James Faulkner
Born: May 1, 1857.
Born: May 1, 1857.
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1879
NOVEMBER 1879
NOVEMBER ??, 1879 (SATURDAY)
Larkhill Grounds, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Lancashire Style - Two out of Three Falls - Part One
Faulkner Vs. Tongo,
One Fall to None - To Be Continued
NOVEMBER ??, 1879 (MONDAY)
Larkhill Grounds, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Lancashire Style - Two out of Three Falls - Part Two
Faulkner def. Tongo,
One Fall to None (Two Falls to None - F1 00:??:?? - F2 00:25:00 - C 00:25:00+)
1880 (no results)
1881 (no results)
1882 (no results)
1883 (no results)
1884 (no results)
1885
MAY 1885
MAY 16, 1885 (SATURDAY)
Music Hall, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Mixed Style (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Three out of Five Falls
James Faulkner Vs. Andre Christol,
Postponed - Two Falls to One (F1 00:41:00 - F2 00:29:00 - F3 00:35:00 - C 01:45:00)
MAY 28, 1885 (THURSDAY)
Chicago, Illinois
1 - Mixed Style (Catch-as-Catch-Can/ Two out of Three Falls
James Faulkner (of Scotland) def. Andre Christol (of France)
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 00:20:00 - F2 ??:??:?? - C 00:20:00+)
Note:
Christol injured his shoulder during the second fall and could not continue.
MAY 30, 1885 (SATURDAY)
Roller Rink, Madison, Wisconsin
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Evan Lewis (of Iowa County) def. James Faulkner (of Chicago),
Two Falls to One - Decision
MAY 1885
MAY 16, 1885 (SATURDAY)
Music Hall, Chicago, Illinois
1 - Mixed Style (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Three out of Five Falls
James Faulkner Vs. Andre Christol,
Postponed - Two Falls to One (F1 00:41:00 - F2 00:29:00 - F3 00:35:00 - C 01:45:00)
MAY 28, 1885 (THURSDAY)
Chicago, Illinois
1 - Mixed Style (Catch-as-Catch-Can/ Two out of Three Falls
James Faulkner (of Scotland) def. Andre Christol (of France)
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 00:20:00 - F2 ??:??:?? - C 00:20:00+)
Note:
Christol injured his shoulder during the second fall and could not continue.
MAY 30, 1885 (SATURDAY)
Roller Rink, Madison, Wisconsin
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Evan Lewis (of Iowa County) def. James Faulkner (of Chicago),
Two Falls to One - Decision
1886
JUNE 1886
JUNE 28, 1886 (MONDAY)
Grand Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio
Referee: Dr. A.E. Heighway Jr.
Seconds: Pete Nolan (Faulkner) & 'Hy' Howman (Bibby)
1 - World Middleweight Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Edwin Bibby def. James Faulkner,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:27:00 - F2 00:23:00 - F3 ??:??:?? - C 00:50:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Bibby is listed as ex-American Champion.
Faulkner is listed as the English Champion.
JUNE 1886
JUNE 28, 1886 (MONDAY)
Grand Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio
Referee: Dr. A.E. Heighway Jr.
Seconds: Pete Nolan (Faulkner) & 'Hy' Howman (Bibby)
1 - World Middleweight Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Edwin Bibby def. James Faulkner,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:27:00 - F2 00:23:00 - F3 ??:??:?? - C 00:50:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Bibby is listed as ex-American Champion.
Faulkner is listed as the English Champion.
NOVEMBER 1886
NOVEMBER 4, 1886 (THURSDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 1
Olympic Theater, St. Paul, Minnesota
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
Matsada Sorakichi (of Japan) def. James Faulkner
Two Falls to One (F1 00:12:30 - F2 00:08:00 - F3 00:15:15 - C 00:35:45)
Notes:
Faulkner is listed as the English Lightweight Champion.
Match took place after the Rily Companies performance.
NOVEMBER 5, 1886 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 2
Attendance: "Packed"
Olympic Theater, St. Paul, Minnesota
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
James Faulkner def. Matsada Sorakichi (of Japan),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:14:45 - F2 00:16:30 - C 00:21:15)
Note:
Match took place after the Rily Companies performance.
NOVEMBER 6, 1886 (SATURDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 3
Olympic Theater, St. Paul, Minneapolis
Attendance: "Crowded"
1 - Two out of Three Falls
James Faulkner def. Matsada Sorakichi (of Japan)
Two Falls to One (F1 00:16:00 - F2 00:02:00+ - F3 00:12:00 - C 00:20:00+)
Note:
Faulner is listed as the Lightweight Champion.
NOVEMBER 1886
NOVEMBER 4, 1886 (THURSDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 1
Olympic Theater, St. Paul, Minnesota
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
Matsada Sorakichi (of Japan) def. James Faulkner
Two Falls to One (F1 00:12:30 - F2 00:08:00 - F3 00:15:15 - C 00:35:45)
Notes:
Faulkner is listed as the English Lightweight Champion.
Match took place after the Rily Companies performance.
NOVEMBER 5, 1886 (FRIDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 2
Attendance: "Packed"
Olympic Theater, St. Paul, Minnesota
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
James Faulkner def. Matsada Sorakichi (of Japan),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:14:45 - F2 00:16:30 - C 00:21:15)
Note:
Match took place after the Rily Companies performance.
NOVEMBER 6, 1886 (SATURDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Day 3
Olympic Theater, St. Paul, Minneapolis
Attendance: "Crowded"
1 - Two out of Three Falls
James Faulkner def. Matsada Sorakichi (of Japan)
Two Falls to One (F1 00:16:00 - F2 00:02:00+ - F3 00:12:00 - C 00:20:00+)
Note:
Faulner is listed as the Lightweight Champion.
1887
OCTOBER 1887
OCTOBER ??, 1887 (????)
Hamilton, Ohio
1 - Theodore "Greek" George def. Jimmy Faulkner,
Two Falls to ???? (00:18:00)
Note:
This is according to a biographical piece on George in 1888.
OCTOBER 1887
OCTOBER ??, 1887 (????)
Hamilton, Ohio
1 - Theodore "Greek" George def. Jimmy Faulkner,
Two Falls to ???? (00:18:00)
Note:
This is according to a biographical piece on George in 1888.
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James Faulkner's Results.
Updated: December 10, 2014.
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Unique content strictly for the Professional Wrestling Historical Society.
All research has been completed by the Professional Wrestling Historical Society or by a trusted contributor.
Information came from contemporary newspapers unless otherwise stated.
James Faulkner's Results.
Updated: December 10, 2014.
Record: #47.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.