John McMahon
Born: 1841.
Born: 1841.
#PWHS #Results #McMahon #CollarAndElbow #Vermont
1860 (no results)
1861
JUNE 1861
JUNE 23, 1861 (SATURDAY)
Port Henry, New York, New York
1 - Collar & Elbow Style
John McMahon def. Peter English
1862 (no results)
1863 (no results)
1864
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Boston, Massachusetts
1 - John McMahon def. Uzil Prickett
(03:00:00)
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???? ??, 1864 (????)
Boston, Massachusetts
1 - John McMahon def. Uzil Prickett
(03:00:00)
1865 (no results)
1866 (no results)
1867 (no results)
1868 (no results)
1869 (no results)
1870 (no results)
1871 (no results)
1872 (no results)
1873
MAY 1873
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 30, 1873 (FRIDAY)
Apollo Hall, Troy, New York
Attendance: 400
Announcer: Harry Hill
Referee: Ex-Alderman Messer
Umpires: Samuel Hayward (McMahon) & Charles Duncan (Lane)
1 - American Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Rutland) def. Homer Lane (of New York) (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:11:00 - F2 00:08:00 - F3 00:06:00 - C 00:25:00) - NEW CHAMPION
MAY 1873
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 30, 1873 (FRIDAY)
Apollo Hall, Troy, New York
Attendance: 400
Announcer: Harry Hill
Referee: Ex-Alderman Messer
Umpires: Samuel Hayward (McMahon) & Charles Duncan (Lane)
1 - American Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Rutland) def. Homer Lane (of New York) (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:11:00 - F2 00:08:00 - F3 00:06:00 - C 00:25:00) - NEW CHAMPION
JUNE 1873
JUNE 3, 1873 (TUESDAY)
Gothic Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - John McMahon (of Vermont) def. Homer Lane
Notes:
Major McLaughlin and "other wrestlers with national reputations" are advertised.
Also feautred boxing for a silver cup with: "Mike" Coburn, Arthur Chambers, John Murphy, Geo. Rooke, Geo. Seddons, Tim Collins, Pete Croker, Steve Taylor and others.
JUNE 25, 1873 (WEDNESDAY)
Germania Hall, New Haven, Connecticut
Attendance: 500
Referee: Homer Lane
1 - United States Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Rutland) (c) def. Perry Higley (of Bridgeport, Conn.),
Two Falls to One
JUNE 1873
JUNE 3, 1873 (TUESDAY)
Gothic Hall, Brooklyn, New York
1 - John McMahon (of Vermont) def. Homer Lane
Notes:
Major McLaughlin and "other wrestlers with national reputations" are advertised.
Also feautred boxing for a silver cup with: "Mike" Coburn, Arthur Chambers, John Murphy, Geo. Rooke, Geo. Seddons, Tim Collins, Pete Croker, Steve Taylor and others.
JUNE 25, 1873 (WEDNESDAY)
Germania Hall, New Haven, Connecticut
Attendance: 500
Referee: Homer Lane
1 - United States Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Rutland) (c) def. Perry Higley (of Bridgeport, Conn.),
Two Falls to One
JULY 1873
JULY 22, 1873 (TUESDAY)
Harmony Hall, Troy, New York
Attendance: 'Large'
Referee: John Messer (of New York)
Umpires: John Murphy (Copeland) & Homer Lane (McMahon)
1 - World Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Rutland) (c) def. Thomas Copeland (of Montreal),
Two Falls to One (03:00:00)
Notes:
Copeland is listed as the Champion of Canada.
It's said McMahon is recognized as the World Champion following this contest.
AUGUST 1873
AUGUST 7, 1873 (THURSDAY)
Harry Hill's Theatre, New York, New York
Attendance: 'Large'
Stakeholder/Referee: Harry Hill
Umpires: Homer Lane (McMahon) & John Browning (Ellis)
1 - Devonshire & Cornwall
John McMahon Vs. Albert Ellis,
Draw (23 Bouts)
Notes:
McMahon is listed as the American Collar & Elbow Champion.
Ellis is listed as the English Devonshire & Cornwall middleweight Champion.
The two men called it a draw after a hard battle.
AUGUST 11, 1873 (MONDAY)
Robert Emmet Picnic of the Emmet Guard
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 00:18:00 - F2 00:28:00 - F3 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."
OCTOBER 1873
OCTOBER 23, 1873 (THURSDAY)
Harry Hill's Coliseum, New York, New York
Announcer: Harry Hill
Referee: Homer Lane
Umpires: Mike Coburn (McMahon) & Robert P. Browning and Darby Doyle (Ellis)
1 - American Devonshire Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John W. McMahon (of Rutland, Vt.) def. Albert Ellis (of London),
Two Falls to One - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Some papers list this as McMahon winning the above mentioned championship.
McMahon is listed as the American Champion.
Ellis is listed as the English Champion.
Lane is listed as the former American Champion.
Ellis replaced his umpire Browning with Doyle after he was threw the first time.
OCTOBER 1873
OCTOBER 23, 1873 (THURSDAY)
Harry Hill's Coliseum, New York, New York
Announcer: Harry Hill
Referee: Homer Lane
Umpires: Mike Coburn (McMahon) & Robert P. Browning and Darby Doyle (Ellis)
1 - American Devonshire Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John W. McMahon (of Rutland, Vt.) def. Albert Ellis (of London),
Two Falls to One - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Some papers list this as McMahon winning the above mentioned championship.
McMahon is listed as the American Champion.
Ellis is listed as the English Champion.
Lane is listed as the former American Champion.
Ellis replaced his umpire Browning with Doyle after he was threw the first time.
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 00:10:00 - F2 00:04:30 - F3 00:07:00 - F4 00:09:00 - C 00:30:30)
NOVEMBER 26, 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)
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 00:10:00 - F2 00:04:30 - F3 00:07:00 - F4 00:09:00 - C 00:30:30)
NOVEMBER 26, 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 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,
Falls Unknown (01:09:00)
1874
JANUARY 1874
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.
JANUARY 1874
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 21, 1874 (SATURDAY)
Promoters: A.H. Danforth & John McMahon
Town Hall, Rutland, Vermont
Attendance: 500-600
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 (F1 00:05:00 - F2 00:10:30 - F3 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 00:04:00 - F2 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 00:05:00 - F2 00:04:00 - F3 00:02:00 - C 00:11:00)
Notes:
Mike's brother Jack was also in attendance but had no wrestler to compete against so only Mike competed for the first prize with Titus.
Places:
First $20 - Mike O'Neil
Second $30 - Homer Lane
Third $40 - John McMahon (Who was prohibited from winning the first or second prize)
APRIL 1874
APRIL 14, 1874 (TUESDAY)
Musical Hall, St. Albans, Vermont
1 - Exhibitbition
John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
2 - Homer Lane Vs. Edward Cox (of Fairfield),
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured amateurs.
APRIL 1874
APRIL 14, 1874 (TUESDAY)
Musical Hall, St. Albans, Vermont
1 - Exhibitbition
John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
2 - Homer Lane Vs. Edward Cox (of Fairfield),
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured amateurs.
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 27, 1874 (MONDAY)
Lowville Mineral Springs, New York
John McMahon, of Rutland, and Homer Lane are listed as late arrivals here.
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
DECEMBER 1874
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
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Rutland Vt.) def. Homer Lane (of New York),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:10:00 - F2 00:10:00 - F3 ??:??:?? - C 00:20:00+)
Notes:
McMahon is listed as champion wrestler.
Also featured singing, dancing and club swinging.
1875
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 comedia; 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 comedia; 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 comedia; 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 comedia; 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 comedia; 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 comedia; the Rogers Family, gymnasts; and Maggie and Harry Le Clair, duettists."
MAY 10, 1875 (MONDAY)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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."
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 comedia; the Rogers Family, gymnasts; and Maggie and Harry Le Clair, duettists."
MAY 10, 1875 (MONDAY)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 ??, 1875 (????)
Metrpolitan, Indianapolis, Indiana
Featuring John McMahon & Homer Lane
Note:
Around June 21, 1875. Possibly for the whole of that week.
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 1875
JUNE ??, 1875 (????)
Metrpolitan, Indianapolis, Indiana
Featuring John McMahon & Homer Lane
Note:
Around June 21, 1875. Possibly for the whole of that week.
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
AUGUST 1875
AUGUST 16, 1875 (MONDAY)
Grand Collar & Elbow Wrestling Match
Wilson's Palace Ampitheatre, San Francisco, California
Attendance: 800
Tickets: $1.00, $2.00 & $10.00
Referee: C.A. Bennet
Umpires: Homer Lane (McMahon) & Thomas Coleman (Farrell)
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Three out of Five Falls
John McMahon (of Vermont) (c) def. William M. Farrell (of California),
Three Falls to One (F1 00:11:00 - F2 01:23:00 - F3 00:05:00 - F4 00:11:00 - C 01:50:00)
Notes:
Farrell is listed as the Pacific Coast Collar & Elbow Champion.
Also listed as being champions are: Malry, Ontario (Canada) Collar & Elbow Champion; Fred Benchman, Michigan Collar & Elbow Champion; Albert Ellis, English Collar & Elbow Champion; and Copeland, Canada Collar & Elbow Champions.
No mention is made of McMahon being the champion in the results. It is even said that he will now likely face Homer Lane, the "champion wrestler of the United States."
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.
AUGUST 1875
AUGUST 16, 1875 (MONDAY)
Grand Collar & Elbow Wrestling Match
Wilson's Palace Ampitheatre, San Francisco, California
Attendance: 800
Tickets: $1.00, $2.00 & $10.00
Referee: C.A. Bennet
Umpires: Homer Lane (McMahon) & Thomas Coleman (Farrell)
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Three out of Five Falls
John McMahon (of Vermont) (c) def. William M. Farrell (of California),
Three Falls to One (F1 00:11:00 - F2 01:23:00 - F3 00:05:00 - F4 00:11:00 - C 01:50:00)
Notes:
Farrell is listed as the Pacific Coast Collar & Elbow Champion.
Also listed as being champions are: Malry, Ontario (Canada) Collar & Elbow Champion; Fred Benchman, Michigan Collar & Elbow Champion; Albert Ellis, English Collar & Elbow Champion; and Copeland, Canada Collar & Elbow Champions.
No mention is made of McMahon being the champion in the results. It is even said that he will now likely face Homer Lane, the "champion wrestler of the United States."
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 11, 1875 (SATURDAY)
San Francisco, California
1 - American Championship
John McMahon (of Vermont) (c) def. R. Gardiner (of California)
(01:45:00)
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.
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 1876
MARCH 4, 1876 (SATURDAY)
Theatre, Carson, Nevada
1 - Eugene Markey Vs. James Caffery,
Result Unknown
2 - John McMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
1877
NOVEMBER 1877
NOVEMBER 21, 1877 (WEDNESDAY)
National Theatre, New Orleans, Louisiana
1 - Graeco-Roman
John McMahon Vs. J.M. Martin,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured a variety troupe. This was the opening night of the theatre.
NOVEMBER 1877
NOVEMBER 21, 1877 (WEDNESDAY)
National Theatre, New Orleans, Louisiana
1 - Graeco-Roman
John McMahon Vs. J.M. Martin,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured a variety troupe. This was the opening night of the theatre.
1878
JANUARY 1878
JANUARY 3, 1878 (THURSDAY)
White Pine, Nevada
Attendance: 'Large'
Referee: Lige Kirby (of Gold Hill)
1 - Collar & Elbow - Three out of Five Falls
Unknown Champion def. W.J. Thompkins 'Dakota Bill'
Three Falls to Two (F1 00:13:00 - F2 ??:??:?? - F3 00:45:00 - F4 ??:??:?? - F5 ??:??:?? - C 00:58:00)
Notes:
Thompkins is listed as the Nevada Champion.
It was revealed after the fact that the Unknown Champion was in fact John McMahon (of New York), the American Champion, and he had been brought down by Cool Manly, a gambler who had recently lost money to Thompkins, in an attempt to regain his losses.
OCTOBER 1878
OCTOBER 24, 1878 (THURSDAY)
Detroit Opera House, Detroit, Michigan
Referee: John Nayler (of Detroit)
Umpires: Col. James McLaughlin (Wright) & James Hartness (McMahon)
1 - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon def. Robert Wright (of Detroit),
Two Falls to None (F1 ??:??:?? - F2 00:33:00 - C 00:33:00+)
Note:
McMahon is listed as the Californian Champion.
NOVEMBER 1878
NOVEMBER 23, 1878 (SATURDAY)
McCormick Hall, Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 'Enormous'
Referee: F.F. Clark (of Boston)
Umpires: Briuk & Brennan
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Chicago) def. Colonel J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:22:00 - F2 00:25:00 - F3 00:30:00 - C 01:17:00) - NEW CHAMPION
NOVEMBER 1878
NOVEMBER 23, 1878 (SATURDAY)
McCormick Hall, Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 'Enormous'
Referee: F.F. Clark (of Boston)
Umpires: Briuk & Brennan
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Chicago) def. Colonel J.H. McLaughlin (of Detroit) (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:22:00 - F2 00:25:00 - F3 00:30:00 - C 01:17:00) - NEW CHAMPION
DECEMBER 1878
DECEMBER 14, 1878 (SATURDAY)
McCormick Hall, Chicago, Illinois
Umpires: Patrick Brennan (McLaughlin) & Horace Brink (McMahon)
Referee: Frank Von ness
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Captain James H. McLaughlin def. John McMahon (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:21:00 - F2 00:15:00 - F3 00:11:00 - C 00:47:00) - NEW CHAMPION
DECEMBER 1878
DECEMBER 14, 1878 (SATURDAY)
McCormick Hall, Chicago, Illinois
Umpires: Patrick Brennan (McLaughlin) & Horace Brink (McMahon)
Referee: Frank Von ness
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Captain James H. McLaughlin def. John McMahon (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:21:00 - F2 00:15:00 - F3 00:11:00 - C 00:47:00) - NEW CHAMPION
1879
MARCH 1879
MARCH 12, 1879 (WEDNESDAY)
Boston Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts
Attendance: 3,000
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Col. J.H. McLaughlin Vs. John McMahon,
Time-Limit Draw - One Fall Each (F1 01:05:00 - F2 00:30:00 - F3 01:03:00+ - C 02:38:00+)
Notes:
At sixty-three minutes in the third fall McLaughlin threw McMahon and the referee awarded him the fall, he then changed his mind and declared it no fall. When the third fall was restarted it went to the curfew and the match was a draw.
MARCH 1879
MARCH 12, 1879 (WEDNESDAY)
Boston Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts
Attendance: 3,000
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Col. J.H. McLaughlin Vs. John McMahon,
Time-Limit Draw - One Fall Each (F1 01:05:00 - F2 00:30:00 - F3 01:03:00+ - C 02:38:00+)
Notes:
At sixty-three minutes in the third fall McLaughlin threw McMahon and the referee awarded him the fall, he then changed his mind and declared it no fall. When the third fall was restarted it went to the curfew and the match was a draw.
APRIL 1879
APRIL 3, 1879 (THURSDAY)
Academy of Music, Baltimore, Maryland
1 - Combined Graeco-Roman - Three out of Five Falls
William Miller (of Baltimore) def. John McMahon (of Vermont),
Three Falls to One (F1 00:12:00 - F2 00:04:00 - F3 00:11:00 - F4 00:09:00 - C 00:36:00)
APRIL 1879
APRIL 3, 1879 (THURSDAY)
Academy of Music, Baltimore, Maryland
1 - Combined Graeco-Roman - Three out of Five Falls
William Miller (of Baltimore) def. John McMahon (of Vermont),
Three Falls to One (F1 00:12:00 - F2 00:04:00 - F3 00:11:00 - F4 00:09:00 - C 00:36:00)
MAY 1879
MAY 12, 1879 (MONDAY)
Gilmore's Garden, New York, New York
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Harry Hils
Judges: McGregor (Miller) & McGrace (McMahon)
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon def. 'Prof.' William Miller,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:02:17 - F2 00:07:39 - F3 00:02:00+ - C 00:11:56)
MAY 1879
MAY 12, 1879 (MONDAY)
Gilmore's Garden, New York, New York
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Harry Hils
Judges: McGregor (Miller) & McGrace (McMahon)
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon def. 'Prof.' William Miller,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:02:17 - F2 00:07:39 - F3 00:02:00+ - C 00:11:56)
AUGUST 1879
AUGUST 6, 1879 (WEDNESDAY)
St. James's Opera House, Broadway, New York
Attendance: 440-600
Referee: Harry Hill
Umpires: Mr. Garvey (Owens) & Matt. Grace (McMahon)
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Rutland, Vt.) def. Jas. E. Owens (of Fairfield, Vt.) (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:20:00 - F2 00:18:00 - F3 00:20:00 - C 00:58:00)
Note:
It is for the silver belt.
AUGUST 1879
AUGUST 6, 1879 (WEDNESDAY)
St. James's Opera House, Broadway, New York
Attendance: 440-600
Referee: Harry Hill
Umpires: Mr. Garvey (Owens) & Matt. Grace (McMahon)
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Rutland, Vt.) def. Jas. E. Owens (of Fairfield, Vt.) (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:20:00 - F2 00:18:00 - F3 00:20:00 - C 00:58:00)
Note:
It is for the silver belt.
SEPTEMBER 1879
SEPTEMBER 6, 1879 (SATURDAY)
Olympic Theatre, Brooklyn, New York
1 - John McMahon Vs. Unknown,
Result Unknown
2 - James Owens Vs. Unknown,
Result Unknown
SEPTEMBER 1879
SEPTEMBER 6, 1879 (SATURDAY)
Olympic Theatre, Brooklyn, New York
1 - John McMahon Vs. Unknown,
Result Unknown
2 - James Owens Vs. Unknown,
Result Unknown
OCTOBER 1879
OCTOBER 4, 1879 (SATURDAY)
Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York
Attendance: 1,500
1 - Mixed Styles (With Jackets/Without Jackets) - Three out of Five Falls
William Miller Vs. John McMahon,
Time-Limit Draw (F1 00:16:00 - F2 00:41:00 - F3 00:32:00 - F4 00:11:00 - TL ??:??:??)
Notes:
McMahon is listed as the World Collar & Elbow Champion.
The headline states it was collar and elbow but the article states catch-as-catch-can.
Match called a draw at midnight, it started at 8:30.
DECEMBER 1879
DECEMBER 16, 1879 (TUESDAY)
Robinson's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio
Attendance: 'Full'
Referee: M.J. Cannon
Judges: S.H. Charles (McMahon) & Andy Cutter (Miller)
1 - Combined Graeco-Roman - Three out of Five Falls
Professor Wm. Miller def. John McMahon,
Three Falls to Two - Disqualification (F1 00:10:00 - F2 00:06:00 - F3 00:15:00 - F4 00:10:30 - F5 00:06:44 - C 00:47:44)
Notes:
McMahon is listed as the World Collar & Elbow Champion.
Miller is listed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
McMahon disqualified for trying to take a hold below the waist in a combined Graeco-Roman encounter.
DECEMBER 23, 1879 (TUESDAY)
Robinson's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio
Tickets: $0.15, $0.25, $0.50, $0.75
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon def. W.L. Kennedy,
Two Falls to One
Note:
McMahon is listed as the World Champion.
1880
MARCH 1880
MARCH 16, 1880 (TUESDAY)
Boston, Massachusetts
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship
John McMahon (of Rutland, Vt.) Vs. H.M. Dufur (of Marlboro, Mass.),
Time-Limit Draw (06:00:00)
Notes:
The referee had to call the match a draw due to the lease of the hall expiring.
Papers declare the match stopped 2:45, but no starting time is given. The length of the match comes from the Gannon-Schäfer files.
MAY 1880
MAY 10, 1880 (SATURDAY)
St. James' Hall, Buffalo, New York
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon def. 'Edward Higgins' Unknown',
Two Falls to One
Notes:
McMahon is listed as the 'Champion Wrestler.'
The unknown was thought to have been John F. Kennedy (of Norwich, Conn.).
MAY 1880
MAY 10, 1880 (SATURDAY)
St. James' Hall, Buffalo, New York
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon def. 'Edward Higgins' Unknown',
Two Falls to One
Notes:
McMahon is listed as the 'Champion Wrestler.'
The unknown was thought to have been John F. Kennedy (of Norwich, Conn.).
NOVEMBER 1880
NOVEMBER 13, 1880 (SATURDAY)
Lyceum Theater, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 'Large'
1 - American Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Vemont) (c) def. W.J. Farrell (of San Francisco),
Two Falls to One (01:30:00)
NOVEMBER 1880
NOVEMBER 13, 1880 (SATURDAY)
Lyceum Theater, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 'Large'
1 - American Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (of Vemont) (c) def. W.J. Farrell (of San Francisco),
Two Falls to One (01:30:00)
DECEMBER 1880
DECEMBER 16, 1880 (THURSDAY)
Boston, Massachusetts
1 - American Collar & Elbow Championship
John McMahon def. H.M. Dufur (c)
NEW CHAMPION
1881
MARCH 1881
MARCH 22, 1881 (TUESDAY)
Terrace Garden Theater, New York, New York
Attendance: 300-400
Umpires: 'Jack' Riley (Muldoon) & 'Matt' Gracie (McMahon)
Referee: James Kelloran (of Troy)
1 - Mixed Championship (Collar & Elbow/Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon Vs. 'Billy' Muldoon,
No Contest - One Fall Each (F1 00:05:00 - F2 ??:??:?? - C 00:05:00+)
Note:
Muldoon is listed as the Graeco-Roman Champion.
McMahon is listed as the Collar & Elbow Champion.
On Monday a coin was tossed to decide if jackets would be worn in the Catch-as-Catch-Can and Collar & Elbow bouts, McMahon won and the men wore jackets for those bouts.
The match was thrown out before the third fall started due to a dispute over Muldoon's jacket.
MARCH 1881
MARCH 22, 1881 (TUESDAY)
Terrace Garden Theater, New York, New York
Attendance: 300-400
Umpires: 'Jack' Riley (Muldoon) & 'Matt' Gracie (McMahon)
Referee: James Kelloran (of Troy)
1 - Mixed Championship (Collar & Elbow/Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon Vs. 'Billy' Muldoon,
No Contest - One Fall Each (F1 00:05:00 - F2 ??:??:?? - C 00:05:00+)
Note:
Muldoon is listed as the Graeco-Roman Champion.
McMahon is listed as the Collar & Elbow Champion.
On Monday a coin was tossed to decide if jackets would be worn in the Catch-as-Catch-Can and Collar & Elbow bouts, McMahon won and the men wore jackets for those bouts.
The match was thrown out before the third fall started due to a dispute over Muldoon's jacket.
JUNE 1881
JUNE 8, 1881 (WEDNESDAY)
Vine-Street Opera-House, Cincinnati, Ohio
Referee: Dick Hollywood
1 - American Championship
Johnny McMahon (of Fairfield, Vermont) (c) Vs. William M. Johnson (of Rutland, Vermont),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Johnson is listed as the World Middleweight Champion.
"The belt, which will be on exhibition, is valued at $700. It is of silver, with gold front, on which is inscribed, 'Champion of America.' It was first got up about eight years ago, by subscription, to get McMahon and McLaughlin together; but, they not coming, Homer Lane won it; then Colonel McLaughlin; then Jim Owens, and then Johnny McMahon, the present holder."
JUNE 1881
JUNE 8, 1881 (WEDNESDAY)
Vine-Street Opera-House, Cincinnati, Ohio
Referee: Dick Hollywood
1 - American Championship
Johnny McMahon (of Fairfield, Vermont) (c) Vs. William M. Johnson (of Rutland, Vermont),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Johnson is listed as the World Middleweight Champion.
"The belt, which will be on exhibition, is valued at $700. It is of silver, with gold front, on which is inscribed, 'Champion of America.' It was first got up about eight years ago, by subscription, to get McMahon and McLaughlin together; but, they not coming, Homer Lane won it; then Colonel McLaughlin; then Jim Owens, and then Johnny McMahon, the present holder."
1882
APRIL 1882
APRIL 14, 1882 (FRIDAY)
Craddock's Opera House, Dallas, Texas
Attendance: 50-100
Referee: Robert Pardy
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon def. John O'Brien,
Two Falls to One
Note:
McMahon is listed as American Champion.
Brien is listed as Western Champion.
JUNE 1882
JUNE 24, 1882 (SATURDAY)
Exposition Building, Memphis, Tennessee
Attendance: 200
Tickets: $0.50
Gate: $100
1 - Handicap - McMahon to Throw Werder in Seven Minutes
John McMahon def. Wm. F. Werder
2 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (c) def. John O'Brien 'the Western Giant',
Falls Unknown
Notes:
Also featured amateur boxing.
O'Brien is listed as the Southwest Champion.
McMahon is also listed as the World Collar & Elbow Champion, but only the American version is up for grabs.
JUNE 25, 1882 (SUNDAY)
Olympic Park, Memphis, Tennessee
1 - Mixed Styles (Collar & Elbow/Catch as You Can/Greco-Roman) - Three out of Five Falls
John McMahon Vs. O'Brien,
Result Unknown
JUNE 1882
JUNE 24, 1882 (SATURDAY)
Exposition Building, Memphis, Tennessee
Attendance: 200
Tickets: $0.50
Gate: $100
1 - Handicap - McMahon to Throw Werder in Seven Minutes
John McMahon def. Wm. F. Werder
2 - American Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (c) def. John O'Brien 'the Western Giant',
Falls Unknown
Notes:
Also featured amateur boxing.
O'Brien is listed as the Southwest Champion.
McMahon is also listed as the World Collar & Elbow Champion, but only the American version is up for grabs.
JUNE 25, 1882 (SUNDAY)
Olympic Park, Memphis, Tennessee
1 - Mixed Styles (Collar & Elbow/Catch as You Can/Greco-Roman) - Three out of Five Falls
John McMahon Vs. O'Brien,
Result Unknown
AUGUST 1882
AUGUST 4, 1882 (FRIDAY)
Milwaukee Garden, Milwaukee Wisconsin
Attendance: 'Large'
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Prof. John McMahon def. John O'Brien 'the Texas Giant',
Two Falls to One (F1 00:11:00 - F2 00:08:00 - F3 00:08:00 - C 00:27:00)
Notes:
McMahon is listed as the World Collar & Elbow Champion.
O'Brien is listed as the Southwestern Champion.
OCTOBER 1882
OCTOBER 23, 1882 (MONDAY)
New York, New York
1 - Police Gazette Mixed Championship Medal
John McMahon Vs. James C. Daly,
Postponed(?)
NOVEMBER 1882
NOVEMBER 14, 1882 (TUESDAY)
Boston, Massachusetts
1 - Mixed Style Medal
John McMahon Vs. Captain James C. Daly,
Postponed(?)
DECEMBER 1882
DECEMBER 14, 1882 (THURSDAY)
Manager: Harris
Howard Athenaeum, Boston, Massachusetts
Attendance: "Quite a Crowd"
Referee: Wlliam E. Harding
Police Gazette Mixed Championship Medal
John McMahon Vs. Captain James C. Daly,
Cancelled
Notes:
208 people were turned away.
The manager stated that all the information he had of the match he had seen in the paper. Appears the contest was never actually supposed to take place, the audience were said to be satisfied with the variety show put on though.
1883
JANUARY 1883
JANUARY 24, 1883 (WEDNESDAY)
Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York
Referee: William E. Harding
1 - World Mixed Style Championship - Two out of Three Falls (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Collar & Elbow/Side Hold)
John McMahon (of Green Mountain) Vs. Duncan C. Ross (of Louisville), Ky.),
Postponed
DECEMBER 1883
DECEMBER 13, 1883 (THURSDAY)
Howard Atheneum, Boston, Massachusetts
Attendance: 'Large'
Announcer: Colonel Eland
Referee: William J. Mahoney
Umpires: Steve O'Donnell (McMahon) & Nat Hutchins (Dufur)
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
H.M. Dufur (of Marlboro, Mass.) def. John McMahon (of Bakersville, Vt.) (c),
Forfeit - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
J.W. Saxe a member of the audience fell dead at ringside during the bout due to "heart-disease brought on by excitement."
It was announced around 2 hours into the match by McMahon's umpire that his mother had passed away recently and thus McMahon was very out of shape. The match was stopped and Dufur declared the winner with a rematch to take place at a later date.
1884
JANUARY 1884
JANUARY 25, 1884 (FRIDAY)
It's reported that John McMahon has announced he will retire at the end of the year.
JANUARY 1884
JANUARY 25, 1884 (FRIDAY)
It's reported that John McMahon has announced he will retire at the end of the year.
OCTOBER 1884
OCTOBER 15, 1884 (WEDNESDAY)
Boston, Massachusetts
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship
John McMahon def. H.M. Dufur (c)
NEW CHAMPION
OCTOBER 1884
OCTOBER 15, 1884 (WEDNESDAY)
Boston, Massachusetts
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship
John McMahon def. H.M. Dufur (c)
NEW CHAMPION
DECEMBER 1884
DECEMBER 31, 1884 (SUNDAY)
Benefit for Homer Lane
Mike Cleary's Sporting House, Bowery, New York
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
1885
MARCH 1885
MARCH 7, 1885 (SATURDAY)
The John McMahon Athletic Combination
Park Rink Hall, Rome, New York
Featuring bozers: Dan Dyer, John Kelley and Edward Connor. The wrestling was to be performed by: John McMahon, Homer Lane and Paddy Crowley.
APRIL 1885
APRIL 8, 1885 (WEDNESDAY)
Lowville, New York
"Before coming to Lowville Mr. Grant was associated with Homer Lane, at that time champion light weight wrestler of the United States, and John McMahon, the noted wrestler and sparrer. Mr. Grant bore equal honors with his associates in their athletic exhibitions."
Note:
Grant was a marksman.
APRIL 1885
APRIL 8, 1885 (WEDNESDAY)
Lowville, New York
"Before coming to Lowville Mr. Grant was associated with Homer Lane, at that time champion light weight wrestler of the United States, and John McMahon, the noted wrestler and sparrer. Mr. Grant bore equal honors with his associates in their athletic exhibitions."
Note:
Grant was a marksman.
MAY 1885
MAY 21, 1885 (THURSDAY)
Germania Assembly Rooms, The Bowery, New York
Attendance: 50
1 - Mixed Styles (Colar & Elbow/Catch-as-Catch-Can/Graeco-Roman) - Two out of Three Falls
James Crowley (of Hohokus) Vs. August Schmidt (of Switzerland),
Cancelled
Notes:
McMahon is listed as the World Colar & Elbow Heavyweight Champion.
Crowly was a substitute for McMahon who was said to have a sore foot.
The event was then cancelled when the owner of the venue, who had turned the lights out after an hour and thirty minutes of waiting for the wrestlers to show up, refused to turn the gas back on until he was paid the money he was owed. No-one volunteered the money and the wrestling was cancelled.
1886
JANUARY 1886
JANUARY 11, 1886 (MONDAY)
Johnny Magee's Benefit: Lightweight Catch-as-Catch-Can Wrestling Tournament
Clark's Olympic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Well Patronized"
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to None
2 - Tournament Final - Two out of Three Falls
Matt Acton def. Ted McGovern,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
This is event is the continuance of the tournament.
Lane is listed as "ex-champion collaw-and elbow."
McMahon is listed as "present champion."
Also featued Matt Acton, Ike Sarsfield, John Pikey, Ted McGovern, Jack Hart, Corney Lee ("of England"), Billy Coupe, Young Hassel, John O'Grady, Benny Jones and Buck McKenna ("of Pennsylvania").
A boxing match took place too.
JANUARY 12, 1886 (TUESDAY)
Great Wrestling Tournament
Clark's Olympic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Notes:
McMahon & Lane are listed as the "Champion wrestlers."
Also featured twenty new boxers and specialty artists.
Ten wrestlers were featured in the tournament.
JANUARY 13, 1886 (WEDNESDAY)
Clark's Olympic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Note:
McMahon & Lane are listed as the "Champion wrestlers."
JANUARY 14, 1886 (THURSDAY)
Clark's Olympic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Note:
McMahon & Lane are listed as the "Champion wrestlers."
JANUARY 15, 1886 (FRIDAY)
Clark's Olympic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Note:
McMahon & Lane are listed as the "Champion wrestlers."
JANUARY 16, 1886 (SATURDAY)
Clark's Olympic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Note:
McMahon & Lane are listed as the "Champion wrestlers."
JANUARY 18, 1886 (MONDAY)
Clark's Olympic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Notes:
McMahon & Lane are listed as the "Champion wrestlers."
Also featured boxing, cornet playing and Miss Woodward and Lizzie Kissner. As well as Kline and Murphy, Black Diamond and Black Star, Fred Wood and James McCarthy.
JANUARY 20, 1886 (WEDNESDAY)
Clark's Olympic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Notes:
McMahon & Lane are listed as the "Champion wrestlers."
Also featured boxing, cornet playing and Miss Woodward and Lizzie Kissner. As well as Kline and Murphy, Black Diamond and Black Star, Fred Wood and James McCarthy.
JANUARY 21, 1886 (THURSDAY)
Clark's Olympic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Notes:
McMahon & Lane are listed as the "Champion wrestlers."
Also featured boxing, cornet playing and Miss Woodward and Lizzie Kissner. As well as Kline and Murphy, Black Diamond and Black Star, Fred Wood and James McCarthy.
JANUARY 22, 1886 (FRIDAY)
Clark's Olympic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Notes:
McMahon & Lane are listed as the "Champion wrestlers."
Also featured boxing, cornet playing and Miss Woodward and Lizzie Kissner. As well as Kline and Murphy, Black Diamond and Black Star, Fred Wood and James McCarthy.
JANUARY 23, 1886 (SATURDAY)
Clark's Olympic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Notes:
McMahon & Lane are listed as the "Champion wrestlers."
Also featured boxing, cornet playing and Miss Woodward and Lizzie Kissner. As well as Kline and Murphy, Black Diamond and Black Star, Fred Wood and James McCarthy.
JANUARY 24, 1886 (SATURDAY)
Clark's Olympic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 - Homer Lane Vs. John McMahon,
Result Unknown
Notes:
McMahon & Lane are listed as the "Champion wrestlers."
Also featured boxing, cornet playing and Miss Woodward and Lizzie Kissner. As well as Kline and Murphy, Black Diamond and Black Star, Fred Wood and James McCarthy.
JANUARY 26, 1886 (TUESDAY)
Old Fellow's Hall, Hoboken, New Jersey
Attendance: 200
1 - Collar & Elbow
MacMahon Vs. Homer Lane,
Result Unknown
2 - Boxing
Pete McCoy Vs. Alf. Powers,
Cancelled
3 - Boxing
Pete McCoy def. Paddy Crowley
(Four Rounds)
Note:
It's noted Crowley is a wrestler, he stepped up to box with McCoy due to his original oppoent, Alf. Powers, refusing to fight due to small attendance.
1887
APRIL 1887
APRIL 16, 1887 (SATURDAY)
Benefit for Mike Donovan
Announcer: Donny Butler (Of Philadelphia)
Cosmopolitan Hall, New York, New York
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to One
Note:
Also featured boxing.
APRIL 1887
APRIL 16, 1887 (SATURDAY)
Benefit for Mike Donovan
Announcer: Donny Butler (Of Philadelphia)
Cosmopolitan Hall, New York, New York
1 - Collar & Elbow - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon def. Homer Lane,
Two Falls to One
Note:
Also featured boxing.
JUNE 1887
JUNE 17, 1887 (FRIDAY)
The Annual Picnic & Games
Irish Athletic Club, Oak Island Grove, Massachusetts
Referee: Wilton Banks
1 - Collar & Elbow
John McMahon Vs. H.M. Dufur,
Time-Limit Draw (00:36:00+)
Notes:
The wrestling was said to be the event with the most interest in it.
Also featured: amateur running hop, step and jump, amateur running high jump, amateur standing jump, amateur one hundred yard dash, amateur individual prize drill, pro. five mile run, pro. three mile walk, pro. one quarter mile run, pro. one hundred yard dash, pro. throwing 40, pro. throwing 60lb, pro. throwing 66lb, pro. throwing 16lb, pro. standing jumps, pro. standing hip step and jump, pro. running high jump, boxing, and fencing.
SEPTEMBER 1887
SEPTEMBER 3, 1887 (SATURDAY)
Marlboro Baseball Grounds, Marlboro, Massachusetts
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
H.M. Dufur def. John McMahon (c),
Two Falls to One (F1 00:27:00 - F2 00:25:00 - F3 00:07:30 - C 01:09:30) - NEW CHAMPION
Note:
Who is the champion going in is not listed.
OCTOBER 1887
OCTOBER 18, 1887 (TUESDAY)
Musical Hall, Boston, Massachusetts
1 - Collar & Elbow
John McMahon Vs. Mike Horrigan,
Result Unknown
DECEMBER 1887
DECEMBER 20, 1887 (TUESDAY)
Boston, Massachusetts
1 - Collar & Elbow Championship
John McMahon (c) Vs. Mike Horrigan (of Boston),
Result Unknown
1890 (no results)
1891
MARCH 1891
MARCH 2, 1891 (MONDAY)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1 - Collar & Elbow Championship
Detective John McMahon (of Canada) (c) def. Jim Cowley (of New York)
MARCH 1891
MARCH 2, 1891 (MONDAY)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1 - Collar & Elbow Championship
Detective John McMahon (of Canada) (c) def. Jim Cowley (of New York)
JULY 1891
JULY 24, 1891 (FRIDAY)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (c) def. W.H. Quinn,
Two Falls to One
Note:
Quinn is listed as the Pacific Coast Collar & Elbow Champion.
JULY 1891
JULY 24, 1891 (FRIDAY)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1 - World Collar & Elbow Championship - Two out of Three Falls
John McMahon (c) def. W.H. Quinn,
Two Falls to One
Note:
Quinn is listed as the Pacific Coast Collar & Elbow Champion.
1892
OCTOBER 1892
OCTOBER 7, 1892 (FRIDAY)
It is reported that John McMahon has retired from wrestling. It's said that he, "Has been the collar and elbow wrestling champion of the world since his defeat of Mr. Owens in 1879." The article goes to say, "McMahon has wrestled 183 matches and says he will give $100 to any one who will prove that he was ever thrown in a match where money was placed by his friends." He is said to be 51 years old and a veteran of the civil war.
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All research has been completed by the Professional Wrestling Historical Society or by a trusted contributor.
Information came from contemporary newspapers unless otherwise stated.
John McMahon's Results.
Updated: May 9, 2016.
Record: #54.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
Unique content strictly for the Professional Wrestling Historical Society.
All research has been completed by the Professional Wrestling Historical Society or by a trusted contributor.
Information came from contemporary newspapers unless otherwise stated.
John McMahon's Results.
Updated: May 9, 2016.
Record: #54.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.