Edwin Bibby
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1870 (no results)
1871 (no results)
1872
AUGUST 1872
AUGUST 11, 1872 (SUNDAY)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Edwin Bibby def. Tom Cannon
Note:
This is from a biographical account of Cannon in 1887.
AUGUST 1872
AUGUST 11, 1872 (SUNDAY)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Edwin Bibby def. Tom Cannon
Note:
This is from a biographical account of Cannon in 1887.
1873 (no results)
1874
NOVEMBER 1874
NOVEMBER 16, 1874 (MONDAY)
Farnsworth, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Tom Cannon def. Edwin Bibby
Note:
This is from a biographical account of Cannon in 1887.
NOVEMBER 1874
NOVEMBER 16, 1874 (MONDAY)
Farnsworth, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Tom Cannon def. Edwin Bibby
Note:
This is from a biographical account of Cannon in 1887.
1875 (no results)
1876 (no results)
1877 (no results)
1878 (no results)
1879
OCTOBER 1879
OCTOBER 22, 1879 (MONDAY)
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Attendance: 1,500
Umpire: Professor Bauer
Referee: Professor Muldoon
1 - Two out of Three Falls(?)
Edward Bibby def. Andre Christol "The Tiger of the Pyrenes"
Forfeit (01:15:00)
Notes:
Christol refused to continue after losing the first fall.
Bibby is listed as the English Champion.
Christol is listed as the French Champion.
OCTOBER 1879
OCTOBER 22, 1879 (MONDAY)
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Attendance: 1,500
Umpire: Professor Bauer
Referee: Professor Muldoon
1 - Two out of Three Falls(?)
Edward Bibby def. Andre Christol "The Tiger of the Pyrenes"
Forfeit (01:15:00)
Notes:
Christol refused to continue after losing the first fall.
Bibby is listed as the English Champion.
Christol is listed as the French Champion.
DECEMBER 1879
DECEMBER 4, 1879 (THURSDAY)
New York, New York
1 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
Bibbey def. Christol (of France),
Two Falls to None
DECEMBER 1879
DECEMBER 4, 1879 (THURSDAY)
New York, New York
1 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
Bibbey def. Christol (of France),
Two Falls to None
1880
JANUARY 1880
JANUARY 30, 1880 (FRIDAY)
Boston, Massachusetts
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Bibby 'the English Giant' def. Andre Christol,
Two Falls to None
FEBRUARY 1880
FEBRUARY 23, 1880 (MONDAY)
O'Connor's Billiard Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 150
Umpires: Mr. J. Develin (Perry) & Mr. S. Crum (Bibby)
Referee: William Muldoon
1 - Devonshire Style - Two out of Three Falls
Edwin Bibby def. Samuel Perry,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:22:00 - F2 00:25:00 - C 00:47:00)
APRIL 1880
APRIL 17, 1880 (SATURDAY)
Henry Hill's Variety Theatre, New York, New York
Attendance: 'Not Many'
Tickets: $2.00
Referee: Harry Hill
Umpires: Barney Aaron (Bibby) & William Browning (Ellis)
1 - Devon & Cornwall Style - Two out of Three Falls
Edwin Bibby (of New York, formerly England) def. Albert Ellis,
Two Falls to None - Forfeit
Notes:
Ellis is listed as London Champion.
The stage area was roped off.
Ellis quit after the first fall over a dispute as to whether the men should wear jackets or not for the second fall. It was decided they shouldn't, and Ellis' backer declared that the referee was against him and they walked off together.
MAY 1880
MAY 6, 1880 (THURSDAY)
Irving Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 500-600
Referee: Harry Hill
Umpires: Leando Gounaress (Mamou) & Barney Aaron (Bibby)
1 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
Edwin Bibby def. Maximillan Mamou,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:02:00- - F2 00:01:30 - C 00:03:30)
MAY 1880
MAY 6, 1880 (THURSDAY)
Irving Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 500-600
Referee: Harry Hill
Umpires: Leando Gounaress (Mamou) & Barney Aaron (Bibby)
1 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
Edwin Bibby def. Maximillan Mamou,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:02:00- - F2 00:01:30 - C 00:03:30)
SEPTEMBER 1880
SEPTEMBER 19, 1880 (MONDAY)
Irving Hall, New York, New York
1 - Greco-Roman
Edwin Bibby Vs. Thiebaud Bauer,
Postponed(?)
NOVEMBER 1880
NOVEMBER 20, 1880 (SATURDAY)
Lyric Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 800-900
Referee: Harry Hill
1 - Graeco-Roman
Clarence Whistler Vs. Edwin Bibby,
Time-Limit Draw (04:00:00)
Note:
The crowd were intense with excitement.
DECEMBER 1880
DECEMBER 21, 1880 (TUESDAY)
The Rink, New York, New York
Attendance: 'Large Crowd'
Referee: W. Childs
Umpires: Christopher Hoffler (Bibby) & James Pilkington (Whistler)
1 - American Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls - For $500
Clarence Whistler 'the Western Wonder' Vs. Edwin Bibby,
Time-Limit Draw (04:50:00)
Notes:
The New York Times does not bill it as a for a title, the New York Sun does.
Bibby was billed as the English champion.
Both men said they had tried and could now throw each other and wil never face each other again.
1881
JANUARY 1881
JANUARY 19, 1881 (WEDNESDAY)
Turn Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 500
Referee: Edward Plummer
1 - American Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Edwin Bibby 'the Englishman' def. 'the Scotchman' Duncan C. Ross,
Three Falls to Two (F1 00:12:00 - F2 00:03:00 - F3 00:08:00 - F4 00:12:00 - F5 00:06:00 - C 00:41:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Drumm was the second for Bibby and Johnson was the same for Ross.
'The Stage was covered with a monster cushion so that falls of the men might not be dangerously severe.'
The New York Sun did not publicize this as a title match, the New York Times did.
According to a British newspaper, Ross is from Montreal, Canada and was he holder of the title going into this match as well as the British Provincial Champion.
JANUARY 1881
JANUARY 19, 1881 (WEDNESDAY)
Turn Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 500
Referee: Edward Plummer
1 - American Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Edwin Bibby 'the Englishman' def. 'the Scotchman' Duncan C. Ross,
Three Falls to Two (F1 00:12:00 - F2 00:03:00 - F3 00:08:00 - F4 00:12:00 - F5 00:06:00 - C 00:41:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Drumm was the second for Bibby and Johnson was the same for Ross.
'The Stage was covered with a monster cushion so that falls of the men might not be dangerously severe.'
The New York Sun did not publicize this as a title match, the New York Times did.
According to a British newspaper, Ross is from Montreal, Canada and was he holder of the title going into this match as well as the British Provincial Champion.
FEBRUARY 1881
FEBRUARY 17, 1881 (THURSDAY)
Turn Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 500
Referee: W.H. Harding
1 - American Championship - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Three out of Five Falls
Edwin Bibby def. Capt. James Daly,
Three Falls to Two (F1 00:13:00 - F2 00:06:00 - F3 00:00:30 - F4 00:06:00 - F5 00:07:00 - C 00:32:30) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Bibby is noted as the champion of England.
Daly the Irish champion.
It's noted that it seemed Daly only won any falls as Bibby allowed him to.
The New York Times did not publicize this as a title match. The New York Sun did. The Brooklyn Eagle noted that Bibby was recognized champion of this style, but did not state he was the American Champion, like both other papers he was listed as just the English champion.
FEBRUARY 1881
FEBRUARY 17, 1881 (THURSDAY)
Turn Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 500
Referee: W.H. Harding
1 - American Championship - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Three out of Five Falls
Edwin Bibby def. Capt. James Daly,
Three Falls to Two (F1 00:13:00 - F2 00:06:00 - F3 00:00:30 - F4 00:06:00 - F5 00:07:00 - C 00:32:30) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Bibby is noted as the champion of England.
Daly the Irish champion.
It's noted that it seemed Daly only won any falls as Bibby allowed him to.
The New York Times did not publicize this as a title match. The New York Sun did. The Brooklyn Eagle noted that Bibby was recognized champion of this style, but did not state he was the American Champion, like both other papers he was listed as just the English champion.
MARCH 1881
MARCH 2, 1881 (WEDNESDAY)
The Old Post Office, New York, New York
Attendance: 300
Referee: Prof. McClellan
Judges: Capt. Emerich (Muldoon) & William Hoffler (Bibby)
1 - Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls
William Muldoon (c) def. Edwin Bibby,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:30:00 - F2 01:10:00+ - C 01:40:00+)
Notes:
The match was postponed from afternoon until evening due to Muldoon being delayed. The crowd began crying that they had been scammed and foul language filled the air. The New York Times suggests the manager of the building would have been harmed had the police not intervened. In the end they all agreed to quieten down and trust that the match would indeed take place later.
Muldoon announced the reason he had been delayed was because of his super intendent holding a personal vendetta against him, forcing him to stay at the station house.
It's said Bibby took to drinking, The famous fighting whisky of the First Ward," during the time that passed since leaving the arena for the afternoon about that Muldoon failed to show for.
MARCH 1881
MARCH 2, 1881 (WEDNESDAY)
The Old Post Office, New York, New York
Attendance: 300
Referee: Prof. McClellan
Judges: Capt. Emerich (Muldoon) & William Hoffler (Bibby)
1 - Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls
William Muldoon (c) def. Edwin Bibby,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:30:00 - F2 01:10:00+ - C 01:40:00+)
Notes:
The match was postponed from afternoon until evening due to Muldoon being delayed. The crowd began crying that they had been scammed and foul language filled the air. The New York Times suggests the manager of the building would have been harmed had the police not intervened. In the end they all agreed to quieten down and trust that the match would indeed take place later.
Muldoon announced the reason he had been delayed was because of his super intendent holding a personal vendetta against him, forcing him to stay at the station house.
It's said Bibby took to drinking, The famous fighting whisky of the First Ward," during the time that passed since leaving the arena for the afternoon about that Muldoon failed to show for.
1882
APRIL 1882
APRIL 20, 1882 (THURSDAY)
Fall River, Massachusetts
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Three Out of Five Falls
Edward Bibby def. James Daley (of New York),
Three Falls to One
APRIL 1882
APRIL 20, 1882 (THURSDAY)
Fall River, Massachusetts
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Three Out of Five Falls
Edward Bibby def. James Daley (of New York),
Three Falls to One
AUGUST 1882
AUGUST 7, 1882 (MONDAY)
Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York
Attendance: 300
Stakeholder: Richard K. Fox
Referee: Harry Hill
1 - World Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Joseph Acton (of Philadelphia) def. Edwin Bibby (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:39:00 - F2 00:06:30 - C 00:45:30) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Acton is listed as English Champion going into the match.
Bibby is listed as the American Champion.
AUGUST 1882
AUGUST 7, 1882 (MONDAY)
Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York
Attendance: 300
Stakeholder: Richard K. Fox
Referee: Harry Hill
1 - World Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Joseph Acton (of Philadelphia) def. Edwin Bibby (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:39:00 - F2 00:06:30 - C 00:45:30) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Acton is listed as English Champion going into the match.
Bibby is listed as the American Champion.
SEPTEMBER 1882
SEPTEMBER 2, 1882 (SATURDAY)
Allegany County Fair, Angelica, New York
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can)
Edwin Bibby Vs. William Muldoon (of New York),
Draw - One Fall Each (F1 00:10:00 - F2 00:05:00 - C 00:15:00)
SEPTEMBER 1882
SEPTEMBER 2, 1882 (SATURDAY)
Allegany County Fair, Angelica, New York
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can)
Edwin Bibby Vs. William Muldoon (of New York),
Draw - One Fall Each (F1 00:10:00 - F2 00:05:00 - C 00:15:00)
1883
FEBRUARY 1883
FEBRUARY 4, 1883 (SUNDAY)
The Olympic Theatre, St. Louis, Missouri
Attendance: 'Immense Crowd'
Referee: Mr. St. John
1 - Greco-Roman
[William] Muldoon def. [Edwin] Bibby
(F1 01:07:00 - TL 02:00:00)
Note:
A local ex-newspaper man tried prevent the match and even had police backing. They tried to press fraudulent charges against Muldoon for a match said to have been held earlier in the week. It all evolved around the 'Sunday Law', Muldoon offered to turn himself in and immediately post bail so he could still compete in the match though.
FEBRUARY 1883
FEBRUARY 4, 1883 (SUNDAY)
The Olympic Theatre, St. Louis, Missouri
Attendance: 'Immense Crowd'
Referee: Mr. St. John
1 - Greco-Roman
[William] Muldoon def. [Edwin] Bibby
(F1 01:07:00 - TL 02:00:00)
Note:
A local ex-newspaper man tried prevent the match and even had police backing. They tried to press fraudulent charges against Muldoon for a match said to have been held earlier in the week. It all evolved around the 'Sunday Law', Muldoon offered to turn himself in and immediately post bail so he could still compete in the match though.
JUNE 1883
JUNE 8, 1883 (FRIDAY)
Graeco-Roman Style Turnament For $500 (1st) & $150 (2nd): Day 1
Sportman's Park, St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Clarence Whistler def. Edwin Bibby
(01:06:00)
2 - Tom Cannon def. Bixaerwos
(00:03:30)
3 - Andre Christol Vs. Fred Zarchritz,
Time-Limit Draw (01:00:00)
JUNE 9, 1883 (SATURDAY)
Graeco-Roman Style Turnament For $500 (1st) & $150 (2nd): Day 2
Sportman's Park, St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Graeco-Roman
Andre Christol def. Fred Zachritz
(00:10:00)
2 - Graeco-Roman
Edwin Bibby def. Bixerwos
(00:06:00)
3 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Clarence Whistler def. Tom Cannon
(00:45:00)
4 - Graeco-Roman
Andre Christol def. Bixerwos
5 - Graeco-Roman
Andre Christol Vs. Tom Cannon,
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
JUNE 10, 1883 (SUNDAY)
Graeco-Roman Style Turnament For $500 (1st) & $150 (2nd): Day 3
Sportman's Park, St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Clarence Whistler def. Andre Christol
(00:05:00)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Edwin Bibby def. Tom Cannon
(00:12:00)
3 - Graeco-Roman
Clarence Whistler def. Tom Cannon (00:35:00)
4 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Edwin Bibby def. Clarence Whistler
(00:03:00)
Notes:
Graeco-Roman
1st Place Clarence Whistler.
2nd Place Tom Cannon.
Catch-as-Catch-Can
1st Place Edwin Bibby.
2nd Place Clarence Wistler.
JUNE 1883
JUNE 8, 1883 (FRIDAY)
Graeco-Roman Style Turnament For $500 (1st) & $150 (2nd): Day 1
Sportman's Park, St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Clarence Whistler def. Edwin Bibby
(01:06:00)
2 - Tom Cannon def. Bixaerwos
(00:03:30)
3 - Andre Christol Vs. Fred Zarchritz,
Time-Limit Draw (01:00:00)
JUNE 9, 1883 (SATURDAY)
Graeco-Roman Style Turnament For $500 (1st) & $150 (2nd): Day 2
Sportman's Park, St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Graeco-Roman
Andre Christol def. Fred Zachritz
(00:10:00)
2 - Graeco-Roman
Edwin Bibby def. Bixerwos
(00:06:00)
3 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Clarence Whistler def. Tom Cannon
(00:45:00)
4 - Graeco-Roman
Andre Christol def. Bixerwos
5 - Graeco-Roman
Andre Christol Vs. Tom Cannon,
Time-Limit Draw (00:30:00)
JUNE 10, 1883 (SUNDAY)
Graeco-Roman Style Turnament For $500 (1st) & $150 (2nd): Day 3
Sportman's Park, St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Clarence Whistler def. Andre Christol
(00:05:00)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Edwin Bibby def. Tom Cannon
(00:12:00)
3 - Graeco-Roman
Clarence Whistler def. Tom Cannon (00:35:00)
4 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Edwin Bibby def. Clarence Whistler
(00:03:00)
Notes:
Graeco-Roman
1st Place Clarence Whistler.
2nd Place Tom Cannon.
Catch-as-Catch-Can
1st Place Edwin Bibby.
2nd Place Clarence Wistler.
NOVEMBER 1883
NOVEMBER 16, 1883 (FRIDAY)
Irving Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 300
Announcer: 'Bob' Farrell
1 - American Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Edwin Bibby def. Emil Mamon (of France),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:03:00 - F2 00:00:30 - C 00:03:30)
Note:
Mamon is sometimes spelled "Mamou."
NOVEMBER 1883
NOVEMBER 16, 1883 (FRIDAY)
Irving Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 300
Announcer: 'Bob' Farrell
1 - American Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Edwin Bibby def. Emil Mamon (of France),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:03:00 - F2 00:00:30 - C 00:03:30)
Note:
Mamon is sometimes spelled "Mamou."
1884
JANUARY 1884
JANUARY 14, 1884 (MONDAY)
Referee: William E. Harding
Irving Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 'Packed House'
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Edwin Bibby def. Matsuda Sorakichi,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:00:39 - F2 00:03:00 - C 00:03:39)
Notes:
Sorakichi is billed as the Japanese Champion (The New York Times however states 'alleged champion').
One paper expressed how it was 'evident that this was no a hippodrome.'
JANUARY 1884
JANUARY 14, 1884 (MONDAY)
Referee: William E. Harding
Irving Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 'Packed House'
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Edwin Bibby def. Matsuda Sorakichi,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:00:39 - F2 00:03:00 - C 00:03:39)
Notes:
Sorakichi is billed as the Japanese Champion (The New York Times however states 'alleged champion').
One paper expressed how it was 'evident that this was no a hippodrome.'
MARCH 1884
MARCH 10, 1884 (MONDAY)
Clarendon Hall, New York, New York
Announcer & Referee: Pop Whittaker
1 - Japanese Rules - Three out of Five Falls
Matsada Sorakichi def. Edwin Bibby,
Three Falls to None (F1 00:05:00 - F2 00:26:25 - F3 ??:??:?? - C 00:31:25)
Notes:
Sorakichi is listed as the Japanese champion.
Rules: "If any part of a man, except his feet and hands, touch the floor it shall be considered a fall. An elbow or a knee, or a shoulder touching earth is a fall." After a dispute during the first fall when Bibby was pushed into the ropes and no fall was called, "Edward Plummer, a well-known sporting man, ascended to the stage and addressed the crowd. 'Gentlemen,' he said, 'let us have fair play. That bout was won by Matsada Sorakichi. [Storm of hisses.] In Japan men wrestle on a round platform nine feet in diameter. This platform is on four posts, at a considerable height from the floor. The two wrestlers ascend to this platform and begin the match. If one of them knocks the other off the platform he wins the bout. I wish also to correct the rule about elbows and knees. That is not right. If the hands touch the floor it is a fall. Don't forget this. Even a fingr touching the floor makes a fall." All men involved then agreed not to allow the first fall.
MARCH 1884
MARCH 10, 1884 (MONDAY)
Clarendon Hall, New York, New York
Announcer & Referee: Pop Whittaker
1 - Japanese Rules - Three out of Five Falls
Matsada Sorakichi def. Edwin Bibby,
Three Falls to None (F1 00:05:00 - F2 00:26:25 - F3 ??:??:?? - C 00:31:25)
Notes:
Sorakichi is listed as the Japanese champion.
Rules: "If any part of a man, except his feet and hands, touch the floor it shall be considered a fall. An elbow or a knee, or a shoulder touching earth is a fall." After a dispute during the first fall when Bibby was pushed into the ropes and no fall was called, "Edward Plummer, a well-known sporting man, ascended to the stage and addressed the crowd. 'Gentlemen,' he said, 'let us have fair play. That bout was won by Matsada Sorakichi. [Storm of hisses.] In Japan men wrestle on a round platform nine feet in diameter. This platform is on four posts, at a considerable height from the floor. The two wrestlers ascend to this platform and begin the match. If one of them knocks the other off the platform he wins the bout. I wish also to correct the rule about elbows and knees. That is not right. If the hands touch the floor it is a fall. Don't forget this. Even a fingr touching the floor makes a fall." All men involved then agreed not to allow the first fall.
APRIL 1884
APRIL 17, 1884 (THURSDAY)
Clarendon Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 'Crowded'
Referee: Frank Whittaker
Timekeeper: Wm. E. Harding
Seconds: James Drum (Bibby) & August Schneider (Schmidt)
1 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
Edwin Bibby (of England) def. August Schmidt (of Kronigsburg),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:02:03 - F2 00:02:45 - F3 00:06:12 - C 00:11:00)
Notes:
Schmidt is listed as the German Champion.
The staging area was roped on three sides.
APRIL 1884
APRIL 17, 1884 (THURSDAY)
Clarendon Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 'Crowded'
Referee: Frank Whittaker
Timekeeper: Wm. E. Harding
Seconds: James Drum (Bibby) & August Schneider (Schmidt)
1 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
Edwin Bibby (of England) def. August Schmidt (of Kronigsburg),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:02:03 - F2 00:02:45 - F3 00:06:12 - C 00:11:00)
Notes:
Schmidt is listed as the German Champion.
The staging area was roped on three sides.
JUNE 1884
JUNE 25, 1884 (WEDNESDAY)
Gentleman's Park, Patterson, New Jersey
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Edwin Bibby Vs. Matsuda Sorakichi,
Time-Limit Draw - One Fall Each
JUNE 1884
JUNE 25, 1884 (WEDNESDAY)
Gentleman's Park, Patterson, New Jersey
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Edwin Bibby Vs. Matsuda Sorakichi,
Time-Limit Draw - One Fall Each
1885
APRIL 1885
APRIL 30, 1885 (THURSDAY)
Clarendon Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 500
Tickets: $1.00
Gate: $500
Referee: Edward Mallahan
1 - Carl Abs 'the German Giant' def. Edwin Bibby,
One Fall to None (F1 02:20:00 - TL 03:00:00)
APRIL 1885
APRIL 30, 1885 (THURSDAY)
Clarendon Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 500
Tickets: $1.00
Gate: $500
Referee: Edward Mallahan
1 - Carl Abs 'the German Giant' def. Edwin Bibby,
One Fall to None (F1 02:20:00 - TL 03:00:00)
1886
JUNE 1886
JUNE 28, 1886 (MONDAY)
Grand Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio
Referee: Dr. A.E. Heighway Jr.
Seconds: Pete Nolan (Faulkner) & 'Hy' Howman (Bibby)
1 - World Middleweight Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Edwin Bibby def. James Faulkner,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:27:00 - F2 00:23:00 - F3 ??:??:?? - C 00:50:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Bibby is listed as ex-American Champion.
Faulkner is listed as the English Champion.
1887 (no results)
1888
FEBRUARY 1888
FEBRUARY 28, 1888 (TUESDAY)
Parepa Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: J.J. O'Brien
1 - Sebastian Miller def. Edwin Bibby,
Forfeit
2 - Mixed Styles (Catch-as-Catch-Can/?) - Two out of Three Falls
Sebastian Miller def. Hoefier,
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 ??:??:?? - F2 00:30:00 - F3 00:30:00 - F4 00:01:40 - C 01:01:40+)
Notes:
Edwin Bibby did not show up, therefore the stakes were handed to Miller.
Hoefier quit after Miller won the second fall.
Miller is billed as the "Gigantic German champion."
FEBRUARY 1888
FEBRUARY 28, 1888 (TUESDAY)
Parepa Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: J.J. O'Brien
1 - Sebastian Miller def. Edwin Bibby,
Forfeit
2 - Mixed Styles (Catch-as-Catch-Can/?) - Two out of Three Falls
Sebastian Miller def. Hoefier,
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 ??:??:?? - F2 00:30:00 - F3 00:30:00 - F4 00:01:40 - C 01:01:40+)
Notes:
Edwin Bibby did not show up, therefore the stakes were handed to Miller.
Hoefier quit after Miller won the second fall.
Miller is billed as the "Gigantic German champion."
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Edwin Bibby's Results
Updated: October 31, 2018.
Record: #28.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
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Edwin Bibby's Results
Updated: October 31, 2018.
Record: #28.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.