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1845
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Circus, Lowville, New York
1 - Take on All Comers
Homer Lane def. Circus Wrestler
Note:
It's said the wrestler had already beaten his competitors and wrestled half-a-dozen members of the audience.
Lane states this was his first match at the age of 17.
From an interview with Lane in 1886.
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Circus, Lowville, New York
1 - Take on All Comers
Homer Lane def. Circus Wrestler
Note:
It's said the wrestler had already beaten his competitors and wrestled half-a-dozen members of the audience.
Lane states this was his first match at the age of 17.
From an interview with Lane in 1886.
1852
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Troy, New York
1 - Collar & Elbow
H. Becker def. Homer Laner
Note:
Mentioned in an article featuring the articles of agreement between H.A. Brink & H. Becker for their upcoming contest in January 1877.
1860 (no results)
1861
MARCH 1861
MARCH 21, 1861 (THURSDAY)
Stockton - Delanti, New York
Attendance: "Large Number"
1 - Two out of Three Falls
[Homer?] Lane (of Westfield) def. Corydon Putnam (of Stockton),
Two Falls to One
MARCH 1861
MARCH 21, 1861 (THURSDAY)
Stockton - Delanti, New York
Attendance: "Large Number"
1 - Two out of Three Falls
[Homer?] Lane (of Westfield) def. Corydon Putnam (of Stockton),
Two Falls to One
1862 (no results)
1863 (no results)
1864 (no results)
1865 (no results)
1866
APRIL 1866
APRIL ??, 1866 (????)
Utica, New York
1 - American Championship - Three out of Five Falls
James H. McLaughlin def. Homer Lane (of New York) (c),
Three Falls to None - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
This result is as per McLaughlin's saying. He claims this to have been his debut professional match and he held this title up until the Detroit Tournament when he won that belt.
The falls come from a November 1878 biographical account of McLaughlin.
APRIL 1866
APRIL ??, 1866 (????)
Utica, New York
1 - American Championship - Three out of Five Falls
James H. McLaughlin def. Homer Lane (of New York) (c),
Three Falls to None - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
This result is as per McLaughlin's saying. He claims this to have been his debut professional match and he held this title up until the Detroit Tournament when he won that belt.
The falls come from a November 1878 biographical account of McLaughlin.
NOVEMBER 1866
NOVEMBER ??, 1866 (????)
????, Pennsylvania
1 - Colonel J.H. McLaughlin def. Homer Lane
Note:
This is froma biographical account of McLaughlin in November 1878.
1867
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Theatre Comique, Broadway, New York
1 - Harry Hill def. Homer Lane
Note:
This is according to a biographical piece of Hill written in 1867.
MARCH 1867
MARCH ??, 1867 (????)
Mechanis' Hall, Utica, New York
1 - James Hiram McLaughlin def. Homer Lane (of New York)
Note:
From a biographical account of McLaughlin in 1881.
MARCH 1867
MARCH ??, 1867 (????)
Mechanis' Hall, Utica, New York
1 - James Hiram McLaughlin def. Homer Lane (of New York)
Note:
From a biographical account of McLaughlin in 1881.
1868
JUNE 1868
JUNE 1, 1868 (MONDAY)
Harry Hill's, New York, New York
Attendance: 'A Number of the Sporting Fraternity'
1 - Collar & Elbow - Three out of Five Falls
Lieut. Ainsworth (of New Haven, Conn.) Vs. Homer Lane (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.
JUNE 8, 1868 (MONDAY)
Washington, District of Columbia
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) Vs. L. Ainsworth (of New Haven),
Result Unknown
Note:
Probably actually the June 1, 1868 New York match.
AUGUST 1868
AUGUST 20, 1868 (THURSDAY)
Promoters: Harry Hill & George King
Harrisburg Park House, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 'Large'
Announcer: D.C. Sullivan
Referee: Harry Hill
Umpires: D.C. Sullivan (Lane) & J.H. Stevens (Thompson)
1 - "The Championship" - Two out of Three Falls
Lew Thompson (of New York) def. Homer Lane (of Lowville, N.Y.) (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 HL 00:09:00 - F2 LT 00:13:00 - F3 LT 00:09:00 - C 00:31:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Originally the match was scheduled to take place at Harrisburg Trotting Park, but the weather decided for them that it should be moved indoors.
Thompson was a protege of George King.
A rematch is said to be agreed upon for the near future at the conclusion of this match.
It is reported several days after the match that the referee declared the contest a fraud.
SEPTEMBER 1868
SEPTEMBER 1 1868 (TUESDAY)
Devereaux Hall, Oneida, New York
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship
Homer Lane def. John H. McLaughlin (c)
NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
A biographical account of McaLughlin in 1881 lists this as 1867.
This is most likely in reference to the September 1, 1869 encounter.
SEPTEMBER 12, 1868 (SATURDAY)
Harry Hill's(?), New York, New York
1 - Homer Lane Vs. Hall or "His Novice",
Result Unknown
2 - "A West-sider" Vs. Hall or "His Novice",
Result Unknown
Notes:
The novice is said to be Luke Murphy's Unknown. This match was arranged during the arrival celebration of Robert Brettle, the boxer from England.
Possibly slightly before September 12, 1868.
SEPTEMBER 1868
SEPTEMBER 1 1868 (TUESDAY)
Devereaux Hall, Oneida, New York
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship
Homer Lane def. John H. McLaughlin (c)
NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
A biographical account of McaLughlin in 1881 lists this as 1867.
This is most likely in reference to the September 1, 1869 encounter.
SEPTEMBER 12, 1868 (SATURDAY)
Harry Hill's(?), New York, New York
1 - Homer Lane Vs. Hall or "His Novice",
Result Unknown
2 - "A West-sider" Vs. Hall or "His Novice",
Result Unknown
Notes:
The novice is said to be Luke Murphy's Unknown. This match was arranged during the arrival celebration of Robert Brettle, the boxer from England.
Possibly slightly before September 12, 1868.
1869
FEBRUARY 1869
FEBRUARY 4, 1869 (THURSDAY)
Alhambra, Broadway, New York
Attendance: "Excellent"
Announcer: "Old Bill Tovee"
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane def. Young Ryan,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
Harry Hill performed an exhibition with heavy clubs. Following a challenge issued by Mike Costello.
Primarily a boxing show.
MARCH 1869
MARCH 3, 1869 (WEDNESDAY)
New York, New York
1 - "The Championship"
Homer Lane def. James Johnson/Joe Johnston (of Troy)
MARCH 30, 1869 (WEDNESDAY)
Utica, New York
1 - Collar & Elbow - Three Successive Falls
J.H. McLaughlin (of Oneida) def. Homer Lane (of New York)
APRIL 1869
APRIL 9, 1869 (FRIDAY)
Harry Hill's Saloon, New York, New York
Tickets: $1.00 (Limit of 100)
1 - Homer Lane def. Henry Grace,
Forfeit
Note:
Grace failed to show up for the contest.
APRIL 1869
APRIL 9, 1869 (FRIDAY)
Harry Hill's Saloon, New York, New York
Tickets: $1.00 (Limit of 100)
1 - Homer Lane def. Henry Grace,
Forfeit
Note:
Grace failed to show up for the contest.
MAY 1869
MAY 31, 1869 (MONDAY)
Harry Hill's, New York, New York
Referee: Harry Hill
Umpires: Mr. Ball (Lane) & John Grady (Grace)
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Harry Grace (of South Bergen, N.J.),
Two Falls to None (F1 HL 00:35:00 - F2 HL 01:00:00 - C 01:35:00)
Note:
Homer Lane is said to be "considered the champion."
MAY 1869
MAY 31, 1869 (MONDAY)
Harry Hill's, New York, New York
Referee: Harry Hill
Umpires: Mr. Ball (Lane) & John Grady (Grace)
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Harry Grace (of South Bergen, N.J.),
Two Falls to None (F1 HL 00:35:00 - F2 HL 01:00:00 - C 01:35:00)
Note:
Homer Lane is said to be "considered the champion."
SEPTEMBER 1869
SEPTEMBER 1, 1869 (WEDNESDAY)
Devereaux Hall, Oneida, New York
Attendance: "Crowded"
Stakeholder: Hudson Ball
Referee: James D. Center
Umpires: Harry Hill (Lane) & Chris. Harp (McLaughlin)
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. James H. McLaughlin (of Oneida, New York),
Two Falls to One (F1 JM ??:??:?? - F2 HL ??:??:?? - F3 HL ??:??:?? - C 02:00:00-)
Note:
McLaughlin claimed the match was "Sold."
1870
MARCH 1870
MARCH 10, 1870 (THURSDAY)
International Collar & Elbow Wrestling Championship Tournament
President: Thomas Lewis
Vice President: James P. Mansfield, W.V. James, Sears Thompson & N.H. Redmon
Young Men's Hall, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: "Large"
Judges: Stephen Knight & Sears Thompson
Umpire: James Craig
1 - Side-Hold
E.P. Harrington def. Barney Smith,
Forfeit
2 - Side-Hold
James Defoe def. Wm. Bell
3 - Back-Hold
Matthe Brown def. Wm. Bell
4- Square-Hold
James Hiram McLaughlin def. Barney Smith
5 - Side-Hold
James DeFoe def. Matthew Brown
6 - Square-Hold
James Hiram McLaughlin def. E.P. Harrington
7 - Back-Hold
Wm. Bell def. Matthew Brown
8 - Square-Hold
James Hiram McLaughlin def. E.P. Harrington
9 - Side-Hold
James Defoe def. Wm. Bell
10 - Square-Hold
James Hiram McLaughlin def. Barney Smith
11 - Back-Hold
Matthew Brown def. Wm. Bell
12 - James Hiram McLaughlin def. Barney Smith
13 - Side-Hold
James Defoe def. Matthew Brown
14 - Back-Hold
Matthew Brown def. Wm. Bell
Notes:
The championship was represented by a belt "Four feet long, white on the outside with blue edge; also, with a silver plate in front, engraved as follow: 'Won by J.H. McLaughlin at the International Tournament, Detroit, March 10, 1870,' and a silver shield at the back, bearing the inscription; 'Champion Wrestler.' The trim of the belt is inlaid with diamonds, and stars in red, making the red, white and blue. The cost of the belt was $300."
The above belt was placed on exhibition at M.S. Smith & Co.'s on February 18, 1870.
Originally the Opera House was attempted to be rented for the show.
The Rules:
"1. The umpire and judges shall be selected by the contestants in the tournament, and all decision made by them shall be final.
2. The names of all persons entering shall be placed in a hat (or box) and the names of two contestants shall be drawn each time by the umpire.
3. Such two contestants must be ready to take the stage upon call of the umpire, as their names shall be drawn, and all are required to remain in the dressing room during the exhibition in order to prevent unnecessary delays.
4. No two contestants shall occupy the stage more than ten consecutive minutes. If no fall shall occur within that time, they shall be called off to rest, and two others (to be draw) shall take their places for the next fall.
5. Each person entering shall be entitled to three trials. If any person shall lose three falls he shall be entitled to no further trial.
6. The holds to be wrestled shall be Square, Side, Back and Cornish.
7. Breaking a hold, or three 'files,' shall constitute a fall.
8. Side-hold contestants shall have the choice of upper and under holds by lot, unless they shall otherwise agree." - Detroit Free Press
It is said 21 entries from 9 different states have been received on February 19, 1870.
On that date it is also said the books close for entrants on March 6, 1870.
On March 1, 1870 it is reported 32 entries have been received.
30-40 entrants are said to be assured on March 6, 1870.
In several advertisements for the tournament there were twelve entrants in the tournament all together with McLaughlin and Lane being listed as the two most notable wrestlers involved. However, wrestlers came from Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Canada. In one report it states William Nilson will be representing Illinois.
It's reported several wrestlers did not turn up. The actual number reported on the day of the show to be there was 31 wrestlers. Only 6 are reported as having had matches.
There was dispute over the rules in the opening match and Smith ended up withdrawing from further competition against the same opponent.
According to the Detroit Free Press the above match listing is complete.
A second show will be held tomorrow with a number of private matches in the same hall and will feature some of the late arrivals.
An announcement was made by Redmond (co-Vice President) to the effect of an open challenge to any man in Canada or the United States to face McLaughlin on tomorrow's show.
A similar offer was made on behalf of Brown.
In 1881 the following account was given in a biographical account of McLaughlin:
"Up to this time there had been no trophy emblematic of the championship...Some eighteen contestants appearing, but only two-the late E.P. Harrington of Detroit and Barney Smith, at that time an engineer on the Great Western Railway of Canada-competed with McLaughlin, and both were easily defeated. Smith received an injury to his head in th econtest, which it was claimed hastened his death, which occurred not long afterwards."
In 1888 McLaughlin said the following about the tournament: "There were thirty competitors, the tournament lasting three nights, I was pitted against all, and won the belt, never losing a fall, as the records will show."
Some later published sources list that Homer Lane was eliminated by an unknown wrestler. The above results - the most complete from a contemporary source - are from the New York Clipper and list that Lane did not take part in the tournament.
Platzierung / Placement:
1. James H. McLaughlin (Championship Belt).
2. James De Foe (Gold Medal).
3. Matthew Brown (Silver Medal).
Teilnehmer / Particpants (as listed in a local newspaper on the day of the tournament):
Homer Lane (of New York),
Asa Patnam (of New York),
James Collins (of New York),
L.T. Harrington (of New York),
William Nelson (of Illinois),
Joseph Cole (of Iowa),
Alfred Payne (of Ohio),
Wm. Tattle (of Pennsylvania),
Hiram Nash (of Pennsylvania),
J.R. Roberts (of Pennsylvania),
E.P. Harrington (of Michigan),
J. Martin (of Michigan),
H. Berdan (of Michigan),
James Rowell (of Michigan),
Charles Bramble (of Michigan),
James Defoe (of Michigan),
Albert Rumsey (of Ohio),
Wm. Nash (of Connecticut),
James Carter (of Indiana),
George W. Burk (of Michigan),
Andrew Curry (of Michigan),
James Cook (of Ohio),
M.H. Ellis (of Michigan),
Barney Smith (of Hamilton, Ontario),
Wm. Bell (of London, Ontario),
Matthew Brown (of London, Ontario),
Jas. H. McLaughlin (of New York),
Elgar Harvey (of Michigan),
Joseph Kiggins (of Ohio),
C.C. Carr (of Michigan),
William Smith (of Massachusetts).
Teilnehmer / Participants (as per who was reported to have actually arrived in time to wrestle):
Wm. Bell (of London, Ontario),
Matthew Brown (of London, Ontario),
Captain James Defoe (of Detroit),
E.P. Harrington (of Michigan),
James Hiram McLaughlin (of Oneida, N.Y.),
Barney/John Smith (of Hamilton, Ontario).
MARCH 30, 1870 (WEDNESDAY)
Titusville, Pennsylvania
1 - Wrestling Championship
J.H. McLaughlin def. Homer Lane
Note:
This is from an "Annals of Sport" article in a 1909 newspaper. I am guessing it's actually referring to the April 30, 1870 encounter. Although they did meet on March 30, 1869 in Utica, New York with McLaughlin also winning.
APRIL 1870
APRIL 27, 1870 (WEDNESDAY)
Titusville, Pennsylvania
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Major. Jas. H. McLaughlin (of Oneida, N.Y.) (c) Vs. Homer Lane (of Elmira, N.Y.),
Postponed
APRIL 30, 1870 (SATURDAY)
Corinthian Hall, Titusville, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Not Crowded, Was Well Filled"
Announcer: Captain Billy Gray
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Major. Jas. H. McLaughlin (of Oneida, N.Y.) (c) def. Homer Lane (of Elmira, N.Y.),
Two Falls to One (F1 HL 00:04:00 - F2 JM 00:04:00 - F3 JM 00:10:00 - C 00:18:00)
Note:
Lane is said to have "for years been considered cock of the walk in the sport" and McLaughlin won the championship belt in the tournament at Detroit.
MAY 1870
MAY 7, 1870 (SATURDAY)
Sobel's Opera House, Cornplaneter, Pennsylvania
1 - Two out of Three Falls
J.J. McLaughlin Vs. Unknown,
Result Unknown
2 - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane Vs. Unknown,
Result Unknown
Notes:
They were taking on all comers with the offer of $50 for anyone who can throw either man.
The Petroleum Centre Daily Record says that the show has been "highly spoken" in the Titusville Herald as well as other newspapers.
MAY 28, 1870 (SATURDAY)
St. James Hall, Buffalo, New York
1 - American Championship
Homer Lane (of Jamestown) def. John Murteigh/Murtol (of Oneida, N,Y.)
Note:
Who the champion going in was is not listed.
MAY 1870
MAY 7, 1870 (SATURDAY)
Sobel's Opera House, Cornplaneter, Pennsylvania
1 - Two out of Three Falls
J.J. McLaughlin Vs. Unknown,
Result Unknown
2 - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane Vs. Unknown,
Result Unknown
Notes:
They were taking on all comers with the offer of $50 for anyone who can throw either man.
The Petroleum Centre Daily Record says that the show has been "highly spoken" in the Titusville Herald as well as other newspapers.
MAY 28, 1870 (SATURDAY)
St. James Hall, Buffalo, New York
1 - American Championship
Homer Lane (of Jamestown) def. John Murteigh/Murtol (of Oneida, N,Y.)
Note:
Who the champion going in was is not listed.
JUNE 1870
JUNE 11, 1870 (SATURDAY)
Binghampton, New York
Homer Lane and others accompanied Ned Searles as he attempted to and did win a jumping match against A.V. Hill.
JUNE 16, 1870 (THURSDAY)
Grand Complimentary Testimonial to Mr. Harry Hill
Harry Hill's "Immense 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.'"
Note:
"Tendered to him by the Attaches of his Establishment, as a slight token of their esteem for him as a Man and a Manager."
JUNE 1870
JUNE 11, 1870 (SATURDAY)
Binghampton, New York
Homer Lane and others accompanied Ned Searles as he attempted to and did win a jumping match against A.V. Hill.
JUNE 16, 1870 (THURSDAY)
Grand Complimentary Testimonial to Mr. Harry Hill
Harry Hill's "Immense 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.'"
Note:
"Tendered to him by the Attaches of his Establishment, as a slight token of their esteem for him as a Man and a Manager."
JULY 1870
JULY 2, 1870 (SATURDAY)
Grand Puglistic & Athletic Festival
Empire Skating Rink, New York, New York
1 - Lancashire Style - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane Vs. Bentley Atlas,
Result Unknown
2 - "Massive Gold Medal" Tournament Open to All
Note:
No further information is known on the tournament.
JULY 1870
JULY 2, 1870 (SATURDAY)
Grand Puglistic & Athletic Festival
Empire Skating Rink, New York, New York
1 - Lancashire Style - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane Vs. Bentley Atlas,
Result Unknown
2 - "Massive Gold Medal" Tournament Open to All
Note:
No further information is known on the tournament.
1871
JULY 1871
JULY 19, 1871 (TUESDAY)
Tenth Annual Session of the Nation Pedestrian Association
Empire Rink, New York, New York
Attendance: "Filled with the More Respectable Class of Sporting Men"
Two out of Three Falls
1 - Four Mile Handicap Walking Match - Silver Cup
Thomas Brown (of Manhattanville) def. William Young (of New York), A.P. Messenger, & Patrick Hughes
2 - Three Heat Handicap - Silver Trophy - Heat 1
John Thomas def. William Goode
3 - Three Heat Handicap - Silver Trophy - Heat 2
William Fitzgerald def. Young Deer
4 - Three Heat Handicap - Silver Trophy - Heat 3
John Thomas def. William Fitzgerald
5 - Three Heat Wrestling - Heat 1
Matt Grace def. Homer Lane
6 - Three Heat Wrestling - Heat 2
Homer Lane def. Matt Grace
7 - Three Heat Wrestling - Heat 3
Homer Lane def. Matt Grace
8 - Carter Bet He Could Do A Mile In Nine Minutes
Charles Carter def. Those Who Bet Against Him
(00:08:36)
9 - Four Mile Walking Match
James Smith def. James Adams, R. Plumber, William Young, Thomas Brown, A.P. Messenger, & F. Charley
10 - Three Heat Velocepede Race - Heat 1
J.W. McColeman Vs. William G. Harding,
Result Unknown
11 - Three Heat Velocepede Race - Heat 2
J.W. McColeman Vs. William G. Harding,
Result Unknown
12 - Three Heat Velocepede Race - Heat 3
J.W. McColeman Vs. William G. Harding,
Result Unknown
13 - Wrestling
Matt Grace def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to ????
14 - 100 Yards
John Thomas def. "An Unknown"
15 - 100 Yards
E.D. Davis Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
16 - One Mile
William Fitzgerald Vs. ????,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Lane is listed as the American Champion.
Grace is listed as the Irish Champion.
Originally the wrestling was supposed to have four participants, however only Grace and Lane showed up so they wrestled three bouts instead.
Smith is listed as the Champion.
McColeman is listed as the Velocepede Champion.
Platzierung / Placement:
Four Mile Walking Handicap
1. Thomas Brown.
2. William Young.
3. A.P. Messenger.
4. Patrick Hughes.
Three Heat Handicap
1. John Thomas.
2. William Fitzgerald.
Three Heat Wrestling
1. Homer Lane.
2. Matt Grace.
Four Mile Walking Match
1. James Smith.
2. James Adams.
3. William Young & Thomas Brown.
Three Heat Velocepede Race
1. J.W. McColeman.
2. G. Harding.
SEPTEMBER 1871
SEPTEMBER 14, 1871 (THURSDAY)
Benefit for Mrs. Kerrigan O'Neill, the Blind Singer
Promoter: Harry Hill
Harry Hill's, New York, New York
Attendance: 200
Announcer: Daisy
1 - Homer Lane Vs. Matt Grace,
Result Unknown
2 - Boxing
Jem Mace def. "An Amateur"
Note:
Also featured more sparring, singing, and a 32lb club swing by Harry Hill.
SEPTEMBER 1871
SEPTEMBER 14, 1871 (THURSDAY)
Benefit for Mrs. Kerrigan O'Neill, the Blind Singer
Promoter: Harry Hill
Harry Hill's, New York, New York
Attendance: 200
Announcer: Daisy
1 - Homer Lane Vs. Matt Grace,
Result Unknown
2 - Boxing
Jem Mace def. "An Amateur"
Note:
Also featured more sparring, singing, and a 32lb club swing by Harry Hill.
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."
DECEMBER 1871
DECEMBER 11, 1871 (MONDAY)
Farewell Benefit for Major McLaughlin
Parshall Opera-House, Titusville, Pennsylvania
Announcer: Thos. Goodwin
1 - Championship Belt - Two out of Three Falls
Major J.H. McLaughlin (c) def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to One
Notes:
McLaughlin is said to hold the first ever belt symbolic of wrestling championship laurels in America.
McLaughlin and Lane will be traveling to Pittsburgh, Detroit and some other eastern cities after this. Another report states he is going west also. It also lists more cities including: Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and New York.
DECEMBER 14, 1871 (THURSDAY)
Lafayette Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1 - World Championship
Major J.H. McLaughlin (c) Vs. Homer Lane (of New York),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Lane is listed as the champion of New York, and ex-United States Champion in one report.
This is part of their tour through the principal cities of the United States. The tour started recently in Titusville, Pennsylvania.
DECEMBER 1871
DECEMBER 11, 1871 (MONDAY)
Farewell Benefit for Major McLaughlin
Parshall Opera-House, Titusville, Pennsylvania
Announcer: Thos. Goodwin
1 - Championship Belt - Two out of Three Falls
Major J.H. McLaughlin (c) def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to One
Notes:
McLaughlin is said to hold the first ever belt symbolic of wrestling championship laurels in America.
McLaughlin and Lane will be traveling to Pittsburgh, Detroit and some other eastern cities after this. Another report states he is going west also. It also lists more cities including: Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and New York.
DECEMBER 14, 1871 (THURSDAY)
Lafayette Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1 - World Championship
Major J.H. McLaughlin (c) Vs. Homer Lane (of New York),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Lane is listed as the champion of New York, and ex-United States Champion in one report.
This is part of their tour through the principal cities of the United States. The tour started recently in Titusville, Pennsylvania.
1872
JANUARY 1872
JANUARY 3, 1872 (WEDNESDAY)
Gigantic Attractions: First Appearance of the Lion Wrestlers
Proprietor: C.M. Welch
Stage Manager: W.J. Thompson
Theatre Comique, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: "Crowded"
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Major J.H. McLaughlin Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Notes:
McLaughlin is listed as the World Champion.
Lane is listed as the American & Canadian Champion.
Also featured "attractive Olio & Drama."
JANUARY 4, 1872 (THURSDAY)
Gigantic Attractions: First Appearance of the Lion Wrestlers
Proprietor: C.M. Welch
Stage Manager: W.J. Thompson
Theatre Comique, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: "Crowded"
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Major J.H. McLaughlin Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Notes:
McLaughlin is listed as the World Champion.
Lane is listed as the American & Canadian Champion.
JANUARY 5, 1872 (FRIDAY)
Grand Complimentary Benefit to the Popular Author, Actor & Manager, W.J. Thompson / Gigantic Attractions: First Appearance of the Lion Wrestlers
Proprietor: C.M. Welch
Stage Manager: W.J. Thompson
Theatre Comique, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: "Crowded"
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Major J.H. McLaughlin Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Notes:
McLaughlin is listed as the World Champion.
Lane is listed as the American & Canadian Champion.
Over 40 volunteers for the benefit.
JANUARY 6, 1872 (SATURDAY)
Gigantic Attractions: First Appearance of the Lion Wrestlers
Proprietor: C.M. Welch
Stage Manager: W.J. Thompson
Theatre Comique, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: "Crowded"
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Major J.H. McLaughlin Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Notes:
McLaughlin is listed as the World Champion.
Lane is listed as the American & Canadian Champion.
JANUARY 1872
JANUARY 3, 1872 (WEDNESDAY)
Gigantic Attractions: First Appearance of the Lion Wrestlers
Proprietor: C.M. Welch
Stage Manager: W.J. Thompson
Theatre Comique, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: "Crowded"
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Major J.H. McLaughlin Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Notes:
McLaughlin is listed as the World Champion.
Lane is listed as the American & Canadian Champion.
Also featured "attractive Olio & Drama."
JANUARY 4, 1872 (THURSDAY)
Gigantic Attractions: First Appearance of the Lion Wrestlers
Proprietor: C.M. Welch
Stage Manager: W.J. Thompson
Theatre Comique, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: "Crowded"
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Major J.H. McLaughlin Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Notes:
McLaughlin is listed as the World Champion.
Lane is listed as the American & Canadian Champion.
JANUARY 5, 1872 (FRIDAY)
Grand Complimentary Benefit to the Popular Author, Actor & Manager, W.J. Thompson / Gigantic Attractions: First Appearance of the Lion Wrestlers
Proprietor: C.M. Welch
Stage Manager: W.J. Thompson
Theatre Comique, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: "Crowded"
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Major J.H. McLaughlin Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Notes:
McLaughlin is listed as the World Champion.
Lane is listed as the American & Canadian Champion.
Over 40 volunteers for the benefit.
JANUARY 6, 1872 (SATURDAY)
Gigantic Attractions: First Appearance of the Lion Wrestlers
Proprietor: C.M. Welch
Stage Manager: W.J. Thompson
Theatre Comique, Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: "Crowded"
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Major J.H. McLaughlin Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Notes:
McLaughlin is listed as the World Champion.
Lane is listed as the American & Canadian Champion.
FEBRUARY 1872
FEBRUARY 19, 1872 (MONDAY)
Grand Matinee for the Benefit of Homer Lane & Major McLaughlin
Harry Hill's Varieties, New York, New York
Featuring the best wrestlers and sparrers in the country
MARCH 1872
MARCH 8, 1872 (FRIDAY)
New York, New York
1 - James H. McLaughlin def. Homer Lane
MARCH 16, 1872 (SATURDAY)
Glar's Hall, New York, New York
1 - Handicap - M'Laughlin to Throw Lane Twice in Sixty Minutes
Major McLaughlin Vs. Homer Lane,
McLaughlin Failed to Throw Lane (01:00:00)
Note:
McLaughlin is listed as the champion wrestler.
MARCH 28, 1872 (THURSDAY)
Great Wrestling Contest - Afternoon Show
Harry Hill's Variety Theatre, New York, New York
Attendance: "Overflowing" / "Large Number"
Tickets: $1.00
Referee: Harry Hill
Umpires: Albert Ellis (McLaughlin) & Mickey Coburn (Lane)
1 - Devonshire Style
"English Wrestler" Vs. "English Wrestler",
Result Unknown
2 - United States & Canadian Collar & Elbow Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Major J.H. McLaughlin (c) def. Homer Lane,
Three Falls to Two (F1 JM 00:15:00 - F2 HL 00:03:00 - F3 JM 00:20:00 - F4 HL 00:10:00 - F5 JM 00:18:00 - C 01:06:00)
Notes:
Hill performed an exhibition of Indian clubs while the competitors were resting in between falls.
Lane is listed as the ex-American Champion.
McLaughlin is also listed as the "World Champion", it is not clear if "United States & Canada" counts as the world or if they're two different titles.
The title is noted as the diamond championship.
It's noted M'Laughlin killed a man in the Detroit Tournament by using the Quigley Lock which he used to throw Lane with in this match.
JUNE 1872
JUNE 20, 1872 (THURSDAY)
Harry Hill's Variety Theatre, New York, New York
1 - Collar & Elbow
Homer Lane Vs. Pat McCormack,
Result Unknown
2 - Devonhire Style
Browning Vs. Ellis,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Browning is listed as Plymouth (England) Champion.
Ellis is listed as London (England) Champion.
Askey, Doyle, Smith, and Elliot all on hand to compete for two silver cups also.
SEPTEMBER 1872
SEPTEMBER 18, 1872 (WEDNESDAY)
Germania Hall, New Haven, Connecticut
1 - American Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Harry Higley def. Homer Lane (c),
Two Falls to One - NEW CHAMPION
SEPTEMBER 1872
SEPTEMBER 18, 1872 (WEDNESDAY)
Germania Hall, New Haven, Connecticut
1 - American Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Harry Higley def. Homer Lane (c),
Two Falls to One - NEW CHAMPION
OCTOBER 1872
OCTOBER 28, 1872 (MONDAY)
Germania Hall, New Haven, Connecticut
Attendance: 500
Referee: James Ainsworth
Umpires: James Hodgkins (Higley) & Harry Hill (Lane)
1 - American Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Perry Higley (of Bridgeport) (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:20:00 - F2 00:40:00 - F3 00:30:00 - C 01:30:00) - NEW CHAMPION
DECEMBER 1872
DECEMBER 25, 1872 (WEDNESDAY)
Harry Hill's Varieties, New York, New York
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Harry Grace def. Homer Lane
Two Falls to One (01:10:00)
Notes:
Also featured boxing and dancing.
After the first two rounds of wrestling a man in the audience offered $20 that his favorite, Grace, would throw Lane.
DECEMBER 1872
DECEMBER 25, 1872 (WEDNESDAY)
Harry Hill's Varieties, New York, New York
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Harry Grace def. Homer Lane
Two Falls to One (01:10:00)
Notes:
Also featured boxing and dancing.
After the first two rounds of wrestling a man in the audience offered $20 that his favorite, Grace, would throw Lane.
1873
FEBRUARY 1873
FEBRUARY 6, 1873 (THURSDAY)
Boston, Massachusetts
1 - American Championship
Homer Lane (of New York) Vs. Land Dolan (of Brighton),
Cancelled
Note:
It is said that the match will not take place in this city due to the police breaking it up.
FEBRUARY 7, 1873 (FRIDAY)
Brighton Cattle Fair Hall, Brighton, Massachusetts
Attendance: 1,000+
Referee: James Emerson
Umpires: Morton Kirk (Lane) & W. Smith (Dolan)
1 - American Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (c) (of New York) def. Lang (Lawrence) Dolan (of Brighton, Mass.),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:13:00 - F2 00:05:00 - C 00:18:00)
MARCH 1873
MARCH 20, 1873 (THURSDAY)
Stakeholder:
St. James Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts
Attendance: "Densely Crowded"
Announcer: John McCann
Referee: C.H. Kirk
Umpires: Nathaniel Ainsworth (Ainsworth) & Lawrence Dolan (Lane)
1 - American Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of Lowville) (c) def. William L. Ainsworth (of New Haven),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:25:00 - F2 00:09:00 - F3 00:59:00 - C 01:35:00)
Notes:
Featured boxing prior to the wrestling.
Kirk offered to back McMahon, of Rutland, Vt., to wrestle Lane. Messrs. McFlynn and Lee accted the challenge.
MARCH 27, 1873 (WEDNESDAY)
Mrs. Kerrigan's Benefit
Harry Hill's, New York, New York
Attendance: "Rather Small"
Announcer: Uncle Tovee
1 - Cook Vs. Magrath,
Result Unknown
2 - Homer Lane Vs. Johnny Nash,
Result Unknown
3 - Ellis Vs. Askey,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured boxing.
MAY 1873
MAY 3, 1873 (SATURDAY)
New York Assembly Rooms, New York, New York
1 - Collar & Elbow
Joe Ryan "Wrestling Joe" Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured sparring and variety entertainment.
MAY 8, 1873 (THURSDAY)
Troy, New York
1 - American Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (c) Vs. John McMahon,
Postponed
Note:
No suitable hall could be hired for the match. May 30, 1873 will be the new date.
MAY 29, 1873 (THURSDAY)
Billy Pastor's Benefit
Tony Pastor's, New York, New York
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John Curtis,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured other forms of entertainment.
MAY 30, 1873 (FRIDAY)
Apollo Hall, Troy, New York
Attendance: 400-500
Announcer: Harry Hill
Stakeholder: S.J. Twemey
Referee: Ex-Alderman S.L. Messer
Umpires: Samuel Hayward (McMahon) & Charles Duncan (Lane)
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Rutland) def. Homer Lane (of New York) (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 HL 00:11:00 - F2 JM 00:08:00 - F3 JM 00:06:00 - C 00:25:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Note:
Perry Higley challenged McMahon to a match.
MAY 1873
MAY 3, 1873 (SATURDAY)
New York Assembly Rooms, New York, New York
1 - Collar & Elbow
Joe Ryan "Wrestling Joe" Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured sparring and variety entertainment.
MAY 8, 1873 (THURSDAY)
Troy, New York
1 - American Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (c) Vs. John McMahon,
Postponed
Note:
No suitable hall could be hired for the match. May 30, 1873 will be the new date.
MAY 29, 1873 (THURSDAY)
Billy Pastor's Benefit
Tony Pastor's, New York, New York
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John Curtis,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured other forms of entertainment.
MAY 30, 1873 (FRIDAY)
Apollo Hall, Troy, New York
Attendance: 400-500
Announcer: Harry Hill
Stakeholder: S.J. Twemey
Referee: Ex-Alderman S.L. Messer
Umpires: Samuel Hayward (McMahon) & Charles Duncan (Lane)
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Rutland) def. Homer Lane (of New York) (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 HL 00:11:00 - F2 JM 00:08:00 - F3 JM 00:06:00 - C 00:25:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Note:
Perry Higley challenged McMahon to a match.
JUNE 1873
JUNE 3, 1873 (TUESDAY)
Grand International Boxing & Wrestling Festival
Gothic Hall, Brooklyn, New York
Attendance: "The Sporting Fraternity, At Least that Portion Given to Pugilisitc Displays and Wrestling Encounters"
Announcer: "Old" Bill Tovee
Referee: Pat Kelly (wrestling) & Jack Leavy (boxing)
Umpires: Jim Meagher (McMahon) & Mike Costello (Lane)
1 - Boxing
"Young Boxer" Vs. "Young Boxer",
Result Unknown
2 - Colar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Vermont) def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to One (F1 JM 00:05:00+ - F2 HL ??:??:?? - F3 JM ??:??:?? - C 00:05:00+)
3 - Large Silver Cup
Steve Taylor (of New Jersey) def. Dad Cannon (of the Fifth Ward)
4 - Boxing
"Young" Hanley Vs. Tim Collins,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Major McLaughlin and "other wrestlers with national reputations" are advertised.
McMahon and Lane are described as "The two best wrestlers in the country" by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle.
"Red Handed Mike", "The Bould" Jack Boylan, Wm. E. Harding, Tom Walsh and more members of the sporting world were in attendance.
The show started with a contortionist.
When Lane gained a fall over McMahon a "young man" in the audience exclaimed, "That Lane is a buster - bet a thousand dollars he can toss this man like a thousand of brick."
JULY 1873
JULY 18, 1873 (FRIDAY)
New Haven, Connecticut
1 - American Middleweight Championship
Homer Lane Vs. Wm. Kennedy (of New Haven),
Result Unknown
Note:
Lane is listed as former American Champion.
The article implies this is Lane's first attempts in the middleweight division.
JULY 1873
JULY 18, 1873 (FRIDAY)
New Haven, Connecticut
1 - American Middleweight Championship
Homer Lane Vs. Wm. Kennedy (of New Haven),
Result Unknown
Note:
Lane is listed as former American Champion.
The article implies this is Lane's first attempts in the middleweight division.
AUGUST 1873
AUGUST 11, 1873 (MONDAY)
Robert Emmet Picnic of the Emmet Guard - Afternoon Show
Rensselaer Park, Troy, New York
Attendance: 1,000
Referee: "A Well Known Sport of Troy"
Umpires: James Killoran (McMahon) & Dan Mitchell (Lane)
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Rutland, Vt.) (c) def. Homer Lane (of New York),
Two Falls to One (F1 JM 00:18:00 - F2 HL 00:28:00 - F3 JM 00:25:00 - C 01:11:00)
Notes:
The Lewis County Democrat [Lane's home county] states Lane is the champion. However, it acknowledges McMahon retained the title in the results.
The Ogdensburg Journal calls Lane, "Samuel."
The Newark Union, New York newspaper states Mitchell's name as "David S. Mitchell."
A $500 purse was offered by numerous members of the Robert Ammet Guard.
AUGUST 16, 1873 (SATURDAY)
Exchange Hall, New Haven, Connecticut
Attendance: "Densley Crowded"
Referee: Mr. J. Kelly
Umpires: John Roden (Kennedy) & James Greaves (Lane)
1 - American Middleweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Tom/William L. Kennedy (of New Haven) def. Homer Lane (of New York) (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 WK 00:20:00 - F2 HL 00:20:00 - F3 WK 00:31:0 - C 01:11:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Note:
Another match between the two was immediately arranged.
SEPTEMBER 1873
SEPTEMBER 1, 1873 (MONDAY)
Benefit Night
Promoters: Welch & Sullivan
Washington Hall, Kingston, New York
1 - "Scientific Wrestling"
Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
2 - Great Challenge Clog Dance
Ward Vs. Muldoon,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured Irish, Dutch and Negro Acts, Farces, Songs, Dances, and etc.
SEPTEMBER 1873
SEPTEMBER 1, 1873 (MONDAY)
Benefit Night
Promoters: Welch & Sullivan
Washington Hall, Kingston, New York
1 - "Scientific Wrestling"
Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
2 - Great Challenge Clog Dance
Ward Vs. Muldoon,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured Irish, Dutch and Negro Acts, Farces, Songs, Dances, and etc.
OCTOBER 1873
OCTOBER 13, 1873 (MONDAY)
Library Hall, Newark, New Jersey
1 - "Contest For a Cup"
Homer Lane Vs. John MacMahon,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured boxing, clog-dancing and etc.
NOVEMBER 1873
NOVEMBER 12, 1873 (WEDNESDAY)
Worcester, Massachusetts
1 - Three out of Five Falls
John McMahon (of Rutland) def. Homer Lane (of New York),
Three Falls to One (F1 JM 00:10:00 - F2 HL 00:04:30 - F3 JM 00:07:00 - F4 JM 00:09:00 - C 00:30:30)
NOVEMBER 19, 1873 (WEDNESDAY)
Worcester Theatre, Worcester, Massachusetts
Attendance: "Fair Sized"
1 - Three out of Five Falls
John McMahon (of Rutland, Vt.) def. Homer Lane (of New York),
Three Falls to One (F1 00:14:00 - F2 00:06:00 - F3 00:14:00 - F4 00:10:00 - C 00:44:00)
DECEMBER 1873
DECEMBER 4, 1873 (THURSDAY)
Harry Hill's Variety Theatre, New York, New York
Attendance: 'Crowded to Repletion'
Stakeholder: Harry Hill
Referee: Harry Hill
Umpires: John McMahon (Kennedy) & Albert Ellis (Lane)
1 - American Middleweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Tom L. Kennedy (of New Haven),
Two Falls to One (c), (F1 HL 00:16:00 - F2 TK 00:22:00 - F3 HL 00:34:00 - C 01:12:00) - NEW CHAMPION
DECEMBER 18, 1873 (THURSDAY)
Grand Wrestling Match: Matinee Show
Harry Hill's Variety Theatre, New York, New York
Tickets: $0.50
Stakeholder: Harry Hill
Referee: McMann
Seconds: Mr. Browning (Lane) & Mr. Taylor (Richardson)
1 - American Middleweight Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) (c) def. J.W. Richardson (of Tarrytown, N.Y.),
Two Falls to None
Notes:
Lane is listed as the ex-champion. [meaning heavyweight I believe, he had just won the middleweight title on December 4]
McMann is listed as the American Champion.
DECEMBER 20, 1873 (SATURDAY)
New York, New York
1 - John McMahon def. Homer Lane
(01:04:00)
2 - Devonshire Style - Two out of Three Falls
Albert Ellis def. Unknown,
Two Falls to ???? (01:09:00)
DECEMBER 1873
DECEMBER 4, 1873 (THURSDAY)
Harry Hill's Variety Theatre, New York, New York
Attendance: 'Crowded to Repletion'
Stakeholder: Harry Hill
Referee: Harry Hill
Umpires: John McMahon (Kennedy) & Albert Ellis (Lane)
1 - American Middleweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Tom L. Kennedy (of New Haven),
Two Falls to One (c), (F1 HL 00:16:00 - F2 TK 00:22:00 - F3 HL 00:34:00 - C 01:12:00) - NEW CHAMPION
DECEMBER 18, 1873 (THURSDAY)
Grand Wrestling Match: Matinee Show
Harry Hill's Variety Theatre, New York, New York
Tickets: $0.50
Stakeholder: Harry Hill
Referee: McMann
Seconds: Mr. Browning (Lane) & Mr. Taylor (Richardson)
1 - American Middleweight Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) (c) def. J.W. Richardson (of Tarrytown, N.Y.),
Two Falls to None
Notes:
Lane is listed as the ex-champion. [meaning heavyweight I believe, he had just won the middleweight title on December 4]
McMann is listed as the American Champion.
DECEMBER 20, 1873 (SATURDAY)
New York, New York
1 - John McMahon def. Homer Lane
(01:04:00)
2 - Devonshire Style - Two out of Three Falls
Albert Ellis def. Unknown,
Two Falls to ???? (01:09:00)
1874
JANUARY 1874
JANUARY 3, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Yonkers, New York
1 - Homer Lane Vs. William Richardson,
Cancelled
JANUARY 17, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Hartford, Connecticut
1 - Homer Lane Vs. Kennedy,
Result Unknown
Note:
Lane was substituting for John McMahon as McMahon wanted to see the Colonel James Hiram McLaughlin Vs. Michael Whalen match in San Francisco, California.
JANUARY 19, 1874 (MONDAY)
Olympic Theatre, New York, New York
Attendance: "Crowded"
Tickets: $0.30, $0.50 & $1.00
1 - "Athletes of America"
Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Notes:
As well as the wrestling match: "John McMahon and Homer Lane appeared in a sketch, during which Miss Marion Requa costumed like a Goddess of Liberty, and holding the national flag, sang songs and delivered some rhymes in a not very satisfactory manner. McMahon and Lane gave exhibitions of the gladitorial contests of ancient Greece."
Full list of entertainers: "Ned Buntine, his pony Juno, a troupe of Iroquis Indians, and Scott the Scout, who will perform in a drama called 'Life on the Plains;' James Collins and Martha Wren, duettists; Prince Fritz, Dutch vocalist; Marion Requea, serio-comic; George Dunbar, Frank Donaldson, George H. Adams, W.E. Antonio, gymnasts; John McMahon and Homer Lane, athletes; Prof. Davis and his trained dogs; King Sarbro, gymnast; Delehanty and Hengler, song-and-dance; Eugene Blitz, with his Punch and Judy show; William Carter, banjoist; the Jee Children, hat spinners; Kitty Brooke, serio-comic; and J.W. McAndrews, Ethiopian comedian."
JANUARY 20, 1874 (TUESDAY)
Olympic Theatre, New York, New York
Attendance: "Crowded"
Tickets: $0.25, $0.50 & $1.00
1 - "Athletes of America"
Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Notes:
As well as the wrestling match: "John McMahon and Homer Lane appeared in a sketch, during which Miss Marion Requa costumed like a Goddess of Liberty, and holding the national flag, sang songs and delivered some rhymes in a not very satisfactory manner. McMahon and Lane gave exhibitions of the gladitorial contests of ancient Greece."
Full list of entertainers: "Ned Buntine, his pony Juno, a troupe of Iroquis Indians, and Scott the Scout, who will perform in a drama called 'Life on the Plains;' James Collins and Martha Wren, duettists; Prince Fritz, Dutch vocalist; Marion Requea, serio-comic; George Dunbar, Frank Donaldson, George H. Adams, W.E. Antonio, gymnasts; John McMahon and Homer Lane, athletes; Prof. Davis and his trained dogs; King Sarbro, gymnast; Delehanty and Hengler, song-and-dance; Eugene Blitz, with his Punch and Judy show; William Carter, banjoist; the Jee Children, hat spinners; Kitty Brooke, serio-comic; and J.W. McAndrews, Ethiopian comedian."
JANUARY 21, 1874 (WEDNESDAY)
Matinee Show
Olympic Theatre, New York, New York
Attendance: "Crowded"
Tickets: $0.25, $0.50 & $1.00
1 - "Athletes of America"
Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Notes:
As well as the wrestling match: "John McMahon and Homer Lane appeared in a sketch, during which Miss Marion Requa costumed like a Goddess of Liberty, and holding the national flag, sang songs and delivered some rhymes in a not very satisfactory manner. McMahon and Lane gave exhibitions of the gladitorial contests of ancient Greece."
Full list of entertainers: "Ned Buntine, his pony Juno, a troupe of Iroquis Indians, and Scott the Scout, who will perform in a drama called 'Life on the Plains;' James Collins and Martha Wren, duettists; Prince Fritz, Dutch vocalist; Marion Requea, serio-comic; George Dunbar, Frank Donaldson, George H. Adams, W.E. Antonio, gymnasts; John McMahon and Homer Lane, athletes; Prof. Davis and his trained dogs; King Sarbro, gymnast; Delehanty and Hengler, song-and-dance; Eugene Blitz, with his Punch and Judy show; William Carter, banjoist; the Jee Children, hat spinners; Kitty Brooke, serio-comic; and J.W. McAndrews, Ethiopian comedian."
Evening Show
Olympic Theatre, New York, New York
Attendance: "Crowded"
Tickets: $0.25, $0.50 & $1.00
1 - "Athletes of America"
Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Notes:
As well as the wrestling match: "John McMahon and Homer Lane appeared in a sketch, during which Miss Marion Requa costumed like a Goddess of Liberty, and holding the national flag, sang songs and delivered some rhymes in a not very satisfactory manner. McMahon and Lane gave exhibitions of the gladitorial contests of ancient Greece."
Full list of entertainers: "Ned Buntine, his pony Juno, a troupe of Iroquis Indians, and Scott the Scout, who will perform in a drama called 'Life on the Plains;' James Collins and Martha Wren, duettists; Prince Fritz, Dutch vocalist; Marion Requea, serio-comic; George Dunbar, Frank Donaldson, George H. Adams, W.E. Antonio, gymnasts; John McMahon and Homer Lane, athletes; Prof. Davis and his trained dogs; King Sarbro, gymnast; Delehanty and Hengler, song-and-dance; Eugene Blitz, with his Punch and Judy show; William Carter, banjoist; the Jee Children, hat spinners; Kitty Brooke, serio-comic; and J.W. McAndrews, Ethiopian comedian."
JANUARY 22, 1874 (THURSDAY)
Olympic Theatre, New York, New York
Attendance: "Crowded"
Tickets: $0.25, $0.50 & $1.00
1 - "Athletes of America"
Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Notes:
As well as the wrestling match: "John McMahon and Homer Lane appeared in a sketch, during which Miss Marion Requa costumed like a Goddess of Liberty, and holding the national flag, sang songs and delivered some rhymes in a not very satisfactory manner. McMahon and Lane gave exhibitions of the gladitorial contests of ancient Greece."
Full list of entertainers: "Ned Buntine, his pony Juno, a troupe of Iroquis Indians, and Scott the Scout, who will perform in a drama called 'Life on the Plains;' James Collins and Martha Wren, duettists; Prince Fritz, Dutch vocalist; Marion Requea, serio-comic; George Dunbar, Frank Donaldson, George H. Adams, W.E. Antonio, gymnasts; John McMahon and Homer Lane, athletes; Prof. Davis and his trained dogs; King Sarbro, gymnast; Delehanty and Hengler, song-and-dance; Eugene Blitz, with his Punch and Judy show; William Carter, banjoist; the Jee Children, hat spinners; Kitty Brooke, serio-comic; and J.W. McAndrews, Ethiopian comedian."
JANUARY 23, 1874 (FRIDAY)
Olympic Theatre, New York, New York
Attendance: "Crowded"
Tickets: $0.25, $0.50 & $1.00
1 - "Athletes of America"
Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Notes:
As well as the wrestling match: "John McMahon and Homer Lane appeared in a sketch, during which Miss Marion Requa costumed like a Goddess of Liberty, and holding the national flag, sang songs and delivered some rhymes in a not very satisfactory manner. McMahon and Lane gave exhibitions of the gladitorial contests of ancient Greece."
Full list of entertainers: "Ned Buntine, his pony Juno, a troupe of Iroquis Indians, and Scott the Scout, who will perform in a drama called 'Life on the Plains;' James Collins and Martha Wren, duettists; Prince Fritz, Dutch vocalist; Marion Requea, serio-comic; George Dunbar, Frank Donaldson, George H. Adams, W.E. Antonio, gymnasts; John McMahon and Homer Lane, athletes; Prof. Davis and his trained dogs; King Sarbro, gymnast; Delehanty and Hengler, song-and-dance; Eugene Blitz, with his Punch and Judy show; William Carter, banjoist; the Jee Children, hat spinners; Kitty Brooke, serio-comic; and J.W. McAndrews, Ethiopian comedian."
JANUARY 24, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Matinee Show
Olympic Theatre, New York, New York
Attendance: "Crowded"
Tickets: $0.25, $0.50 & $1.00
1 - "Athletes of America"
Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Notes:
As well as the wrestling match: "John McMahon and Homer Lane appeared in a sketch, during which Miss Marion Requa costumed like a Goddess of Liberty, and holding the national flag, sang songs and delivered some rhymes in a not very satisfactory manner. McMahon and Lane gave exhibitions of the gladitorial contests of ancient Greece."
Full list of entertainers: "Ned Buntine, his pony Juno, a troupe of Iroquis Indians, and Scott the Scout, who will perform in a drama called 'Life on the Plains;' James Collins and Martha Wren, duettists; Prince Fritz, Dutch vocalist; Marion Requea, serio-comic; George Dunbar, Frank Donaldson, George H. Adams, W.E. Antonio, gymnasts; John McMahon and Homer Lane, athletes; Prof. Davis and his trained dogs; King Sarbro, gymnast; Delehanty and Hengler, song-and-dance; Eugene Blitz, with his Punch and Judy show; William Carter, banjoist; the Jee Children, hat spinners; Kitty Brooke, serio-comic; and J.W. McAndrews, Ethiopian comedian."
Evening Show
Olympic Theatre, New York, New York
Attendance: "Crowded"
Tickets: $0.25, $0.50 & $1.00
1 - "Athletes of America"
Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Notes:
As well as the wrestling match: "John McMahon and Homer Lane appeared in a sketch, during which Miss Marion Requa costumed like a Goddess of Liberty, and holding the national flag, sang songs and delivered some rhymes in a not very satisfactory manner. McMahon and Lane gave exhibitions of the gladitorial contests of ancient Greece."
Full list of entertainers: "Ned Buntine, his pony Juno, a troupe of Iroquis Indians, and Scott the Scout, who will perform in a drama called 'Life on the Plains;' James Collins and Martha Wren, duettists; Prince Fritz, Dutch vocalist; Marion Requea, serio-comic; George Dunbar, Frank Donaldson, George H. Adams, W.E. Antonio, gymnasts; John McMahon and Homer Lane, athletes; Prof. Davis and his trained dogs; King Sarbro, gymnast; Delehanty and Hengler, song-and-dance; Eugene Blitz, with his Punch and Judy show; William Carter, banjoist; the Jee Children, hat spinners; Kitty Brooke, serio-comic; and J.W. McAndrews, Ethiopian comedian."
JANUARY 26, 1874 (MONDAY)
Olympic Theatre, New York, New York
Featuring John McMahon, the champion wrestler, with Homer Lane.
JANUARY 27, 1874 (TUESDAY)
Olympic Theatre, New York, New York
Featuring John McMahon, the champion wrestler, with Homer Lane.
JANUARY 28, 1874 (WEDNESDAY)
Olympic Theatre, New York, New York
Featuring John McMahon, the champion wrestler, with Homer Lane.
JANUARY 29, 1874 (THURSDAY)
Olympic Theatre, New York, New York
Featuring John McMahon, the champion wrestler, with Homer Lane.
JANUARY 30, 1874 (FRIDAY)
Olympic Theatre, New York, New York
Featuring John McMahon, the champion wrestler, with Homer Lane.
JANUARY 31, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Olympic Theatre, New York, New York
Featuring John McMahon, the champion wrestler, with Homer Lane.
MARCH 1874
MARCH 7, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Complimentary Testimonial to Prof. James O'Neil by His Pupils
Wood's Gymnasium, New York, New York
Attendance: 'Large'
1 - Sparring
William Stafford Vs. J. Phillips,
Draw
2 - Sparring
Prof. James O'Neill Vs. James O'Neil,
Result Unknown
3 - Wrestling
Homer Lane Vs. Matt Grace,
Time-Limit Draw - One Fall Each (F1 HL ??::??:?? - F2 MG ??:??:?? - TL ??:??:??)
4 - Sparring
Dr. George S. Meigs Vs. J.E. Russell,
Result Unknown
5 - Sparring
Jospeh Carroll Vs. George A. Brown,
Result Unknown
6 - Fencing
E.A. Johnson Vs. Capt. Jourrerd,
Result Unknown
7 - Sparring
Robert Cornell Vs. William Devoe,
Result Unknown
8 - Trapeze Performance
By Shed Le Clair
9 - Sparring
Henry Buermeyer Vs. Luke Walsh,
Result Unknown
10 - Sparring
Prof. J. O'Neill Vs. A.V. Gorcourta "One of His Pupils",
Result Unknown
MARCH 21, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Promoters: John McMahon & Friends
Manager: A.H. Danforth
Town Hall, Rutland, Vermont
Attendance: 500-600 / "Nearly 1,000"
Tickets: $0.50
Referees: John Mortrom & Sam'l Hayward
1 - First Prize Match - Two out of Three Falls
Mike O'Neil (of Rutland) def. Ezra W. Titus (of Wallingford),
Two Falls to One (MO F1 00:05:00 - F2 ET 00:10:30 - F3 MO 00:06:30 - C 00:22:00)
2 - Second Prize Match - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Ezra W. Titus (of Wallingford),
Two Falls to None (F1 HL 00:04:00 - F2 HL 00:13:00 - C 00:17:00)
3 - Third Prize Match - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Rutland) def. Homer Lane (of New York),
Two Falls to One (F1 JM 00:05:00 - F2 HL 00:04:00 - F3 JM 00:02:00 - C 00:11:00)
Notes:
Mike's brother James was also in attendance but had no wrestler to compete against so only Mike competed for the first prize with Titus.
McMahon is listed as the World Champion in some articles and champion of America in others.
Lane is said to be the ex-champion.
Platzierung / Placement:
First Prize
1. Mike O'Neil ($20 - McMahon & Lane Barred).
Second Prize
1. Homer Lne ($30 - McMahon Barred).
Third Prize
1. John McMahon ($40).
MARCH 26, 1874 (THURSDAY)
Union Hall, Port Henry, New York
1 - Second Prize - Two out of Three Falls
Wm. "Shorty" Smith def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to ????
2 - First Prize - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon Vs. Hugh O. Fitzpatrick,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The paper says this result is rumored.
Platzierung / Placement:
First Prize
1. ???? ($50 - Lane Barred).
Second Prize
1. Wm. "Shorty" Smith ($30 - McMahon Barred).
Third Prize
1. ???? ($20 - Lane & McMahon Barred).
MARCH 1874
MARCH 7, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Complimentary Testimonial to Prof. James O'Neil by His Pupils
Wood's Gymnasium, New York, New York
Attendance: 'Large'
1 - Sparring
William Stafford Vs. J. Phillips,
Draw
2 - Sparring
Prof. James O'Neill Vs. James O'Neil,
Result Unknown
3 - Wrestling
Homer Lane Vs. Matt Grace,
Time-Limit Draw - One Fall Each (F1 HL ??::??:?? - F2 MG ??:??:?? - TL ??:??:??)
4 - Sparring
Dr. George S. Meigs Vs. J.E. Russell,
Result Unknown
5 - Sparring
Jospeh Carroll Vs. George A. Brown,
Result Unknown
6 - Fencing
E.A. Johnson Vs. Capt. Jourrerd,
Result Unknown
7 - Sparring
Robert Cornell Vs. William Devoe,
Result Unknown
8 - Trapeze Performance
By Shed Le Clair
9 - Sparring
Henry Buermeyer Vs. Luke Walsh,
Result Unknown
10 - Sparring
Prof. J. O'Neill Vs. A.V. Gorcourta "One of His Pupils",
Result Unknown
MARCH 21, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Promoters: John McMahon & Friends
Manager: A.H. Danforth
Town Hall, Rutland, Vermont
Attendance: 500-600 / "Nearly 1,000"
Tickets: $0.50
Referees: John Mortrom & Sam'l Hayward
1 - First Prize Match - Two out of Three Falls
Mike O'Neil (of Rutland) def. Ezra W. Titus (of Wallingford),
Two Falls to One (MO F1 00:05:00 - F2 ET 00:10:30 - F3 MO 00:06:30 - C 00:22:00)
2 - Second Prize Match - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Ezra W. Titus (of Wallingford),
Two Falls to None (F1 HL 00:04:00 - F2 HL 00:13:00 - C 00:17:00)
3 - Third Prize Match - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Rutland) def. Homer Lane (of New York),
Two Falls to One (F1 JM 00:05:00 - F2 HL 00:04:00 - F3 JM 00:02:00 - C 00:11:00)
Notes:
Mike's brother James was also in attendance but had no wrestler to compete against so only Mike competed for the first prize with Titus.
McMahon is listed as the World Champion in some articles and champion of America in others.
Lane is said to be the ex-champion.
Platzierung / Placement:
First Prize
1. Mike O'Neil ($20 - McMahon & Lane Barred).
Second Prize
1. Homer Lne ($30 - McMahon Barred).
Third Prize
1. John McMahon ($40).
MARCH 26, 1874 (THURSDAY)
Union Hall, Port Henry, New York
1 - Second Prize - Two out of Three Falls
Wm. "Shorty" Smith def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to ????
2 - First Prize - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon Vs. Hugh O. Fitzpatrick,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The paper says this result is rumored.
Platzierung / Placement:
First Prize
1. ???? ($50 - Lane Barred).
Second Prize
1. Wm. "Shorty" Smith ($30 - McMahon Barred).
Third Prize
1. ???? ($20 - Lane & McMahon Barred).
APRIL 1874
APRIL 4, 1874 (SATURDAY)
City Hall, Burlington, Vermont
Attendance: "A Goodly Number Visited"
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to ????
Notes:
McMahon is listed as the champion.
Lane is listed as the ex-champion.
Mr. A.N. Merchant (of the sentinel) kicked off the evening with some introductory remarks.
During the intermissions amateurs in boxing, sparring, and etc. performed.
APRIL 14, 1874 (TUESDAY)
Musical Hall, St. Albans, Vermont
1 - Edward Cox (of Fairfield) def. Homer Lane
2 - Exhibitbition
John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured amateurs.
Lane is listed as the ex-champion.
McMahon and Lane showed their skill and strength.
APRIL 28, 1874 (TUESDAY)
Academy Hall, St. Albans, Vermont
1 - Edward Cox (of Fairfield) Vs. W.A. Kennedy (of New Haven, Conn.),
Result Unknown
2 - John McMahon "Champion Wrestler" Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
APRIL 1874
APRIL 4, 1874 (SATURDAY)
City Hall, Burlington, Vermont
Attendance: "A Goodly Number Visited"
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to ????
Notes:
McMahon is listed as the champion.
Lane is listed as the ex-champion.
Mr. A.N. Merchant (of the sentinel) kicked off the evening with some introductory remarks.
During the intermissions amateurs in boxing, sparring, and etc. performed.
APRIL 14, 1874 (TUESDAY)
Musical Hall, St. Albans, Vermont
1 - Edward Cox (of Fairfield) def. Homer Lane
2 - Exhibitbition
John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured amateurs.
Lane is listed as the ex-champion.
McMahon and Lane showed their skill and strength.
APRIL 28, 1874 (TUESDAY)
Academy Hall, St. Albans, Vermont
1 - Edward Cox (of Fairfield) Vs. W.A. Kennedy (of New Haven, Conn.),
Result Unknown
2 - John McMahon "Champion Wrestler" Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
MAY 1874
MAY 1, 1874 (FRIDAY)
Academy Hall, St. Albans, Vermont
1 - Edward Cox (of Fairfield Vs. W.A. Kennedy (of New Haven, Conn.),
Result Unknown
2 - Collar & Elbow
John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
McMahon is listed as the 'champion wrestler.'
MAY 1874
MAY 1, 1874 (FRIDAY)
Academy Hall, St. Albans, Vermont
1 - Edward Cox (of Fairfield Vs. W.A. Kennedy (of New Haven, Conn.),
Result Unknown
2 - Collar & Elbow
John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
McMahon is listed as the 'champion wrestler.'
JUNE 1874
JUNE 26, 1874 (FRIDAY)
Eagle Hall, Ogdensburg, New York
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
McMahon is listed as the "Champion wrestler."
JUNE 1874
JUNE 26, 1874 (FRIDAY)
Eagle Hall, Ogdensburg, New York
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
McMahon is listed as the "Champion wrestler."
JULY 1874
JULY 7, 1874 (TUESDAY)
July 4th Base Ball Tournament & Celebration: Penultimate Day
Vegetable Hall - Fair Ground, Watertown, New York
Attendance: 200
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. John McMahon (of Rutland, Vt.),
Two Falls to None (F1 0:07:00 - F2 00:03:00 - C 00:10:00)
Note:
There was no wrestling during day one of this three day tournament. It started on Friday and was due to be continued on Saturday and Monday. Unfortunately during the fifth inning of the baseball game the rain came pouring down. The same happened on Monday.
JULY 8, 1874 (WEDNESDAY)
July 4th Base Ball Tournament & Celebration: Day 2
Roach's Hall, Watertown, New York
1 - Exhibition
Homer Lane (of New York) def. John McMahon (of Rutland, Vt.),
Result Unknown
JULY 25, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Ruscoe Hall, Lowville, New York
1 - John McMahon (of Vermont) Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Lane is listed as the ex-American Champion. He was in town originally to visit his brother, Curtis G.
McMahon is listed as the World Champion.
JULY 1874
JULY 7, 1874 (TUESDAY)
July 4th Base Ball Tournament & Celebration: Penultimate Day
Vegetable Hall - Fair Ground, Watertown, New York
Attendance: 200
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. John McMahon (of Rutland, Vt.),
Two Falls to None (F1 0:07:00 - F2 00:03:00 - C 00:10:00)
Note:
There was no wrestling during day one of this three day tournament. It started on Friday and was due to be continued on Saturday and Monday. Unfortunately during the fifth inning of the baseball game the rain came pouring down. The same happened on Monday.
JULY 8, 1874 (WEDNESDAY)
July 4th Base Ball Tournament & Celebration: Day 2
Roach's Hall, Watertown, New York
1 - Exhibition
Homer Lane (of New York) def. John McMahon (of Rutland, Vt.),
Result Unknown
JULY 25, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Ruscoe Hall, Lowville, New York
1 - John McMahon (of Vermont) Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Lane is listed as the ex-American Champion. He was in town originally to visit his brother, Curtis G.
McMahon is listed as the World Champion.
AUGUST 1874
AUGUST 15, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Barton Opera House, Syracuse, New York
1 - John McMahon (of Rutland) Vs. Homer Lane (of New York),
Result Unknown
AUGUST 17, 1874 (MONDAY)
Robert Emmett Picnic
Rensselaer Park, Troy, New York
1 - John McMahon (of Rutland) Vs. Homer Lane (of New York),
Result Unknown
Notes:
McMahon is listed as the 'Champion Wrestler.'
AUGUST 1874
AUGUST 15, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Barton Opera House, Syracuse, New York
1 - John McMahon (of Rutland) Vs. Homer Lane (of New York),
Result Unknown
AUGUST 17, 1874 (MONDAY)
Robert Emmett Picnic
Rensselaer Park, Troy, New York
1 - John McMahon (of Rutland) Vs. Homer Lane (of New York),
Result Unknown
Notes:
McMahon is listed as the 'Champion Wrestler.'
OCTOBER 1874
OCTOBER 26, 1874 (MONDAY)
Bowery Theater, The Bowery, New York
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Rutland) Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
McMahon is listed as the American Champion.
OCTOBER 27, 1874 (TUESDAY)
Bowery Theatre, Bowery, New York
Announcer: Old Bill Tovee
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
OCTOBER 28, 1874 (WEDNESDAY)
Bowery Theatre, Bowery, New York
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
OCTOBER 29, 1874 (THURSDAY)
Bowery Theatre, Bowery, New York
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
OCTOBER 30, 1874 (FRIDAY)
Edwards' Benefit
Bowery Theatre, Bowery, New York
Attendance: "Scarcely a Foot of Available Space"
Announcer: Old Bill Tovee
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Note:
Was primarily a boxing event.
OCTOBER 31, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Bowery Theatre, Bowery, New York
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
OCTOBER 1874
OCTOBER 26, 1874 (MONDAY)
Bowery Theater, The Bowery, New York
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Rutland) Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
McMahon is listed as the American Champion.
OCTOBER 27, 1874 (TUESDAY)
Bowery Theatre, Bowery, New York
Announcer: Old Bill Tovee
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
OCTOBER 28, 1874 (WEDNESDAY)
Bowery Theatre, Bowery, New York
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
OCTOBER 29, 1874 (THURSDAY)
Bowery Theatre, Bowery, New York
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
OCTOBER 30, 1874 (FRIDAY)
Edwards' Benefit
Bowery Theatre, Bowery, New York
Attendance: "Scarcely a Foot of Available Space"
Announcer: Old Bill Tovee
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Note:
Was primarily a boxing event.
OCTOBER 31, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Bowery Theatre, Bowery, New York
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
DECEMBER 1874
DECEMBER 5, 1874 (SATURDAY)
City Hall, Hartford, Connecticut
1 - John McMahon (of Rutland, Vt.) Vs. Homer Lane (of New York),
Result Unknown
DECEMBER 10, 1874 (THURSDAY)
Benefit of Arthur Chambers
Harry Hill's, New York, New York
Featuring: "Billy Edwards, Arthur Chambers, Mike Coburn,, Ned Mallahan, Warry Edwards, Jim Kelly, George Seddons, "The Mouse" and others equally well known; while the art of wrestling will be illustrated by John McMahon, Homer Lane, Matt. Grace and Doyle."
DECEMBER 22, 1874 (TUESDAY)
John A. Andrew Hall, Boston, Massachusetts
Attendance: "Completely Filled"
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Rutland, Vt.) def. Homer Lane (of New York),
Two Falls to One (F1 JM 00:10:00 - F2 HL 00:10:00 - F3 JM ??:??:?? - C 00:20:00+)
Notes:
McMahon is listed as champion wrestler.
Also featured singing, dancing, club swinging, and "an excellent bone solo."
1875
JANUARY 1875
JANUARY 7, 1875 (THURSDAY)
Lyrceum Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts
1 - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to One
JANUARY 1875
JANUARY 7, 1875 (THURSDAY)
Lyrceum Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts
1 - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to One
APRIL 1875
APRIL 26, 1875 (MONDAY)
Gilmore's Varieties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Large"
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Sam Collyer, Jem Murray in sparring, Miss. Katie Howard, serio comic, Billy Emmett, Ethiopian comedian; the Rogers Family, gymnasts; and Maggie and Harry Le Clair, duettists."
APRIL 27, 1875 (TUESDAY)
Gilmore's Varieties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Large"
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Sam Collyer, Jem Murray in sparring, Miss. Katie Howard, serio comic, Billy Emmett, Ethiopian comedian; the Rogers Family, gymnasts; and Maggie and Harry Le Clair, duettists."
APRIL 28, 1875 (WEDNESDAY)
Gilmore's Varieties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Large"
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Sam Collyer, Jem Murray in sparring, Miss. Katie Howard, serio comic, Billy Emmett, Ethiopian comedian; the Rogers Family, gymnasts; and Maggie and Harry Le Clair, duettists."
APRIL 29, 1875 (THURSDAY)
Gilmore's Varieties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Large"
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Sam Collyer, Jem Murray in sparring, Miss. Katie Howard, serio comic, Billy Emmett, Ethiopian comedian; the Rogers Family, gymnasts; and Maggie and Harry Le Clair, duettists."
APRIL 30, 1875 (FRIDAY)
Gilmore's Varieties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Large"
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Sam Collyer, Jem Murray in sparring, Miss. Katie Howard, serio comic, Billy Emmett, Ethiopian comedian; the Rogers Family, gymnasts; and Maggie and Harry Le Clair, duettists."
APRIL 1875
APRIL 26, 1875 (MONDAY)
Gilmore's Varieties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Large"
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Sam Collyer, Jem Murray in sparring, Miss. Katie Howard, serio comic, Billy Emmett, Ethiopian comedian; the Rogers Family, gymnasts; and Maggie and Harry Le Clair, duettists."
APRIL 27, 1875 (TUESDAY)
Gilmore's Varieties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Large"
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Sam Collyer, Jem Murray in sparring, Miss. Katie Howard, serio comic, Billy Emmett, Ethiopian comedian; the Rogers Family, gymnasts; and Maggie and Harry Le Clair, duettists."
APRIL 28, 1875 (WEDNESDAY)
Gilmore's Varieties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Large"
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Sam Collyer, Jem Murray in sparring, Miss. Katie Howard, serio comic, Billy Emmett, Ethiopian comedian; the Rogers Family, gymnasts; and Maggie and Harry Le Clair, duettists."
APRIL 29, 1875 (THURSDAY)
Gilmore's Varieties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Large"
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Sam Collyer, Jem Murray in sparring, Miss. Katie Howard, serio comic, Billy Emmett, Ethiopian comedian; the Rogers Family, gymnasts; and Maggie and Harry Le Clair, duettists."
APRIL 30, 1875 (FRIDAY)
Gilmore's Varieties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Large"
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Sam Collyer, Jem Murray in sparring, Miss. Katie Howard, serio comic, Billy Emmett, Ethiopian comedian; the Rogers Family, gymnasts; and Maggie and Harry Le Clair, duettists."
MAY 1875
MAY 1, 1875 (SATURDAY)
Gilmore's Varieties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Large"
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Sam Collyer, Jem Murray in sparring, Miss. Katie Howard, serio comic, Billy Emmett, Ethiopian comedian; the Rogers Family, gymnasts; and Maggie and Harry Le Clair, duettists."
MAY 10, 1875 (MONDAY)
The Greatest Combination Ever Presented to a Washington Audience: One Week Only!
Theatre Comique, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Miss Annie Morgan, vocalist; Cotton and Birdue, in songs-and-dances, Miss Maggie Walton, Miss Alice Ross, and Ed. Murray."
MAY 11, 1875 (TUESDAY)
The Greatest Combination Ever Presented to a Washington Audience: One Week Only!
Theatre Comique, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Miss Annie Morgan, vocalist; Cotton and Birdue, in songs-and-dances, Miss Maggie Walton, Miss Alice Ross, and Ed. Murray."
MAY 12, 1875 (WEDNESDAY)
The Greatest Combination Ever Presented to a Washington Audience: One Week Only! - Matinee Show
Theatre Comique, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Miss Annie Morgan, vocalist; Cotton and Birdue, in songs-and-dances, Miss Maggie Walton, Miss Alice Ross, and Ed. Murray."
The Greatest Combination Ever Presented to a Washington Audience: One Week Only! - Evening Show
Theatre Comique, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Miss Annie Morgan, vocalist; Cotton and Birdue, in songs-and-dances, Miss Maggie Walton, Miss Alice Ross, and Ed. Murray."
MAY 13, 1875 (THURSDAY)
The Greatest Combination Ever Presented to a Washington Audience: One Week Only!
Theatre Comique, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Miss Annie Morgan, vocalist; Cotton and Birdue, in songs-and-dances, Miss Maggie Walton, Miss Alice Ross, and Ed. Murray."
MAY 14, 1875 (FRIDAY)
The Greatest Combination Ever Presented to a Washington Audience: One Week Only! - Complimentary Benefit to James M. Ward & Winnitta Montague
Theatre Comique, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Miss Annie Morgan, vocalist; Cotton and Birdue, in songs-and-dances, Miss Maggie Walton, Miss Alice Ross, and Ed. Murray."
MAY 15, 1875 (SATURDAY)
The Greatest Combination Ever Presented to a Washington Audience: One Week Only! - Matinee Show
Theatre Comique, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Miss Annie Morgan, vocalist; Cotton and Birdue, in songs-and-dances, Miss Maggie Walton, Miss Alice Ross, and Ed. Murray."
The Greatest Combination Ever Presented to a Washington Audience: One Week Only! - Evening Show
Theatre Comique, Washington, District of Columbia
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Miss Annie Morgan, vocalist; Cotton and Birdue, in songs-and-dances, Miss Maggie Walton, Miss Alice Ross, and Ed. Murray."
MAY 23, 1875 (MONDAY)
Theatre Comique, St. Louis, Missouri
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Ala, gymnast."
MAY 24, 1875 (TUESDAY)
Theatre Comique, St. Louis, Missouri
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Ala, gymnast. Is shot up into the air a distance of 40 foot and catches the trapeze."
MAY 25, 1875 (WEDNESDAY)
Theatre Comique, St. Louis, Missouri
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Ala, gymnast."
MAY 26, 1875 (THURSDAY)
Theatre Comique, St. Louis, Missouri
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Ala, gymnast."
MAY 27, 1875 (FRIDAY)
Theatre Comique, St. Louis, Missouri
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Ala, gymnast."
MAY 28, 1875 (SATURDAY)
Theatre Comique, St. Louis, Missouri
1 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring: "Ala, gymnast."
JUNE 1875
JUNE 7, 1875 (MONDAY)
Promoter: Grover
Adelphi Theatre, Chicago, Illinois
Featuring John McMahon & Homer Lane
JUNE 8, 1875 (TUESDAY)
Promoter: Grover
Adelphi Theatre, Chicago, Illinois
Featuring John McMahon & Homer Lane
JUNE 9, 1875 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: Grover
Adelphi Theatre, Chicago, Illinois
Featuring John McMahon & Homer Lane
JUNE 10, 1875 (THURSDAY)
Promoter: Grover
Adelphi Theatre, Chicago, Illinois
Featuring John McMahon & Homer Lane
JUNE 11, 1875 (FRIDAY)
Promoter: Grover
Adelphi Theatre, Chicago, Illinois
Featuring John McMahon & Homer Lane
JUNE 12, 1875 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: Grover
Adelphi Theatre, Chicago, Illinois
Featuring John McMahon & Homer Lane
JUNE 21, 1875 (MONDAY)
Metropolitan, Indianapolis, Indiana
Featuring Homer Lane & John McMahon
JUNE 22, 1875 (TUESDAY)
Metropolitan, Indianapolis, Indiana
Featuring Homer Lane & John McMahon
JUNE 23, 1875 (WEDNESDAY)
Metropolitan, Indianapolis, Indiana
Featuring Homer Lane & John McMahon
JUNE 24, 1875 (THURSDAY)
Metropolitan, Indianapolis, Indiana
Featuring Homer Lane & John McMahon
JUNE 25, 1875 (FRIDAY)
Metropolitan, Indianapolis, Indiana
Featuring Homer Lane & John McMahon
JUNE 26, 1875 (SATURDAY)
Metropolitan, Indianapolis, Indiana
Featuring Homer Lane & John McMahon
AUGUST 1875
AUGUST 4, 1875 (WEDNESDAY)
Racine, Pennsylvania
1 - American Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Jas. Arbuckle (of Niles, Mich.),
Three Falls to Two (F1 JA ??:??:?? - F2 JA ??:??:?? - F3 HL ??:??:?? - F4 HL ??:??:?? - F5 HL ??:??:?? - C 02:40:00)
AUGUST 14, 1875 (SATURDAY)
????, Pennsylvania
1 - American Championship
Homer Lane (of New York) def. James Arbuckle (of Wisconsin)
(02:10:00)
AUGUST ??, 1875 (????)
San Francisco, California
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Jas. Mailand (of San Jose),
Falls Unknown
Note:
This match Happened prior to August 27, 1875.
AUGUST 26, 1875 (THURSDAY)
Grand Collar & Elbow Wrestling Exhibition
Wilson's Palace Amphitheatre, San Francisco, California
Attendance: 'Not so Large'
Tickets: $0.50 & $1.00
Referee: Daniel Murry
Judges: R.A. Perrier (McMahon) & Patrick Lyman (Lane)
1 - Three out of Five Falls
John McMahon def. Homer Lane,
Three Falls to One (F1 00:12:00 - F2 00:12:00 - F3 ??:??:?? - F4 ??:??:?? - C 00:24:00+)
2 - John McMahon def. John Smith
Notes:
McMahon said he would challenge anyone from the audience. Smith stepped up between the first and second fall.
McMahon is listed as the United States Collar & Elbow Champion.
Lane is said to have won 116 out of 118 matches.
SEPTEMBER 1875
SEPTEMBER 7, 1875 (TUESDAY)
Wilson's Palace Amphitheater, San Francisco, California
Attendance: 300
Referee: Thomas Chandler
Judges: Mr. Harvey (Lane) & Murray (Farrell)
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
William M. Farrell (of San Francisco) def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to None (F1 WF 01:30:00 - F2 WF 01:00:00 - C 02:30:00)
SEPTEMBER 1875
SEPTEMBER 7, 1875 (TUESDAY)
Wilson's Palace Amphitheater, San Francisco, California
Attendance: 300
Referee: Thomas Chandler
Judges: Mr. Harvey (Lane) & Murray (Farrell)
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
William M. Farrell (of San Francisco) def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to None (F1 WF 01:30:00 - F2 WF 01:00:00 - C 02:30:00)
OCTOBER 1875
OCTOBER 18, 1875 (MONDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - American Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Richard Whalen (of San Jose),
Two Falls to One (F1 HL ??:??:?? - F2 RW ??:??:?? - F3 HL ??:??:??)
Note:
Who the champion is going into the match is not stated.
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 18, 1875 (MONDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - American Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Richard Whalen (of San Jose),
Two Falls to One (F1 HL ??:??:?? - F2 RW ??:??:?? - F3 HL ??:??:??)
Note:
Who the champion is going into the match is not stated.
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."
NOVEMBER 1875
NOVEMBER 8, 1875 (MONDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 9, 1875 (TUESDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 10, 1875 (WEDNESDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 11, 1875 (THURSDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 12, 1875 (FRIDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 13, 1875 (SATURDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 1875
NOVEMBER 8, 1875 (MONDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 9, 1875 (TUESDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 10, 1875 (WEDNESDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 11, 1875 (THURSDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 12, 1875 (FRIDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
NOVEMBER 13, 1875 (SATURDAY)
Bella Union, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "John McMahon and Homer Lane, wrestlers, and Augusta Chambers, actress. Kitty Henderson and George F. Moore continued."
1876
FEBRUARY 1876
FEBRUARY 23, 1876 (WEDNESDAY)
National Guard Hall, Virginia, Nevada
Attendance: 'Large'
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to One (00:30:00 - Approx)
2 - Cornish - Two out of Three Falls
Alf. Williams def. Frank Tresize,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
McMahon is listed as champion of the world.
The falls for the second match were competed between the falls for the first.
There was scheduled to be an additional collar & elbow match but there was no opponent for Caffrey.
FEBRUARY 1876
FEBRUARY 23, 1876 (WEDNESDAY)
National Guard Hall, Virginia, Nevada
Attendance: 'Large'
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to One (00:30:00 - Approx)
2 - Cornish - Two out of Three Falls
Alf. Williams def. Frank Tresize,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
McMahon is listed as champion of the world.
The falls for the second match were competed between the falls for the first.
There was scheduled to be an additional collar & elbow match but there was no opponent for Caffrey.
MARCH 1876
MARCH 4, 1876 (SATURDAY)
Theatre, Carson, Nevada
1 - Eugene Markey Vs. James Caffery,
Result Unknown
2 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
MARCH 21, 1876 (FRIDAY)
Virginia, Nevada
1 - Nevada Collar & Elbow Championship
Homer Lane (of New York) def. V.B. Sabine (c)
NEW CHAMPION
Note:
Also featured boxing.
APRIL 1876
APRIL 15, 1876 (SATURDAY)
Carson, Nevada
1 - Nevada State Championship
Homer Lane Vs. "Railroad Jim, the Stockton Boy",
Result Unknown
APRIL 20, 1876 (THURSDAY)
White Pine, Nevada
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Jeremiah Barker,
Two Falls to ???? (01:10:00)
Note:
Barker is listed as Nevada Champion.
APRIL 1876
APRIL 15, 1876 (SATURDAY)
Carson, Nevada
1 - Nevada State Championship
Homer Lane Vs. "Railroad Jim, the Stockton Boy",
Result Unknown
APRIL 20, 1876 (THURSDAY)
White Pine, Nevada
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Jeremiah Barker,
Two Falls to ???? (01:10:00)
Note:
Barker is listed as Nevada Champion.
SEPTEMBER 1876
SEPTEMBER 29, 1876 (FRIDAY)
The Stables of Hymers & Co., Reno, Nevada, Reno, Nevada
Attendance: 30
1 - Cornish Style - Two out of Three Falls
Pascoe "A Cornishman" def. Homer Lone "A Noted Wrestler",
Two Falls to None (F1 Pa ??:??:?? - F2 Pa ??:??:?? - C 00:31:00)
Notes:
The above listing is from the Reno Gazette Journal.
The Nevada State Journal said the match was arranged on the 29th, but due to take place on the 30th.
OCTOBER 1876
OCTOBER 14, 1876 (SATURDAY)
Reno Opera House, Reno, Nevada
Attendance: "Crowded"
Tickets: $0.50
Chariman: J.D. Shaw
Referees: Thos. Holt, J.B. Gambol & P. Robermou
1 - Nevada Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane def. Henry H. "Boston" Mason (of Reno),
Two Falls to One (F1 HM 00:02:00 - F2 HL "Few Minutes" - F3 HL "Short" - C 00:02:00+)
Notes:
Mason gave a speech prior to the match.
Lane sang before the match.
Who, if either, was the champion going in is not stated.
OCTOBER 1876
OCTOBER 14, 1876 (SATURDAY)
Reno Opera House, Reno, Nevada
Attendance: "Crowded"
Tickets: $0.50
Chariman: J.D. Shaw
Referees: Thos. Holt, J.B. Gambol & P. Robermou
1 - Nevada Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane def. Henry H. "Boston" Mason (of Reno),
Two Falls to One (F1 HM 00:02:00 - F2 HL "Few Minutes" - F3 HL "Short" - C 00:02:00+)
Notes:
Mason gave a speech prior to the match.
Lane sang before the match.
Who, if either, was the champion going in is not stated.
NOVEMBER 1876
NOVEMBER 9, 1876 (THURSDAY)
Grand Wrestling Match
President: H.H. Mason
Reno Opera House, Reno, Nevada
Attendance: "Quite a Crowd" / "(The Brass Band) Formed About One-Fourth of the Audience"
Tickets: $0.50
Announcer: H.H. Mason
Referes: S.L. Clifford, J.D. Shaw & Peter Robertson
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane Vs. S.D. Trac(e)y
[See Notes]
Notes:
Proceedings were opened by a brass band.
Then Mr. Lovejoy sang one of his old songs.
Mason then spoke before introducing the wrestlers.
Wrestling was scheduled to start at 20:15.
The Nevada State Journal says that Lane won with one fall having had two falls in his favor discounted.
The Gazette-Journal says the first two falls were declared no falls and then Lane was thrown in the third. Thus Trac(e)y won.
DECEMBER 1876
DECEMBER 30, 1876 (SATURDAY)
Metropolitan Theater, Sacramento, California
Attendance: 'Small'
Tickets: $1.00 & $0.50)
Stakeholder: John Domingos
Referee: Thomas McAlpine
Judges: J.H. Cleland & J.S. Brown
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (c) Vs. Andre Christol,
Two Falls to One
2 - Roman
Andre Christol def. P. Leduc
Note:
Leduc is listed as German Champion.
J.M. Martin was stuck in snow and could not make the show. Christol substituted for him against Leduc.
Martin is listed as Detroit Champion.
DECEMBER 1876
DECEMBER 30, 1876 (SATURDAY)
Metropolitan Theater, Sacramento, California
Attendance: 'Small'
Tickets: $1.00 & $0.50)
Stakeholder: John Domingos
Referee: Thomas McAlpine
Judges: J.H. Cleland & J.S. Brown
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (c) Vs. Andre Christol,
Two Falls to One
2 - Roman
Andre Christol def. P. Leduc
Note:
Leduc is listed as German Champion.
J.M. Martin was stuck in snow and could not make the show. Christol substituted for him against Leduc.
Martin is listed as Detroit Champion.
1877
DECEMBER 1877
DECEMBER 6, 1877 (THURSDAY)
Stockton, California
1 - Pacific Slope Collar & Elbow Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Homer Lane (of San Francisco via New York) Vs. Robert Murtagh (of Stockton),
Result Unknown
DECEMBER 1877
DECEMBER 6, 1877 (THURSDAY)
Stockton, California
1 - Pacific Slope Collar & Elbow Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Homer Lane (of San Francisco via New York) Vs. Robert Murtagh (of Stockton),
Result Unknown
1878
JANUARY 1878
JANUARY 28, 1878 (MONDAY)
Adelphi Theatre, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "Geo. F. Moore, comedian; C.W. Cogill, song-and-dance; Ida May and Marie Zoel. Miss Augustine Watrigant, slack-wire performer, and Homer Lane and Thomas Foy, wrestlers."
JANUARY 1878
JANUARY 28, 1878 (MONDAY)
Adelphi Theatre, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "Geo. F. Moore, comedian; C.W. Cogill, song-and-dance; Ida May and Marie Zoel. Miss Augustine Watrigant, slack-wire performer, and Homer Lane and Thomas Foy, wrestlers."
MARCH 1878
MARCH 20, 1878 (WEDNESDAY)
Joint Benefit of Patsy Hogan and Prof. Woods
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
1 - Collar & Elbow
Homer Lane Vs. Tom Fox,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured boxing, a musket and bayonet drill.
MARCH 1878
MARCH 20, 1878 (WEDNESDAY)
Joint Benefit of Patsy Hogan and Prof. Woods
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
1 - Collar & Elbow
Homer Lane Vs. Tom Fox,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured boxing, a musket and bayonet drill.
JULY 1878
JULY 3, 1878 (WEDNESDAY)
Oakland Trotting Park, Oakland, California
1 - Pacing Race
Nimrod def. Dan Rice,
Two Heats to One
2 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Mr. Fox (of Canada) def. Homer Lane (of New York),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:04:00 - F2 00:03:45 - F3 00:04:30 - C 00:13:15)
Notes:
Lane is listed as from California in the results, but not in the build up.
"It took place on a carpet within ropes on the track in front of the grand stand."
Also featured horse racing.
JULY 4, 1878 (THURSDAY)
Oakland Trotting Park, Oakland, California
1 - Pacing Race
Nmrod def. Dan Rice
Two Heats to One
2 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Mr. Fox (of Canada) def. Homer Lane (of New York),
Two Falls to One
Note:
Also featured racing.
JULY 27, 1878 (SATURDAY)
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
Attendance: "Filled, Both on the Main Floor & in the Galleries"
Tickets: $2.50
Announcer: Mr. Toland
Timekeeper: Bill Barnes
Referee: Tommy Chandler
1 - Sparring
"Native Chicken" Vs. "Native Chicken",
Result Unknown
2 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. William Fox,
Two Falls to One
3 - Indian Club Swinging
Mr. Richards Gives an Exhibition
4 - Sledgehammer Swinging
Frank Crockett Vs. Mr. Sharp,
Result Unknown
5 - Boxing
Harry Maynard (of Australia) def. Patsy Hogan (of New York),
Referee Stoppage
Note:
Also featured boxing and club swinging.
AUGUST 1878
AUGUST 17, 1878 (SATURDAY)
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Wm. Fox (of Canada),
Two Falls to One
Note:
Also featured boxing.
AUGUST 1878
AUGUST 17, 1878 (SATURDAY)
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Wm. Fox (of Canada),
Two Falls to One
Note:
Also featured boxing.
1879
FEBRUARY 1879
FEBRUARY 1, 1879 (SATURDAY)
Horticultural Hall, San Francisco, California
Referee: Mons. Perrier
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
D.M. Watson def. Jomer Lane,
Two Falls to None
FEBRUARY 1879
FEBRUARY 1, 1879 (SATURDAY)
Horticultural Hall, San Francisco, California
Referee: Mons. Perrier
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
D.M. Watson def. Jomer Lane,
Two Falls to None
MARCH 1879
MARCH 27, 1879 (THURSDAY)
Stockton, California
1 - "United States Championship" - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) Vs. James Washington or Warburton (of Stockton),
Postponed?
Grand Wrestling Match
Petaluma Theatre, Petaluma, California
Attendance: 400
Tickets: $0.25 & $0.50
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Wm. Farrell (of San Francisco) def. Homer Lane (of New York),
Two Falls to One
Note:
Wrestling starts at 20:00.
MARCH 29, 1879 (SATURDAY)
Mozart Hall, Stockton, California
1 - Pacific Coast Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of Stockton via New York) def. James Warburton/Jake Washington (of Stockton)
(03:00:00-)
Notes:
Some newspapers listed the championship as the "United States Championship"
Washington/Warburton is listed as the Nebraska Champion.
APRIL 1879
APRIL 3, 1879 (THURSDAY)
Stockton, California
1 - "United States Championship" - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. James Warburton (of Stockton)
(03:00:00)
Notes:
It appears the opponent was James Warbuton, however, the name "Washington" was used in an early article for the matches arrangements.
APRIL 1879
APRIL 3, 1879 (THURSDAY)
Stockton, California
1 - "United States Championship" - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane (of New York) def. James Warburton (of Stockton)
(03:00:00)
Notes:
It appears the opponent was James Warbuton, however, the name "Washington" was used in an early article for the matches arrangements.
JUNE 1879
JUNE ??, 1879 (????)
Mozart Hall, Stockton, California
1 - Two out of Three Falls
James Noonan def. Homer Lane (of New York),
Two Falls to One (F1 HL ??:??:?? - F2 JN ??:??:?? - F3 JN ??:??:??)
Notes:
Lane sprained his ankle after winning the first fall.
This match took place prior to June 10, 1879.
JUNE 1879
JUNE ??, 1879 (????)
Mozart Hall, Stockton, California
1 - Two out of Three Falls
James Noonan def. Homer Lane (of New York),
Two Falls to One (F1 HL ??:??:?? - F2 JN ??:??:?? - F3 JN ??:??:??)
Notes:
Lane sprained his ankle after winning the first fall.
This match took place prior to June 10, 1879.
DECEMBER 1879
DECEMBER 22, 1879 (MONDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament: All the Different Varieties of this Manly Sport Will be Illustrated - Opening Day
Promoter: Col. LE. Granger
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
Tickers: $0.50, $1.00 & $2.50
Announcer: Sam Roberts
Referee: J.B. Lewis
1 - Collar & Elbow - Part 1
Watson Vs. Farrell,
To Be Continued (01:00:00+)
2 - Side-Hold
Nolan def. McGovern
3 - Collar & Elbow - Part 2
Watson Vs. Farrell,
To Be Continued (00:20:00)
4 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
McGovern def. Rennie
5 - Collar & Elbow
Lane def. Fox
6 - Collar & Elbow
Driscoll def. Nolan
7 - Back-Hold
Watson def. McGovern
8 - Collar & Elbow
Farrell def. Driscoll
9 - Collar & Elbow
Watson def. Nolan
Notes:
This is the first day of the tournament which is fully concluded on January 25, 1880 in Recreation Grounds.
All entrants had to be received by December 20, 1879 and cost $35 in gold coin.
"The conditions of the tournament are that only one fall between any two contestants is to be decided on any one night, thus determining the result of all the match on the final evening." - Sacramento Daily Union
Also featured "good music."
Teilnehmer / Participants:
Catch-as-Catch-Can
Dan McGovern (of Canada),
A.M. Rennie (of Canada).
Collar & Elbow
C.W. Driscoll (of Virginia City),
William F. Farrell "The Blacksmith" (of Petaluma),
Thomas/Charles Fox (of San Francisco),
Homer Lane "The Old War-Horse",
Thomas Nolan "The Wonder" (of Santa Cruz Mountains),
D.M. Watson (of the Olympic Club).
Cornish Style
C.W. Driscoll (of Virginia City),
Ellis/Elliot (of Virginia City).
Side-Hold & Back-Hold
William F. Farrell "The Blacksmith" (of Petaluma),
Dan McGovern (of Canada),
Thomas Nolan "The Wonder" (of Santa Cruz Mountains),
D.M. Watson (of the Olympic Club).
Outside of Tournament
Matthews (Pupil of Prof. Perrier).
DECEMBER 23, 1879 (TUESDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament: All the Different Varieties of this Manly Sport Will be Illustrated - Day 2
Promoter: Col. LE. Granger
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
Attendance: "Fair"
Tickers: $0.50, $1.00 & $2.50
Announcer: Sam Roberts
Referee: J.B. Lewis
1 - Side-Hold
Nolan def. Farrell
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Part 1
Rennie Vs. McGovern,
To Be Continued (00:30:00)
3 - Fox def. Lane
4 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Part 2
Rennie def. McGovern
5 - Collar & Elbow
Driscoll def. Watson
6 - Collar & Elbow - Part 3
Watson Vs. Farrell,
Time-Limit Draw (01:00:00)
7 - Collar & Elbow
Nolan def. Driscoll
Notes:
Nolan suffered a badly swollen ankle in an accident with Farrell.
Also featured "Good Music."
Lane does not appear in the tournament again after this.
DECEMBER 1879
DECEMBER 22, 1879 (MONDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament: All the Different Varieties of this Manly Sport Will be Illustrated - Opening Day
Promoter: Col. LE. Granger
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
Tickers: $0.50, $1.00 & $2.50
Announcer: Sam Roberts
Referee: J.B. Lewis
1 - Collar & Elbow - Part 1
Watson Vs. Farrell,
To Be Continued (01:00:00+)
2 - Side-Hold
Nolan def. McGovern
3 - Collar & Elbow - Part 2
Watson Vs. Farrell,
To Be Continued (00:20:00)
4 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
McGovern def. Rennie
5 - Collar & Elbow
Lane def. Fox
6 - Collar & Elbow
Driscoll def. Nolan
7 - Back-Hold
Watson def. McGovern
8 - Collar & Elbow
Farrell def. Driscoll
9 - Collar & Elbow
Watson def. Nolan
Notes:
This is the first day of the tournament which is fully concluded on January 25, 1880 in Recreation Grounds.
All entrants had to be received by December 20, 1879 and cost $35 in gold coin.
"The conditions of the tournament are that only one fall between any two contestants is to be decided on any one night, thus determining the result of all the match on the final evening." - Sacramento Daily Union
Also featured "good music."
Teilnehmer / Participants:
Catch-as-Catch-Can
Dan McGovern (of Canada),
A.M. Rennie (of Canada).
Collar & Elbow
C.W. Driscoll (of Virginia City),
William F. Farrell "The Blacksmith" (of Petaluma),
Thomas/Charles Fox (of San Francisco),
Homer Lane "The Old War-Horse",
Thomas Nolan "The Wonder" (of Santa Cruz Mountains),
D.M. Watson (of the Olympic Club).
Cornish Style
C.W. Driscoll (of Virginia City),
Ellis/Elliot (of Virginia City).
Side-Hold & Back-Hold
William F. Farrell "The Blacksmith" (of Petaluma),
Dan McGovern (of Canada),
Thomas Nolan "The Wonder" (of Santa Cruz Mountains),
D.M. Watson (of the Olympic Club).
Outside of Tournament
Matthews (Pupil of Prof. Perrier).
DECEMBER 23, 1879 (TUESDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament: All the Different Varieties of this Manly Sport Will be Illustrated - Day 2
Promoter: Col. LE. Granger
Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California
Attendance: "Fair"
Tickers: $0.50, $1.00 & $2.50
Announcer: Sam Roberts
Referee: J.B. Lewis
1 - Side-Hold
Nolan def. Farrell
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Part 1
Rennie Vs. McGovern,
To Be Continued (00:30:00)
3 - Fox def. Lane
4 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Part 2
Rennie def. McGovern
5 - Collar & Elbow
Driscoll def. Watson
6 - Collar & Elbow - Part 3
Watson Vs. Farrell,
Time-Limit Draw (01:00:00)
7 - Collar & Elbow
Nolan def. Driscoll
Notes:
Nolan suffered a badly swollen ankle in an accident with Farrell.
Also featured "Good Music."
Lane does not appear in the tournament again after this.
1880
DECEMBER 1880
DECEMBER 11, 1880 (SATURDAY)
Bell Union Theatre, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "Harry Montague, Alice Dashwood and W.J. Russell; the specialities by Genevieve Devere, Carrie and Sophie Duncan, Prof. Durand, Miss Jennie McGregor, J. Arthur Doty, McDonald and Finnerly. Mlle. Zittella, Homer Lane and Tom Fox: and 'Mabel's Dream.'"
DECEMBER 1880
DECEMBER 11, 1880 (SATURDAY)
Bell Union Theatre, San Francisco, California
Featuring: "Harry Montague, Alice Dashwood and W.J. Russell; the specialities by Genevieve Devere, Carrie and Sophie Duncan, Prof. Durand, Miss Jennie McGregor, J. Arthur Doty, McDonald and Finnerly. Mlle. Zittella, Homer Lane and Tom Fox: and 'Mabel's Dream.'"
1881
MARCH 1881
MARCH 27, 1881 (WEDNESDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - Collar & Elbow
Homer Lane (of New York) def. Andre Christol
JULY 1881
JULY ??, 1881 (????)
Denver, Colorado
1 - Homer Lane Vs. Conners,
Result Unknown
Note:
The match is scheduled for after July 17, 1881.
JULY 1881
JULY ??, 1881 (????)
Denver, Colorado
1 - Homer Lane Vs. Conners,
Result Unknown
Note:
The match is scheduled for after July 17, 1881.
SEPTEMBER 1881
SEPTEMBER 4, 1881 (SUNDAY)
Vienna Gardens, Santa Cruz, California
Referee: Labish
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane def. Gus Gehring (of Santa Cruz),
Two Falls to One
Note:
Lane is listed as the ex-United States Champions.
SEPTEMBER 1881
SEPTEMBER 4, 1881 (SUNDAY)
Vienna Gardens, Santa Cruz, California
Referee: Labish
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Homer Lane def. Gus Gehring (of Santa Cruz),
Two Falls to One
Note:
Lane is listed as the ex-United States Champions.
OCTOBER 1881
OCTOBER 9, 1881 (SUNDAY)
Vienna Gardens, Santa Cruz, California
Attendance: "Large Crowd"
Referees: W. Baird
Seconds: F. Alzina (DeLong) & Frank Dakan (Gehring)
1 - Boxing
"Little Midget" Vs. "Little Midget",
Result Unknown
2 - "Pupil of Homer Lane" Vs. "Pupil of Homer Lane",
Result Unknown
3 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
Frank DeLong def. Gus Gehring,
Two Falls to One
Note:
The participants in Match 1 are thirteen years old and eleven respectivey.
NOVEMBER 1881
NOVEMBER ??, 1881 (????)
Maynard's, San Francisco, California
Homer Lane Is Giving Wrestling Exhibitions
Notes:
He is listed as the the ex-Champion.
These took place in the first half of the month.
1882
OCTOBER 1882
OCTOBER 23, 1882 (MONDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - Pacific Coast Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Dan McMillan (of Bodie) def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to One
OCTOBER 1882
OCTOBER 23, 1882 (MONDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - Pacific Coast Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Dan McMillan (of Bodie) def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to One
1883
FEBRUARY 1883
FEBRUARY ??, 1883 (????)
Leadville, Colorado
Exhibitions Given By Homer Land and James D. McDonald
Notes:
Lane is listed as the ex-American Collar & Elbow Champion.
McDonald is listed as the Pacific Slope Champion.
The exhibitions were given around February 4, 1883.
FEBRUARY 1883
FEBRUARY ??, 1883 (????)
Leadville, Colorado
Exhibitions Given By Homer Land and James D. McDonald
Notes:
Lane is listed as the ex-American Collar & Elbow Champion.
McDonald is listed as the Pacific Slope Champion.
The exhibitions were given around February 4, 1883.
APRIL 1883
APRIL ??, 1883 (????)
Lowville, New York
1 - Homer Lane def. Fred Schloop
Note:
There is a possibility this match happened on May 1, 1883.
APRIL 1883
APRIL ??, 1883 (????)
Lowville, New York
1 - Homer Lane def. Fred Schloop
Note:
There is a possibility this match happened on May 1, 1883.
1884