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1858
1859
1860 (no results)
1861 (no results)
1862 (no results)
1863
APRIL 1863
APRIL 14, 1863 (TUESDAY)
Old Mozart Hall, Broadway, New York
Attendance: 'Large'
Announcer: Mr. Tevee
Judges: Seth Holden (Hill) & Izzy Lazarus (Ainsworth)
1 - Nathaniel Ainsworth def. Harry Collins (of New York)
(00:03:00)
2 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Nathaniel Ainsworth def. Mr. Lawler (of New York),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:01:15 - F2 ??:??:?? - F3 00:01:20 - - C 00:02:35+)
3 - American Collar & Elbow Championship
Harry Hill (of New York) def. Lieutenant Ainsworth (of New Haven) (c)
(00:00:20) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Nathaniel is listed as twin-brother of the Lieut.
Hill announces after the match that this was his last match.
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle claimed the time as twenty minutes in the final match.
The Cleveland Daily Leader claimed the time was less than thirty seconds.
APRIL 16, 1863 (THURSDAY)
Benefit for the Hungry
Promoter: John Morrissey
Hoym's Theatre, New York, New York
Attendance: 'Crowded'
Tickets: $1.00
Announcer: Sam Davis
1 - Harry Hill Vs. Izzy Lazarus,
Result Unknown
Notes:
This is an all boxing show.
Hill is listed as the 'champion wrestler.'
Hill's match is said to be the funniest of the evening due to Lazarus' rotund frame and Hill being able to dance around him.
APRIL 1863
APRIL 14, 1863 (TUESDAY)
Old Mozart Hall, Broadway, New York
Attendance: 'Large'
Announcer: Mr. Tevee
Judges: Seth Holden (Hill) & Izzy Lazarus (Ainsworth)
1 - Nathaniel Ainsworth def. Harry Collins (of New York)
(00:03:00)
2 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Nathaniel Ainsworth def. Mr. Lawler (of New York),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:01:15 - F2 ??:??:?? - F3 00:01:20 - - C 00:02:35+)
3 - American Collar & Elbow Championship
Harry Hill (of New York) def. Lieutenant Ainsworth (of New Haven) (c)
(00:00:20) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Nathaniel is listed as twin-brother of the Lieut.
Hill announces after the match that this was his last match.
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle claimed the time as twenty minutes in the final match.
The Cleveland Daily Leader claimed the time was less than thirty seconds.
APRIL 16, 1863 (THURSDAY)
Benefit for the Hungry
Promoter: John Morrissey
Hoym's Theatre, New York, New York
Attendance: 'Crowded'
Tickets: $1.00
Announcer: Sam Davis
1 - Harry Hill Vs. Izzy Lazarus,
Result Unknown
Notes:
This is an all boxing show.
Hill is listed as the 'champion wrestler.'
Hill's match is said to be the funniest of the evening due to Lazarus' rotund frame and Hill being able to dance around him.
1864
AUGUST 1864
AUGUST 17, 1864 (WEDNESDAY)
Cremorne Garden Theatre, New York, New York
Tickets: $0.50
Referees: Harry Hill (1) Izzy Lazurus (2)
Seconds: Mike Trainor (Hill) & Peter Martin (Prickett)
1 - Collar & Elbow
Mr. Lawler Vs. John Farley,
Draw
2 - Two out of Three Falls - Side-Hold
Uzile Prickett (of Cold Run, New Jersey) def. Harry Hill (of New York via Epsom, England),
Two Falls to None
Notes:
Also featured clog dancing, a jig, sparring and club swinging.
Hill, the referee for the first match, decided that it should be a draw as the match went long.
Some of the cups "mysteriously disappeared."
AUGUST 1864
AUGUST 17, 1864 (WEDNESDAY)
Cremorne Garden Theatre, New York, New York
Tickets: $0.50
Referees: Harry Hill (1) Izzy Lazurus (2)
Seconds: Mike Trainor (Hill) & Peter Martin (Prickett)
1 - Collar & Elbow
Mr. Lawler Vs. John Farley,
Draw
2 - Two out of Three Falls - Side-Hold
Uzile Prickett (of Cold Run, New Jersey) def. Harry Hill (of New York via Epsom, England),
Two Falls to None
Notes:
Also featured clog dancing, a jig, sparring and club swinging.
Hill, the referee for the first match, decided that it should be a draw as the match went long.
Some of the cups "mysteriously disappeared."
1865 (no results)
1866 (no results)
1867
???? 1867
???? ??, 1867 (????)
Theatre Comique, Broadway, New York
1 - Harry Hill def. Homer Lane
Note:
This is according to a biographical piece of Hill written in 1867.
1868
JUNE 1868
JUNE 2, 1868 (TUESDAY)
Harry Hill's, New York, New York
Attendance: 100 & "A Number of the Sporting Fraternity"
Tickets: $5.00
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Lieut. Ainsworth (of New Haven) Vs. Homer Lane (now of Jamestown, N.Y.),
Forfeit
2 - Homer Lane def. Harry Hill
Notes:
Ainsworth is listed as the Eastern Champion.
Lane is listed as the Western Champion.
Ainsworth failed to show so Hill wrestled Lane instead.
Also featured sparring.
Lane is said to be the brother of "our supervisor" Curtis G. Lane Esq., and formerly of Lowville.
Only money was forfeited.
JUNE 1868
JUNE 2, 1868 (TUESDAY)
Harry Hill's, New York, New York
Attendance: 100 & "A Number of the Sporting Fraternity"
Tickets: $5.00
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Lieut. Ainsworth (of New Haven) Vs. Homer Lane (now of Jamestown, N.Y.),
Forfeit
2 - Homer Lane def. Harry Hill
Notes:
Ainsworth is listed as the Eastern Champion.
Lane is listed as the Western Champion.
Ainsworth failed to show so Hill wrestled Lane instead.
Also featured sparring.
Lane is said to be the brother of "our supervisor" Curtis G. Lane Esq., and formerly of Lowville.
Only money was forfeited.
1869 (no results)
1870
JUNE 1870
JUNE 16, 1870 (THURSDAY)
Grand Complimentary Testimonial to Mr. Harry Hill
Harry Hill's New Hall, New York, New York
Featuring: "James Mace, Joe Coburn, Tom Allen, Billy Edwards, Mike Coburn, Grace and Ryan, Homer Lane, the Champion Wrestler' Dooney Harris, and last, but not least, the 'Sporting Tailor.'"
JUNE 1870
JUNE 16, 1870 (THURSDAY)
Grand Complimentary Testimonial to Mr. Harry Hill
Harry Hill's New Hall, New York, New York
Featuring: "James Mace, Joe Coburn, Tom Allen, Billy Edwards, Mike Coburn, Grace and Ryan, Homer Lane, the Champion Wrestler' Dooney Harris, and last, but not least, the 'Sporting Tailor.'"
1871
NOVEMBER 1871
NOVEMBER 22, 1871 (WEDNESDAY)
Arcade, Jersey City, New Jersey
"George Rooke, one of our most scientific middle-weight boxers, who fought Rockey Moore, Charley Collins and Tim Hussey, is up for a benefit...The entertainement will embrace sparring, club swinging, wrestling, etc., and among the names adorning the posters are the following:- Bill Clark, Barney Aaron, Harry Hill, Athur Chambers, Dooney Harris, Homer Lane, Matt Grace, Charley Omealla, John Clark (Cloggist), and Tom Neil (Irish Warbler). The wind-up will be between Rooke & Prof. Clark."
1872 (no results)
1873 (no results)
1874 (no results)
1875
OCTOBER 1875
OCTOBER 21, 1875 (THURSDAY)
Benefit to Raise Money to Cover Costs of Edward O'Baldwin's Illness & Burial
Promoter: Joseph Cassidy
Harry Hill's, New York, New York
Featuring: "Joseph Coburn, Billy Edwards, Steve Taylor, Mike Coburn, and others will be present as participants; while Matt. Grace, Homer Lane and other A-1 wrestlers will display their skill, and regular company of singers, dancers, etc...Mr. Hill has given this theatre free of charge, and we are requested to say that his "Mouse." Kelly, will be pleased to have a shake up with Hogan on this occasion."
OCTOBER 1875
OCTOBER 21, 1875 (THURSDAY)
Benefit to Raise Money to Cover Costs of Edward O'Baldwin's Illness & Burial
Promoter: Joseph Cassidy
Harry Hill's, New York, New York
Featuring: "Joseph Coburn, Billy Edwards, Steve Taylor, Mike Coburn, and others will be present as participants; while Matt. Grace, Homer Lane and other A-1 wrestlers will display their skill, and regular company of singers, dancers, etc...Mr. Hill has given this theatre free of charge, and we are requested to say that his "Mouse." Kelly, will be pleased to have a shake up with Hogan on this occasion."
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.
Harry Hill's Results.
Updated: October 31, 2018.
Record: #40.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
Unique content strictly for the Professional Wrestling Historical Society.
All research has been completed by the Professional Wrestling Historical Society or by a trusted contributor.
Information came from contemporary newspapers unless otherwise stated.
Harry Hill's Results.
Updated: October 31, 2018.
Record: #40.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.