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. Karl Vogel
(00:13:52)
5 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler" Lewis Vs. Dr. Benjamin F. Roller,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
6 - George Lurich Vs. Masked Marvel,
Curfew Draw (01:27:00)
Note:
At the show Rachmann was asked how come Jack Curly [Jack Curley] and Harry Pollock received the match between Wladek Zbyszko and Joe Stecker [Joe Stecher] rather than he? Rachmann advised Zbyszko was under contract to him and that he would win. No further reply from him is given in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle.
Within the results of this show in the same paper as above for the first time (that I've seen) it's mentioned there is a "Catch-as-Catch-Can Crown."
JANUARY 13, 1916 (THURSDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 58
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - George Lurich Vs. Masked Marvel,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Finish Match
Dr. Benjamin F. Johnson def. Helmar Johnson
(00:41:57)
3 - "Strangler" Lewis Vs. Anthony Irsa,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Finish Match
Masked Marvel def. Peter Zelesnow
(01:04:07)
5 - Extra Match
Renardo Gardini Vs. Karl Vogel,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
Note:
Rachmann gave a statement in regards to the proposed Joe Stecher-Waldek Zbyszko match on January 27 at Madison Square Garden. It went:
"My contract with the theater where we are now appearing prevents us from participating in any similar affair elsewhere for a stated period. Zbyszko came to me, however, with a strong plea to be permitted to meet Stecher, stating that he was satisfied that he could pin him to the mat. He was so insistent that I permitted the bout to be arranged. Our percentage of the receipts goes to those to whom we have contractual obligations, so that this management is in no way interested, except to give Zbyszko a chance to make good.
Aberg notified me today that he would deposit a forfeit of $10,000 of his own money in event he does not throw Stecher if given an opportunity to meet him in the style which he wrestles - Graeco-Roman. Aberg will deposit the amount with any New York sporting editor selected by stecher or will place it in escrow in any bank."
Ernest Roeber was in attendance. He was announced to the crowd and received an ovation. Roeber was a former "American wrestling champion." [American Graeco-Roman Championship - Often billed as World Graeco-Roman Champion]
JANUARY 15, 1916 (SATURDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 60
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Helmar Johnson Vs. Sulo Hevonpaa,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - Waldek Zbyszko def. George Bayley
(00:03:45)
3 - Pierre le Colosse def. Karl Vogel
(00:11:49)
4 - Anthony Irsa def. Joseph Pann
(00:03:50)
5 - "Strangler" Lewis def. Dr. Benjamin F. Roller
(01:05:00+)
Note:
Billy Sandow, Lewis's manager, claims the Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship on behalf of Lewis following tonight's victory.
JANUARY 17, 1916 (MONDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 61
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Dr. Benjamin F. Roller def. Edward Delivuk
(00:06:30)
2 - Peter Zelesnow def. Heinrick Muller
(00:04:10)
3 - Dimitrius Tofalos def. Joseph Pann
(00:03:03)
4 - Graeco-Roman
Masked Marvel Vs. George Lurich
5 - Finish Match - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler" Lewis def. Waldek Zbyszko
(01:21:07)
6 - Finish Match
Sulo Hevonpaa Vs. Helmar Johnson,
Curfew Draw (01:15:00)
Note:
The final match was stopped at midnight.
JANUARY 18, 1916 (TUESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 62
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. Fritz Wagner
2 - Dr. Benjamin F. Roller def. George Sandele
3 - Alexander Aberg Vs. George Lurich,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
4 - Waldek Zbyszko def. Pierre le Colosse
(00:12:43)
5 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler" Lewis def. Peter Zelesnow
(00:34:00)
6 - Dimitrius Tofalos def. Albert Miller
JANUARY 19, 1916 (WEDNESDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 63
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Peter Zelesnow def. Albert Miller
(00:04:18)
2 - Hjelmar Lundin def. George Bayley
(00:16:42)
3 - Waldek Zbyszko def. Karl Sanderson
(00:01:38)
4 - Finish Match - Catch-as-Catch-Can
"Strangler" Lewis Vs. Dr. Benjamin F. Roller,
No Contest
5 - Finish Match
George Lurich Vs. Alex Aberg,
Curfew Draw (00:42:00)
Notes:
Bothner called the Lewis-Roller match a no contest due to Roller being knocked unconcious when Lewis threw him off of the mat.
In today's edition of the New York Sun the following letter to the editor is printed:
"Sir: Every time I read about the maskman at the wrestling tournament I have me to laugh, every one what is from Europe knows that it is one of the brothers Zbyszko. And that the Wladek laugh at you all the time, these brothers is the Stanislaus, Feiner, Victor and Wladek. The one what is the Mask is Victor.
New York, January 17. L. Gizl."
JANUARY 20, 1916 (THURSDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Day 62
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - George Bayley Vs. Dimitrius Tofalos,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
2 - George Lurich Vs. Peter Zelesnow,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. Helmar Johnson
(00:51:12)
4 - Waldek Zbyszko Vs. "Strangler" Lewis,
Cancelled
5 - Waldek Zbyszko def. Anthony Irsa
(00:52:38)
6 - George Bothner def. Karl Vogel
(00:04:32)
Note:
It was announced "Strangler" Lewis injured his arm in George Bothner's gymnasium so bad he will not wrestle for some time.
JANUARY 29, 1916 (SATURDAY)
2nd International Graeco-Roman Championship Tournament: Biggest Competition Ever Held - Final Day
Promoter: Samuel Rachmann (of Berlin)
Press Agent: Ben Atwood
Venue Manager: Miller
Manhattan Opera House, Manhattan, New York
Tickets: $0.25 to $2.00
Announcer: Joseph Humphries
Timekeeper: Johnnie Fleeson
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Renard Gardini def. Albert Miller
(00:13:16)
2 - Anthony Irsa def. Edward Delivuk
(00:27:38)
3 - Sulo Hevonpaa def. Masked Marvel,
Forfeit
4 - George Lurich def. Pierre le Colosse
(00:16:05)
Notes:
In one paper Delivuk is listed as "Cheney" along with many other bizarre errors and misspellings.
In today's New York Times it is reported:
"The international wrestling tournament which has been in progress for three months at the Manhattan Opera House will close tonight. Aberg, the Graeco-Roman champion, has retained his title by the defeat of Zbyszko, Roller, 'Strangler' Lewis, and the 'Masked Marvel' at this style of wrestling. Lewis led at Catch-as-Catch-Can style by his victories over Roller, Zbyszko and the 'Masked Marvel.'"
Lurich was a subsitute for Alex Aberg.
Marvel injured his leg early on and could not continue.
Platzierung / Placement:
Graeco-Roman
1. Alex Aberg.
Catch-as-Catch-Can
1. No Placement.
The Catch-as-Catch-Can portion of the tournament was thrown out due to departures from the tournament and injuries to participants.
FEBRUARY 1916
FEBRUARY 28, 1916 (MONDAY)
Harlem Sporting Club, Harlem, New York
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Stangler Lewis def. Dick Butler,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:04:00 - F2 00:01:35 - C 00:05:35)
FEBRUARY 1916
FEBRUARY 28, 1916 (MONDAY)
Harlem Sporting Club, Harlem, New York
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Stangler Lewis def. Dick Butler,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:04:00 - F2 00:01:35 - C 00:05:35)
NOVEMBER 1916
NOVEMBER 10, 1916 (FRIDAY)
"Local Theatre", Jacksonville, Florida
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed "Strangler" Lewis (of Louisville) def. Billie Peters (of Texas),
Two Falls to None
NOVEMBER 1916
NOVEMBER 10, 1916 (FRIDAY)
"Local Theatre", Jacksonville, Florida
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed "Strangler" Lewis (of Louisville) def. Billie Peters (of Texas),
Two Falls to None
DECEMBER 1916
DECEMBER 12, 1916 (TUESDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - Two out of Three Falls
'Strangler' Lewis def. Adolph Ernst 'Ad Santel',
One Fall to None (F1 01:42:40 - TL 02:00:00)
Note:
Ernst is listed as the Pacific Coast Champion.
1917
JANUARY 1917
JANUARY 15, 1917 (MONDAY)
Ogden, Utah
1 - Strangler Lewis def. Pete Visser
(01:17:00)
JANUARY 1917
JANUARY 15, 1917 (MONDAY)
Ogden, Utah
1 - Strangler Lewis def. Pete Visser
(01:17:00)
FEBRUARY 1917
FEBRUARY 5, 1917 (MONDAY)
Promoter: "Puss" Halbriter
Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
Attendance: 2,000
Tickets: $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 & $3.00
Referee: George Retzer
1 - Romanoff, "the Russian Grappler" Vs. Joe Conley,
Result Unknown
2 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed "Strangler" Lewis (of Kentucky) def. Paul Martenson "Big Dane" (of Chicago),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:57:59 - F2 00:22:55 - C 01:20:54)
Notes:
Around 6,000 seats will be available.
It's said that Lewis is recognized as the World Heavyweight Champion.
It is implied Romanoff won.
FEBRUARY 1917
FEBRUARY 5, 1917 (MONDAY)
Promoter: "Puss" Halbriter
Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
Attendance: 2,000
Tickets: $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 & $3.00
Referee: George Retzer
1 - Romanoff, "the Russian Grappler" Vs. Joe Conley,
Result Unknown
2 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed "Strangler" Lewis (of Kentucky) def. Paul Martenson "Big Dane" (of Chicago),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:57:59 - F2 00:22:55 - C 01:20:54)
Notes:
Around 6,000 seats will be available.
It's said that Lewis is recognized as the World Heavyweight Champion.
It is implied Romanoff won.
JUNE 1917
JUNE 5, 1917 (TUESDAY)
International World's Championship Wrestling Contest
Promoters: Charley Newman, Harry Foley & Jack Kearns
Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California
Tickets: $1.00, $2.00, $3.00 & $5.00
Referee: Charlie Andrews
1 - Wladek Zbyszko (of Poland) def. Ed 'Strangler' Lewis
(01:12:02)
Notes:
The match was called off twice due to low receipts, but eventually went ahead when Jack Curley and Billy Sandow agreed to accept less for there men. Zbyszko got paid $1,400 instead of $3,000 and Lewis $2,000 instead of his $3,000. Zbyszko had already received $1,000 prior to the show. It was said at one point there was around $2,000 from receipts in the box office but later it had gone down to $836.
Police had to be called to settle the restless crowd while the promoters and managers went back and forth.
Another situation arose when Newman hit an attorney named F.T. Finch, who claimed Newman owed him money also, Newman ended up paying him $300 and promised the rest later.
JUNE 1917
JUNE 5, 1917 (TUESDAY)
International World's Championship Wrestling Contest
Promoters: Charley Newman, Harry Foley & Jack Kearns
Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California
Tickets: $1.00, $2.00, $3.00 & $5.00
Referee: Charlie Andrews
1 - Wladek Zbyszko (of Poland) def. Ed 'Strangler' Lewis
(01:12:02)
Notes:
The match was called off twice due to low receipts, but eventually went ahead when Jack Curley and Billy Sandow agreed to accept less for there men. Zbyszko got paid $1,400 instead of $3,000 and Lewis $2,000 instead of his $3,000. Zbyszko had already received $1,000 prior to the show. It was said at one point there was around $2,000 from receipts in the box office but later it had gone down to $836.
Police had to be called to settle the restless crowd while the promoters and managers went back and forth.
Another situation arose when Newman hit an attorney named F.T. Finch, who claimed Newman owed him money also, Newman ended up paying him $300 and promised the rest later.
NOVEMBER 1917
NOVEMBER 29, 1917 (THURSDAY)
City Auditorium, Canton, Ohio
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Jimmy Londos 'the Boy Wonder' (of Greece),
Two Falls to None - Forfeit (02:00:00+)
Note:
After Lewis won fall number one, Londos was too injured to continue.
NOVEMBER 1917
NOVEMBER 29, 1917 (THURSDAY)
City Auditorium, Canton, Ohio
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Jimmy Londos 'the Boy Wonder' (of Greece),
Two Falls to None - Forfeit (02:00:00+)
Note:
After Lewis won fall number one, Londos was too injured to continue.
1918
MARCH 1918
MARCH 19, 1918 (TUESDAY)
Madison Square Garden, New York New York
Attendance: 7,000-9,000
Announcer: Dr. Roller
Referee: Billy Roche
1 - Gus Schoenlein 'Americus' (of Baltimore) def. Jess Westergaard
(00:28:29)
2 - Joe Malcewicz def. George Manish,
Decision (00:30:00)
3 - Yussiff Hussane 'the Baltic Bone Crusher' (of Bulgaria) def. Mort Henderson
(00:28:28)
4 - Ed Lewis def. Wladek Zbyszko,
Disqualification (00:37:25)
Notes:
Lewis was said to be knocked out from Zbyszko's butting.
A stream of chairs were thrown at Zbyszko as he tried to make his way to the back.
There was a collection of over $2,000 taken before the main event in aid of the Kights of Columbus Drive for a $2,500,000 training camp fund.
MARCH 1918
MARCH 19, 1918 (TUESDAY)
Madison Square Garden, New York New York
Attendance: 7,000-9,000
Announcer: Dr. Roller
Referee: Billy Roche
1 - Gus Schoenlein 'Americus' (of Baltimore) def. Jess Westergaard
(00:28:29)
2 - Joe Malcewicz def. George Manish,
Decision (00:30:00)
3 - Yussiff Hussane 'the Baltic Bone Crusher' (of Bulgaria) def. Mort Henderson
(00:28:28)
4 - Ed Lewis def. Wladek Zbyszko,
Disqualification (00:37:25)
Notes:
Lewis was said to be knocked out from Zbyszko's butting.
A stream of chairs were thrown at Zbyszko as he tried to make his way to the back.
There was a collection of over $2,000 taken before the main event in aid of the Kights of Columbus Drive for a $2,500,000 training camp fund.
JUNE 1918
JUNE 21, 1918 (FRIDAY)
Promoter: Oscar Thorson
Des Moines Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa
Attendance: "Monster"
Referee: Ed Smith
1 - Grover Titus 'Des Moines Wrestling Policeman' def. Ed Tomashea(?) (of Camp Dodge)
(00:47:00)
2 - Unknown Vs. Unknown,
Cancelled
3 - World Heavyweoght Championship - Two out Three Falls
Earl Caddock (c) def. Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (of Kentucky),
Points (02:30:00)
Note:
The second match was cancelled to allow time for the main event.
JUNE 1918
JUNE 21, 1918 (FRIDAY)
Promoter: Oscar Thorson
Des Moines Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa
Attendance: "Monster"
Referee: Ed Smith
1 - Grover Titus 'Des Moines Wrestling Policeman' def. Ed Tomashea(?) (of Camp Dodge)
(00:47:00)
2 - Unknown Vs. Unknown,
Cancelled
3 - World Heavyweoght Championship - Two out Three Falls
Earl Caddock (c) def. Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (of Kentucky),
Points (02:30:00)
Note:
The second match was cancelled to allow time for the main event.
1919
APRIL 1919
APRIL 28, 1919 (MONDAY)
Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 6,000
Gate: $8,000
Referee: Delaney
1 - Lou Talaber Vs. Mike Nestor,
Time-Limit Draw (00:33:00)
2 - Wladek Zbyszko (of Poland) def. Ed 'Strangler' Lewis
(02:14:09)
3 - One Fall
Jim Londos def. Dr. B.F. Roller
(00:15:00)
MAY 1919
MAY 19, 1919 (MONDAY)
Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 6,000
Gate: $9,000
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Wladek Zbyszko,
Two Falls to One (F1 01:36:42 - F2 00:48:35 - F3 00:12:56 - C 02:38:23) - NEW CHAMPION
MAY 1919
MAY 19, 1919 (MONDAY)
Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 6,000
Gate: $9,000
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Wladek Zbyszko,
Two Falls to One (F1 01:36:42 - F2 00:48:35 - F3 00:12:56 - C 02:38:23) - NEW CHAMPION
NOVEMBER 1919
NOVEMBER 22, 1919 (MONDAY)
New York, New York
1 - Armos Laitinen (of Finland) def. Dan McDonald (of Nova Scotia)
(00:10:00)
2 - Joe Stecher (of Dodge, Neb) def. Leon O'Donnell (of France)
(00:11:40)
3 - For the Right to Face the World Champion
"Strangler" Lewis (of Lexington, KY) def. Waldek Zbyszko (of Poland)
(01:25:45)
Note:
Stecher is listed as the World Champion.
1920
FEBRUARY 1920
FEBRUARY 13, 1920 (FRIDAY)
Promoter: Alex Thomas
Youngstown, Ohio
1 - 'Strangler' Lewis (of Chicago) Vs. Jim Londos (of Canton),
Cancelled
Note:
Lewis failed to show up. He sent a replacement, but the match was cancelled instead. Due to this being his second offense Frank B. Ward of the Boxing and Wrestling Commission is petitioning for him to be barred from Ohio.
FEBRUARY 1920
FEBRUARY 13, 1920 (FRIDAY)
Promoter: Alex Thomas
Youngstown, Ohio
1 - 'Strangler' Lewis (of Chicago) Vs. Jim Londos (of Canton),
Cancelled
Note:
Lewis failed to show up. He sent a replacement, but the match was cancelled instead. Due to this being his second offense Frank B. Ward of the Boxing and Wrestling Commission is petitioning for him to be barred from Ohio.
MARCH 1920
MARCH 2, 1920 (TUESDAY)
Referee: George Bothner
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Attendance: 10,000+
1 - Demtritrius Tofalos (a Greek) def. Alex Jarvis (of Philadelphia)
(00:14:05)
2 - Monsieur Raymond Cazeaux (of France) Vs. Ivan Linow 'the Horrible Cossack',
Time-Limit Draw (00:15:00)
3 - Earl Caddock (formerly of the United States Army) def. Adjutant Salvadore Chevalier (of France)
(00:58:11)
4 - Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Jim Londos
(02:04:43)
Notes:
The first two matches are both said to be 'more humorous then competitive.'
At one point during the main event when Lewis had Londos in a 'vise-like grip for two minutes,' it's said 'A man who cannot be convinced that the Civil War was a 'frame up' raised up his squeak near the press seats: "These guys ain't tryin'," said he. "They belong to the Big Four."'
Linow was said to have the upperhand in wrestling but Cazeaux in roughness. Although overall the match is to resemble 'a mixture of boxing, football, la savate, and anything else but wrestling.'
Londos is billed as the Greek Heavyweight Champion.
The order of who would go on for the two main events was decided via a coin toss.
In the build up to the event Chevalier was billed as the 'Inter-allied Champion.'
MARCH 15, 1920 (MONDAY)
Wrestling Carnival
Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York
Attendance: 'Big Crowd'
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Raymond Cazaud (of France) def. Roland O. Luph (of Italy)
(00:04:04)
2 - Jim Londos def. Selvadore Chevalier
(00:36:00)
3 - Earl Caddock def. 'Strangler' Lewis
(01:35:00)
Notes:
Londos is listed as the Greek Champion.
Chevalier as the French Champion.
The winner of the main event is to face Joe Stecher for the world's championship.
MARCH 17, 1920 (WEDNESDAY)
47th Regiment Armory, Brooklyn, New York
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: Chick Olus
1 - Young Bruce (of Brooklyn) def. Gene Bruce (of Brooklyn)
(00:24:50)
2 - Walter Ludecker (of Brooklyn) Vs. Cyclone West (of North Carolina),
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
3 - Strangler Lewis def. Frank Yurka (of Australia)
(00:31:03)
4 - Jim Londos def. Jack Grant
(00:13:49)
Note:
Grant is listed as the Pacific Coast champion.
MARCH 24, 1920 (WEDNESDAY)
Promotion: International Wrestling Association
National Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 'Big Crowd'
1 - Einar Johansen Vs. Unknown,
Cancelled?
2 - Edwards (of California) def. 'Cave Man' Karl Schultz
(00:20:45)
3 - Jim Londos def. Jim Madvas (of Poland)
(00:45:33)
4 - Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (of Kentucky) def. Ivan (or Steve) Stasiak (of Russia)
(00:49:08)
Notes:
Londos is listed as the Greek Champion.
Stasiak is noted as the Russian Champion.
Einar Johansen (of Norway) was listed to be at the show, however, he does not appear in the results.
Edwards appears to be a substitute for Yussiff Hussan.
DECEMBER 1920
DECEMBER 13, 1920 (MONDAY)
Promoter: Jack Curley
Referee: George Bothner
71st Regiment Armory, New York, New York
Attendance: 8,000+
Referee: George Bothner
1 - John Olin (of Sweden) def. Raymond Cazeao (of France)
(00:08:53)
2 - Nat Pendleton 'Former Olympic Champion' def. Frank Yesko (of Sweden)
(00:09:53)
3 - Charles Carnieo (of Bohemia) Vs. Tom Draak (of Holland),
Time-Limit Draw (00:15:00)
4 - World Heavyweight Championship
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis 'the Burly Kentuckian' (With Billy Sandow) def. Joe Stecher 'the Nebraska Farmer Boy' (c)
(01:41:56) - NEW CHAMPION
Note:
It's said this was Nat Pendleton's debut match.
DECEMBER 1920
DECEMBER 13, 1920 (MONDAY)
Promoter: Jack Curley
Referee: George Bothner
71st Regiment Armory, New York, New York
Attendance: 8,000+
Referee: George Bothner
1 - John Olin (of Sweden) def. Raymond Cazeao (of France)
(00:08:53)
2 - Nat Pendleton 'Former Olympic Champion' def. Frank Yesko (of Sweden)
(00:09:53)
3 - Charles Carnieo (of Bohemia) Vs. Tom Draak (of Holland),
Time-Limit Draw (00:15:00)
4 - World Heavyweight Championship
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis 'the Burly Kentuckian' (With Billy Sandow) def. Joe Stecher 'the Nebraska Farmer Boy' (c)
(01:41:56) - NEW CHAMPION
Note:
It's said this was Nat Pendleton's debut match.
1921
MARCH 1921
MARCH 18, 1921 (FRIDAY)
Dallas, Texas
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Carlisle Belge,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:34:00 - F2 00:07:00 - C 00:41:00)
Note:
Belge is listed as the Belgian champion.
MARCH 1921
MARCH 18, 1921 (FRIDAY)
Dallas, Texas
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Carlisle Belge,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:34:00 - F2 00:07:00 - C 00:41:00)
Note:
Belge is listed as the Belgian champion.
APRIL 1921
APRIL 4, 1921 (MONDAY)
71st Regiment Armory, New York, New York
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Hjalmar Johnson def. Olie Janis
(00:11:17)
2 - J. Lutos (of Russia) def. R. Trano (of Russia)
(00:10:00)
3 - John Stazak def. Louis Romero
(00:10:00)
4 - World Heavyweight Championship
Ed Lewis (of Kentucky) (c) def. John Pesek (of Ravanna, Neb.)
(01:34:32)
APRIL 1921
APRIL 4, 1921 (MONDAY)
71st Regiment Armory, New York, New York
Referee: George Bothner
1 - Hjalmar Johnson def. Olie Janis
(00:11:17)
2 - J. Lutos (of Russia) def. R. Trano (of Russia)
(00:10:00)
3 - John Stazak def. Louis Romero
(00:10:00)
4 - World Heavyweight Championship
Ed Lewis (of Kentucky) (c) def. John Pesek (of Ravanna, Neb.)
(01:34:32)
MAY 1921
MAY 6, 1921 (FRIDAY)
22nd Regiment Armory, Manhattan, New York
Attendance: 8,000
Tickets: Up to $11.00
Referee: George Bothner
Announcer: Joe Humphries
1 - World Heavyweight Championship
Stanislaus Zbyszko (of Poland) def. Ed 'Strangler' Lewis
(00:23:17) - NEW CHAMPION
MAY 1921
MAY 6, 1921 (FRIDAY)
22nd Regiment Armory, Manhattan, New York
Attendance: 8,000
Tickets: Up to $11.00
Referee: George Bothner
Announcer: Joe Humphries
1 - World Heavyweight Championship
Stanislaus Zbyszko (of Poland) def. Ed 'Strangler' Lewis
(00:23:17) - NEW CHAMPION
OCTOBER 1921
OCTOBER 8, 1921 (SATURDAY)
Wichita, Kansas
1 - Lewis def. Gobar "the Big Hindu"
OCTOBER 26, 1921 (WEDNESDAY)
Opening Wrestling Tournament of the Season
Convention Hall, Kansas City, Kansas
Gate: $4,000
Referee: "Local Referee"
1 - Stecher Vs. Gobar "the Big Hindu",
Result Unknown
2 - Two out of Three Falls
Dick Daviscourt def. Jim Rodgers,
Two Falls to One (01:00:00=)
Notes:
Daviscourt was a substitute for John Pesek, who replaced Stanislaus Zbyszko the originally listed wrestler to substitute for Lewis, who was the original opponent of Rodgers, but suffered an injury in a match with Gobar.
Rogers is said to be Canadian Champion.
Gobar is said to be the Hindu Title Holder.
OCTOBER 1921
OCTOBER 8, 1921 (SATURDAY)
Wichita, Kansas
1 - Lewis def. Gobar "the Big Hindu"
OCTOBER 26, 1921 (WEDNESDAY)
Opening Wrestling Tournament of the Season
Convention Hall, Kansas City, Kansas
Gate: $4,000
Referee: "Local Referee"
1 - Stecher Vs. Gobar "the Big Hindu",
Result Unknown
2 - Two out of Three Falls
Dick Daviscourt def. Jim Rodgers,
Two Falls to One (01:00:00=)
Notes:
Daviscourt was a substitute for John Pesek, who replaced Stanislaus Zbyszko the originally listed wrestler to substitute for Lewis, who was the original opponent of Rodgers, but suffered an injury in a match with Gobar.
Rogers is said to be Canadian Champion.
Gobar is said to be the Hindu Title Holder.
NOVEMBER 1921
NOVEMBER 3, 1921 (THURSDAY)
New York, New York
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Ed "Strangler" Lewis Vs. Joe Polk,
Result Unknown
Note:
Said to be the first bout here to be fought under the new rules which prohibit all punishing holds.
NOVEMBER 28, 1921 (MONDAY)
New York, New York
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Stanislaus Zbyszko (c) def. Ed "Strangler" Lewis (formerly of Lexington, Ky.),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:17:31 - F2 00:21:26 - F3 00:14:56 - C 00:43:53)
Notes:
A rolling fall was allowed which gave Zbyszko the win. Said to be the first time in ten years this has been allowed.
This is said to be Zbyszko's 940, with only one loss which was to Frank Gotch.
NOVEMBER 1921
NOVEMBER 3, 1921 (THURSDAY)
New York, New York
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Ed "Strangler" Lewis Vs. Joe Polk,
Result Unknown
Note:
Said to be the first bout here to be fought under the new rules which prohibit all punishing holds.
NOVEMBER 28, 1921 (MONDAY)
New York, New York
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Stanislaus Zbyszko (c) def. Ed "Strangler" Lewis (formerly of Lexington, Ky.),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:17:31 - F2 00:21:26 - F3 00:14:56 - C 00:43:53)
Notes:
A rolling fall was allowed which gave Zbyszko the win. Said to be the first time in ten years this has been allowed.
This is said to be Zbyszko's 940, with only one loss which was to Frank Gotch.
1922
MARCH 1922
MARCH 3, 1922 (FRIDAY)
Wichita Forum, Wichita, Kansas
Attendance: Sold Out
Referee: Paul Sickner
Timekeeper/Announcer: Henry Dunaway
1 - Dick Daviscourt Vs. Cliff Blickley,
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
2 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (of California) def. Stanislaus Zbyszko (of Poland),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:41:30 - F2 00:18:13 - F3 00:05:00 - C 01:04:43) - NEW CHAMPION
MARCH 27, 1922 (MONDAY)
Kansas City, Missouri
1 - Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Yousiff Mahmout (of Bulgaria),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:44:22 - F2 00:01:02 - C 00:45:24)
APRIL 1922
APRIL 5, 1922 (WEDNESDAY)
Webb City, Missouri
1 - Harry "Gotchy" Allen (of Webb City, Mo.) Vs. "Strangler" Lewis (of Kansas City),
Result Unknown
APRIL 13, 1922 (THURSDAY)
Wichita, Kansas
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Earl Caddock (of Iowa),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:06:00 - F2 00:36:00 - F3 00:08:00 - C 00:50:00)
APRIL 19, 1922 (WEDNESDAY)
Boston, Massachusetts
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Dick Daviscourt (of Texas),
Two Falls to None (F1 01:13:31 - F2 00:14:10 - C 01:27:41)
APRIL 27, 1922 (THURSDAY)
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Cliff Binckley (of Columbus, Ohio),
One Fall to None (F1 01:46:00 - TL 02:00:00)
MAY 1922
MAY 8, 1922 (MONDAY)
Topeka, Kansas
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Cliff Binckley def. Jack Carter,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:22:45 - F2 ??:??:?? - C 00:22:45+)
2 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed Lewis (c) def. Farmer Bailey,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:34:54 - F2 00:03:27 - C 00:38:21)
Notes:
Bailey is listed as the New England Champion.
Bailey was a substitute for Joe Parker.
Binckley is listed as the Ohio Champion.
Carter is listed as the Missouri Champion.
MAY 16, 1922 (TUESDAY)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed Lewis (c) def. Henry Ordemann (of Minneapolis),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:43:00 - F2 00:03:00 - C 00:46:00)
MAY 18, 1922 (THURSDAY)
Wahpeton, North Dakota
1 - Ed Lewis def. Jack Sampson (of Wahpeton)
(01:10:00)
Note:
Lewis is listed as the World Heavyweight Champion.
MAY 30, 1922 (TUESDAY)
The Baseball Park, Muskogee, Oklahoma
1 - Clicck Binckley Vs. John Searles,
Postponed
2 - Ed 'Strangler' Lewis Vs. John Grandovich,
Postponed
Notes:
Lewis is listed as the World Champion.
Grandovich is listed as the Serbian Champion.
Cliff Binckley is listed as the Ohio Champion.
Postponed until tomorrow due to a rainstorm that started shortly before the scheduled event.
MAY 31, 1922 (WEDNESDAY)
The Baseball Park, Muskogee, Oklahoma
1 - Cliff Binckley Vs. John Searles,
Postponed
2 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed Lewis (c) def. John Grandovich,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:41:00 - F2 00:01:00 - C 00:42:00)
Notes:
Lewis is listed as the World Champion.
Grandovich is listed as the Serbian Champion.
Cliff Binckley is listed as the Ohio Champion.
JUNE 1922
JUNE 2, 1922 (FRIDAY)
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed Lewis (c) def. Cliff Binckley,
Two Falls to One (F1 01:27:00 - F2 00:20:00 - F3 00:04:00 - C 01:51:00)
JUNE 7, 1922 (WEDNESDAY)
Boston Arena, Massachusetts
1 - John Pesek (of Nebraska) def. Dick Daviscourt (of Texas)
(00:28:57)
2 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Earl Caddock,
Two Falls to One (F1 ??:??:?? - F2 ??:??:?? - F3 00:10:33 - C 00:10:33+)
Note:
Lewis is listed as the Heavyweight Wrestling Champion.
JUNE 12, 1922 (MONDAY)
Wahpeton, North Dakota
1 - World Heavyweight Championship
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Jack Sampson,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:51:20 - F2 00:15:00 - C 01:06:20)
JUNE 14, 1922 (WEDNESDAY)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed Lewis (c) def. John Freberg,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:37:00 - F2 00:10:05 - F3 00:08:45 - C 00:55:50)
Note:
Freberg is listed as the Swedish Champion.
JUNE 1922
JUNE 2, 1922 (FRIDAY)
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed Lewis (c) def. Cliff Binckley,
Two Falls to One (F1 01:27:00 - F2 00:20:00 - F3 00:04:00 - C 01:51:00)
JUNE 7, 1922 (WEDNESDAY)
Boston Arena, Massachusetts
1 - John Pesek (of Nebraska) def. Dick Daviscourt (of Texas)
(00:28:57)
2 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Earl Caddock,
Two Falls to One (F1 ??:??:?? - F2 ??:??:?? - F3 00:10:33 - C 00:10:33+)
Note:
Lewis is listed as the Heavyweight Wrestling Champion.
JUNE 12, 1922 (MONDAY)
Wahpeton, North Dakota
1 - World Heavyweight Championship
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Jack Sampson,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:51:20 - F2 00:15:00 - C 01:06:20)
JUNE 14, 1922 (WEDNESDAY)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed Lewis (c) def. John Freberg,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:37:00 - F2 00:10:05 - F3 00:08:45 - C 00:55:50)
Note:
Freberg is listed as the Swedish Champion.
SEPTEMBER 1922
SEPTEMBER 26, 1922 (TUESDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - World heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis' def. Renato Gardini,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:29:30 - F2 01:21:15 - F3 00:04:30 - C 01:54:45)
NOVEMBER 1922
NOVEMBER 8, 1922 (WEDNESDAY)
Columbus, Ohio
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Cliff Binckley (of Columbus),
Two Falls to OOne (F1 00:47:46 - F2 00:17:35 - F3 00:07:30 - C 01:12:51)
Note:
Lewis is listed as the World Heavyweight Champion.
NOVEMBER 15, 1922 (WEDNESDAY)
Davenport, Iowa
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. John Madvis,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:38:00 - F2 00:12:00 - C 00:50:00)
Notes:
Madvis is listed as the Canadian Champion.
Lewis is listed as the World Heavyweight Champion.
NOVEMBER 1922
NOVEMBER 8, 1922 (WEDNESDAY)
Columbus, Ohio
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Cliff Binckley (of Columbus),
Two Falls to OOne (F1 00:47:46 - F2 00:17:35 - F3 00:07:30 - C 01:12:51)
Note:
Lewis is listed as the World Heavyweight Champion.
NOVEMBER 15, 1922 (WEDNESDAY)
Davenport, Iowa
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. John Madvis,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:38:00 - F2 00:12:00 - C 00:50:00)
Notes:
Madvis is listed as the Canadian Champion.
Lewis is listed as the World Heavyweight Champion.
1923
MAY 1923
MAY 22, 1923 (TUESDAY)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1 - World Heavyweight Championship
Ed 'Strangler Lewis (of San Jose, Cal.) (c) def. Stanislaus Zbyszko (of Poland)
(01:30:00)
MAY 1923
MAY 22, 1923 (TUESDAY)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1 - World Heavyweight Championship
Ed 'Strangler Lewis (of San Jose, Cal.) (c) def. Stanislaus Zbyszko (of Poland)
(01:30:00)
1924
MAY 1924
MAY 28, 1924 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: John 'Doc' Krone
Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 5,600
Gate: $9,500
Referee: Emil Thiry
1 - Karl Sarpolis def. Bill Beth
2 - Frank Judson def. Andreas Costanos
3 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Stanislaus Zbyszko,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:24:05 - F2 00:09:50 - F3 00:13:55 - C 00:47:55)
MAY 1924
MAY 28, 1924 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: John 'Doc' Krone
Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 5,600
Gate: $9,500
Referee: Emil Thiry
1 - Karl Sarpolis def. Bill Beth
2 - Frank Judson def. Andreas Costanos
3 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Stanislaus Zbyszko,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:24:05 - F2 00:09:50 - F3 00:13:55 - C 00:47:55)
JULY 1924
JULY 22, 1924 (TUESDAY)
Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Stanislaus Zbyszko def. Richard Schikat,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:20:00 - F2 00:11:00 - F3 00:01:25 - C 00:32:25)
Note:
Zbyszko won the right to face Ed 'Strangler' Lewis with this victory.
JULY 29, 1924 (TUESDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Stanislaus Zbyszko,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:18:45 - F2 00:18:40 - F3 00:09:50 - C 00:47:15)
JULY 1924
JULY 22, 1924 (TUESDAY)
Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Stanislaus Zbyszko def. Richard Schikat,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:20:00 - F2 00:11:00 - F3 00:01:25 - C 00:32:25)
Note:
Zbyszko won the right to face Ed 'Strangler' Lewis with this victory.
JULY 29, 1924 (TUESDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Stanislaus Zbyszko,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:18:45 - F2 00:18:40 - F3 00:09:50 - C 00:47:15)
AUGUST 1924
AUGUST 13, 1924 (WEDNESDAY)
Los Angeles, California
1 - Pat McGill (of Omaha) def. Nick Velchoff (of Bulgaria)
(00:18:00)
2 - World Heavyweight Championship
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) Def. Joe 'Toots' Mondt
(01:36:00)
AUGUST 27, 1924 (WEDNESDAY)
Los Angeles, California
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Stanislaus Zbyszko,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:21:00 - F2 00:14:00 - F3 ??:??:?? - C 00:25:00)
AUGUST 1924
AUGUST 13, 1924 (WEDNESDAY)
Los Angeles, California
1 - Pat McGill (of Omaha) def. Nick Velchoff (of Bulgaria)
(00:18:00)
2 - World Heavyweight Championship
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) Def. Joe 'Toots' Mondt
(01:36:00)
AUGUST 27, 1924 (WEDNESDAY)
Los Angeles, California
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Stanislaus Zbyszko,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:21:00 - F2 00:14:00 - F3 ??:??:?? - C 00:25:00)
SEPTEMBER 1924
SEPTEMBER 4, 1924 (THURSDAY)
Los Angeles, California
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Stanislaus Zbyszko,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:24:12 - F2 00:29:54 - F3 00:04:17 - C 00:58:13)
SEPTEMBER 1924
SEPTEMBER 4, 1924 (THURSDAY)
Los Angeles, California
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Stanislaus Zbyszko,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:24:12 - F2 00:29:54 - F3 00:04:17 - C 00:58:13)
OCTOBER 1924
OCTOBER 13, 1924 (MONDAY)
Los Angeles, California
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Joe 'Toots' Mondt (of Colorado),
Two Falls to One (F1 ??:??:?? - F2 ??:??:?? - F3 00:04:19 - C 00:04:19+)
OCTOBER 1924
OCTOBER 13, 1924 (MONDAY)
Los Angeles, California
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Joe 'Toots' Mondt (of Colorado),
Two Falls to One (F1 ??:??:?? - F2 ??:??:?? - F3 00:04:19 - C 00:04:19+)
DECEMBER 1924
DECEMBER 16, 1924 (TUESDAY)
Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 11,000
1 - One Fall
Bill Demetral (of Chicago) def. Hassan Volkoff
(00:15:35)
2 - One Fall
Allen Eustace (of Wakefield, Kans.) def. Leo Dennis (of Iowa)
(00:06:00)
3 - One Fall
John Pesek (of Nebraska) def. Hassan Ogole
(00:19:55)
4 - [World] Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed Lewis (c) def. Mike Romano,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:03:32 - F2 01:04:55 - F3 00:06:02 - C 01:14:29)
Note:
Romano is listed as the Italian Heavyweight Champion.
1925
JANUARY 1925
JANUARY 9, 1925 (FRIDAY)
Kansas City, Missouri
Attendance: 17,000
Referee: Walter Bates
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Wayne 'Big' Munn def. Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c),
Two Falls to One (00:50:00) - NEW CHAMPION
MAY 1925
MAY 30, 1925 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: Floyd Fitzsimmons
Michigan City, Indiana
Attendance: 13,000-14,000
Gate: $64,000
Referee: Walter Bates
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Wayne 'Big' Munn,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:24:55 - F2 00:32:12 - F3 00:07:12 - C 01:04:19)
Note:
It's mentioned at least 4,000 ticket holders missed the show due to terrible congestion in the traffic, if they had been there the arena would more than likely have been completely full.
JULY 1925
JULY 9, 1925 (THURSDAY)
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler Lewis' def. Howard Cantonwine (of Iowa),
Two Falls to One
JULY 1925
JULY 9, 1925 (THURSDAY)
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler Lewis' def. Howard Cantonwine (of Iowa),
Two Falls to One
1926
JULY 1926
JULY 1, 1926 (THURSDAY)
Braves Field, Boston, Massachussetts
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed Lewis Vs. Joe Malcewicz,
Time-Limit Draw, One Fall Each (03:00:00)
JULY 16, 1926 (FRIDAY)
Wisconsin Radids, Wisconsin
Attendance: 1,200
1 - Dave Sharkey (of Wisconsin Rapids) Vs. Herman Witt 'the Marshfield Policeman'
Time-Limit Draw - One Fall Each (F1 00:06:30 - F2 00:14:30 - C 00:21:00)
2 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Jack Walker (Buffalo, New York),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:11:00 - F2 00:09:00 - C 00:20:00)
AUGUST 1926
AUGUST 2, 1926 (MONDAY)
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Joe Malcewicz,
Two Falls to One - Disqualification
AUGUST 31, 1926 (TUESDAY)
Coliseum, Vernon, California
1 - Joe 'Toots' Mondt (of Colorado) def. Bill Demetral (of Greece)
(00:56:00)
2 - Wayne 'Big' Munn (of Nebraska) def. Howard Cantonwine (of Iowa)
(00:09:00)
3 - Two out of Three Falls(?)
Ed 'Strangler' Leiws (c) def. Mike Romano (of Italy),
Two Falls to None - Forfeit (00:33:00)
Notes:
Lewis is listed as a claimant to the World Heavyweight Championship.
Romano never returned for the second fall after sustaining several headlocks and being unable to continue.
AUGUST 1926
AUGUST 2, 1926 (MONDAY)
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Joe Malcewicz,
Two Falls to One - Disqualification
AUGUST 31, 1926 (TUESDAY)
Coliseum, Vernon, California
1 - Joe 'Toots' Mondt (of Colorado) def. Bill Demetral (of Greece)
(00:56:00)
2 - Wayne 'Big' Munn (of Nebraska) def. Howard Cantonwine (of Iowa)
(00:09:00)
3 - Two out of Three Falls(?)
Ed 'Strangler' Leiws (c) def. Mike Romano (of Italy),
Two Falls to None - Forfeit (00:33:00)
Notes:
Lewis is listed as a claimant to the World Heavyweight Championship.
Romano never returned for the second fall after sustaining several headlocks and being unable to continue.
SEPTEMBER 1926
SEPTEMBER 14, 1926 (TUESDAY)
Vernon Coliseum, Vernon, California
1 - John Evko (Slavic) def. Hans Bauer (of Germany)
(00:21:00)
2 - 'Toost' Mondt (of Colorado) def. Mike Romano (of Italy)
(00:33:00)
3 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Wayne 'Big' Munn (of Nebraska),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:30:00 - F2 00:14:00 - C 00:44:00)
Note:
Lewis is listed as a claimant to the World Heavyweight Championship.
SEPTEMBER 1926
SEPTEMBER 14, 1926 (TUESDAY)
Vernon Coliseum, Vernon, California
1 - John Evko (Slavic) def. Hans Bauer (of Germany)
(00:21:00)
2 - 'Toost' Mondt (of Colorado) def. Mike Romano (of Italy)
(00:33:00)
3 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Wayne 'Big' Munn (of Nebraska),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:30:00 - F2 00:14:00 - C 00:44:00)
Note:
Lewis is listed as a claimant to the World Heavyweight Championship.
DECEMBER 1926
DECEMBER 10, 1926 (FRIDAY)
El Paso, Texas
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Indian Jim Clinkstock 'El Paso Sioux Star',
Two Falls to None (F1 00:38:00 - F2 00:01:00 - C 00:39:00)
Note:
Lewis is listed as claimant of the World Heavyweight Championship.
DECEMBER 1926
DECEMBER 10, 1926 (FRIDAY)
El Paso, Texas
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Indian Jim Clinkstock 'El Paso Sioux Star',
Two Falls to None (F1 00:38:00 - F2 00:01:00 - C 00:39:00)
Note:
Lewis is listed as claimant of the World Heavyweight Championship.
1927
SEPTEMBER 1927
SEPTEMBER 30, 1927 (FRIDAY)
Fort Worth, Texas
1 - Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Jim Clinstock (of Sioux Falls),
Two Falls to None
SEPTEMBER 1927
SEPTEMBER 30, 1927 (FRIDAY)
Fort Worth, Texas
1 - Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Jim Clinstock (of Sioux Falls),
Two Falls to None
1928
FEBRUARY 1928
FEBRUARY 20, 1928 (MONDAY)
Promoter: Tom Packs
St. Louis, Missouri
Attendance: 8,000
Gate: $50,000-$60,000
Tickets: $5 - $25
Referee: Harry S. Sharpe
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Joe Stecher (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 02:16:00 - F2 00:00:56 - F3 00:12:50 - 02:29:46) - NEW CHAMPION
FEBRUARY 1928
FEBRUARY 20, 1928 (MONDAY)
Promoter: Tom Packs
St. Louis, Missouri
Attendance: 8,000
Gate: $50,000-$60,000
Tickets: $5 - $25
Referee: Harry S. Sharpe
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Joe Stecher (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 02:16:00 - F2 00:00:56 - F3 00:12:50 - 02:29:46) - NEW CHAMPION
JUNE 1928
JUNE 7, 1928 (THURSDAY)
Medford, Oregon
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Billy Shaw (of Marion, O.)
Two Falls to None (F1 00:13:00 - F2 00:00:30 - C 00:13:30)
Note:
Lewis is listed as the World Heavyweight Champion.
JUNE 25, 1928 (MONDAY)
Houston, Texas
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed "Strangler" Lewis (c) def. Joe Malcewicz 'the Utica Panther'
Two Falls to One
JUNE 29, 1928 (FRIDAY)
Boston Arena, Boston, Massachusetts
1 - World Heavyweight Championship
Ed Lewis (c) def. Gus Sonnenberg,
Forfeit - One Fall to Sonnenberg
Note:
Sonnenberg was knocked unconscious when he missed a flying tackle and flew out of the ring.
JUNE 1928
JUNE 7, 1928 (THURSDAY)
Medford, Oregon
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Billy Shaw (of Marion, O.)
Two Falls to None (F1 00:13:00 - F2 00:00:30 - C 00:13:30)
Note:
Lewis is listed as the World Heavyweight Champion.
JUNE 25, 1928 (MONDAY)
Houston, Texas
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed "Strangler" Lewis (c) def. Joe Malcewicz 'the Utica Panther'
Two Falls to One
JUNE 29, 1928 (FRIDAY)
Boston Arena, Boston, Massachusetts
1 - World Heavyweight Championship
Ed Lewis (c) def. Gus Sonnenberg,
Forfeit - One Fall to Sonnenberg
Note:
Sonnenberg was knocked unconscious when he missed a flying tackle and flew out of the ring.
JULY 1928
JULY 9, 1928 (MONDAY)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1 - Nick Lutz def. Cowboy Jack McCarthy (of Montana)
(00:12:14)
2 - World Heavyweight Championship- Two out of Three Falls
Ed Lewis (c) def. Marin Plestina,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:27:24 F2 00:17:57 - F3 00:07:21 - C 00:52:42)
JULY 1928
JULY 9, 1928 (MONDAY)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1 - Nick Lutz def. Cowboy Jack McCarthy (of Montana)
(00:12:14)
2 - World Heavyweight Championship- Two out of Three Falls
Ed Lewis (c) def. Marin Plestina,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:27:24 F2 00:17:57 - F3 00:07:21 - C 00:52:42)
OCTOBER 1928
OCTOBER 3, 1928 (WEDNESDAY)
Los Angeles, California
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c) def. Joe Malcewicz 'the Utica Panther',
Two Falls to None (F1 01:20:00 - F2 02:30:00 - C 03:50:30)
1929
JANUARY 1929
JANUARY 4, 1929 (FRIDAY)
Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Attendance: 20,000
Gate: $72,000+
Referee: Burbank
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
'Dynamite' Gus Sonnenberg def. Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (C),
Two Falls to One - Count-Out (F1 00:29:46 - F2 00:08:20 - C 00:38:06) - NEW CHAMPION
JANUARY 1929
JANUARY 4, 1929 (FRIDAY)
Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Attendance: 20,000
Gate: $72,000+
Referee: Burbank
1 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
'Dynamite' Gus Sonnenberg def. Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (C),
Two Falls to One - Count-Out (F1 00:29:46 - F2 00:08:20 - C 00:38:06) - NEW CHAMPION
MAY 1929
MAY 15, 1929 (WEDNESDAY)
Wilmington, California
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Dick Daviscourt (of Kansas),
Two Falls to None - Forfeit (01:08:00)
Note:
Daviscourt could not continue after the first fall.
MAY 1929
MAY 15, 1929 (WEDNESDAY)
Wilmington, California
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Dick Daviscourt (of Kansas),
Two Falls to None - Forfeit (01:08:00)
Note:
Daviscourt could not continue after the first fall.
JUNE 1929
JUNE 11, 1929 (TUESDAY)
Ridgewood Grove Arena, New York, New York
1 - 'Toots' Mondt (of Colorado) def. Stanley Pinto
(00:09:01)
2 - Jim McMillan def. Tony Felice
(00:08:50)
3 - Ed Lewis 'Strangler' Lewis def. Jack Washburn (of California)
(00:26:40)
Note:
Lewis is listed as former champion.
JUNE 1929
JUNE 11, 1929 (TUESDAY)
Ridgewood Grove Arena, New York, New York
1 - 'Toots' Mondt (of Colorado) def. Stanley Pinto
(00:09:01)
2 - Jim McMillan def. Tony Felice
(00:08:50)
3 - Ed Lewis 'Strangler' Lewis def. Jack Washburn (of California)
(00:26:40)
Note:
Lewis is listed as former champion.
JULY 1929
JULY 9, 1929 (TUESDAY)
Promoter: Paul Bowser
Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
Attendance: 25,000
1 - Joe Turner def. Al Thomas
2 - Mike Nazarian Vs. Charlie Manugian,
Time-Limit Draw (00:15:00)
3 - Stanley Stasiak Vs. Axel Anderson,
Time-Limit Draw (00:15:00)
4 - Charlie Fischer Vs. Charlie Cripp,
Time-Limit Draw (00:15:00)
5 - Joe Wagner def. Stanley Pinto
(00:11:00)
6 - Charlie Hansen Vs. Farmer McLeod,
Time-Limit Draw (00:15:00
7 - Martin Plestina Vs. Wladek Zbyszko,
Time-Limit Draw (00:15:00)
8 - AWA World Championship (Boston Version) - Two out of Three Falls
Gus Sonnenberg (c) def. Ed Lewis,
Two Falls to One (00:39:00 - First Fall 00:17:00 - Second Fall 00:36:00)
Note:
A Scranton, Pa. newspaper, states the Ed Lewis defeated Sonnenberg in this match, only recounting the first fall (This may-be in error as it's stating it's Sonnenberg's first loss of his career).
JULY 31, 1929 (WEDNESDAY)
The Hippodrome, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Sailor Kirilenko
2 - Joe Stecher def. Howard Cantonwine,
Two Falls to None
AUGUST 1929
AUGUST 26, 1929 (MONDAY)
Chicago, Illinois
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Matros Kirilenko (of Russia),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:33:12 - F2 00:01:25 - F3 00:02:52 - C 00:37:29)
Note:
Lewis is listed as the former World Heavyweight Champion.
SEPTEMBER 1929
SEPTEMBER 26, 1929 (THURSDAY)
Portland, Oregon
Attendance: 'Largest of it's Kind in this City'
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Howard Cantonwine (of Iowa),
Two Falls to One
Note:
Lewis is listed as the ex-World Heavyweight Champion.
SEPTEMBER 1929
SEPTEMBER 26, 1929 (THURSDAY)
Portland, Oregon
Attendance: 'Largest of it's Kind in this City'
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Howard Cantonwine (of Iowa),
Two Falls to One
Note:
Lewis is listed as the ex-World Heavyweight Champion.
OCTOBER 1929
OCTOBER 2, 1929 (WEDNESDAY)
Los Angeles, California
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Nick Lutze (of Chicago),
Two Falls to None
Note:
Lutze failed to return to the ring following a 20 count in the first fall.
DECEMBER 1929
DECEMBER 9, 1929 (MONDAY)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed Strangler Lewis def. Dan Moloff 'the Bulgarian Lion',
Two Falls to One (F1 00:31:00 - F2 00:09:00 - F3 00:21:00 - C 01:01:00)
Note:
Lewis is listed as the former World Champion.
DECEMBER 10, 1929 (TUESDAY)
London, Ontario, Canada
1 - Two out of Three Falls
'Strangler' Lewis def. George Hills (of Rockford, Ill.),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:31:00 - F2 00:02:00 - C 00:33:00)
DECEMBER 1929
DECEMBER 9, 1929 (MONDAY)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed Strangler Lewis def. Dan Moloff 'the Bulgarian Lion',
Two Falls to One (F1 00:31:00 - F2 00:09:00 - F3 00:21:00 - C 01:01:00)
Note:
Lewis is listed as the former World Champion.
DECEMBER 10, 1929 (TUESDAY)
London, Ontario, Canada
1 - Two out of Three Falls
'Strangler' Lewis def. George Hills (of Rockford, Ill.),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:31:00 - F2 00:02:00 - C 00:33:00)
1930
APRIL 1930
APRIL 2, 1930 (WEDNESDAY)
Matchmaker: Stanislaus Zbyszko
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Attendance: 4,000
1 - Renato Gardini def. Jack Sullivan
2 - Carlos Henriquez Vs. Carol Novina,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - Wladek Zbyszko def. Ivan Vornyhora
4 - Abdul Ghafoor Khan def. Harry Mamas,
Decision (00:20:00)
5 - Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Marin Plestina
(00:31:43)
APRIL 1930
APRIL 2, 1930 (WEDNESDAY)
Matchmaker: Stanislaus Zbyszko
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Attendance: 4,000
1 - Renato Gardini def. Jack Sullivan
2 - Carlos Henriquez Vs. Carol Novina,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
3 - Wladek Zbyszko def. Ivan Vornyhora
4 - Abdul Ghafoor Khan def. Harry Mamas,
Decision (00:20:00)
5 - Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Marin Plestina
(00:31:43)
1931
APRIL 1931
APRIL 13, 1931 (MONDAY)
Los Angeles, California
1 - One Fall
Joe Savoldi def. Myron Cox
2 - AWA [Boston] World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Ed Don George (c),
Two Falls to None (F1 01:10:00 - F2 00:07:42 - C 01:17:42) - NEW CHAMPION
APRIL 1931
APRIL 13, 1931 (MONDAY)
Los Angeles, California
1 - One Fall
Joe Savoldi def. Myron Cox
2 - AWA [Boston] World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis def. Ed Don George (c),
Two Falls to None (F1 01:10:00 - F2 00:07:42 - C 01:17:42) - NEW CHAMPION
MAY 1931
MAY 4, 1931 (MONDAY)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Referee: Tremblay
1 - AWA [Boston] World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Henri DeGlane def. Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (c),
Two Falls to None - Disqualification (F1 00:33:00 - F2 ??:??:?? - C 00:33:00+) - NEW CHAMPION
JUNE 1931
JUNE 23, 1931 (TUESDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - Renat Gardini (of Italy) Vs. Dr. Karl Sarpolis (of Cleveland),
Time-Limit Draw (01:00:00)
2 - Everett Marshall (of La Junta, Colo.) def. Casey Kazanjian (Palo Alto, Calif.)
(00:29:00)
3 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (of Los Angeles) def. Jack Plummer (of Omaha, Neb.)
Two Falls to One (F1 00:13:00 - F2 00:07:00 - F3 00:09:00 - C 00:29:00)
JUNE 1931
JUNE 23, 1931 (TUESDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - Renat Gardini (of Italy) Vs. Dr. Karl Sarpolis (of Cleveland),
Time-Limit Draw (01:00:00)
2 - Everett Marshall (of La Junta, Colo.) def. Casey Kazanjian (Palo Alto, Calif.)
(00:29:00)
3 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (of Los Angeles) def. Jack Plummer (of Omaha, Neb.)
Two Falls to One (F1 00:13:00 - F2 00:07:00 - F3 00:09:00 - C 00:29:00)
AUGUST 1931
AUGUST 24, 1931 (TUESDAY)
Kansas City, Missouri
Attendance: 6,000
1 - Jumping Joe Savoldi (of Three Oaks, Mich.) def. Don Oskovy (of Warsaw, Poland)
(00:12:36)
2 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (of Los Angeles) (c) def. Dr. Karl Sarpolis (of Cincinnati),
Two Falls to One
Note:
Said to be the opening card in the local wrestling season.
AUGUST 1931
AUGUST 24, 1931 (TUESDAY)
Kansas City, Missouri
Attendance: 6,000
1 - Jumping Joe Savoldi (of Three Oaks, Mich.) def. Don Oskovy (of Warsaw, Poland)
(00:12:36)
2 - World Heavyweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (of Los Angeles) (c) def. Dr. Karl Sarpolis (of Cincinnati),
Two Falls to One
Note:
Said to be the opening card in the local wrestling season.
SEPTEMBER 1931
SEPTEMBER 16, 1931 (WEDNESDAY)
Kansas City, Kansas
1 - 'Sailor' Dick Raines Vs. Albion Britt,
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
2 - One Fall
Wong Bock Ohuang def. Frank Frisco
(00:19:25)
3 - One Fall
Abe Coleman def. 'Gashouse' Jack Hader
(00:24:00)
4 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (of Los Angeles) def. Darna Ostopavich (of Lithuania),
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (00:24:04)
Note:
Ostopavich won the first fall but sustained an injury and could not continue.
SEPTEMBER 1931
SEPTEMBER 16, 1931 (WEDNESDAY)
Kansas City, Kansas
1 - 'Sailor' Dick Raines Vs. Albion Britt,
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
2 - One Fall
Wong Bock Ohuang def. Frank Frisco
(00:19:25)
3 - One Fall
Abe Coleman def. 'Gashouse' Jack Hader
(00:24:00)
4 - Two out of Three Falls
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (of Los Angeles) def. Darna Ostopavich (of Lithuania),
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (00:24:04)
Note:
Ostopavich won the first fall but sustained an injury and could not continue.
1932