Ernest Roeber
Born: September 18, 1862.
Died: December 21, 1944.
Born: September 18, 1862.
Died: December 21, 1944.
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1880 (no results)
1881 (no results)
1882 (no results)
1883
SEPTEMBER 1883
SEPTEMBER 1, 1883 (SATURDAY)
Young Elks Variety Association Ball
Turn Hall (East Fourth Street), New York, New York
Attendance: 'Packed House'
Referee: William E. Harding
Judges: Michael Horse (for Roeber) & 'Young Bibby' (for Herbert)
1 - Graeco-Roman Match - For a $50 Gold Medal
Ernest Roeber Vs. Harry N. Herbert,
Time-Limit Draw (01:40:00)
Notes:
This was the tenth ball put on by the association.
Included variety sketches, the dancing part of the ball took place following the wrestling match.
Roeber is noted as the champion of Germany in the build up to the match.
SEPTEMBER 4, 1883 (TUESDAY)
Turn Hall (East Fourth Street), New York, New York (Possibly different venue)
Referee: William E. Harding
1 - Graeco-Roman Match - For a $50 Gold Medal
Ernest Roeber def. Harry N. Herbert,
Forfeit
Notes:
Herbert refused to show up and thus Roeber was awarded the prizes.
SEPTEMBER 1883
SEPTEMBER 1, 1883 (SATURDAY)
Young Elks Variety Association Ball
Turn Hall (East Fourth Street), New York, New York
Attendance: 'Packed House'
Referee: William E. Harding
Judges: Michael Horse (for Roeber) & 'Young Bibby' (for Herbert)
1 - Graeco-Roman Match - For a $50 Gold Medal
Ernest Roeber Vs. Harry N. Herbert,
Time-Limit Draw (01:40:00)
Notes:
This was the tenth ball put on by the association.
Included variety sketches, the dancing part of the ball took place following the wrestling match.
Roeber is noted as the champion of Germany in the build up to the match.
SEPTEMBER 4, 1883 (TUESDAY)
Turn Hall (East Fourth Street), New York, New York (Possibly different venue)
Referee: William E. Harding
1 - Graeco-Roman Match - For a $50 Gold Medal
Ernest Roeber def. Harry N. Herbert,
Forfeit
Notes:
Herbert refused to show up and thus Roeber was awarded the prizes.
1884
MARCH 1884
MARCH 24, 1884 (MONDAY)
Germania Assembly Rooms (Houston & First Street), The Bowery, New York
Attendance: 1,000
1 - Amateur Championship Gold Medal - Two out of Three Falls
Ernst Roeber def. Young Bibby (c),
One Fall to None (03:00:00)
NEW CHAMPIONSHIP
Note:
One source states it was a "$50 Gold Medal", Roeber recalls he won the "Amateur Championship" on this night.
MARCH 1884
MARCH 24, 1884 (MONDAY)
Germania Assembly Rooms (Houston & First Street), The Bowery, New York
Attendance: 1,000
1 - Amateur Championship Gold Medal - Two out of Three Falls
Ernst Roeber def. Young Bibby (c),
One Fall to None (03:00:00)
NEW CHAMPIONSHIP
Note:
One source states it was a "$50 Gold Medal", Roeber recalls he won the "Amateur Championship" on this night.
DECEMBER 1884
DECEMBER 18, 1884 (THURSDAY)
Promotion: Excelsior Boat Club
Clarendon Hall, New York, New York
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Two out of Three Falls
Mike Haas Vs. Lew Chenawith,
Draw - One Fall Each
2 - Two out of Three Falls
Hamada Korakichi 'the Jap' def. Ernest Roeber,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
There was also boxing and club swinging on the card. The boxing took place before, inbetween and after the wrestling bouts.
DECEMBER 1884
DECEMBER 18, 1884 (THURSDAY)
Promotion: Excelsior Boat Club
Clarendon Hall, New York, New York
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Two out of Three Falls
Mike Haas Vs. Lew Chenawith,
Draw - One Fall Each
2 - Two out of Three Falls
Hamada Korakichi 'the Jap' def. Ernest Roeber,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
There was also boxing and club swinging on the card. The boxing took place before, inbetween and after the wrestling bouts.
1885
DECEMBER 1885
DECEMBER 7, 1885 (MONDAY)
Clarendon Hall, New York, New York
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
William Kenny Vs. Jerry Kearns,
Time-Limit Draw - One Fall Each
2 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
Ernest Roeber def. Mike Haas,
Two Falls TO None
Note:
The show also featured boxing, tumbling and Indian Club Swinging.
1886
MARCH 1886
MARCH 31, 1886 (WEDNESDAY)
Germania Assembly Rooms, The Bowery, New York
Attendance: 'Large Audience'
Backers: William E. Harding (Sorakichi) & Mike Haas (Roeber)
Announcer: Robert Smith
Judges: William E. Harding (Sorakichi) & Mr. Rosenthal (Roeber)
Referee: Counsellor Mallahn
1 - Graeco-Roman Match - Three out of Five Falls - For $250
Ernest Roeber 'the Bowery Adonis' Vs. Matsada Sorakichi 'the Illustrious Mikado',
Time-Limit Draw (01:30:00)
MARCH 1886
MARCH 31, 1886 (WEDNESDAY)
Germania Assembly Rooms, The Bowery, New York
Attendance: 'Large Audience'
Backers: William E. Harding (Sorakichi) & Mike Haas (Roeber)
Announcer: Robert Smith
Judges: William E. Harding (Sorakichi) & Mr. Rosenthal (Roeber)
Referee: Counsellor Mallahn
1 - Graeco-Roman Match - Three out of Five Falls - For $250
Ernest Roeber 'the Bowery Adonis' Vs. Matsada Sorakichi 'the Illustrious Mikado',
Time-Limit Draw (01:30:00)
JUNE 1886
JUNE 16, 1886 (WEDNESDAY)
Paterson, New Jersey
1 - Graeco-Roman Match - For $300
Ernest Roeber Vs. Prof. Hoeffier,
Result Unknown
JUNE 1886
JUNE 16, 1886 (WEDNESDAY)
Paterson, New Jersey
1 - Graeco-Roman Match - For $300
Ernest Roeber Vs. Prof. Hoeffier,
Result Unknown
1887
SEPTEMBER 1887
SEPTEMBER 17, 1887 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: J. Roberts
Lincoln Rink, New Haven, Connecticut
Stakeholder: Richard K. Fox
Purse: $500 & Gate Receipts
1 - World Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ernest Roeber Vs. "The Irish Giant" Captain James C. Daly (of New York),
Postponed
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the Champion of Germany.
Daly is said to be training in Far Rockaway with James Quigley.
Roeber is said to be training at Oak Point with James Pilkington.
On September 13 the bout was billed as for the American Championship.
On September 17 the bout was billed as for the World Championship.
Due to a lack of audience present the show was postponed.
OCTOBER 1887
OCTOBER 3, 1887 (MONDAY)
Promoter: J. Roberts
Lincoln Rink, New Haven, Connecticut
Attendance: "Very Small"
Stakeholder: Richard K. Fox
Purse: $500 & Gate Receipts
Referee: Gus Zills
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
Ernest Roeber def. James Richardson,
Two Falls to One (F1 ER 00:04:00 - F2 JR 00:07:00 - F3 ER 00:02:00 - C 00:13:00)
Notes:
Richardson was a substitute for Captain James C. Daly.
Richardson was said to be the training partner of Daly.
OCTOBER 1887
OCTOBER 3, 1887 (MONDAY)
Promoter: J. Roberts
Lincoln Rink, New Haven, Connecticut
Attendance: "Very Small"
Stakeholder: Richard K. Fox
Purse: $500 & Gate Receipts
Referee: Gus Zills
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
Ernest Roeber def. James Richardson,
Two Falls to One (F1 ER 00:04:00 - F2 JR 00:07:00 - F3 ER 00:02:00 - C 00:13:00)
Notes:
Richardson was a substitute for Captain James C. Daly.
Richardson was said to be the training partner of Daly.
1888
JANUARY 1888
JANUARY 30, 1888 (MONDAY)
Parepa Hall, New York, New York
Referee: William Miller
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls - For $300
Sebastian Miller (of Germany) def. Ernest Roeber,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:03:05 - F2 00:05:27 - F3 00:20:00- - C 00:28:32-)
Note:
Roeber is noted as an ex-amateur Champion.
???? 1888
???? ??, 1888
Parepa Hall, New York, New York
1 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
Ernest Roeber def. Sebastian Miller,
Two Falls to None
Note:
Believe it took place sometime around here.
???? 1888
???? ??, 1888
Parepa Hall, New York, New York
1 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
Ernest Roeber def. Sebastian Miller,
Two Falls to None
Note:
Believe it took place sometime around here.
FEBRUARY 1888
FEBRUARY 28, 1888 (TUESDAY)
Waldmann's Theatre, Newark, New Jersey
Referee: William Miller
1 - Handicap - Sorakichi to Throw Rober in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Matsada Sorakichi Vs. Ernest Rober,
Time-Limit - Sorakichi Failed to Throw Rober (00:15:00)
Note:
Miller had to pull Sorakichi off of Rober following the time-limit expiring.
MARCH 1888
MARCH 1, 1888 (THURSDAY)
Waldmann's Theatre, Newark, New Jersey
1 - Handicap - Sorakichi to Throw Rober in Fifteen Minutes
Matsada Sorakichi def. Ernest Rober
(00:13:05)
MARCH 1888
MARCH 1, 1888 (THURSDAY)
Waldmann's Theatre, Newark, New Jersey
1 - Handicap - Sorakichi to Throw Rober in Fifteen Minutes
Matsada Sorakichi def. Ernest Rober
(00:13:05)
APRIL 1888
APRIL 9, 1888 (MONDAY)
Benefit for Joe Coburn
Parepa Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 'Large'
1 - Sebastian Muller Vs. Ernest Roeber,
Time-Limit Draw (00:15:00)
2 - Jimmy Carroll Vs. Homer Lane,
Time-Limit Draw - One Fall Each
Note:
Also featured boxing.
APRIL 1888
APRIL 9, 1888 (MONDAY)
Benefit for Joe Coburn
Parepa Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 'Large'
1 - Sebastian Muller Vs. Ernest Roeber,
Time-Limit Draw (00:15:00)
2 - Jimmy Carroll Vs. Homer Lane,
Time-Limit Draw - One Fall Each
Note:
Also featured boxing.
JUNE 1888
JUNE 4, 1888 (MONDAY)
Bartholdi Hall, Near Manhattan, New York
Purse: $500
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
Sebastian Mueller def. Ernst Roeder
(00:12:00)
Notes:
The audience were unpleased with the decision, but the wrestlers seemed fine with it.
Before the contest Mueller smashed rocks with his fists and the Hirshkind Brothers played on zithers.
JUNE 18, 1888 (MONDAY)
Oriental Theatre, The Bowery, New York
Purse: $500
1 - Graeco-Roman Match - Handicap - Mueller to Throw Roeber Four Times in Sixty Minutes
Ernest Roeber (of The Bowery) def. Sebastian Mueller,
Forfeit - No Falls Achieved (00:42:00)
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the 'local champion.'
Mueller is listed as the 'Swiss champion all-round wrestler.'
JUNE 1888
JUNE 4, 1888 (MONDAY)
Bartholdi Hall, Near Manhattan, New York
Purse: $500
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
Sebastian Mueller def. Ernst Roeder
(00:12:00)
Notes:
The audience were unpleased with the decision, but the wrestlers seemed fine with it.
Before the contest Mueller smashed rocks with his fists and the Hirshkind Brothers played on zithers.
JUNE 18, 1888 (MONDAY)
Oriental Theatre, The Bowery, New York
Purse: $500
1 - Graeco-Roman Match - Handicap - Mueller to Throw Roeber Four Times in Sixty Minutes
Ernest Roeber (of The Bowery) def. Sebastian Mueller,
Forfeit - No Falls Achieved (00:42:00)
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the 'local champion.'
Mueller is listed as the 'Swiss champion all-round wrestler.'
DECEMBER 1888
DECEMBER 22, 1888 (SATURDAY)
Parepa Hall, New York, New York
Purse: $400
Referee: Harding
1 - New York State Graeco-Roman Wrestling Championship
Ernst Roeber def. William Hoefier,
Forfeit - No Falls (00:10:00)
Notes:
Hoefier claimed he had to quit due to suffering from malarial fever and he will challenge Roeber again for double the stakes once he is up to health.
One source states the match lasted 18 minutes.
DECEMBER 1888
DECEMBER 22, 1888 (SATURDAY)
Parepa Hall, New York, New York
Purse: $400
Referee: Harding
1 - New York State Graeco-Roman Wrestling Championship
Ernst Roeber def. William Hoefier,
Forfeit - No Falls (00:10:00)
Notes:
Hoefier claimed he had to quit due to suffering from malarial fever and he will challenge Roeber again for double the stakes once he is up to health.
One source states the match lasted 18 minutes.
1889
JANUARY 1889
JANUARY 7, 1889 (MONDAY)
New York, New York
Purse: $800
1 - Graeco-Roman
E. Roeber Vs. H. Leonard,
Time-Limit Draw
JANUARY 1889
JANUARY 7, 1889 (MONDAY)
New York, New York
Purse: $800
1 - Graeco-Roman
E. Roeber Vs. H. Leonard,
Time-Limit Draw
MARCH 1889
MARCH 25, 1889 (MONDAY)
Worcester, Massachusetts
Purse: $500
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Three out of Five Falls
Matsada Sorakichi 'the Jap' def. Ernest Roeber,
Three Falls to Two
Note:
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle lists this match as taking place in New Haven, Connecticut.
AUGUST 1889
AUGUST 11, 1889 (SUNDAY)
Putnam Music Hall, New York, New York
1 - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber (of New York) Vs. 'Fred' Williams (of Saratoga),
Result Unknown
AUGUST 1889
AUGUST 11, 1889 (SUNDAY)
Putnam Music Hall, New York, New York
1 - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber (of New York) Vs. 'Fred' Williams (of Saratoga),
Result Unknown
NOVEMBER 1889
NOVEMBER 11, 1889 (MONDAY)
Hyde & Behman's Theater, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Handicap - Muldoon to Throw Roeber in Fifteen Minutes or Lose $50
William Muldoon Vs. Ernest Roeber,
Time-Limit - Muldoon Failed to Throw Roeber (00:15:00)
Note:
Roeber is listed as just a 'citizen.'
NOVEMBER 1889
NOVEMBER 11, 1889 (MONDAY)
Hyde & Behman's Theater, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Handicap - Muldoon to Throw Roeber in Fifteen Minutes or Lose $50
William Muldoon Vs. Ernest Roeber,
Time-Limit - Muldoon Failed to Throw Roeber (00:15:00)
Note:
Roeber is listed as just a 'citizen.'
1890
JANUARY 1890
JANUARY 31, 1890 (FRIDAY)
Southern Athletic Club, New Orleans, Louisiana
Attendance: 2,500
Announcer: William Muldoon
Referee: Jack Kilrain
Featured boxing and wrestling with Roeber, Felix Vanquelin, Mike Donovan, Cleary, Andy Bowen, Bezinan, and John Duffy. Other than one boxing match, no others are listed.
FEBRUARY 1890
FEBRUARY 13, 1890 (THURSDAY)
Dallas, Texas
Possible that Roeber wrestled on a card as part of Muldoon's troupe
FEBRUARY 1890
FEBRUARY 13, 1890 (THURSDAY)
Dallas, Texas
Possible that Roeber wrestled on a card as part of Muldoon's troupe
MAY 1890
MAY 18, 1890 (SUNDAY)
Olympic Theater, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Handicap - Lewis to Throw Roeber in Fifteen Minutes
Evan Lewis Vs. Ernest Roebers,
Time-Limit - Lewis Failed to Throw Roeber (00:15:00)
MAY 25, 1890 (SUNDAY)
St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Mixed Style (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Graeco-Roman) - For $400
Evan Lewis def. E. Roeber,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:15:40 - F2 00:09:00 - F3 ??:??:?? C - 00:24:40+)
JULY 1890
JULY 29, 1890 (TUESDAY)
National Theatre, The Bowery, New York
Attendance: 'Goodly Numbers'
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Ernest Roeber def. Malakoff 'the Russian Giant',
Two Falls to One (F1 00:06:00 - F2 00:02:07 - F3 00:01:12 - C 00:09:19)
OCTOBER 1890
OCTOBER 6, 1890 (SATURDAY)
New York, New York
1 - Championship of America, Graeco-Roman - Three out of Five Falls - For $500 & Police Gazette Trophy
E. Roeber def. Henry Volting,
Three Falls to None
Note:
Volting is noted as the champion of Central Turn Verein.
OCTOBER 23, 1890 (TUESDAY)
Opera House, Rochester, New York
Referee: Thomas Coyle
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Leonard in Fifteen Minutes - Roeber to Forfeit $50 if Fails
Hugh Leonard Vs. Ernest Roeber,
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Leonard (00:15:00)
OCTOBER 1890
OCTOBER 6, 1890 (SATURDAY)
New York, New York
1 - Championship of America, Graeco-Roman - Three out of Five Falls - For $500 & Police Gazette Trophy
E. Roeber def. Henry Volting,
Three Falls to None
Note:
Volting is noted as the champion of Central Turn Verein.
OCTOBER 23, 1890 (TUESDAY)
Opera House, Rochester, New York
Referee: Thomas Coyle
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Leonard in Fifteen Minutes - Roeber to Forfeit $50 if Fails
Hugh Leonard Vs. Ernest Roeber,
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Leonard (00:15:00)
1891
FEBRUARY 1891
FEBRUARY 9, 1891 (MONDAY)
Awarded the American/World Graeco-Roman Championship from William Muldoon.
Notes:
Possibly awarded prior to this date, but this is the first mention in newspapers of it that I have come across.
FEBRUARY 1891
FEBRUARY 9, 1891 (MONDAY)
Awarded the American/World Graeco-Roman Championship from William Muldoon.
Notes:
Possibly awarded prior to this date, but this is the first mention in newspapers of it that I have come across.
NOVEMBER 1891
NOVEMBER 26, 1891 (THURSDAY)
Sea queen Theatre, Richmond, Virginia
Evening performances by Roeber & Muldoon displaying the science of Graeco-Roman Wrestling.
NOVEMBER 27, 1891 (FRIDAY)
Sun Queen Theatre, Richmond Virginia
Performances by Roeber & Muldoon displaying the science of Graeco-Roman Wrestling.
NOVEMBER 28, 1891 (SATURDAY)
Sun Queen Theatre, Richmond, Virginia
Performances by Roeber & Muldoon dusplaying the science of Graeco-Roman Wrestling.
NOVEMBER 1891
NOVEMBER 26, 1891 (THURSDAY)
Sea queen Theatre, Richmond, Virginia
Evening performances by Roeber & Muldoon displaying the science of Graeco-Roman Wrestling.
NOVEMBER 27, 1891 (FRIDAY)
Sun Queen Theatre, Richmond Virginia
Performances by Roeber & Muldoon displaying the science of Graeco-Roman Wrestling.
NOVEMBER 28, 1891 (SATURDAY)
Sun Queen Theatre, Richmond, Virginia
Performances by Roeber & Muldoon dusplaying the science of Graeco-Roman Wrestling.
1892
APRIL 1892
APRIL 12, 1892 (TUESDAY)
Central Turn Verein Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 'About 400'
Announcer: William Muldoon
Referee: Frank Bosworth
1 - Graeco-Roman Championship - For $250 - Two out of Three Falls
Ernest Roeber def. Auguste Robinet,
Two Fall to None - Forfeit (F1 00:18:00 - F2 00:13:00 - C 00:31:00)
Note:
In the second fall Robinet complained of pain in his ribs on his right side. He said that he had injured them in training recently.
APRIL 19, 1892 (TUESDAY)
Niblo's, New York, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - William Muldoon Vs. All Comers,
Result Unkown
Notes:
Boxing, & Burlesque on the card
APRIL 20, 1892 (WEDNESDAY)
Niblo's, New York, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - William Muldoon Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Boxing, & Burlesque on the card
APRIL 22, 1892 (FRIDAY)
Niblo's, New York, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - William Muldoon Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Boxing, & Burlesque on the card
APRIL 1892
APRIL 12, 1892 (TUESDAY)
Central Turn Verein Hall, New York, New York
Attendance: 'About 400'
Announcer: William Muldoon
Referee: Frank Bosworth
1 - Graeco-Roman Championship - For $250 - Two out of Three Falls
Ernest Roeber def. Auguste Robinet,
Two Fall to None - Forfeit (F1 00:18:00 - F2 00:13:00 - C 00:31:00)
Note:
In the second fall Robinet complained of pain in his ribs on his right side. He said that he had injured them in training recently.
APRIL 19, 1892 (TUESDAY)
Niblo's, New York, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - William Muldoon Vs. All Comers,
Result Unkown
Notes:
Boxing, & Burlesque on the card
APRIL 20, 1892 (WEDNESDAY)
Niblo's, New York, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - William Muldoon Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Boxing, & Burlesque on the card
APRIL 22, 1892 (FRIDAY)
Niblo's, New York, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - William Muldoon Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Boxing, & Burlesque on the card
MAY 1892
MAY 31, 1892 (TUESDAY)
National Theatre, The Bowery, New York
Attendance: 302
Announcer: Steve O'Donnell
Judges: Sam See (for Lawrence) & Steve Drolls (For Roeber) - Visibility bad on article names may-be slightly misspelt.
Referee: Warren Lewis
1 - American Graeco-Roman Championship - For $500 - Two out of Three Falls
Ernest Roeber (c) def. Louis Lawrence (of Germany),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:17:15 - F2 00:07:36 - C 00:24:51)
Notes:
Lawrence is noted as the champion wrestler of Germany.
It is noted that the match is Catch-as-Catch-Can, however, I feel this is an error given previous articles (See May 21 & April 20) and that Roeber was a Graeco-Roman wrestler and it was for the championship.
JULY 1892
JULY 25, 1892 (MONDAY)
Academy of Music, New York, New York
Ticket Prices: $0.25, $0.50, $0.75, $1.00
Referee: O'Donnell
Timekeeper: Sam See
Seconds: William Muldoon (Roeber) & Maurice Kaufmann (Apollon)
1 - World Championship - Graeco-Roman - For $1,000
Ernest Roeber def. Apollon 'the French Demon',
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 00:05:48 - F2 00:05:06 - F3 00:02:00 - C 00:12:54)
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the American champion going into the contest, and Apollon the French champion.
JULY 1892
JULY 25, 1892 (MONDAY)
Academy of Music, New York, New York
Ticket Prices: $0.25, $0.50, $0.75, $1.00
Referee: O'Donnell
Timekeeper: Sam See
Seconds: William Muldoon (Roeber) & Maurice Kaufmann (Apollon)
1 - World Championship - Graeco-Roman - For $1,000
Ernest Roeber def. Apollon 'the French Demon',
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 00:05:48 - F2 00:05:06 - F3 00:02:00 - C 00:12:54)
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the American champion going into the contest, and Apollon the French champion.
DECEMBER 1892
DECEMBER 17, 1892 (SATURDAY)
The Carnival of Sports
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
1 - Greco-Roman Exhibition Match
Ernest Roeber Vs. William Muldoon, Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
Notes:
Show also featured boxing, fencing, and football exhibitions.
Roeber is noted as the present champion.
1893
MARCH 1893
MARCH 2, 1893 (THURSDAY)
The Olympic Club, New Orleans, Louisana
Attendance: 3,000
Announcer: Judge Anthony Somola
Referee: Prof. John Duffy
1 - 'World' Mixed Styles Championship - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Three out of Five Falls - For $2000 (Winner) & $500 (Loser)
Evan Lewis def. Ernest Roeber,
Three Falls to Two (F1 00:07:06 - F2 00:28:52 - F3 00:12:05 - F4 00:24:43 - F5 00:01:03 - C 01:13:49)
Note:
Some papers noted it as just the American championship.
MARCH 1893
MARCH 2, 1893 (THURSDAY)
The Olympic Club, New Orleans, Louisana
Attendance: 3,000
Announcer: Judge Anthony Somola
Referee: Prof. John Duffy
1 - 'World' Mixed Styles Championship - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Three out of Five Falls - For $2000 (Winner) & $500 (Loser)
Evan Lewis def. Ernest Roeber,
Three Falls to Two (F1 00:07:06 - F2 00:28:52 - F3 00:12:05 - F4 00:24:43 - F5 00:01:03 - C 01:13:49)
Note:
Some papers noted it as just the American championship.
APRIL 1893
APRIL 10, 1893 (MONDAY)
Kernan's Lyceum Theater, Washington, D.C.
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unkown
Note:
William Muldoon's athletic crew perform with the 'Me and Jack' one-man comedy act presented by Lester & Williams as well as a vaudeville entertainment comedy act 'Mrs. O'Reilly's Party.' Muldoon also had boxers.
APRIL 11, 1893 (TUESDAY)
Kernan's Lyceum Theater, Washington, D.C.
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unkown
Note:
William Muldoon's athletic crew perform with the 'Me and Jack' one-man comedy act presented by Lester & Williams as well as a vaudeville ascertainment comedy act 'Mrs. O'Reilly's Party.' Muldoon also had boxers.
APRIL 12, 1893 (WEDNESDAY)
Kernan's Lyceum Theater, Washington, D.C.
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unkown
Note:
William Muldoon's athletic crew perform with the 'Me and Jack' one-man comedy act presented by Lester & Williams as well as a vaudeville entertainment comedy act 'Mrs. O'Reilly's Party.' Muldoon also had boxers.
APRIL 13, 1893 (THURSDAY)
Kernan's Lyceum Theater, Washington, D.C.
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unkown
Note:
William Muldoon's athletic crew perform with the 'Me and Jack' one-man comedy act presented by Lester & Williams as well as a vaudeville entertainment comedy act 'Mrs. O'Reilly's Party.' Muldoon also had boxers.
APRIL 14, 1893 (FRIDAY)
Kernan's Lyceum Theater, Washington, D.C.
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unkown
Note:
William Muldoon's athletic crew perform with the 'Me and Jack' one-man comedy act presented by Lester & Williams as well as a vaudeville entertainment comedy act 'Mrs. O'Reilly's Party.' Muldoon also had boxers.
APRIL 15, 1893 (SATURDAY)
Kernan's Lyceum Theater, Washington, D.C.
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unkown
Note:
William Muldoon's athletic crew perform with the 'Me and Jack' one-man comedy act presented by Lester & Williams as well as a vaudeville entertainment comedy act 'Mrs. O'Reilly's Party.' Muldoon also had boxers.
MAY 1893
MAY 22, 1893 (MONDAY)
Park Theatre, Brooklyn, New York
Attendance: 'Small'
1 - Lightweight
Picanninv Vs. All Comers
2 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Lester and Williams's "Me and Jack" was the the main attraction.
MAY 23, 1893 (TUESDAY)
Park Theatre, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Lester and Williams's "Me and Jack" was the the main attraction.
MAY 24, 1893 (WEDNESDAY)
Park Theatre, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Lester and Williams's "Me and Jack" was the the main attraction.
MAY 25, 1893 (THURSDAY)
Park Theatre, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Lester and Williams's "Me and Jack" was the the main attraction.
MAY 26, 1893 (FRIDAY)
Park Theatre, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Lester and Williams's "Me and Jack" was the the main attraction.
MAY 27, 1893 (SATURDAY)
Park Theatre, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
Note:
Lester and Williams's "Me and Jack" was the the main attraction.
SEPTEMBER 1893
SEPTEMBER 18, 1893 (MONDAY)
Kernan's Lyceum Theater, Washington, District of Columbia
Attendance: 'Large Audience'
1 - Graeco-Roman - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. William Muldoon,
Result Unknown
2 - 'Muldoon's Unknown Pupil' def. 'A Son of Italy'
(00:06:00)
Note:
Boxing matches and a "Me and Jack" company performance.
SEPTEMBER 19, 1893 (TUESDAY)
Kernan's Lyceum Theater, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Marks in Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber Vs. Fred Marks 'the German Hercules,
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Marks (00:15:00)
Notes:
Marks is a pupil of Cyclops.
Other athletics took place and a "Me and Jack" company performance.
SEPTEMBER 20, 1893 (WEDNESDAY)
Kernan's Lyceum Theater, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. The District Champion,
Result Unknown
Note:
Other athletics took place and a "Me and Jack" company performance.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1893 (THURSDAY)
Kernan's Lyceum Theater, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - Handicap - Muldoon to Throw Max in Fifteen Minutes
William Muldoon def. Fred Marx 'the Modern Hercules'
(00:12:00)
Notes:
This was due to Marx staying with Roeber the other night.
Other athletics took place (most likely including Roeber) and a "Me and Jack" company performance.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1893 (FRIDAY)
Kernan's Lyceum theater, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Fred Marx, 'the Modern Hercules',
Result Unknown
Note:
Other athletics took place and a "Me and Jack" company performance.
SEPTEMBER 23, 1893 (SATURDAY)
Kernan's Lyceum Theater, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - Young Atherson Vs. J.K. Lusky (of Washington, D.C.),
Result Unknown
2 - Ernest Roeber Vs. William Muldoon,
Result Unknown
OCTOBER 1893
OCTOBER 28, 1893 (SATURDAY)
The Rink, Troy, New York
1 - Three out of Five Falls - For $500
Ernest Roeber Vs. Prof. Karl,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the American champion.
Karl is listed as the South American champion.
OCTOBER 1893
OCTOBER 28, 1893 (SATURDAY)
The Rink, Troy, New York
1 - Three out of Five Falls - For $500
Ernest Roeber Vs. Prof. Karl,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the American champion.
Karl is listed as the South American champion.
DECEMBER 1893
DECEMBER 25, 1893 (MONDAY)
Hyde & Behman's Theater, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Hicke in Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber Vs. Theodore Hicke,
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Hicke (00:15:00)
Note:
Also features the DuRell twins, the Bouita trio, other musical performances, ventriloquism, dancing, and comedians.
DECEMBER 26, 1893 (TUESDAY)
Hyde & Behman's Theater, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. William Muldoon,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also features the DuRell twins, the Bouita trio, other musical performances, ventriloquism, dancing, and comedians.
DECEMBER 27, 1893 (WEDNESDAY)
Hyde & Behman's Theater, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Theodore Hicke,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also features the DuRell twins, the Bouita trio, other musical performances, ventriloquism, dancing, and comedians.
DECEMBER 28, 1893 (THURSDAY)
Hyde & Behman's Theater, Brooklyn, New York
Performance by William Muldoon's athletic troupe, including Ernest Roeber.
Note:
Also features the DuRell twins, the Bouita trio, other musical performances, ventriloquism, dancing, and comedians.
DECEMBER 29, 1893 (FRIDAY)
Hyde & Behman's Theater, Brooklyn, New York
Performance by William Muldoon's athletic troupe, including Ernest Roeber.
Note:
Also features the DuRell twins, the Bouita trio, other musical performances, ventriloquism, dancing, and comedians.
DECEMBER 30, 1893 (SATURDAY)
Hyde & Behman's, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Ernest Roeber (of Brooklyn) Vs. Theodore Hick (of Constantinople),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Billed as the last opportunity to see these noted athletes together.
Also features the DuRell twins, the Bouita trio, other musical performances, ventriloquism, dancing, and comedians.
DECEMBER 1893
DECEMBER 25, 1893 (MONDAY)
Hyde & Behman's Theater, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Hicke in Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber Vs. Theodore Hicke,
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Hicke (00:15:00)
Note:
Also features the DuRell twins, the Bouita trio, other musical performances, ventriloquism, dancing, and comedians.
DECEMBER 26, 1893 (TUESDAY)
Hyde & Behman's Theater, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. William Muldoon,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also features the DuRell twins, the Bouita trio, other musical performances, ventriloquism, dancing, and comedians.
DECEMBER 27, 1893 (WEDNESDAY)
Hyde & Behman's Theater, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Theodore Hicke,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also features the DuRell twins, the Bouita trio, other musical performances, ventriloquism, dancing, and comedians.
DECEMBER 28, 1893 (THURSDAY)
Hyde & Behman's Theater, Brooklyn, New York
Performance by William Muldoon's athletic troupe, including Ernest Roeber.
Note:
Also features the DuRell twins, the Bouita trio, other musical performances, ventriloquism, dancing, and comedians.
DECEMBER 29, 1893 (FRIDAY)
Hyde & Behman's Theater, Brooklyn, New York
Performance by William Muldoon's athletic troupe, including Ernest Roeber.
Note:
Also features the DuRell twins, the Bouita trio, other musical performances, ventriloquism, dancing, and comedians.
DECEMBER 30, 1893 (SATURDAY)
Hyde & Behman's, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Ernest Roeber (of Brooklyn) Vs. Theodore Hick (of Constantinople),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Billed as the last opportunity to see these noted athletes together.
Also features the DuRell twins, the Bouita trio, other musical performances, ventriloquism, dancing, and comedians.
1894
FEBRUARY 1894
FEBRUARY 24, 1894 (SATURDAY)
'The World's' Free Bread Fund Benefit
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Attendance: 5,000
Gate: $5,000-$8,000
1 - Graeco-Roman
William Muldoon Vs. Ernest Roeber,
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Hugh Leonard Vs. Prof. B.A. McFadden,
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
Notes:
Muldoon is listed as the former Graeco-Roman champion and Roeber the current.
The show also featured the First Naval Battalion Band, boxing bouts, a broadsword exhibition, and a trained boxing kangaroo.
FEBRUARY 1894
FEBRUARY 24, 1894 (SATURDAY)
'The World's' Free Bread Fund Benefit
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Attendance: 5,000
Gate: $5,000-$8,000
1 - Graeco-Roman
William Muldoon Vs. Ernest Roeber,
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Hugh Leonard Vs. Prof. B.A. McFadden,
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
Notes:
Muldoon is listed as the former Graeco-Roman champion and Roeber the current.
The show also featured the First Naval Battalion Band, boxing bouts, a broadsword exhibition, and a trained boxing kangaroo.
JUNE 1894
JUNE 11, 1894 (MONDAY)
Academy of Music, New York, New York
Referee: Prof. Atila
Seconds: McDougall (Ross) & Muldoon (Roeber)
1 - Mixed Style (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Graeco-Roman) - Three out of Five Falls - For $250 & Gate
Ernest Roeber def. Duncan C. Ross,
Three Falls to None (F1 00:10:30 - F2 00:07:30 - 00:04:00 - C 00:22:00)
Notes:
Evan Lewis has challenged the winner.
Atila replaced P.J. Donohue who was ill.
Roeber is noted as the pupil of William Muldoon.
He is also listed as the World Graeco-Roman Championship.
Ross is listed as the champion all-round athlete.
One article notes this is for the championship of the world, unclear which one it refers to. No others do. Most likely the Mixed Championship.
JUNE 16, 1894 (SATURDAY)
Benefit of the Elks
Academy of Music, New York, New York
Ticket Prices: $0.35, $0.50, $0.75 & $1,00
Ernest Roeber, William Muldoon, and Romulus appeared along with boxing acts and vaudeville entertainment.
Note:
Muldoon noted as the retired champion, Roeber as the current.
AUGUST 1894
AUGUST 12, 1894 (SUNDAY)
Weimann's Volksgarten, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Emil Willmowski
2 - Ernest Roeber def. Georg Althaus
AUGUST 16, 1894 (THURSDAY)
Weimann's Volksgarten, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Oskar Lau (of Berlin, "Emil Borchardt" Athletic Club)
2 - Ernest Roeber def. Jakob Bauer (of Munich)
AUGUST 19, 1894 (SUNDAY)
Weimann's Volksgarten, Berlin, Germany
Referees/Judges: Carl Jänecke & Albert Múller
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Richard Nogat (of Berlin)
Notes:
Other sources note that Roeber drew Nogat and that Nogat defeated Roeber.
Wrestlers Jakob Bauer, Heinrich Niemann & Paul Johnson all attended the match.
AUGUST 20, 1894 (MONDAY)
Weimann's Volksgarten, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Paul Johnson,
Result Unknown
2 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Paul Barett,
Result Unknown
AUGUST 26, 1894 (SUNDAY)
Weimann's Volksgarten, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. ????
2 - Ernest Roeber def. ????
3 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Daniel (of Berlin),
Draw
AUGUST 1894
AUGUST 12, 1894 (SUNDAY)
Weimann's Volksgarten, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Emil Willmowski
2 - Ernest Roeber def. Georg Althaus
AUGUST 16, 1894 (THURSDAY)
Weimann's Volksgarten, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Oskar Lau (of Berlin, "Emil Borchardt" Athletic Club)
2 - Ernest Roeber def. Jakob Bauer (of Munich)
AUGUST 19, 1894 (SUNDAY)
Weimann's Volksgarten, Berlin, Germany
Referees/Judges: Carl Jänecke & Albert Múller
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Richard Nogat (of Berlin)
Notes:
Other sources note that Roeber drew Nogat and that Nogat defeated Roeber.
Wrestlers Jakob Bauer, Heinrich Niemann & Paul Johnson all attended the match.
AUGUST 20, 1894 (MONDAY)
Weimann's Volksgarten, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Paul Johnson,
Result Unknown
2 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Paul Barett,
Result Unknown
AUGUST 26, 1894 (SUNDAY)
Weimann's Volksgarten, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. ????
2 - Ernest Roeber def. ????
3 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Daniel (of Berlin),
Draw
SEPTEMBER 1894
SEPTEMBER 15, 1894 (SATURDAY)
Concordia Saal, Berlin, Germany
Referee: Jakob Bauer (Roeber) & John Pohl (Abs)
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Abs (of Hamburg)
Draw (00:15:00)
Notes:
Abs is listed as the German Champion in an American paper.
Roeber is listed as the American Champion in an American paper.
Roeber claimed that after the fourteen minute mark, Abs, "ran out of the ring. I shouted after him to come back, but he refused. He said he had enough." Thus in Roeber's account he won the match and it was not a draw.
This is partly from an interview with Roeber in 1921.
A German newspaper on September 23, 1894 stated that: Roeber drew Abs after fifteen minutes. Pohl had decided the match was over and Abs said he could not wrestle any longer because of a broken tooth. Abs left the stage.
SEPTEMBER 23, 1894 (SUNDAY)
Theatre "Neue Welt" [Not Berlin Hasenheide], Spaundau - Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Brandsdorf
2 - Ernest Roeber def. Zahlten (of Spandau)
3 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Abs,
Cancelled
Note:
Roeber challenged Abs for the World Champions, he made a challenge to John Pohl, Richard Nogat and Magnus Bech-Olsen.
OCTOBER 1894
OCTOBER 5, 1894 (FRIDAY)
Germania-Saal, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. John Pohl (Abs II)
Notes:
Carl Abs attended the match.
Roeber challenged Abs again; Abs said he would wrestle against him during the next three weeks.
OCTOBER ??, 1894 (????)
Kaiser-Saal, Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Wrestling with Ernest Roeber
Note:
This is in mid-October.
OCTOBER ??, 1884 (????)
Thuringia, Germany
Ernest Roeber toured across this state
Notes:
This is in mid to late October.
He moved to Wúrzburg afterwards.
OCTOBER 1894
OCTOBER 5, 1894 (FRIDAY)
Germania-Saal, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. John Pohl (Abs II)
Notes:
Carl Abs attended the match.
Roeber challenged Abs again; Abs said he would wrestle against him during the next three weeks.
OCTOBER ??, 1894 (????)
Kaiser-Saal, Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Wrestling with Ernest Roeber
Note:
This is in mid-October.
OCTOBER ??, 1884 (????)
Thuringia, Germany
Ernest Roeber toured across this state
Notes:
This is in mid to late October.
He moved to Wúrzburg afterwards.
NOVEMBER 1894
NOVEMBER ??, 1894 (????)
Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
Wrestling with Ernest Roeber
Note:
It's announced that Roeber will move to Munich on November 15, 1894. [Roeber returned to Berlin]
NOVEMBER 26, 1894 (MONDAY)
Germania-Saal, Berlin, Germany
1 - Weightlifting Contest
Hans Tróbelsberger Vs. Max Kaplick,
Result Unknown
2 - Ernest Roeber def. Fritz Konietzko (of Magdeburg)
3 - Ernest Roeber def. Berthold Oltze
4 - Ernest Roeber def. Gilles
Note:
Roeber proclaimed himself "Champion of the World" after defeating Gilles.
NOVEMBER 30, 1894 (FRIDAY)
Germania-Saal, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Heinrich Domrowski (of Berlin, "Germania" Athletic Club)
2 - Ernest Roeber def. Romayn
3 - Ernest Roeber def. Hans Tróbelsberger (of Passau)
DECEMBER 1894
DECEMBER 8, 1894 (SATURDAY)
Saal im Hotel "Zum roten Adler", Spandau - Berlin, Germany
1 - Weightlifting Contest
Hans Tróbelsberger Vs. Franz Lieckfeldt,
Result Unknown
2 - Ernest Roeber def. Galisch (of "Germania" Athletic Club)
3 - Ernest Roeber def. Baropn (of "Germania" Athletic Club)
4 - Ernest Roeber def. John (of Spandau Athletic Club)
5 - Ernest Roeber def. Seidenzahl (of Spandau Athletic Club)
DECEMBER 30, 1894 (SUNDAY)
Saal im Restarant Marienbad-Gesundbrunnen, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Theodor Grúnberg
2 - Ernest Roeber def. Von Weydenberg (of "Emil Borchardt" Amateur Wrestling Club)
3 - Ernest Roeber def. Kúgler ("Nordstern" Athletic Club)
DECEMBER 1894
DECEMBER 8, 1894 (SATURDAY)
Saal im Hotel "Zum roten Adler", Spandau - Berlin, Germany
1 - Weightlifting Contest
Hans Tróbelsberger Vs. Franz Lieckfeldt,
Result Unknown
2 - Ernest Roeber def. Galisch (of "Germania" Athletic Club)
3 - Ernest Roeber def. Baropn (of "Germania" Athletic Club)
4 - Ernest Roeber def. John (of Spandau Athletic Club)
5 - Ernest Roeber def. Seidenzahl (of Spandau Athletic Club)
DECEMBER 30, 1894 (SUNDAY)
Saal im Restarant Marienbad-Gesundbrunnen, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Theodor Grúnberg
2 - Ernest Roeber def. Von Weydenberg (of "Emil Borchardt" Amateur Wrestling Club)
3 - Ernest Roeber def. Kúgler ("Nordstern" Athletic Club)
1895
JANUARY 1895
JANUARY 21, 1895 (MONDAY)
Circus Schumann, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Indian Crazy Horse
2 - Ernest Roeber def. Hans Tróbelsberger
JANUARY 23, 1895 (WEDNESDAY)
Circus Schumann, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Oskar Lau,
Result Unknown
JANUARY 24, 1895 (THURSDAY)
Circus Schumann, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Karl Selmy (of Budapest)
JANUARY 25, 1895 (FRIDAY)
Circus Schumann, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Franz Múhlbauer (of Berlin)
JANUARY 26, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Circus Schumann, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Rudolf Selinsky,
Result Unknown
2 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Fritz Eidinger,
Result Unknown
JANUARY 27, 1895 (SUNDAY)
Circus Schumann, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Alfred Soenecke,
Result Unknown
JANUARY 28, 1895 (MONDAY)
Circus Schumann, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Von Creytz,
Result Unknown
JANUARY 30, 1895 (WEDNESDAY)
Circus Schumann, Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Hans Tróbelsberger
Note:
The Berlin "Emil Borchardt" Athletic Club presented Roeber with a special certificate and named him the "Champion of Germany" in Graeco-Roman style. - Ring Sport Verein Emile Borchardt
FEBRUARY 1895
FEBRUARY 9, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Circus Ciniselli, Lodz, Poland
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Ladislaus Pytlasinski
FEBRUARY ??, 1895 (????)
Lódz, Poland
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Petler Zinsinski
(00:01:35)
Notes:
Zinsinski is listed as the champion of Russia.
Roeber is listed as the champion of America.
This is from an interview with Roeber in 1921 - Possibly not from this time frame, but seems likely as Roeber was in the area.
Possibly happened in March 1895.
FEBRUARY ??, 1895 (????)
Circus, Lodz, Poland
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Emil Voss (of Stettin),
Draw
2 - Ernest Roeber def. John Pohl (Abs II)
Note:
Possibly happened in March 1895.
FEBRUARY 1895
FEBRUARY 9, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Circus Ciniselli, Lodz, Poland
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Ladislaus Pytlasinski
FEBRUARY ??, 1895 (????)
Lódz, Poland
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Petler Zinsinski
(00:01:35)
Notes:
Zinsinski is listed as the champion of Russia.
Roeber is listed as the champion of America.
This is from an interview with Roeber in 1921 - Possibly not from this time frame, but seems likely as Roeber was in the area.
Possibly happened in March 1895.
FEBRUARY ??, 1895 (????)
Circus, Lodz, Poland
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Emil Voss (of Stettin),
Draw
2 - Ernest Roeber def. John Pohl (Abs II)
Note:
Possibly happened in March 1895.
MARCH 1895
MARCH 7, 1895 (THURSDAY)
Circus, Lodz, Poland
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Auguste Robinet
APRIL 1895
APRIL ??, 1895 (????)
Circus Suhr, Kiev, Ukraine
Ernest Roeber & Emil Voss are touring with the circus
APRIL ??, 1895 (????)
Circus Suhr, Kiev, Ukraine
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Emil Voss,
Draw
APRIL ??, 1895 (????)
Circus Suhr, Kiev, Ukraine
1 - Ernest Roeber def. ???? (of Italy)
APRIL ??, 1895 (????)
Circus Suhr, St. Petersburg, Northwestern, Russia
Ernest Roeber & Emil Voss are touring with the circus
APRIL ??, 1895 (????)
Circus Suhr, St. Petersburg, Northwestern, Russia
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Auguste Robinet,
Draw
MAY 1895
MAY ??, 1895 (????)
Circus Suhr, Charkow, Ukraine
Ernest Roeber & Emil Voss are touring with the circus
MAY ??, 1895 (????)
Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Heinrich Niemann (of Hamburg,
Result Unknown
Note:
Niemann wrote that he wrestled against Roeber in the above place.
MAY 18, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Pätge
2 - Ernest Roeber def. Conrad Lux (of Berlin, "Emil Borchardt" Athletic Club)
3 - Ernest Roeber Vs. John Pohl (Abs II),
Result Unknown
MAY 25, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Franzdorf (of Berlin)
2 - Ernest Roeber def. Heinrich Stark (Heinrich Schwarz - of Hamburg)
MAY 26, 1895 (SUNDAY)
Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. ????
2 - Ernest Roeber def. ????
Note:
This is Roeber's last appearence in Berlin. He left for Hamburg afterwards.
MAY 1895
MAY ??, 1895 (????)
Circus Suhr, Charkow, Ukraine
Ernest Roeber & Emil Voss are touring with the circus
MAY ??, 1895 (????)
Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Heinrich Niemann (of Hamburg,
Result Unknown
Note:
Niemann wrote that he wrestled against Roeber in the above place.
MAY 18, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Pätge
2 - Ernest Roeber def. Conrad Lux (of Berlin, "Emil Borchardt" Athletic Club)
3 - Ernest Roeber Vs. John Pohl (Abs II),
Result Unknown
MAY 25, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Franzdorf (of Berlin)
2 - Ernest Roeber def. Heinrich Stark (Heinrich Schwarz - of Hamburg)
MAY 26, 1895 (SUNDAY)
Berlin, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber def. ????
2 - Ernest Roeber def. ????
Note:
This is Roeber's last appearence in Berlin. He left for Hamburg afterwards.
JUNE 1895
JUNE 13, 1895 (THURSDAY)
"Männer Sport Club Hamburg 1893", Hamburg, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Amateur Wrestling,
Result Unknown
JUNE 1895
JUNE 13, 1895 (THURSDAY)
"Männer Sport Club Hamburg 1893", Hamburg, Germany
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Amateur Wrestling,
Result Unknown
JULY 1895
JULY 23, 1895 (TUESDAY)
Police Gazette Rooftop, New York, New York
Attendance: "Big Sporting Crowd"
1 - Mixed Style (Graeco-Roman/Collar & Elbow)
Ernest Roeber def. Duncan C. Ross,
One Fall to None - They Drew in Collar & Elbow (F1 00:01:52 - F2 00:02:10)
2 - Cumberland Style
Harley Dunn def. Unknown (00:01:00)
Note:
These matches were filmed via "electric camera."
JULY 1895
JULY 23, 1895 (TUESDAY)
Police Gazette Rooftop, New York, New York
Attendance: "Big Sporting Crowd"
1 - Mixed Style (Graeco-Roman/Collar & Elbow)
Ernest Roeber def. Duncan C. Ross,
One Fall to None - They Drew in Collar & Elbow (F1 00:01:52 - F2 00:02:10)
2 - Cumberland Style
Harley Dunn def. Unknown (00:01:00)
Note:
These matches were filmed via "electric camera."
DECEMBER 1895
DECEMBER 3, 1895 (WEDNESDAY)
Galveston, Texas
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Bernau,
Stoppage - One Fall Each
Notes:
Bernau is listed as a local celebrity.
The match had to be stopped when Bernau suffered an injury in his side either at the end of the second fall or during the third.
1896
FEBRUARY 1896
FEBRUARY 29, 1896 (SATURDAY)
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Attendance: 4,000
1 - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber def. William Marx
Note:
Peter Maher versus Bob Fitzsimmons was the main attraction of the evening.
1897
FEBRUARY 1897
FEBRUARY 18, 1897 (THURSDAY)
Grand Opera House, Salt Lake City, Utah
Attendance: 'Large Crowd'
1 - Graeco-Roman - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Bob Fitzsimmons
(00:10:00)
Notes:
Bob Fitzsimmons, Dan Hickey, J.H. Shoemaker, Fitzsimmons' temporary manager until paired back up with Martin Julian, R. Davies, from the New York Journal, Bob Cole, of the New York Herald and Ernest Roeber arrived together in Salt Lake City today. They're staying at the Templeton Hotel.
The match was said to be a 'scientific exhibition of the art.'
Fitzsimmons also sparred and gave boxing demonstrations.
MARCH 1897
MARCH 31, 1897 (WEDNESDAY)
The Grand Opera House, Salt Lake City, Utah
Attendance: 'Full House'
1 - Graeco-Roman - Exhibition
Bob Fitzsimmons def. Ernest Roeber,
One Fall (00:10:00)
Notes:
Roeber was listed as the Graeco-Roman World Champion of the World.
Fitzsimmons also gave a boxing exhibition with bags, and a sparring session with Dan Hickey. Martin Julian made several speeches through-out the evening.
APRIL 1897
APRIL 5, 1897 (MONDAY)
Gilliss Opera House, Kansas City, Missouri
Audience: 'Packed House'
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Dupont,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The Fitzsimmons was the main feature of the event.
The preliminaries which Roeber was a part of were said to not capture the audiences attention.
It's announced tomorrow at the same venue that Ernest Roeber will wrestle Bob Fitzsimmons. Said this will be worth watching.
APRIL 6, 1897 (TUESDAY)
Gillis Opera House, Kansas City Journal
Attendance: 'Large House'
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Bob Fitzsimmons,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The match is mentioned in the results for the night before, but not in the results for the night of the 6th.
"Fitzsimmons and his aggregation gave another show at the Gilliss last night to another good house, although the theater was not packed as on Monday evening. The programme was virtually the same except that Dupont wrestled with Louis Herbach and Mellody and Gozell went on for a three-round sparring contest. Julian and Fitz repeated their talks of the previous evening and were well received. Fitzsimmons and his party will leave for St. Louis this morning."
APRIL 12, 1897 (MONDAY)
Promoter: Whitesell
Central Market Hall, Washington, District of Columbia
Tickets: $0.50
Attendance: 'Filled'
Announcer: Martin Julian
Exhibitions by Fitzsimmons. Would assume Roeber was involved in the preliminaries but he is not mentioned. Other than the parts involving Fitzsimmons it's said the show was a 'aged eggs.'
APRIL 1897
APRIL 5, 1897 (MONDAY)
Gilliss Opera House, Kansas City, Missouri
Audience: 'Packed House'
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Dupont,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The Fitzsimmons was the main feature of the event.
The preliminaries which Roeber was a part of were said to not capture the audiences attention.
It's announced tomorrow at the same venue that Ernest Roeber will wrestle Bob Fitzsimmons. Said this will be worth watching.
APRIL 6, 1897 (TUESDAY)
Gillis Opera House, Kansas City Journal
Attendance: 'Large House'
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Bob Fitzsimmons,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The match is mentioned in the results for the night before, but not in the results for the night of the 6th.
"Fitzsimmons and his aggregation gave another show at the Gilliss last night to another good house, although the theater was not packed as on Monday evening. The programme was virtually the same except that Dupont wrestled with Louis Herbach and Mellody and Gozell went on for a three-round sparring contest. Julian and Fitz repeated their talks of the previous evening and were well received. Fitzsimmons and his party will leave for St. Louis this morning."
APRIL 12, 1897 (MONDAY)
Promoter: Whitesell
Central Market Hall, Washington, District of Columbia
Tickets: $0.50
Attendance: 'Filled'
Announcer: Martin Julian
Exhibitions by Fitzsimmons. Would assume Roeber was involved in the preliminaries but he is not mentioned. Other than the parts involving Fitzsimmons it's said the show was a 'aged eggs.'
JULY 1897
JULY 5, 1897 (MONDAY)
Ambrose Park, Brooklyn, New York
Attendance: 1,200
1 - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber Vs. Bob Fitzsimmons,
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
Note:
Was scheduled to be Fitzsimmons versus John L. Sullivan in a six round, friendly boxing match, however, the police forbade it and said if they even got in a fighting stance they would be arrested.
JULY 24, 1897 (SATURDAY)
Promoters: Ernest Roeber & Dan Hickey
Phoenix Athletic Hall, New York, New York
Referee: Ernest Roeber
1 - Max Handke Vs. Eberhart Halim,
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
2 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls - For a Gold Medal
John Frohmer (of Columbia Athletic Club) Vs. Charles Miller (of German-American Athletic Club),
Time-Limit Draw (01:20:00)
Notes:
Miller has been taking lessons from Ernest Roeber for two months.
Show also featured a weight-lighting exhibition with Fred Winter and Louis Wohlleben.
NOVEMBER 1897
NOVEMBER 14, 1897 (SUNDAY)
Grand Opera House, Kansas City, Missouri
Attendance: 'Big Audience'
1 - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Beck,
Result Unknown (Implied Roeber won) (00:11:00)
Notes:
Today is the first show of the week. Two shows matinee and evening show (Not clear if Roeber is on both shows, only listed what is definite for him).
Beck was listed as champion of Germany.
The main feature was Bob Fitzsimmons sparring etc..
Show also featured aerial grotesques, a comedy scketch, Irish comedians, the Crane Brothers, the original Mudtown rubes, singing and dancing, burlesques, and a clown and juggler.
NOVEMBER 15, 1897 (MONDAY)
Grand Opera House, Kansas City, Missouri
1 - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition - Graeco-Roman
rnest Roeber Vs. Carl Beck,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Beck was listed as champion of Germany.
The main feature was Bob Fitzsimmons sparring etc..
Show also featured aerial grotesques, a comedy scketch, Irish comedians, the Crane Brothers, the original Mudtown rubes, singing and dancing, burlesques, and a clown and juggler.
NOVEMBER 16, 1897 (TUESDAY)
Grand Opera House, Kansas City, Missouri
1 - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Beck,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Beck was listed as champion of Germany.
The main feature was Bob Fitzsimmons sparring etc..
Show also featured aerial grotesques, a comedy scketch, Irish comedians, the Crane Brothers, the original Mudtown rubes, singing and dancing, burlesques, and a clown and juggler.
NOVEMBER 17, 1897 (WEDNESDAY)
Grand Opera House, Kansas City, Missouri
1 - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Beck,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Beck was listed as champion of Germany.
The main feature was Bob Fitzsimmons sparring etc..
Show also featured aerial grotesques, a comedy scketch, Irish comedians, the Crane Brothers, the original Mudtown rubes, singing and dancing, burlesques, and a clown and juggler.
NOVEMBER 18, 1897 (THURSDAY)
Grand Opera House, Kansas City, Missouri
1 - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Beck,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Beck was listed as champion of Germany.
The main feature was Bob Fitzsimmons sparring etc..
Show also featured aerial grotesques, a comedy scketch, Irish comedians, the Crane Brothers, the original Mudtown rubes, singing and dancing, burlesques, and a clown and juggler.
NOVEMBER 19, 1897 (FRIDAY)
Grand Opera House, Kansas City, Missouri
1 - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Beck,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Beck was listed as champion of Germany.
The main feature was Bob Fitzsimmons sparring etc..
Show also featured aerial grotesques, a comedy scketch, Irish comedians, the Crane Brothers, the original Mudtown rubes, singing and dancing, burlesques, and a clown and juggler.
NOVEMBER 20, 1897 (SATURDAY)
Grand Opera House, Kansas City, Missouri
1 - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Beck,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Beck was listed as champion of Germany.
The main feature was Bob Fitzsimmons sparring etc..
Show also featured aerial grotesques, a comedy scketch, Irish comedians, the Crane Brothers, the original Mudtown rubes, singing and dancing, burlesques, and a clown and juggler.
1888
JANUARY 1898
JANUARY 4, 1898 (TUESDAY)
Opera House, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Attendance: "Crowded to the Doors"
1 - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Beck,
Draw
Notes:
The primary attaction was boxing champion Bob Fitzsimmons.
Roeber is said to be the champion of America.
Beck is said to be the champion of Germany.
JANUARY 9, 1898 (SUNDAY)
Promoter: Lutt
Grand Opera House, St. Paul, Minnesota
Attendance: 'Packed House - Hundreds and Hundred Turned Away'
1 - Graeco-Roman - $15 to Any Man Who Can Last Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Graeco-Roman - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Beck,
Result Unknown
3 - Boxing - Exhibition
Bob Fitzsimmons Vs. Carl Roeber,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Roeber said to be champion of America.
Beck said to be champion of Germany.
The exhibition was said to be clean and satisfying between Roeber & Beck.
Carl Roeber is noted as being a "gladiatorial wrestler." It most likely means Ernest Roeber, but could be referring to Carl Beck.
The show also featured a vaudeville section as well as Bob Fitzsimmons various sparring and bag exhibitions.
It's speculated by papers in the lead-up to this series of events at the Grand whether Dwyer, Schott, Smith, Quinn, Kasten or Baptiste will accept Roeber's open challenge.
JANUARY 10, 1898 (MONDAY)
Promoter: Lutt
Grand Opera House, St. Paul, Minnesota
Attendance: 'Crowded House'
1 - Graeco-Roman - $15 to Any Man Who Can Last Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Graeco-Roman - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Beck,
Result Unknown
3 - Boxing - Exhibition
Bob Fitzsimmons Vs. Carl Roeber,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Roeber said to be champion of America.
Beck said to be champion of Germany.
Carl Roeber is noted as being a "gladiatorial wrestler." It most likely means Ernest Roeber, but could be referring to Carl Beck.
The show also featured a vaudeville section as well as Bob Fitzsimmons various sparring and bag exhibitions.
JANUARY 11, 1898 (TUESDAY)
Promoter: Lutt
Grand Opera House, St. Paul, Minnesota
Attendance: 'Crowded House'
1 - Graeco-Roman - $15 to Any Man Who Can Last Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Graeco-Roman - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Beck,
Result Unknown
3 - Boxing - Exhibition
Bob Fitzsimmons Vs. Carl Roeber,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Roeber said to be champion of America.
Beck said to be champion of Germany.
Carl Roeber is noted as being a "gladiatorial wrestler." It most likely means Ernest Roeber, but could be referring to Carl Beck.
The show also featured a vaudeville section as well as Bob Fitzsimmons various sparring and bag exhibitions.
JANUARY 12, 1898 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: Lutt
Grand Opera House, St. Paul, Minnesota
1 - Graeco-Roman - $15 to Any Man Who Can Last Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Graeco-Roman - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Beck,
Result Unknown
3 - Boxing - Exhibition
Bob Fitzsimmons Vs. Carl Roeber,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Roeber said to be champion of America.
Beck said to be champion of Germany.
Carl Roeber is noted as being a "gladiatorial wrestler." It most likely means Ernest Roeber, but could be referring to Carl Beck.
The show also featured a vaudeville section as well as Bob Fitzsimmons various sparring and bag exhibitions.
JANUARY 13, 1898 (THURSDAY)
Promoter: Lutt
Grand Opera House, St. Paul, Minnesota
Attendance: 'Crowded House'
1 - Graeco-Roman - $15 to Any Man Who Can Last Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Graeco-Roman - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Beck,
Result Unknown
3 - Boxing - Exhibition
Bob Fitzsimmons Vs. Carl Roeber,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Roeber said to be champion of America.
Beck said to be champion of Germany.
Carl Roeber is noted as being a "gladiatorial wrestler." It most likely means Ernest Roeber, but could be referring to Carl Beck.
The show also featured a vaudeville section as well as Bob Fitzsimmons various sparring and bag exhibitions.
JANUARY 14, 1898 (FRIDAY)
Promoter: Lutt
Grand Opera House, St. Paul, Minnesota
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Roeber to Throw Smith in Ten Minutes or Forfeit $25
Ernest Roeber Vs. Herman Smith (of St. Paul),
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Smith (00:10:00)
2 - Graeco-Roman - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Beck,
Result Unknown
3 - Boxing - Exhibition
Bob Fitzsimmons Vs. Carl Roeber,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Roeber said to be champion of America.
Beck said to be champion of Germany.
Carl Roeber is noted as being a "gladiatorial wrestler." It most likely means Ernest Roeber, but could be referring to Carl Beck.
The show also featured a vaudeville section as well as Bob Fitzsimmons various sparring and bag exhibitions.
JANUARY 15, 1898 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: Lutt
Grand Opera House, St. Paul, Minnesota
1 - Graeco-Roman - Roeber to Throw Smith in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $25
Ernest Roeber Vs. Herman Smith,
Result Unknown
2 - Graeco-Roman - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Beck,
Result Unknown
3 - Boxing - Exhibition
Bob Fitzsimmons Vs. Carl Roeber,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Roeber said to be champion of America.
Beck said to be champion of Germany.
Carl Roeber is noted as being a "gladiatorial wrestler." It most likely means Ernest Roeber, but could be referring to Carl Beck.
The show also featured a vaudeville section as well as Bob Fitzsimmons various sparring and bag exhibitions.
MARCH 1898
MARCH 3, 1898 (THURSDAY)
The Grand, Wheeling, West Virginia
1 - Graeco-Roman - Handicap - Roeber To Throw Any Man in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $25
Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comes,
Result Unknown
2 - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Beck,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the Graeco-Roman Champion of the world.
Beck is listed as the champion of Germany.
Bob Fitzsimmons was the main attraction of the show.
The show also featured aerial grotesques, 'At the Lunactics' Ball', singers, comediennes, dancers, burlesque Irish comedians, sketch artists, instrumentals, descriptive singing, burlesque artists, and a clown juggler.
MARCH 4, 1898 (FRIDAY)
The Grand, Wheeling, West Virginia
1 - Graeco-Roman - Handicap - Roeber To Throw Any Man in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $25
Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comes,
Result Unknown
2 - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber def. Carl Beck
(00:00:11)
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the Graeco-Roman Champion of the world.
Beck is listed as the champion of Germany.
Bob Fitzsimmons was the main attraction of the show.
The show also featured aerial grotesques, 'At the Lunactics' Ball', singers, comediennes, dancers, burlesque Irish comedians, sketch artists, instrumentals, descriptive singing, burlesque artists, and a clown juggler.
MARCH 5, 1898 (SATURDAY)
The Grand, Wheeling, West Virginia
1 - Graeco-Roman - Handicap - Roeber To Throw Any Man in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $25
Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comes,
Result Unknown
2 - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber Vs. Carl Beck,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Was identical matinee and an evening shows today.
Roeber is listed as the Graeco-Roman Champion of the world.
Beck is listed as the champion of Germany.
Bob Fitzsimmons was the main attraction of the show.
The show also featured aerial grotesques, 'At the Lunactics' Ball', singers, comediennes, dancers, burlesque Irish comedians, sketch artists, instrumentals, descriptive singing, burlesque artists, and a clown juggler.
MARCH 25, 1898 (FRIDAY)
Carnival of Sport for the Maine Monument Fund - Afternoon
Madison Square Garden, Mahattan, New York
Attendance 'Comfortably Filled'
Prices: $0.50, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $5.00
Note:
Roeber was not listed in the write-up of the events in either the New York Sun or New York Times. Yousouf was mentioned in the New York Times, but not what he did. Both were listed in the Kansas City Journal.
Carnival of Sport for the Maine Monument Fund - Evening
Madison Square Garden, Mahattan, New York
Attendance 'Comfortably Filled'
Prices: $0.50, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $5.00
Note:
Roeber was not listed in the write-up of the events in either the New York Sun or New York Times. Yousouf was mentioned in the New York Times, but not what he did. Both were listed in the Kansas City Journal.
MARCH 26, 1898 (SATURDAY)
Promoters: William A. Brady, Kennedy & Martin Julian
Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York
Attendance: 6,000-15,000
Seconds: Bob Fitzsimmons (Roeber) & 'Honest John' Kelly (Yousouf)
Referee: Hugh Leonard
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
William Johnson (of Vermont) def. Harry Reed (of Connecticut),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:02:00 - F2 00:02:25 - F3 00:02:05 - C 00:06:30)
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
Leo Pardell (of Chicago) def. Frank Idone (of New York),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:03:45 - F2 00:05:05 - F3 00:04:10 - C 00:13:00)
3 - World Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls - For $500 & Half the Gate
Ernest Roeber def. Yousouf 'the Terrible Turk',
Disqualificaton - No Falls Garnered (00:01:50)
4 - Two out of Three Falls
Jerry Runkyl (of New York) def. Louis Skato (of Japan),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:04:15 - F2 ??:??:?? - C 00:04:15+)
Notes:
There was much discussion as to whether Roeber and Yousouf was a worked match or not. Some felt that it was, others felt that Roeber was merely a coward. The disqualification happened when depending on which paper you read, Roeber either jumped off the stage to get away from Yousouf and in the process injured himself, or, was pushed off the stage by Yousouf and got injured that way. It's for that reason the legitimacy was in question those who thought he pushed thought the disqualification was justified, those who thought he jumped felt it was a complete sham to give Roeber the victory for being a coward.
Dan Hickey was also with Roeber.
Yousouf's manager, Brady, offered to let him give an exhibition with Tom Cannon after the last match, Chief McCallagh refused to allow it though.
APRIL 1898
APRIL 4, 1898 (MONDAY)
Hyde & Behman's Theatre, Brooklyn, New York
Attendance: 'Large Audience'
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Carl Beck
Note:
Bob Fitzsimmons was the main atraction.
Also featured Mrs. Julian Burkhart, The Beautiful Theo, Eckert & Berg, Lewis & Ernest, Mulvey & Inman, Vanleer & Barton, Crane Brothers, Willett & Thorne, Yank Kenny, and other acts.
APRIL 5, 1898 (TUESDAY)
Hyde & Behman's Theatre, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Any Local Man in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $25
Ernest Roeber Vs. Local Unknown,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured Mrs. Julian Burkhart, The Beautiful Theo, Eckert & Berg, Lewis & Ernest, Mulvey & Inman, Vanleer & Barton, Crane Brothers, Willett & Thorne, Yank Kenny, and other acts.
APRIL 6, 1898 (WEDNESDAY)
Hyde & Behman's Theatre, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Any Local Man in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $25
Ernest Roeber Vs. Local Unknown,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured Mrs. Julian Burkhart, The Beautiful Theo, Eckert & Berg, Lewis & Ernest, Mulvey & Inman, Vanleer & Barton, Crane Brothers, Willett & Thorne, Yank Kenny, Carl Beck, and other acts.
APRIL 7, 1898 (THURSDAY)
Hyde & Behman's Theatre, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Any Local Man in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $25
Ernest Roeber Vs. Local Unknown,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured Mrs. Julian Burkhart, The Beautiful Theo, Eckert & Berg, Lewis & Ernest, Mulvey & Inman, Vanleer & Barton, Crane Brothers, Willett & Thorne, Yank Kenny, Carl Beck, and other acts.
APRIL 8, 1898 (FRIDAY)
Hyde & Behman's Theatre, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Any Local Man in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $25
Ernest Roeber Vs. Local Unknown,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured Mrs. Julian Burkhart, The Beautiful Theo, Eckert & Berg, Lewis & Ernest, Mulvey & Inman, Vanleer & Barton, Crane Brothers, Willett & Thorne, Yank Kenny, and other acts.
APRIL 9, 1898 (SATURDAY)
Hyde & Behman's Theatre, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Any Local Man in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $25
Ernest Roeber Vs. Local Unknown,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured Mrs. Julian Burkhart, The Beautiful Theo, Eckert & Berg, Lewis & Ernest, Mulvey & Inman, Vanleer & Barton, Crane Brothers, Willett & Thorne, Yank Kenny, and other acts.
APRIL 30, 1898 (SATURDAY)
Metropolitan Opera House, New York, New York
Attendance: 3,000-4,000
Tickets: Up to $5
Referee: Herman Wolf (of Philadelphia)
Seconds: Martin Julian (Roeber) & W.A. Brady (Yousouf)
Timekeepers: Bob Fitzsimmons (Roeber) & 'Honest' John Kelly (Yousouf)
1 - George Richelleu (of Paris, France) def. Tony Lewis (of Tennessee)
2 - William Johnson (of Vermont) def. Harry Reed (of Connecticut)
3 - John McCormick (of Philadelphia) Vs. Leo Pardello,
Time-Limit Draw
4 - Championship of the World
Ernest Roeber Vs. Ishmael Yousouf 'the Terrible turk',
No Contest (00:18:00-00:25:00)
Notes:
Kansas City Journal wrongly lists the match as taking place in Madison Square Garden.
Kansas City Journal also notes that Pardello travels with Roeber.
The New York Times is the only paper to list this as for the world championship. They had previously announced this would be a tournament match with the winner facing Heraklides 'the Greek' on May 7.
Roeber is listed as the American champion.
JULY 1898
JULY 15, 1898 (FRIDAY)
Theatre Francis, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1 - Ernest Roeber def. "Atlas"
JULY 1898
JULY 15, 1898 (FRIDAY)
Theatre Francis, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1 - Ernest Roeber def. "Atlas"
SEPTEMBER 1898
SEPTEMBER 12, 1898 (MONDAY)
Troy, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Muller,
Time-Limit Draw (00:20:00)
Note:
Muller is listed as the South African Champion.
SEPTEMBER 15, 1898 (THURSDAY)
Albany, New York
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw McGee in Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber Vs. 'Atlas' James McGee,
Time-Limit - Roeber Could Not Throw McGee (00:15:00)
SEPTEMBER 19, 1898 (MONDAY)
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville-Athletic Co.
Promoter: Harvey Long
Academy of Music, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Large"
Tickets: $0.15, $0.25, $0.35 & $0.50
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Sheerer in Twenty Minutes or Forfeit $100
Ernest Roeber Vs. Ed/William Sheerer "The German Sampson",
Cancelled(?)
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Sweeney in Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber def. Jack Sweeney (of Pittson)
(00:12:30)
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
Sheerer is listed as the German Champion.
Also featured the Mudtown Rubes, Alf. Grant, West & Williams, Rosalie, Ford & Dat West, Misses Maxwell and Dixon, Love & Lamont and LeClaire & Leslie.
No mention is made of Scheerer in the write-up. Scheerer equals Sweeney possibly?
Jack Skelly said he had an "Unknown" to face Roeber tonight. He was very anxious to get his man a try, so much so, he even offered $10 to Sweeney to stand down. Sweeney refused and Skelly was told his man would have to wait until the next night.
SEPTEMBER 20, 1898 (TUESDAY)
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville-Athletic Co.: Matinee Show
Promoter: Harvey Long
Academy of Music, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Tickets: $0.15 & $0.25
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the World Graeco-Roman champion.
Also featured the Mudtown Rubes, Alf. Grant, West & Williams, Rosalie, Ford & Dat West, Misses Maxwell and Dixon, Love & Lamont and LeClaire & Leslie.
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville-Athletic Co.: Evening Show
Promoter: Harvey Long
Academy of Music, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Tickets: $0.15, $0.25, $0.35, $0.50
Referee: Charles Waldron
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw McGee in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Ernest Roeber Vs. 'Atlas' James McGee (of Hamilton, Ont.),
Time-Limit - Roeber Did Not Throw McGee (00:15:00)
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the World Graeco-Roman champion.
Also featured the Mudtown Rubes, Alf. Grant, West & Williams, Rosalie, Ford & Dat West, Misses Maxwell and Dixon, Love & Lamont and LeClaire & Leslie.
Atlas was Jack Skelly's unknown.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1898 (WEDNESDAY)
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville-Athletic Co.: Matinee Show
Promoter: Harvey Long
Academy of Music, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Tickets: $0.15 & $0.25
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
Also featured the Mudtown Rubes, Alf. Grant, West & Williams, Rosalie, Ford & Dat West, Misses Maxwell and Dixon, Love & Lamont and LeClaire & Leslie.
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville-Athletic Co.: Evening Show
Promoter: Harvey Long
Academy of Music, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Large"
Tickets: $0.15, $0.25, $0.35 & $0.50
Stakeholder: William Morris
Timekeepers: Jack Skelly & Alf. Grant
Referee: 'Billy' Roche (of New York)
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw McGee in Twenty-Five Minutes
Ernest Roeber def. 'Atlas' James McGee (of Hamilton, Ont.)
(00:21:20)
Notes:
Jack Skelly was managing Jim McGee and mentions is known as being from Boston when McGee wrestles as 'Atlas.'
Roche is noted as being the manager of 'Mysterious Billy' Smith, the boxer.
McGee is noted as knowing every trick in the trade and as have given top names a run for the money although not able to throw them.
Also featured the Mudtown Rubes, Alf. Grant, West & Williams, Rosalie, Ford & Dat West, Misses Maxwell and Dixon, Love & Lamont and LeClaire & Leslie.
SEPTEMBER 26, 1898 (MONDAY)
Theatre Unique, Williamsburg, New York
Attendance: 2,500
Referee: Jack Quinn 'A Local Mat Knight'
Seconds: Max Unger (Muller) & Leo Pardelli (Roeber)
1 - Graeco-Roman - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Mullin in Twenty Minutes and Gain $150 or Forfeit $250
Ernest Roeber def. Casper Muller 'the South African'
(00:13:58)
SEPTEMBER 27, 1898 (TUESDAY)
Theatre Unique, Williamsburg, New York
Referee: Ed Manly
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Atlas in Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber Vs. Prof. Atlas,
Time-Limit (00:15:00)
Note:
Atlas is listed as a local wrestler.
SEPTEMBER 28, 1898 (WEDNESDAY)
Theatre Unique, Williamsburg, New York
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Atlas Within Twenty Minutes
Ernest Roeber def. Prof. Atlas (of Williamsburg)
(00:15:30)
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the American champion.
Atlas is listed as a local wrestler.
SEPTEMBER 29, 1898 (THURSDAY)
Theatre Unique, Williamsburg, New York
Handicap - Roeber to Throw Atlas in Twenty Minutes and Gain $50 or Forfeit $200
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Prof. Atlas (00:15:80)
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the American champion.
Atlas is listed as a local wrestler.
SEPTEMBER 30, 1898 (FRIDAY)
Theatre Unique, Williamsburg, New York
1 - Handicap - Graeco-Roman - Roeber to Throw Faust in Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber def. August Faust (of Brooklyn)
(00:07:15)
NOVEMBER 1898
NOVEMBER 7, 1898 (WEDNESDAY)
Boston, Massachusetts
1 - Ernest Roeber def. James Cleary
(00:09:00)
Notes:
Roeber listed as the world champion.
Cleary listed as the northwest champion.
Mentioned that this is the first public wrestling match for years in Boston.
NOVEMBER 14, 1898 (MONDAY)
London Theatre, The Bowery, New York
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Muldoon in Twenty Minutes
Ernest Roeber def. Martin Muldoon
(00:15:30)
Notes:
Muldoon is listed as the brother of William Muldoon.
NOVEMBER 15, 1898 (TUESDAY)
London Theatre, The Bowery, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber def. William Schnerrer
Note:
Schnerrer said to be a "Big strapping German heavyweight lifter."
NOVEMBER 16, 1898 (WEDNESDAY)
London Theatre, The Bowery, New York
Referee: 'Picked From the Audience'
1 - Handicap - Roeber ot Throw Muller in Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber def. Casper Muller
(00:14:00+)
NOVEMBER 17, 1898 (THURSDAY)
London Theatre, The Bowery, New York
Announcer: Steve O'Donnell
Seconds: Max Allen (Atlas)
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Prof. Atlas
(00:08:30)
Note:
The match broke down into a fist fight at it's conclusion.
NOVEMBER 18, 1898 (FRIDAY)
London Theatre, The Bowery, New York
1 - Three on One Handicap - Roeber To Throw Each Man Within Ten Minutes
Ernest Roeber def. Hans Frobner, August Faust & Charles Miller
(HF 00:02:00 - AF 00:08:20 - CM 00:02:00 - C 00:12:20)
NOVEMBER 21, 1898 (MONDAY)
Matinee Show
Promotion: The Roeber & Crane Company
Brooklyn Music Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Leo Pardello,
Result Unknown
Note:
Roeber is billed as the top act and as the wrestling champion.
Also features: "Alfred Grant, in a comedy sketch; Rosalie, in songs and acrobatic dances; West and Williams, in 'The Colonel and the Count'; Daly and Devere, in an Irish sketch; Misses Maxwell and Dixon, in top boot and transformation dances; Ford and Dot West in a sketch 'The Waiter and the Maid,' and the Crane Brothers in their specialty as 'The Mudtown Rubes.'"
Evening Show
Promotion: The Roeber & Crane Company
Brooklyn Music Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Leo Pardello,
Result Unknown
Note:
Roeber is billed as the top act and as the wrestling champion.
Also features: "Alfred Grant, in a comedy sketch; Rosalie, in songs and acrobatic dances; West and Williams, in 'The Colonel and the Count'; Daly and Devere, in an Irish sketch; Misses Maxwell and Dixon, in top boot and transformation dances; Ford and Dot West in a sketch 'The Waiter and the Maid,' and the Crane Brothers in their specialty as 'The Mudtown Rubes.'"
NOVEMBER 22, 1898 (TUESDAY)
Brooklyn Musican Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Casper Muller (of South Africa),
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Leo Pardello,
Result Unknown
Note:
Results of Corbett-Sharkey fight to be read from the stage.
NOVEMBER 23, 1898 (WEDNESDAY)
Promotion: The Roeber & Crane Company
Brooklyn Music Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Leo Pardello,
Result Unknown
Note:
Roeber is billed as the top act and as the wrestling champion.
Also features: "Alfred Grant, in a comedy sketch; Rosalie, in songs and acrobatic dances; West and Williams, in 'The Colonel and the Count'; Daly and Devere, in an Irish sketch; Misses Maxwell and Dixon, in top boot and transformation dances; Ford and Dot West in a sketch 'The Waiter and the Maid,' and the Crane Brothers in their specialty as 'The Mudtown Rubes.'"
NOVEMBER 24, 1898 (THURSDAY)
Matinee Show
Promotion: The Roeber & Crane Company
Brooklyn Music Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Leo Pardello,
Result Unknown
Note:
Roeber is billed as the top act and as the wrestling champion.
Also features: "Alfred Grant, in a comedy sketch; Rosalie, in songs and acrobatic dances; West and Williams, in 'The Colonel and the Count'; Daly and Devere, in an Irish sketch; Misses Maxwell and Dixon, in top boot and transformation dances; Ford and Dot West in a sketch 'The Waiter and the Maid,' and the Crane Brothers in their speciality as 'The Mudtown Rubes.'"
Evening Show
Promotion: The Roeber & Crane Company
Brooklyn Music Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Leo Pardello,
Result Unknown
Note:
Roeber is billed as the top act and as the wrestling champion.
Also features: "Alfred Grant, in a comedy sketch; Rosalie, in songs and acrobatic dances; West and Williams, in 'The Colonel and the Count'; Daly and Devere, in an Irish sketch; Misses Maxwell and Dixon, in top boot and transformation dances; Ford and Dot West in a sketch 'The Waiter and the Maid,' and the Crane Brothers in their specialty as 'The Mudtown Rubes.'"
NOVEMBER 25, 1898 (FRIDAY)
Promotion: The Roeber & Crane Company
Brooklyn Music Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Leo Pardello,
Result Unknown
Note:
Roeber is billed as the top act and as the wrestling champion.
Also features: "Alfred Grant, in a comedy sketch; Rosalie, in songs and acrobatic dances; West and Williams, in 'The Colonel and the Count'; Daly and Devere, in an Irish sketch; Misses Maxwell and Dixon, in top boot and transformation dances; Ford and Dot West in a sketch 'The Waiter and the Maid,' and the Crane Brothers in their specialty as 'The Mudtown Rubes.'"
NOVEMBER 26, 1898 (SATURDAY)
Matinee Show
Promotion: The Roeber & Crane Company
Brooklyn Music Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Leo Pardello,
Result Unknown
Note:
Roeber is billed as the top act and as the wrestling champion.
Also features: "Alfred Grant, in a comedy sketch; Rosalie, in songs and acrobatic dances; West and Williams, in 'The Colonel and the Count'; Daly and Devere, in an Irish sketch; Misses Maxwell and Dixon, in top boot and transformation dances; Ford and Dot West in a sketch 'The Waiter and the Maid,' and the Crane Brothers in their speciality as 'The Mudtown Rubes.'"
Evening Show
Promotion: The Roeber & Crane Company
Brooklyn Music Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Leo Pardello,
Result Unknown
Note:
Roeber is billed as the top act and as the wrestling champion.
Also features: "Alfred Grant, in a comedy sketch; Rosalie, in songs and acrobatic dances; West and Williams, in 'The Colonel and the Count'; Daly and Devere, in an Irish sketch; Misses Maxwell and Dixon, in top boot and transformation dances; Ford and Dot West in a sketch 'The Waiter and the Maid,' and the Crane Brothers in their specialty as 'The Mudtown Rubes.'"
NOVEMBER 28, 1898 (MONDAY)
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville Co.
Grand Opera House, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
1 - Exhibition
Leo Pardello Vs. Ernest Roeber,
Result Unknown
2 - Handicap - Graeco-Roman - Roeber to Throw Cleary in Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber Vs. James Cleary (of Brooklyn),
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Cleary Within Time (00:15:25)
Notes:
Was originally supposed to take place in Brooklyn the week prior, but Clearly had a "serious illness."
Roeber is listed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
Cleary is listed as the Northwest Champion.
Roeber will perform exhibitions with George Lawrence & James Faust.
NOVEMBER 29, 1898 (TUESDAY)
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville Co. - Matinee Show
Grand Opera House, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
1 - Exhibition
Leo Pardello Vs. Ernest Roeber,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
Roeber will perform exhibitions with George Lawrence & James Faust.
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville Co. - Evening Show
Grand Opera House, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Quite Large"
1 - Exhibition
Leo Pardello Vs. Ernest Roeber,
Result Unknown
2 - Handicap - Graeco-Roman - Roeber to Throw Muller in Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber Vs. Fredrick Muller (of South Africa),
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Muller (00:15:00)
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
Muller is listed as the South African Champion.
Roeber will perform exhibitions with George Lawrence & James Faust.
NOVEMBER 30, 1898 (WEDNESDAY)
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville Co. - Matinee Show
Grand Opera House, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
1 - Exhibition
Leo Pardello Vs. Ernest Roeber,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
Roeber will perform exhibitions with George Lawrence & James Faust.
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville Co. - Evening Show
Grand Opera House, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
1 - Exhibition
Leo Pardello Vs. Ernest Roeber,
Result Unknown
2 - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber Vs. Fredrick Muller (of South Africa),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
Muller is listed as the South African Champion.
Roeber will perform exhibitions with George Lawrence & James Faust.
NOVEMBER 1898
NOVEMBER 7, 1898 (WEDNESDAY)
Boston, Massachusetts
1 - Ernest Roeber def. James Cleary
(00:09:00)
Notes:
Roeber listed as the world champion.
Cleary listed as the northwest champion.
Mentioned that this is the first public wrestling match for years in Boston.
NOVEMBER 14, 1898 (MONDAY)
London Theatre, The Bowery, New York
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Muldoon in Twenty Minutes
Ernest Roeber def. Martin Muldoon
(00:15:30)
Notes:
Muldoon is listed as the brother of William Muldoon.
NOVEMBER 15, 1898 (TUESDAY)
London Theatre, The Bowery, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber def. William Schnerrer
Note:
Schnerrer said to be a "Big strapping German heavyweight lifter."
NOVEMBER 16, 1898 (WEDNESDAY)
London Theatre, The Bowery, New York
Referee: 'Picked From the Audience'
1 - Handicap - Roeber ot Throw Muller in Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber def. Casper Muller
(00:14:00+)
NOVEMBER 17, 1898 (THURSDAY)
London Theatre, The Bowery, New York
Announcer: Steve O'Donnell
Seconds: Max Allen (Atlas)
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Prof. Atlas
(00:08:30)
Note:
The match broke down into a fist fight at it's conclusion.
NOVEMBER 18, 1898 (FRIDAY)
London Theatre, The Bowery, New York
1 - Three on One Handicap - Roeber To Throw Each Man Within Ten Minutes
Ernest Roeber def. Hans Frobner, August Faust & Charles Miller
(HF 00:02:00 - AF 00:08:20 - CM 00:02:00 - C 00:12:20)
NOVEMBER 21, 1898 (MONDAY)
Matinee Show
Promotion: The Roeber & Crane Company
Brooklyn Music Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Leo Pardello,
Result Unknown
Note:
Roeber is billed as the top act and as the wrestling champion.
Also features: "Alfred Grant, in a comedy sketch; Rosalie, in songs and acrobatic dances; West and Williams, in 'The Colonel and the Count'; Daly and Devere, in an Irish sketch; Misses Maxwell and Dixon, in top boot and transformation dances; Ford and Dot West in a sketch 'The Waiter and the Maid,' and the Crane Brothers in their specialty as 'The Mudtown Rubes.'"
Evening Show
Promotion: The Roeber & Crane Company
Brooklyn Music Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Leo Pardello,
Result Unknown
Note:
Roeber is billed as the top act and as the wrestling champion.
Also features: "Alfred Grant, in a comedy sketch; Rosalie, in songs and acrobatic dances; West and Williams, in 'The Colonel and the Count'; Daly and Devere, in an Irish sketch; Misses Maxwell and Dixon, in top boot and transformation dances; Ford and Dot West in a sketch 'The Waiter and the Maid,' and the Crane Brothers in their specialty as 'The Mudtown Rubes.'"
NOVEMBER 22, 1898 (TUESDAY)
Brooklyn Musican Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Casper Muller (of South Africa),
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Leo Pardello,
Result Unknown
Note:
Results of Corbett-Sharkey fight to be read from the stage.
NOVEMBER 23, 1898 (WEDNESDAY)
Promotion: The Roeber & Crane Company
Brooklyn Music Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Leo Pardello,
Result Unknown
Note:
Roeber is billed as the top act and as the wrestling champion.
Also features: "Alfred Grant, in a comedy sketch; Rosalie, in songs and acrobatic dances; West and Williams, in 'The Colonel and the Count'; Daly and Devere, in an Irish sketch; Misses Maxwell and Dixon, in top boot and transformation dances; Ford and Dot West in a sketch 'The Waiter and the Maid,' and the Crane Brothers in their specialty as 'The Mudtown Rubes.'"
NOVEMBER 24, 1898 (THURSDAY)
Matinee Show
Promotion: The Roeber & Crane Company
Brooklyn Music Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Leo Pardello,
Result Unknown
Note:
Roeber is billed as the top act and as the wrestling champion.
Also features: "Alfred Grant, in a comedy sketch; Rosalie, in songs and acrobatic dances; West and Williams, in 'The Colonel and the Count'; Daly and Devere, in an Irish sketch; Misses Maxwell and Dixon, in top boot and transformation dances; Ford and Dot West in a sketch 'The Waiter and the Maid,' and the Crane Brothers in their speciality as 'The Mudtown Rubes.'"
Evening Show
Promotion: The Roeber & Crane Company
Brooklyn Music Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Leo Pardello,
Result Unknown
Note:
Roeber is billed as the top act and as the wrestling champion.
Also features: "Alfred Grant, in a comedy sketch; Rosalie, in songs and acrobatic dances; West and Williams, in 'The Colonel and the Count'; Daly and Devere, in an Irish sketch; Misses Maxwell and Dixon, in top boot and transformation dances; Ford and Dot West in a sketch 'The Waiter and the Maid,' and the Crane Brothers in their specialty as 'The Mudtown Rubes.'"
NOVEMBER 25, 1898 (FRIDAY)
Promotion: The Roeber & Crane Company
Brooklyn Music Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Leo Pardello,
Result Unknown
Note:
Roeber is billed as the top act and as the wrestling champion.
Also features: "Alfred Grant, in a comedy sketch; Rosalie, in songs and acrobatic dances; West and Williams, in 'The Colonel and the Count'; Daly and Devere, in an Irish sketch; Misses Maxwell and Dixon, in top boot and transformation dances; Ford and Dot West in a sketch 'The Waiter and the Maid,' and the Crane Brothers in their specialty as 'The Mudtown Rubes.'"
NOVEMBER 26, 1898 (SATURDAY)
Matinee Show
Promotion: The Roeber & Crane Company
Brooklyn Music Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Leo Pardello,
Result Unknown
Note:
Roeber is billed as the top act and as the wrestling champion.
Also features: "Alfred Grant, in a comedy sketch; Rosalie, in songs and acrobatic dances; West and Williams, in 'The Colonel and the Count'; Daly and Devere, in an Irish sketch; Misses Maxwell and Dixon, in top boot and transformation dances; Ford and Dot West in a sketch 'The Waiter and the Maid,' and the Crane Brothers in their speciality as 'The Mudtown Rubes.'"
Evening Show
Promotion: The Roeber & Crane Company
Brooklyn Music Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Leo Pardello,
Result Unknown
Note:
Roeber is billed as the top act and as the wrestling champion.
Also features: "Alfred Grant, in a comedy sketch; Rosalie, in songs and acrobatic dances; West and Williams, in 'The Colonel and the Count'; Daly and Devere, in an Irish sketch; Misses Maxwell and Dixon, in top boot and transformation dances; Ford and Dot West in a sketch 'The Waiter and the Maid,' and the Crane Brothers in their specialty as 'The Mudtown Rubes.'"
NOVEMBER 28, 1898 (MONDAY)
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville Co.
Grand Opera House, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
1 - Exhibition
Leo Pardello Vs. Ernest Roeber,
Result Unknown
2 - Handicap - Graeco-Roman - Roeber to Throw Cleary in Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber Vs. James Cleary (of Brooklyn),
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Cleary Within Time (00:15:25)
Notes:
Was originally supposed to take place in Brooklyn the week prior, but Clearly had a "serious illness."
Roeber is listed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
Cleary is listed as the Northwest Champion.
Roeber will perform exhibitions with George Lawrence & James Faust.
NOVEMBER 29, 1898 (TUESDAY)
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville Co. - Matinee Show
Grand Opera House, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
1 - Exhibition
Leo Pardello Vs. Ernest Roeber,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
Roeber will perform exhibitions with George Lawrence & James Faust.
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville Co. - Evening Show
Grand Opera House, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Quite Large"
1 - Exhibition
Leo Pardello Vs. Ernest Roeber,
Result Unknown
2 - Handicap - Graeco-Roman - Roeber to Throw Muller in Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber Vs. Fredrick Muller (of South Africa),
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Muller (00:15:00)
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
Muller is listed as the South African Champion.
Roeber will perform exhibitions with George Lawrence & James Faust.
NOVEMBER 30, 1898 (WEDNESDAY)
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville Co. - Matinee Show
Grand Opera House, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
1 - Exhibition
Leo Pardello Vs. Ernest Roeber,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
Roeber will perform exhibitions with George Lawrence & James Faust.
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville Co. - Evening Show
Grand Opera House, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
1 - Exhibition
Leo Pardello Vs. Ernest Roeber,
Result Unknown
2 - Graeco-Roman
Ernest Roeber Vs. Fredrick Muller (of South Africa),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Roeber is listed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
Muller is listed as the South African Champion.
Roeber will perform exhibitions with George Lawrence & James Faust.
DECEMBER 1898
DECEMBER 2, 1898 (FRIDAY)
Reading, Pennsylvania
1 - Handicap - Graeco-Roman - Roeber to Throw Muldoon in Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber def. Martin Muldoon
(00:12:00)
DECEMBER 6, 1898 (TUESDAY)
Olympic Theater, New York, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Scheerer "the Terrible German"
(00:09:55)
Note:
Roeber offered $50, via his backer, to throw any man in fifteen minutes following the above match. Prof. Jim Adler, of Boston, offered to accept a match, Roeber ignored him at first. Adler and the audience continued shouting at Roeber, his brother Billy, offered to put up the money and Adler got up on the stage. Adler stated Roeber would not wrestle him. Roeber ordered him off of the stage and pushed him into the wings when Adler refused. The audience were set to rush the wings had policemen not been present. Roeber explained that Adler wanted no stranglehold and no flying or rolling falls to be allowed and they were impossible rules to be put into place for a fifteen minute handicap match.
DECEMBER 19, 1898 (MONDAY)
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville & Athletic Company - Matinee Show
Promoter: Mr. Van Osten
Gaeity Theater, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville & Athletic Company - Evening Show
Promoter: Mr. Van Osten
Gaeity Theater, Scranton, Pennsylvania
1 - Handicap - Pardello to Throw Any Man in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $25
Leo Pardello Vs. All Comers,
Results Unknown
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Any Man in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Results Unknown
Note:
Roeber is listed as the World Greco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 20, 1898 (TUESDAY)
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville & Athletic Company - Matinee Show
Promoter: Mr. Van Osten
Gaeity Theater, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville & Athletic Company - Evening Show
Promoter: Mr. Van Osten
Gaiety Theater, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Big"
Referee: Jack Skelly
1 - Handicap - Pardello to Throw Pfoust in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Leo Pardello Vs. August Faust,
Time-Limit - Pardello Failed to Throw Faust (00:15:00)
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Zang in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Ernest Roeber def. Charles Zang
(00:11:00+)
Note:
Roeber is listed as the World Greco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 21, 1898 (WEDNESDAY)
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville & Athletic Company - Matinee Show
Promoter: Mr. Van Osten
Gaeity Theater, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville & Athletic Company - Evening Show
Promoter: Van Osten
Gaiety Theatre, Scranton, Pennsylvania
1 - Handicap - Pardello to Throw Pfoust in Twenty Minutes or Forfeit $50 ($25 of Roeber's money & $25 of the houses)
Leo Pardello Vs. August Pfoust (May-be spelled Faust) (of Brooklyn, N.Y.),
Time-Limit - Pardello Could Not Throw Pfoust (00:20:00)
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Wiel in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Ernest Roeber def. Ben Wiel
(00:03:00)
Note:
Roeber is listed as the World Greco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 22, 1898 (THURSDAY)
Bijou Theater, Binghampton, New York
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Faust Within Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber def. Faust (of Scranton)
Note:
Before the match happened Atlas, who is said to be the Boston Champion, challenges Roeber to a match. Roeber declines stating he has a match with Faust already. Atlast then dared Roeber and implied Roeber was chicken. The audience hissed Roeber when he again declined. Atlas stripped off ready to fight. Roeber pushed Atlas, the two men went to clinch, but Padella (Roeber's wrestling partner) separated the two men. Atlas did hit Roeber with a fist that cuased the blood to flow though. The police finaly intervened so as that Roeber could continue the show and face Faust.
DECEMBER 1898
DECEMBER 2, 1898 (FRIDAY)
Reading, Pennsylvania
1 - Handicap - Graeco-Roman - Roeber to Throw Muldoon in Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber def. Martin Muldoon
(00:12:00)
DECEMBER 6, 1898 (TUESDAY)
Olympic Theater, New York, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Scheerer "the Terrible German"
(00:09:55)
Note:
Roeber offered $50, via his backer, to throw any man in fifteen minutes following the above match. Prof. Jim Adler, of Boston, offered to accept a match, Roeber ignored him at first. Adler and the audience continued shouting at Roeber, his brother Billy, offered to put up the money and Adler got up on the stage. Adler stated Roeber would not wrestle him. Roeber ordered him off of the stage and pushed him into the wings when Adler refused. The audience were set to rush the wings had policemen not been present. Roeber explained that Adler wanted no stranglehold and no flying or rolling falls to be allowed and they were impossible rules to be put into place for a fifteen minute handicap match.
DECEMBER 19, 1898 (MONDAY)
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville & Athletic Company - Matinee Show
Promoter: Mr. Van Osten
Gaeity Theater, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville & Athletic Company - Evening Show
Promoter: Mr. Van Osten
Gaeity Theater, Scranton, Pennsylvania
1 - Handicap - Pardello to Throw Any Man in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $25
Leo Pardello Vs. All Comers,
Results Unknown
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Any Man in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Ernest Roeber Vs. All Comers,
Results Unknown
Note:
Roeber is listed as the World Greco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 20, 1898 (TUESDAY)
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville & Athletic Company - Matinee Show
Promoter: Mr. Van Osten
Gaeity Theater, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville & Athletic Company - Evening Show
Promoter: Mr. Van Osten
Gaiety Theater, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Big"
Referee: Jack Skelly
1 - Handicap - Pardello to Throw Pfoust in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Leo Pardello Vs. August Faust,
Time-Limit - Pardello Failed to Throw Faust (00:15:00)
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Zang in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Ernest Roeber def. Charles Zang
(00:11:00+)
Note:
Roeber is listed as the World Greco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 21, 1898 (WEDNESDAY)
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville & Athletic Company - Matinee Show
Promoter: Mr. Van Osten
Gaeity Theater, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Roeber & Crane Bros. Vaudeville & Athletic Company - Evening Show
Promoter: Van Osten
Gaiety Theatre, Scranton, Pennsylvania
1 - Handicap - Pardello to Throw Pfoust in Twenty Minutes or Forfeit $50 ($25 of Roeber's money & $25 of the houses)
Leo Pardello Vs. August Pfoust (May-be spelled Faust) (of Brooklyn, N.Y.),
Time-Limit - Pardello Could Not Throw Pfoust (00:20:00)
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Wiel in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Ernest Roeber def. Ben Wiel
(00:03:00)
Note:
Roeber is listed as the World Greco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 22, 1898 (THURSDAY)
Bijou Theater, Binghampton, New York
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Faust Within Fifteen Minutes
Ernest Roeber def. Faust (of Scranton)
Note:
Before the match happened Atlas, who is said to be the Boston Champion, challenges Roeber to a match. Roeber declines stating he has a match with Faust already. Atlast then dared Roeber and implied Roeber was chicken. The audience hissed Roeber when he again declined. Atlas stripped off ready to fight. Roeber pushed Atlas, the two men went to clinch, but Padella (Roeber's wrestling partner) separated the two men. Atlas did hit Roeber with a fist that cuased the blood to flow though. The police finaly intervened so as that Roeber could continue the show and face Faust.
1899
JANUARY 1899
JANUARY 9, 1899 (SUNDAY)
Unique Theater, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Handicap - Pardella to Throw Any Man in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $25
Leo Pardella Vs. M. Faust,
Time-Limit - Pardella Could Not Throw Faust (00:15:00)
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Nolze in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Ernest Roeber def. Nolze, the Terrible German
(00:11:19)
JANUARY 10, 1899 (MONDAY)
Unique Theater, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Handicap - Pardella to Throw Any Man in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $25
Leo Pardella Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Nolze in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Ernest Roeber Vs. Atlas' Unknown,
Result Unknown
JANUARY 30, 1899 (MONDAY)
Grand Opera House, New Haven, Connecticut
1 - Leo Pardello Vs. Charles Miller (of Syracuse),
Time-Limit Draw
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Faust in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Ernest Roeber Vs. Alex Faust (of Bridgeport),
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Faust (00:15:00)
JANUARY 31, 1899 (TUESDAY)
Grand Opera House, New Haven, Connecticut
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Atlas in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50 or Forfeit $250 if Thrown
Ernest Roeber Vs. Professor James Atlas (of Boston),
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Atlas (00:15:00)
JANUARY 1899
JANUARY 9, 1899 (SUNDAY)
Unique Theater, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Handicap - Pardella to Throw Any Man in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $25
Leo Pardella Vs. M. Faust,
Time-Limit - Pardella Could Not Throw Faust (00:15:00)
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Nolze in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Ernest Roeber def. Nolze, the Terrible German
(00:11:19)
JANUARY 10, 1899 (MONDAY)
Unique Theater, Brooklyn, New York
1 - Handicap - Pardella to Throw Any Man in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $25
Leo Pardella Vs. All Comers,
Result Unknown
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Nolze in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Ernest Roeber Vs. Atlas' Unknown,
Result Unknown
JANUARY 30, 1899 (MONDAY)
Grand Opera House, New Haven, Connecticut
1 - Leo Pardello Vs. Charles Miller (of Syracuse),
Time-Limit Draw
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Faust in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Ernest Roeber Vs. Alex Faust (of Bridgeport),
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Faust (00:15:00)
JANUARY 31, 1899 (TUESDAY)
Grand Opera House, New Haven, Connecticut
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Atlas in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50 or Forfeit $250 if Thrown
Ernest Roeber Vs. Professor James Atlas (of Boston),
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Atlas (00:15:00)
FEBRUARY 1899
FEBRUARY 1, 1899 (WEDNESDAY)
Grand Opera House, New Haven, Connecticut
Referee: Mr. Phoenix
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Ernest Roeber def. Professor Jack Atlas (of Boston)
(00:18:00+)
FEBRUARY 3, 1899 (FRIDAY)
Grand Opera House, New Haven, Connecticut
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw the Turk in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50 or $250 if Thrown
Ernest Roeber Vs. 'The Terrible Turk',
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw the Turk (00:15:00)
FEBRUARY 6, 1899 (MONDAY)
MATINEE SHOW
Court Street Theater, Buffalo, New York
Roeber & Crane Vaudeville Show
EVENING SHOW
Court Street Theater, Buffalo, New York
1 - Leo Pardello Vs. Mr. Miller,
Presume Changed
2 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Martin Muldoon (of Warren, O.),
Presume Changed
3 - Handicap - Pardello to Throw Bartram in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $25 or $125 if Thrown
Leo Pardello def. Bert Bartram (of Buffalo)
(00:08:00)
4 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Miller in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit £50 or $250 if Thrown
Ernest Roeber def. William Miller (of Rochester)
(00:14:19)
Notes:
Muldoon is noted as brother of ex-champion William Muldoon.
Also featured a stone breaking contest between Mons. Laurent (with the show) and Bert Bartram (of Buffalo).
No reason on why the card changed is given.
FEBRUARY 7, 1899 (TUESDAY)
Court Street Theater, Buffalo, New York
Timekeeper: Jim Daly
Referee: 'the Writer'
1 - Leo Pardello def. Young Huber (of Buffalo)
(00:13:00)
2 - Graeco-Roman - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Atlas in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Ernest Roeber Vs. Jack McCann 'Atlas the Big Binghamton Wrestler',
Time-Limit (00:15:00)
FEBRUARY 8, 1899 (WEDNESDAY)
Court Street Theatre, Buffalo, New York
Referee: Ed Atherton
Graeco-Roman
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Jim McCann 'Atlas'
(00:09:00)
FEBRUARY 9, 1899 (THURSDAY)
Court Street Theater, Buffalo, New York
Referee: Smith
1 - Leo Pardello Vs. Charley Miller,
Time-Limit - Pardello Failed to Throw Miller (00:15:00)
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Ali in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Ernest Roebr Vs. Morad Ali 'the Turk',
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Ali (00:15:00)
FEBRUARY 10, 1899 (FRIDAY)
Handicap - Atherton to Throw Pardello in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
1 - Leo Pardello Vs. Ed Atherton,
Time-Limit
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Scott in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Ernest Roeber def. Frank Scott 'Clever Local Wrestler'
(00:08:29)
FEBRUARY 11, 1899 (SATURDAY)
Court Street Theater, Buffalo, New York
1 - Leo Pardello def. Charles Miller
(00:26:00)
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Ali in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50 or $250 if Thrown
Ernest Roeber Vs. Morad Ali,
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Ali (00:15:00)
FEBRUARY 1899
FEBRUARY 1, 1899 (WEDNESDAY)
Grand Opera House, New Haven, Connecticut
Referee: Mr. Phoenix
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Ernest Roeber def. Professor Jack Atlas (of Boston)
(00:18:00+)
FEBRUARY 3, 1899 (FRIDAY)
Grand Opera House, New Haven, Connecticut
1 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw the Turk in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50 or $250 if Thrown
Ernest Roeber Vs. 'The Terrible Turk',
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw the Turk (00:15:00)
FEBRUARY 6, 1899 (MONDAY)
MATINEE SHOW
Court Street Theater, Buffalo, New York
Roeber & Crane Vaudeville Show
EVENING SHOW
Court Street Theater, Buffalo, New York
1 - Leo Pardello Vs. Mr. Miller,
Presume Changed
2 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Martin Muldoon (of Warren, O.),
Presume Changed
3 - Handicap - Pardello to Throw Bartram in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $25 or $125 if Thrown
Leo Pardello def. Bert Bartram (of Buffalo)
(00:08:00)
4 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Miller in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit £50 or $250 if Thrown
Ernest Roeber def. William Miller (of Rochester)
(00:14:19)
Notes:
Muldoon is noted as brother of ex-champion William Muldoon.
Also featured a stone breaking contest between Mons. Laurent (with the show) and Bert Bartram (of Buffalo).
No reason on why the card changed is given.
FEBRUARY 7, 1899 (TUESDAY)
Court Street Theater, Buffalo, New York
Timekeeper: Jim Daly
Referee: 'the Writer'
1 - Leo Pardello def. Young Huber (of Buffalo)
(00:13:00)
2 - Graeco-Roman - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Atlas in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Ernest Roeber Vs. Jack McCann 'Atlas the Big Binghamton Wrestler',
Time-Limit (00:15:00)
FEBRUARY 8, 1899 (WEDNESDAY)
Court Street Theatre, Buffalo, New York
Referee: Ed Atherton
Graeco-Roman
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Jim McCann 'Atlas'
(00:09:00)
FEBRUARY 9, 1899 (THURSDAY)
Court Street Theater, Buffalo, New York
Referee: Smith
1 - Leo Pardello Vs. Charley Miller,
Time-Limit - Pardello Failed to Throw Miller (00:15:00)
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Ali in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Ernest Roebr Vs. Morad Ali 'the Turk',
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Ali (00:15:00)
FEBRUARY 10, 1899 (FRIDAY)
Handicap - Atherton to Throw Pardello in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
1 - Leo Pardello Vs. Ed Atherton,
Time-Limit
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Scott in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
Ernest Roeber def. Frank Scott 'Clever Local Wrestler'
(00:08:29)
FEBRUARY 11, 1899 (SATURDAY)
Court Street Theater, Buffalo, New York
1 - Leo Pardello def. Charles Miller
(00:26:00)
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Ali in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50 or $250 if Thrown
Ernest Roeber Vs. Morad Ali,
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Ali (00:15:00)
MARCH 1899
MARCH 7, 1899 (TUESDAY)
Music Hall, Boston, Massachusetts
1 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
Ernest Roeber def. 'The Terrible turk',
Forfeit (00:29:30)
MARCH 10, 1899 (FRIDAY)
Germania Mannerchoir Hall, Baltimore, Maryland
Referee: William(?) Roeber (Second Match)
1 - Graeco-Roman
Frederick Packham (of Cincinnati) def. John Klein (of Baltimore)
(00:03:35)
2 - Handicap - Burlingame to Throw Hart in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
George Burlingame (of Baltimore) def. W.C. Hart (of Canton)
3 - World/American Championship
Ernest Roeber Vs. Heraklides 'the Terrible Greek,
Police Stoppage
4 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Burlingame in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $100
Ernest Roeber Vs. George Burlingame (of Baltimore),
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Burlingame (00:15:00)
Note:
Also featured boxing.
MARCH 1899
MARCH 7, 1899 (TUESDAY)
Music Hall, Boston, Massachusetts
1 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
Ernest Roeber def. 'The Terrible turk',
Forfeit (00:29:30)
MARCH 10, 1899 (FRIDAY)
Germania Mannerchoir Hall, Baltimore, Maryland
Referee: William(?) Roeber (Second Match)
1 - Graeco-Roman
Frederick Packham (of Cincinnati) def. John Klein (of Baltimore)
(00:03:35)
2 - Handicap - Burlingame to Throw Hart in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $50
George Burlingame (of Baltimore) def. W.C. Hart (of Canton)
3 - World/American Championship
Ernest Roeber Vs. Heraklides 'the Terrible Greek,
Police Stoppage
4 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Burlingame in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $100
Ernest Roeber Vs. George Burlingame (of Baltimore),
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Burlingame (00:15:00)
Note:
Also featured boxing.
MAY 1899
MAY 22, 1899 (MONDAY)
AFTERNOON SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - Ernest Roeber def. Leo Pardello
EVENING SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - Handicap Lenhart to Throw Quinn in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $15
Jack Quinn (of Alexandria) def. Charlie Lenhart
(00:02:39)
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Miller in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $25 or $100 if Thrown
Ernest Roeber def. Fred. Miller (of Brooklyn)
(00:13:00)
LATE SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre, Washington, District of Columbia
Roeber & Crane Vaudeville Performance
MAY 23, 1899 (TUESDAY)
AFTERNOON SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre, Washington, District of Columbia
Roeber & Crane Vaudeville Performance
EVENING SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - Leo Pardello Vs. Robert Roy Mackey (of Washington, D.C.),
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Quinn in Fifteen Minutes or Forfeit $25 or $100 if Thrown
Ernest Roeber Vs. Jack Quinn,
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Quinn (00:15:00)
LATE SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre, Washington, District of Columbia
Roeber & Crane Vaudeville Performance
MAY 24, 1899 (WEDNESDAY)
AFTERNOON SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre, Washington, District of Columbia
Roeber & Crane Vaudeville Performance
EVENING SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - Exhibition
Leo Pardello Vs. Alex. Goroum (of Washington, D.C.),
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Quinn in Twenty-Five Minutes or Forfeit $50 or $100 if Thrown - If No Fall Is Gained At End of Twenty-Five Minutes the Bout Will Continue to a Finish
Ernest Roeber def. Jack Quinn
(00:19:18)
MAY 25, 1899 (THURSDAY)
AFTERNOON SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre, Washington, District of Columbia
Roeber & Crane Vaudeville Performance
EVENING SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - Leo Pardello Vs. Rob Roy Mackey (of Washington, D.C.)
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Miller or Forfeit $25
Ernest Roeber Vs. Fred Miller (of Brooklyn),
Time-Limit - Roeber Failed to Throw Miller (00:15:00)
MAY 26, 1899 (FRIDAY)
AFTERNOON SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre, Washington, District of Columbia
Roeber & Crane Vaudeville Performance
EVENING SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - Leo Pardello Vs. Grant (of Washington, D.C.),
Cancelled
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Adali or Forfeit $200 if Thrown
Ernest Roeber Vs. Mori Adali 'the Terrible Turk',
Cancelled
3 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. Leo Pardello,
Result Unknown
Handicap - Lenhart to Throw Grant
4 - Charles Lenhart Vs. Joe Grant,
Time-Limit - Lenhart Failed to Throw Grant
(00:10:00)
Notes:
Adali failed to appear.
Adali is listed as "Al Reeves' 'Terrible Turk."
MAY 27, 1899 (SATURDAY)
AFTERNOON SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre, Washington, District of Columbia
Roeber & Crane Vaudeville Performance
EVENING SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - Handicap - Pardello to Throw Grant in Ten Minutes
Leo Pardello Vs. Joe Grant (of Washington, D.C.),
Time-Limit - Pardello Failed to Throw Grant (00:10:00)
2 - Handicap - Roeber to Throw Miller or Forfeit $25 if Unable to in Fifteen Minutes and $50 if Unable to in Thirty Minutes
Ernest Roeber def. Fred Miller (of Brooklyn)
(00:20:31)
JULY 1899
JULY 4, 1899 (TUESDAY)
League Park, Cleveland, Ohio
Attendance: 7,000
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
Tom Jenkins def. Ernest Roeber,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:20:15 - F2 00:15:04 - C 00:35:19)
JULY 1899
JULY 4, 1899 (TUESDAY)
League Park, Cleveland, Ohio
Attendance: 7,000
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
Tom Jenkins def. Ernest Roeber,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:20:15 - F2 00:15:04 - C 00:35:19)
SEPTEMBER 1899
SEPTEMBER 6, 1899 (WEDNESDAY)
Baltimore, Maryland
1 - Wrestling Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ernest Roeber (c) def. George Burlingame,
One Fall to None - Forfeit (00:11:45)
SEPTEMBER 16, 1899 (SATURDAY)
Columbia Casino, Manhattan, New York
Referee: Capt. James Bagley
Seconds: W. Roeber - Roeber's Brother (Roeber) & Charles Muller (Atlas)
1 - Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls - For Stakes of $1,000 + Added Money
Ernest Roeber (c) def. Professor Atlas (of Boston),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:28:15 - F2 00:15:00 - C 00:43:00)
Notes:
Two papers list the match as at 'The annex to Dietrich's Musical Hall.'
The contest was on a raised stage in open air.
Won the first fall with a half-Nelson.
SEPTEMBER 20, 1899 (WEDNESDAY)
Unknown, Unknown
1 - Ernest Roeber def. James Mitchell, Forfeit
Note:
Mitchell had to forfeit due to a dislocated shoulder during the match.
SEPTEMBER 25, 1899 (MONDAY)
Kingston, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. M.J. Dwyer (of Grand Rapids),
Result Unknown
SEPTEMBER 1899
SEPTEMBER 6, 1899 (WEDNESDAY)
Baltimore, Maryland
1 - Wrestling Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Ernest Roeber (c) def. George Burlingame,
One Fall to None - Forfeit (00:11:45)
SEPTEMBER 16, 1899 (SATURDAY)
Columbia Casino, Manhattan, New York
Referee: Capt. James Bagley
Seconds: W. Roeber - Roeber's Brother (Roeber) & Charles Muller (Atlas)
1 - Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls - For Stakes of $1,000 + Added Money
Ernest Roeber (c) def. Professor Atlas (of Boston),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:28:15 - F2 00:15:00 - C 00:43:00)
Notes:
Two papers list the match as at 'The annex to Dietrich's Musical Hall.'
The contest was on a raised stage in open air.
Won the first fall with a half-Nelson.
SEPTEMBER 20, 1899 (WEDNESDAY)
Unknown, Unknown
1 - Ernest Roeber def. James Mitchell, Forfeit
Note:
Mitchell had to forfeit due to a dislocated shoulder during the match.
SEPTEMBER 25, 1899 (MONDAY)
Kingston, New York
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. M.J. Dwyer (of Grand Rapids),
Result Unknown
NOVEMBER 1899
NOVEMBER 9, 1899 (THURSDAY)
Koster & Biel's Music Hall, New York, New York
1 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. James J. Jeffries,
Result Unknown
Note:
This match came about due to police threatening to arrest Jeffries if he put on a boxing exhibition.
NOVEMBER 1899
NOVEMBER 9, 1899 (THURSDAY)
Koster & Biel's Music Hall, New York, New York
1 - Exhibition
Ernest Roeber Vs. James J. Jeffries,
Result Unknown
Note:
This match came about due to police threatening to arrest Jeffries if he put on a boxing exhibition.
DECEMBER 1899
DECEMBER 11, 1899 (MONDAY)
AFTERNOON SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theater, Washington, District of Columbia
Attendance: 'Packed'
1 - Boxing Exhibition - Three Rounds
Ernest Roeber Vs. Jim Jeffries,
Result Unknown
EVENING SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theater, Washington, District of Columbia
Attendance: 'Packed'
Boxing Exhibition - Three Rounds
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Jim Jeffries,
Result Unknown
DECEMBER 12, 1899 (TUESDAY)
AFTERNOON SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theater, Washington, District of Columbia
Boxing Exhibition
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Jim Jeffries,
Result Unknown
EVENING SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theater, Washington, District of Columbia
Boxing Exhibition
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Jim Jeffries,
Result Unknown
DECEMBER 1899
DECEMBER 11, 1899 (MONDAY)
AFTERNOON SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theater, Washington, District of Columbia
Attendance: 'Packed'
1 - Boxing Exhibition - Three Rounds
Ernest Roeber Vs. Jim Jeffries,
Result Unknown
EVENING SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theater, Washington, District of Columbia
Attendance: 'Packed'
Boxing Exhibition - Three Rounds
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Jim Jeffries,
Result Unknown
DECEMBER 12, 1899 (TUESDAY)
AFTERNOON SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theater, Washington, District of Columbia
Boxing Exhibition
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Jim Jeffries,
Result Unknown
EVENING SHOW
Kernan's Lyceum Theater, Washington, District of Columbia
Boxing Exhibition
1 - Ernest Roeber Vs. Jim Jeffries,
Result Unknown