Antonio Pierri
Also wrestled as Pietro Delmas, Peter Delmas and Captain Delmas
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February 20, 1898 - NY World
1880 (no results)
1881 (no results)
1882 (no results)
1883 (no results)
1884 (no results)
1885 (no results)
1886
FEBRUARY 1886
FEBRUARY 25, 1886 (THURSDAY)
Cincinnati, Ohio
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Tom Cannon def. Antoine Pierre
Note:
This is from an 1887 biographical account of Cannon.
MARCH 1886
MARCH ??, 1886 (????)
Cincinnati, Ohio
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
Tom Cannon def. Antonio Pierre (of France),
Two Falls to None
MARCH 1886
MARCH ??, 1886 (????)
Cincinnati, Ohio
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
Tom Cannon def. Antonio Pierre (of France),
Two Falls to None
MAY 1886
MAY 3, 1886 (MONDAY)
Palace Theater, Denver, Colorado
Attendance: 1,000
1 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
Antoine Pierre (of France) def. Greek George
Two Falls to None (F1 AP 00:20:00 - F2 AP 00:12:00 - C 00:32:00)
Notes:
It's said George wrestled with Malarial fever.
Pierri won with a leglock.
George protested the leglock, but was ignored by the referee.
Due to the finish George challenged Pierre to a rematch.
He said it was to be in Catch-as-Catch-Can to avoid any repeat of this match.
Pierre accepted and $150 forfeit was posted for a match on May 6, 1886.
MAY 6, 1886 (THURSDAY)
Palace Theater, Denver, Colorado
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
Greek George def. Antoine Pierre,
Two Falls to One (F1 GG 00:39:00 - F2 AP 00:22:00 - F3 GG 00:48:00 - C 01:49:00)
JULY 1886
JULY 28, 1886 (WEDNESDAY)
Backers: John Delargy (Graham) & Tom Allen (Pierre)
People's Theater, St. Louis, Missouri
Attendance: "Rather Small Crowd"
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Pierri to Throw Graham Four Times in Sixty Minutes
Antonio Pierre (of France) def. John Graham (of Memphis, Tenn.),
Four Falls to None
2 - Exhibition of Scientific Wrestling - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman & Catch-as-Catch-Can)
By Greek George & Antonio Pierre
Notes:
Also featured sparring by local lights.
It's said it was really John Graham and not Tom Cannon as speculated.
Pierre got mad at George during the exhibition and claimed George tried to down him.
In response Delargy offered to back George for $200 in a match with Pierre.
Allen took the offer and both backers posted forfeits with Tom Kelly.
JULY 1886
JULY 28, 1886 (WEDNESDAY)
Backers: John Delargy (Graham) & Tom Allen (Pierre)
People's Theater, St. Louis, Missouri
Attendance: "Rather Small Crowd"
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Pierri to Throw Graham Four Times in Sixty Minutes
Antonio Pierre (of France) def. John Graham (of Memphis, Tenn.),
Four Falls to None
2 - Exhibition of Scientific Wrestling - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman & Catch-as-Catch-Can)
By Greek George & Antonio Pierre
Notes:
Also featured sparring by local lights.
It's said it was really John Graham and not Tom Cannon as speculated.
Pierre got mad at George during the exhibition and claimed George tried to down him.
In response Delargy offered to back George for $200 in a match with Pierre.
Allen took the offer and both backers posted forfeits with Tom Kelly.
AUGUST 1886
AUGUST 2, 1886 (MONDAY)
Backers: John Delargy (George) & Tom Allen (Pierre)
Tom Kelly's Place, St. Louis, Missouri
Referee: Tom Kelly
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
Greek George def. Antonio Pierre,
Two Falls to None
Notes:
This is a private wrestling match.
It's said to be a brutal affair.
George informs people after the match that he wants to face Joe Acton.
AUGUST 16, 1886 (MONDAY)
Farewell Wrestling Contest. The Clash of Giants!
People's Theater, Cincinnati, Ohio
Attendance: "About 300"
1 - Mixed Style (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Graeco-Roman) - Two out of Three Falls
Tom Cannon def. Antoine, Pierre,
Two Falls to None - Forfeit (F1 TC ??:??:?? - F2 TC 00:30:00 - C 00:30:00+)
Note:
Pierri quit during the scond fall saying he'd badly strained himself.
NOVEMBER 1886
NOVEMBER 30, 1886 (TUESDAY)
Akron, Ohio
1 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
Anton Pierre (of France) def. August Schmidt,
Two Falls to One - Forfeit
Notes:
It's said Schmidt goes by the name Xavier Oralowsky when taking part in swordfighting contests.
Schmidt said he was exhausted and retired after the second fall.
1887
FEBRUARY 1887
FEBRUARY 4, 1887 (FRIDAY)
Gay Street Novelty Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland
1 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
Antoine Pierre Vs. Jack Connors,
Result Unknown
APRIL 1887
APRIL 30, 1887 (SATURDAY)
People's Theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Two out of Three Falls
Greek George def. Antone Pierre,
Two Falls to One - Disqualification (F1 GG 00:40:00 - F2 AP 00:30:00 - F3 GG 00:20:00 - C 01:30:00)
Note:
Pierre was disqualified during the thing fall.
MAY 1887
MAY 19, 1887 (THURSDAY)
Herman's Theater, Baltimore, Maryland
1 - Graeco-Roman - Three out of Five Falls
Antoine Pierre (of Greece) Vs. Andrew Delmas (of Paris),
Result Unknown
Note:
The winner is to face William Muldoon in three weeks.
1888
JULY 1888
JULY 3, 1888 (TUESDAY)
Benefit of Prof. Bob Farrell
Daly's, St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Feats of Strength
By Greek George
2 - Exhibition of Dangerous Locks & Positions
By Greek George
Note:
Antonio Pierre will also be featured.
JULY 5, 1888 (WEDNESDAY)
St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Most Falls in Thirty Minutes
Antonio Pierre Vs. Geo. Morgan,
Result Unknown
JULY 12, 1888 (THURSDAY)
London Theater, St. Louis, Missouri
1 - Gallagher Vs. Pierre,
Result Unknown
SEPTEMBER 1888
SEPTEMBER 2, 1888 (SUNDAY)
The Great Mounted Wrestling Match
Sportsman's Park, St. Louis, Missouri
Tickets: $0.10 & $0.25
1 - Ball Game - Local Championship
The M.A.A.C. Vs. Peach Pies,
Result Unknown
2 - Horseback Wrestling - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Five out of Nine Falls
Antonie Pierre Vs. Prof. Lamotte "New Zealand Maori Expert",
Result Unknown
3 - Attempt to Break the Standing Jump Record Without Weights
H.M. Johnson Vs. Current Record,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The wrestling received top billing.
Other sports to be featured.
No results, wrestling or otherwise, from this show are reported in the next days paper.
OCTOBER 1888
OCTOBER 29, 1888 (MONDAY)
Princess Skating Rink, Cincinnati, Ohio
Attendance: "Fair"
Seconds: R.J. Millwood (Cannon) & Wm. Jordan (Pierre)
Referee: Tom McInerney
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Tom Cannon def. Antonio Pierre (of France),
Two Falls to (F1 TC 00:19:00 - F2 AP 00:07:00 - F3 TC 00:14:00 - C 00:40:00)
Notes:
Cannon is listed as the English Champion.
A mattress was placed for them to wrestle on.
The match started at 21:30.
Of his defeat Pierre said he feels he could beat Cannon and was unsatisfied with it.
He was so unsatisfied he offered a rematch with the stipulation, "If I don't beat him, I will quite wrestling and go to work."
Capt. McGuire had the following to say to the audience after the match:
"Pierre claims to be the champion horseback wrestler of the world. He is not. He is a hippodrome and a fake. He has challenged me time and again, and I am now here to make him come to time. Come out here," he called to Pierre, "and show yourself and say what you will do."
Pierre ignored him and walked to his dressing room.
Later Pierre responded that it was too cold and he would wrestle Pierre in the summer on horseback.
NOVEMBER 1888
NOVEMBER 27, 1888 (TUESDAY)
Scranton, Pennsylvania
1 - Two out of THree Falls - Graeco-Roman
Tom Cannon Vs. Pierre "the Greek Gladiator",
Draw - No falls (00:30:00 or 01:00:00+)
Notes:
The match is said to be a farce with Pierre acting purely on the defensive.
Cannon walked off of the stage frustrated that he could not turn Pierre off of his hands and knees.
The crowd is said to be disgusted.
Duncan C. Ross challenged either man to a match.
DECEMBER 1888
DECEMBER 7, 1888 (FRIDAY)
Turner Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 600 / "Big Crowd"
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
Antonio Pierre (of Grece) def. Tom cannon,
Two Falls to One (F1 AP 00:05:10 - F2 TC 00:03:00 - F3 AP 00:03:30- C 00:05:10+)
Notes:
The match started at 20:45.
The referee gave the final bout to Pierre due to the hold he had Cannon in.
Cannon was on his right side, with his left arm drawn behind his back by Pierre.
Out of fear of Cannon's arm being snapped, and at the plea of some of those in attendance (Cannon's friend), the referee stopped the bout.
Ross was in attendance and challenged Pierre following the bout.
Pierre told Ross to stick to his Caledonian Games.
Pierre & Cannon agreed to wrestle another match in the same style.
DECEMBER 20, 1888 (FRIDAY)
International Wrestling Contest
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Large"
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Three out of Five Falls
Tom Cannon (of Cincinnati) def. Antonio Pierri (of Greece),
Three Falls to One (F1 AP - F2 TC - F3 TC - F4 AP - F5 TC)
Note:
Cannon is listed as the World Mixed Style Champion in some papers.
DECEMBER 31, 1888 (MONDAY)
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Largely Attendance"
1 - Mixed Styles (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Collar Elbow) - Three out of Five Falls
Antonio Pierre def. Duncan C. Ross,
Three Falls to Two
DECEMBER 1888
DECEMBER 7, 1888 (FRIDAY)
Turner Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 600 / "Big Crowd"
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Two out of Three Falls
Antonio Pierre (of Grece) def. Tom cannon,
Two Falls to One (F1 AP 00:05:10 - F2 TC 00:03:00 - F3 AP 00:03:30- C 00:05:10+)
Notes:
The match started at 20:45.
The referee gave the final bout to Pierre due to the hold he had Cannon in.
Cannon was on his right side, with his left arm drawn behind his back by Pierre.
Out of fear of Cannon's arm being snapped, and at the plea of some of those in attendance (Cannon's friend), the referee stopped the bout.
Ross was in attendance and challenged Pierre following the bout.
Pierre told Ross to stick to his Caledonian Games.
Pierre & Cannon agreed to wrestle another match in the same style.
DECEMBER 20, 1888 (FRIDAY)
International Wrestling Contest
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Large"
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Three out of Five Falls
Tom Cannon (of Cincinnati) def. Antonio Pierri (of Greece),
Three Falls to One (F1 AP - F2 TC - F3 TC - F4 AP - F5 TC)
Note:
Cannon is listed as the World Mixed Style Champion in some papers.
DECEMBER 31, 1888 (MONDAY)
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Largely Attendance"
1 - Mixed Styles (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Collar Elbow) - Three out of Five Falls
Antonio Pierre def. Duncan C. Ross,
Three Falls to Two
1889
JANUARY 1889
JANUARY 10, 1889 (THURSDAY)
Central Theatre, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Crowded"
1 - Graeco-Roman
William Muldoon def. Anton Pierre (of Greece)
(00:17:00)
JANUARY 21, 1889 (MONDAY)
Turner Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 800-1,000
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Antonio Pierre Vs. Duncan C. Ross,
Cancelled?
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Three out of Five Falls
Antonio Pierre "the Greek" def. Matsadi Sorakichi "the Jap",
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 TJ 00:12:30 - F2 AP 00:47:00 - F3 AP 00:15:00 - C 01:07:30)
Notes:
Pierre-Ross is reported in the January 16, 1889 New York Sun.
Pierre-Sorakichi results are reported in several papers.
It's reported Pierre threw the Sorakichi off of the stage in the second fall and struck him in the face drawing blood.
In the third fall the Sorakichi had his leg injured badly by Pierre and could not return.
JANUARY 1889
JANUARY 10, 1889 (THURSDAY)
Central Theatre, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Crowded"
1 - Graeco-Roman
William Muldoon def. Anton Pierre (of Greece)
(00:17:00)
JANUARY 21, 1889 (MONDAY)
Turner Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 800-1,000
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Antonio Pierre Vs. Duncan C. Ross,
Cancelled?
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Three out of Five Falls
Antonio Pierre "the Greek" def. Matsadi Sorakichi "the Jap",
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 TJ 00:12:30 - F2 AP 00:47:00 - F3 AP 00:15:00 - C 01:07:30)
Notes:
Pierre-Ross is reported in the January 16, 1889 New York Sun.
Pierre-Sorakichi results are reported in several papers.
It's reported Pierre threw the Sorakichi off of the stage in the second fall and struck him in the face drawing blood.
In the third fall the Sorakichi had his leg injured badly by Pierre and could not return.
FEBRUARY 1889
FEBRUARY 11, 1889 (MONDAY)
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "A Privileged Few"
Tickets: $5.00
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Charles Green (of England) Vs. Antonio Pierre (of Scranton),
Curfew Draw (02:27:00)
FEBRUARY 1889
FEBRUARY 11, 1889 (MONDAY)
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "A Privileged Few"
Tickets: $5.00
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Charles Green (of England) Vs. Antonio Pierre (of Scranton),
Curfew Draw (02:27:00)
MARCH 1889
MARCH 2, 1889 (SATURDAY)
Lowell, Massachusetts
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Three out of Five Falls
Duncan C. Ross def. Petro Delmas,
Three Falls to Two
MARCH 6, 1889 (WEDNESDAY)
Lowell, Massachusetts
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Three out of Five Falls
Duncan C. Ross def. Peter Delmas,
Three Falls to One (F1 DR 00:06:00 - F2 PD 00:08:00 - F3 DR 00:07:00 - F4 DR 00:03:00 - C 00:24:00)
MARCH 8, 1889 (FRIDAY)
Afternoon Show
Howard Athenaeum, Boston, Massachusetts
1 - Three out of Five Falls
Duncan C. Ross def. Antonio Pierre,
Three Falls to Two
MARCH 26, 1889 (TUESDAY)
Howard Anthenaeum, Boston, Massachusetts
1 - Wm. Muldoon Vs. Anton Pierre "alias Capt. Delmas",
Time-Limit Draw (00:15:00)
APRIL 1889
APRIL 5, 1889 (FRIDAY)
Lawrence, Massachusetts
Duncan Ross Vs. Dufur Vs. Antoine Pierre,
Indefinitely Postponed
Note:
It's said Dufur is sick.
APRIL 8, 1889 (MONDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Antoine Pierre (of Greece) Vs. Duncan C. Ross Vs. H.M. Dufur
Brockton, Massachusetts
1 - Collar & Elbow
H.M. Dufur def. Duncan C. Ross
2 - Collar & Elbow
H.M. Dufur def. Antoine Pierre
3 - Side-Hold
H.M. Dufur def. Duncan C. Ross
4 - Side-Hold
???? def. H.M. Dufur
5 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
???? def. H.M. Dufur
6 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
???? def. H.M. Dufur
7 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Final
Duncan C. Ross def. Antoine Pierre (00:21:00)
Notes:
The tournament ended in a draw between Ross & Pierre.
Ross: Won 3 - Lost 2
Pierre: Won 3 - Lost 2
Dufur: Won 3 - Lost 3
APRIL 13, 1889 (SATURDAY)
Wrestling Tournament
Boston Theater, Boston, Massachusetts
Attendance: "Large"
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Duncan C. Ross Vs. E. Pierre,
Draw
2 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
Muldoon def. Greek George,
Two Falls to None
3 - Wrestling on Horseback - Three out of Five Falls
Greek George def. Harry Williams,
Three Falls to None
Notes:
Teilnehmer / Participants:
Collar & Elbow
Dufur,
Langham (of Canada),
Harrigan (of Marlboro).
Catch-as-Catch-Can
Duncan C. Ross,
E. Pierre.
Graeco-Roman
Muldoon,
Greek George.
Wrestling on Horseback
Greek George,
Harry Williams.
Platzierung / Placement:
Collar & Elbow
1. Dufur.
2. Harrigan.
Catch-as-Catch-Can
1. Duncan C. Ross & E. Pierre.
Graeco-Roman
1. Muldoon.
Wrestling on Horseback
1. Greek George.
APRIL 16, 1889 (TUESDAY)
Wrestling Tournament
Manchester, New Hampshire
1 - Collar & Elbow
Dufur def. Duncan C. Ross
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Antonio Pierre (of France) def. Dufur
3 - Duncan C. Ross Vs. Antonio Pierre,
Police Stoppage
Note:
Pierre had a choke hold on Ross and the police stopped the bout fearing Ross would be strangled.
The above incident occurred after Ross lost his temper and struck Pierre.
APRIL 1889
APRIL 5, 1889 (FRIDAY)
Lawrence, Massachusetts
Duncan Ross Vs. Dufur Vs. Antoine Pierre,
Indefinitely Postponed
Note:
It's said Dufur is sick.
APRIL 8, 1889 (MONDAY)
Wrestling Tournament: Antoine Pierre (of Greece) Vs. Duncan C. Ross Vs. H.M. Dufur
Brockton, Massachusetts
1 - Collar & Elbow
H.M. Dufur def. Duncan C. Ross
2 - Collar & Elbow
H.M. Dufur def. Antoine Pierre
3 - Side-Hold
H.M. Dufur def. Duncan C. Ross
4 - Side-Hold
???? def. H.M. Dufur
5 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
???? def. H.M. Dufur
6 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
???? def. H.M. Dufur
7 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Final
Duncan C. Ross def. Antoine Pierre (00:21:00)
Notes:
The tournament ended in a draw between Ross & Pierre.
Ross: Won 3 - Lost 2
Pierre: Won 3 - Lost 2
Dufur: Won 3 - Lost 3
APRIL 13, 1889 (SATURDAY)
Wrestling Tournament
Boston Theater, Boston, Massachusetts
Attendance: "Large"
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Duncan C. Ross Vs. E. Pierre,
Draw
2 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
Muldoon def. Greek George,
Two Falls to None
3 - Wrestling on Horseback - Three out of Five Falls
Greek George def. Harry Williams,
Three Falls to None
Notes:
Teilnehmer / Participants:
Collar & Elbow
Dufur,
Langham (of Canada),
Harrigan (of Marlboro).
Catch-as-Catch-Can
Duncan C. Ross,
E. Pierre.
Graeco-Roman
Muldoon,
Greek George.
Wrestling on Horseback
Greek George,
Harry Williams.
Platzierung / Placement:
Collar & Elbow
1. Dufur.
2. Harrigan.
Catch-as-Catch-Can
1. Duncan C. Ross & E. Pierre.
Graeco-Roman
1. Muldoon.
Wrestling on Horseback
1. Greek George.
APRIL 16, 1889 (TUESDAY)
Wrestling Tournament
Manchester, New Hampshire
1 - Collar & Elbow
Dufur def. Duncan C. Ross
2 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Antonio Pierre (of France) def. Dufur
3 - Duncan C. Ross Vs. Antonio Pierre,
Police Stoppage
Note:
Pierre had a choke hold on Ross and the police stopped the bout fearing Ross would be strangled.
The above incident occurred after Ross lost his temper and struck Pierre.
MAY 1889
MAY 13, 1889 (MONDAY)
"The Theatre", Worcester, Massachusetts
Attendance: "Good House"
Referee: John Graham
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - One-Hundred-and-Eighty Minute Time-Limit - Two out of Three Falls
Duncan C. Ross Vs. Antoine Pierre,
Time-Limit Draw - One Fall Each (F1 AP 00:49:30 - F2 DR 00:43:00 - TL 03:00:00)
Note:
Those in attendance declared the match was a fake when the referee called it a draw.
Prior to the bout Graham said he had heard both men reckoned they could throw him seven times in an hour in the same style as used tonight.
He offered to post between $250 & $500 that no man in the world could throw him seven times in sixty minutes.
MAY 1889
MAY 13, 1889 (MONDAY)
"The Theatre", Worcester, Massachusetts
Attendance: "Good House"
Referee: John Graham
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can - One-Hundred-and-Eighty Minute Time-Limit - Two out of Three Falls
Duncan C. Ross Vs. Antoine Pierre,
Time-Limit Draw - One Fall Each (F1 AP 00:49:30 - F2 DR 00:43:00 - TL 03:00:00)
Note:
Those in attendance declared the match was a fake when the referee called it a draw.
Prior to the bout Graham said he had heard both men reckoned they could throw him seven times in an hour in the same style as used tonight.
He offered to post between $250 & $500 that no man in the world could throw him seven times in sixty minutes.
JUNE 1889
JUNE 22, 1889 (SATURDAY)
Elmira, New York
1 - Duncan C. Ross Vs. Antonio Pierre Vs. H.M. Dufur,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Dufur was not listed in the billing originally on June 18, 1889.
He was added to the billing on June 20, 1889.
JUNE 27, 1889 (THURSDAY)
Grand Field Day: Opening Day
Promotion: Base Ball Association
Culver Park, Rochester, New York
Tickets: $0.25 & $0.50
1 - At 2PM - Baseball
The Rochesters Vs. The Buffalos,
Result Unknown
2 - At 4PM - Mounted Sword - First to Twenty-Nine Points
Ducan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Result Unknown
3 - At 4PM - Tent Pegging
Duncan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Result Unknown
4 - At 4PM - Tilting
Duncan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Result Unknown
3 - At 8PM - Horseback & Collar & Elbow Tournament
Duncan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Cancelled
4 - At 8PM - Tent Pegging
Ducan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Cancelled
7 - At 8PM - Broadsword
Duncan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Cancelled
Notes:
The Democrat & Chronicle calls the show a fake, in fact it says it was, "about the worst that ever struck town."
Few of the events actually took place.
The horseback wrestling "was a farce." The men were on "scrub horses," rather than stallions.
Speaking of the tilting and tent-pegging, "not as good as would be done at any time by a boy on a sawhorse with a clothes stick."
The sword contest ended when Ross nearly cut three of Walsh's fingers off.
It's said there was a drunken bugler throughout the show who played anything from "Home Sweet Home" to "Taps."
The evening performance by the athletes was cancelled by the BBA. They also cancelled all performances outside of the baseball game for the next day.
It's said the BBA were in no way to blame for the behavior of the athletes and stopped it once the farcical nature became apparent.
JUNE 28, 1889 (FRIDAY)
Grand Field Day: Final Day
Culver Park, Rochester, New York
Tickets: $0.25 & $0.50
1 - At 2PM - Baseball
The Rochesters Vs. The Hamiltons,
Result Unknown
2 - At 4PM - Tent Pegging
Ducan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Cancelled
3 - At 4PM - Broadsword
Duncan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Cancelled
4 - Wrestling
H.M. Dufur Vs. Antonio Pierre,
Cancelled
5 - Wrestling - Open Challenge by Dufur
H.M. Dufur Vs. ????,
Cancelled
6 - At 8PM - Tent Pegging
Ducan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Cancelled
7 - At 8PM - Broadsword
Duncan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Cancelled
8 - At 8PM - Wrestling
H.M. Dufur Vs. Antonio Pierre,
Cancelled
9 - At 8PM - Wrestling - Open Challenge by Dufur
H.M. Dufur Vs. ????,
Cancelled
Note:
The athletic performances were cancelled. See yesterday's show.
JUNE 1889
JUNE 22, 1889 (SATURDAY)
Elmira, New York
1 - Duncan C. Ross Vs. Antonio Pierre Vs. H.M. Dufur,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Dufur was not listed in the billing originally on June 18, 1889.
He was added to the billing on June 20, 1889.
JUNE 27, 1889 (THURSDAY)
Grand Field Day: Opening Day
Promotion: Base Ball Association
Culver Park, Rochester, New York
Tickets: $0.25 & $0.50
1 - At 2PM - Baseball
The Rochesters Vs. The Buffalos,
Result Unknown
2 - At 4PM - Mounted Sword - First to Twenty-Nine Points
Ducan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Result Unknown
3 - At 4PM - Tent Pegging
Duncan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Result Unknown
4 - At 4PM - Tilting
Duncan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Result Unknown
3 - At 8PM - Horseback & Collar & Elbow Tournament
Duncan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Cancelled
4 - At 8PM - Tent Pegging
Ducan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Cancelled
7 - At 8PM - Broadsword
Duncan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Cancelled
Notes:
The Democrat & Chronicle calls the show a fake, in fact it says it was, "about the worst that ever struck town."
Few of the events actually took place.
The horseback wrestling "was a farce." The men were on "scrub horses," rather than stallions.
Speaking of the tilting and tent-pegging, "not as good as would be done at any time by a boy on a sawhorse with a clothes stick."
The sword contest ended when Ross nearly cut three of Walsh's fingers off.
It's said there was a drunken bugler throughout the show who played anything from "Home Sweet Home" to "Taps."
The evening performance by the athletes was cancelled by the BBA. They also cancelled all performances outside of the baseball game for the next day.
It's said the BBA were in no way to blame for the behavior of the athletes and stopped it once the farcical nature became apparent.
JUNE 28, 1889 (FRIDAY)
Grand Field Day: Final Day
Culver Park, Rochester, New York
Tickets: $0.25 & $0.50
1 - At 2PM - Baseball
The Rochesters Vs. The Hamiltons,
Result Unknown
2 - At 4PM - Tent Pegging
Ducan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Cancelled
3 - At 4PM - Broadsword
Duncan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Cancelled
4 - Wrestling
H.M. Dufur Vs. Antonio Pierre,
Cancelled
5 - Wrestling - Open Challenge by Dufur
H.M. Dufur Vs. ????,
Cancelled
6 - At 8PM - Tent Pegging
Ducan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Cancelled
7 - At 8PM - Broadsword
Duncan C. Ross Vs. Sergeant Charles Walsh,
Cancelled
8 - At 8PM - Wrestling
H.M. Dufur Vs. Antonio Pierre,
Cancelled
9 - At 8PM - Wrestling - Open Challenge by Dufur
H.M. Dufur Vs. ????,
Cancelled
Note:
The athletic performances were cancelled. See yesterday's show.
JULY 1889
JULY 4, 1889 (THURSDAY)
Wrestling Tournament
Recreation Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Featuring Duncan C. Ross
Notes:
Antonio Pierri was originally advertised for this.
Pierri denied ever accepting to be a part of it on June 30, 1889.
Afternoon Show
Exposition Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Attendance: "Very Large Crowd"
1 - Gentleman's Road Race
G.W. Evans' Horse def. ????
2 - Mounted Sword
Sergeant Walsh Vs. Captain McGregor,
Police Stoppage
3 - Wrestling
Pierre Vs. Walsh,
Draw
3 - Pacing Race
Joe Heidegers's Six Points def. ????
(2:46.5 Best Times)
4 - Pony Running Race
O.M. Leyda's Wild Girl def. ????,
Two Straight HeatsO
Notes:
McGregor is listed as the Canadian Champion.
Police stopped the Mounted Sword when Walsh cut the hand of McGregor.
Evening Show - Wrestling Tournament
Exposition Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Teilnehmer / Participants:
Duncan C. Ross,
Dufur,
Antonio Pierre "the Greek",
Jim Connors,
Jim Dunkerley,
and others.
Ende Hinweise / End Notes:
No reason is given, but the evening show was cancelled.
JULY 27, 1889 (SATURDAY)
Baseball & Horseback Wrestling Match
Cincinnati Base-ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
Attendance: 500
Seconds: Al "Alamazoo" Jennings (Pierre) & Mr. Miller (Walsh)
Referee: Frank Bell
1 - At 3PM - Baseball
Cincinnati Indians Vs. Cincinnati Grays,
Result Unknown
2 - At 5PM - Horseback Wrestling - Four out of Seven Falls
Antonia Pierre "the Greek" def. Sargeant Charles Walsh,
Four Falls to Three (F1 CW ??:??:?? - F2 AP ??:??:?? - F3 AP ??:??:?? - F4 CW ??:??:?? - F5 AP ??:??:?? - F6 CW ??:??:?? - F7 AP ??:??:?? - C 00:30:00)
Notes:
"The Wrestlers shall be attired in full Athletic costume with riding boots or sandals. The horse shall only be equipped with snaffle bit, no saddle, blankets or straps, or any fixings of any kind allowed. The wrestlers shall take position fifty yards apart, and at the command, 'Wrestle,' each wrestler shall canter his horse to the center, shake hands, pass ten yards away, retace each other and commence wrestling. The wrestlers must keep their horses at a pace faster than a walk until holds are taken, when they shall come to a halt. Should no fall be secured in five minutes, they shall break away and commence anew. Each wrestler must show equal play or forfeit a fall. What constitutes afall is the unhorsing of a wrestler. Contests shall be for the best three in five or four in seven, according to mutual agreement." - The Enquirer
This is said to be the first time horseback wrestling had been performed in the city.
Pierre, "can do better work on a saw or clothes-horse, however, than he can on a real live horse."
It's said Pierre had claimed to have never seen a horse let alone ride one until he arrived in America.
"The match did not last one half of an hour, but there was a whole afternoon of sport rolled into those thirty minutes."
First Fall - Pierre's horse became frightened and caused Pierre to fall off.
Fourth Fall - Walsh claimed his horse was winded and could not go on at the beginning of this fall. The match wen on nonetheless.
Sixth Fall - Pierre grabbed Walsh, but Pierre was pulled from his horse before he could release his grip on Welsh.
???? 1889
???? ??, 1889 (????)
????, England
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Tom Cannon def. Antonio Pierri (c)
NEW CHAMPION
Note:
This is according to an 1897 newspaper.
???? 1889
???? ??, 1889 (????)
????, England
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Tom Cannon def. Antonio Pierri (c)
NEW CHAMPION
Note:
This is according to an 1897 newspaper.
NOVEMBER 1889
NOVEMBER 25, 1889 (MONDAY)
Canterbury Theatre, London, Greater London, England
1 - Open Challenge
Antonio Pierri Vs. Unknown,
Result Unknown
Note:
Pierri is most likely appearing here for at least a week.
NOVEMBER 1889
NOVEMBER 25, 1889 (MONDAY)
Canterbury Theatre, London, Greater London, England
1 - Open Challenge
Antonio Pierri Vs. Unknown,
Result Unknown
Note:
Pierri is most likely appearing here for at least a week.
1890
???? 1890
???? ??, 1890 (????)
Grasmere, Cumbria, England
1 - Antonio Pierri (of Greece) def. George Steadman
2 - George Steadman def. Antonio Pierri
???? 1890
???? ??, 1890 (????)
Grasmere, Cumbria, England
1 - Antonio Pierri (of Greece) def. George Steadman
2 - George Steadman def. Antonio Pierri
FEBRUARY 1890
FEBRUARY 7, 1890 (FRIDAY)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Antonio Pierri def. G.M. Ross (of USA)
FEBRUARY 1890
FEBRUARY 7, 1890 (FRIDAY)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Antonio Pierri def. G.M. Ross (of USA)
APRIL 1890
APRIL 14, 1890 (MONDAY)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Mixed Styles (Cumberland & Westmorland/Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can)
Antonio Pierri def. George Steadman,
Two Falls to None
Note:
Pierri won falls in Graeco-Roman & Catch-as-Catch-Can.
APRIL 1890
APRIL 14, 1890 (MONDAY)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Mixed Styles (Cumberland & Westmorland/Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can)
Antonio Pierri def. George Steadman,
Two Falls to None
Note:
Pierri won falls in Graeco-Roman & Catch-as-Catch-Can.
JUNE 1890
JUNE 18, 1890 (WEDNESDAY)
Manchester City Police Sports, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Antonio Pierri Vs. G.M. Ross,
Result Unknown
Note:
The match, location and date are all taken from a photograph that had an application for copyright filed on June 19, 1890.
JUNE 1890
JUNE 18, 1890 (WEDNESDAY)
Manchester City Police Sports, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - Antonio Pierri Vs. G.M. Ross,
Result Unknown
Note:
The match, location and date are all taken from a photograph that had an application for copyright filed on June 19, 1890.
1891
FEBRUARY 1891
FEBRUARY 2, 1891 (MONDAY)
Glasgow, Scotland
1 - Graeco-Roman
Tom Cannon Vs. Antonio Pierri,
Results Unknown
FEBRUARY 16, 1891 (MONDAY)
Glasgow, Scotland
1 - "World Championship" - Two out of Three Falls
Antonio Pierre (of Greece) def. Tom Cannon (of America),
Two Falls to One
JUNE 1891
JUNE 1, 1891 (MONDAY)
Glasgow, Scotland
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Antonio Pierri (of Greece) def. Tom Cannon,
Two Falls to One
Note:
Cannon is listed as the American champion.
JUNE 1891
JUNE 1, 1891 (MONDAY)
Glasgow, Scotland
1 - Two out of Three Falls
Antonio Pierri (of Greece) def. Tom Cannon,
Two Falls to One
Note:
Cannon is listed as the American champion.
1892 (no results)
1893
JANUARY 1893
JANUARY 28, 1893 (SATURDAY)
Flora Hamburg, Germany
1 - Carl Abs def. Antonio Pierri
JANUARY 1893
JANUARY 28, 1893 (SATURDAY)
Flora Hamburg, Germany
1 - Carl Abs def. Antonio Pierri
JUNE 1893
JUNE 22, 1893 (THURSDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
Atendance: "Sold Out"
1 - Antonio Pierri def. Jakob/James Simson (of Hamburg)
Note:
Pierri is announced as the "World Champion and as the big "conqueror of Tom Cannon." It's said "Pierri defeated Tom Cannon fifty times."
JUNE 23, 1893 (FRIDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
Attendance: "Sold out"
1 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri def. Emanuel Pascal/Manuele Pascalo (of Barcelona)
JUNE 24, 1893 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri Vs. Jakob Simson,
Result Unknown
JUNE 25, 1893 (SUNDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri def. Ferdinand Osman (of Vienna)
JUNE 27, 1893 (SUNDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri Vs. A. Podhajska,
Result Unknown
JUNE 29, 1893 (TUESDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman
Ladislaus Pytlasinski Vs. Josef Libor,
Result Unknown
2 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri Vs. Ferdinand Osman,
Result Unknown
JUNE 1893
JUNE 22, 1893 (THURSDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
Atendance: "Sold Out"
1 - Antonio Pierri def. Jakob/James Simson (of Hamburg)
Note:
Pierri is announced as the "World Champion and as the big "conqueror of Tom Cannon." It's said "Pierri defeated Tom Cannon fifty times."
JUNE 23, 1893 (FRIDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
Attendance: "Sold out"
1 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri def. Emanuel Pascal/Manuele Pascalo (of Barcelona)
JUNE 24, 1893 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri Vs. Jakob Simson,
Result Unknown
JUNE 25, 1893 (SUNDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri def. Ferdinand Osman (of Vienna)
JUNE 27, 1893 (SUNDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri Vs. A. Podhajska,
Result Unknown
JUNE 29, 1893 (TUESDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman
Ladislaus Pytlasinski Vs. Josef Libor,
Result Unknown
2 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri Vs. Ferdinand Osman,
Result Unknown
JULY 1893
JULY 2, 1893 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman
Ladislaus Pytlasinski Vs. Alexander Rosenberg,
Result Unknown
2 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri Vs. Franz Mussil,
Draw
JULY 4, 1893 (MONDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri def. Franz Mussil
JULY 5, 1893 (TUESDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri Vs. Karl Greindl (of Vienna - Eduard Kreindl?),
Result Unknown
JULY 6, 1893 (WEDNESDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri Vs. Ferdinand Osman,
Result Unknown
JULY 7, 1893 (THURSDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri Vs. Karl Greindl (Eduard Kreindl?),
Result Unknown
2 - Graeco-Roman
Ladislaus Pytlasinski def. Ferdinand Osman
JULY 8, 1893 (FRIDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri def. Hintz
JULY 9, 1893 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
Attendance: "Sold out"
1 - Graeco-Roman
Ladislaus Pytlasinski def. August Niedermann (of Graz)
2 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri Vs. Karl Pahler “the best Wrestler of Hungary”,
Draw
JULY 11, 1893 (MONDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
Attendnace: "Sold out"
1 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri def. Karl Pahler
JULY 15, 1893 (FRIDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri Vs. Eduard Kreindl (of Vienna),
Result Unknown
JULY 16, 1893 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman
Antonio Pierri Vs. Heinmann (of Vienna),
Result Unknown
AUGUST 1893
AUGUST 27, 1893 (SUNDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Salamonski Hippodrome, Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman - First Round
Antonio Pierri „World Champion“ Vs. Robinetti,
Draw
AUGUST 28, 1893 (MONDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman - Second Round
Antonio Pierri „World Champion“ Vs. Robinetti,
Draw
AUGUST 30, 1893 (TUESDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
Attendance: "Sold out"
1 - Graeco-Roman - Third Round
Antonio Pierri „World Champion“ def. Robinetti
AUGUST 1893
AUGUST 27, 1893 (SUNDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Salamonski Hippodrome, Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman - First Round
Antonio Pierri „World Champion“ Vs. Robinetti,
Draw
AUGUST 28, 1893 (MONDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Graeco-Roman - Second Round
Antonio Pierri „World Champion“ Vs. Robinetti,
Draw
AUGUST 30, 1893 (TUESDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
Attendance: "Sold out"
1 - Graeco-Roman - Third Round
Antonio Pierri „World Champion“ def. Robinetti
SEPTEMBER 1893
SEPTEMBER 3, 1893 (SUNDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
Attendance: "Sold out"
1 - Rematch
Robinetti def. Antonio Pierri „World Champion"
Note:
Newspaper Pester Lloyd: Pierri was the current World Champion; he must be defeated by his opponent two times for Title-Change in a two out of
three falls match.
SEPTEMBER 7, 1893 (THURSDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
Attendance: "Sold out"
1 - Antonio Pierri „World Champion“ Vs. Robinetti,
Draw
SEPTEMBER 8, 1893 (FRIDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
Attendance: "Sold out"
1 - Antonio Pierri „World Champion“ Vs. Ladislaus Pytlasinski,
Draw
Note:
Pierri grabbed his opponent not allowed strong hold by the neck. After the judge calling him to stop this, Pierri release the hold and leaving the mat. In the moment he leaving Pytlasinski struck him with his fist in the neck. Tumults and riots brake out in the audience. Police banned further continuation. It was reported that Pierri was forbidden to wrestle any longer in Budapest.
SEPTEMBER 14, 1893 (THURSDAY)
Promoter: Eugen Salamonski
Circus Salamonski [circus tent Eduard Wulff – Thiergarten], Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
1 - Rematch
Robinetti def. Ladislaus Pytlasinski
Note:
It was published Robinetti defeated his opponent but the judge later declared this was wrong and the result non-compliant. Robinetti was booed by the audience, Pytlasinski was celebrated. Pierri and Emanuel Pascal are sitting in the audience and both taken sides for Robinetti. The audience protested. To prevent further tumults and riots Eugen Salamonski announced the end of all wrestling shows. A short time later the Police of Budapest banned all wrestling at the Circus Salamonski and Salamonski Hippodrome.
NOVEMBER 1893
NOVEMBER 22, 1893 (WEDNESDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
1 - Antonio Pierri def. Prof. J. Bauer (of Berlin)
NOVEMBER 1893
NOVEMBER 22, 1893 (WEDNESDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
1 - Antonio Pierri def. Prof. J. Bauer (of Berlin)
DECEMBER 1893
DECEMBER 15, 1893 (FRIDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
1 - Antonio Pierri def. Otto Müller (of the Vienna Athletic Club)
Note:
Pierri is billed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 16, 1893 (SATURDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
1 - Antonio Pierri Vs. Prof. J. Bauer,
Cancelled
Note:
Pierri is billed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 17, 1893 (SUNDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
1 - Antonio Pierri def. Anton Dapont (of Zurich - Actually Vienna)
Note:
Pierri is billed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 18, 1893 (MONDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
Attendance: "Sold Out"
1 - Auguste Robinet def. Antonio Pierri
Note:
Pierri is billed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 19, 1893 (TUESDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
1 - Antonio Pierri def. Otto Müller
Note:
Pierri is billed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 20, 1893 (WEDNESDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
Attendance: "Sold Out"
1 - Antonio Pierri Vs. Auguste Robinet,
Draw
DECEMBER 21, 1893 (THURSDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
1 - Antonio Pierri Vs. Franz Obry (of the Budapest Athletic Club),
Result Unknown
Note:
Pierri is billed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 22, 1893 (FRIDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
1 - Antonio Pierri Vs. Irrgang (of the "Munich Turn Club" - of Vienna),
Result Unknown
Note:
Pierri is billed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 23, 1893 (SATURDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Antonio Pierri (c) Vs. Auguste Robinet,
Result Unknown
DECEMBER 1893
DECEMBER 15, 1893 (FRIDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
1 - Antonio Pierri def. Otto Müller (of the Vienna Athletic Club)
Note:
Pierri is billed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 16, 1893 (SATURDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
1 - Antonio Pierri Vs. Prof. J. Bauer,
Cancelled
Note:
Pierri is billed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 17, 1893 (SUNDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
1 - Antonio Pierri def. Anton Dapont (of Zurich - Actually Vienna)
Note:
Pierri is billed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 18, 1893 (MONDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
Attendance: "Sold Out"
1 - Auguste Robinet def. Antonio Pierri
Note:
Pierri is billed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 19, 1893 (TUESDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
1 - Antonio Pierri def. Otto Müller
Note:
Pierri is billed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 20, 1893 (WEDNESDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
Attendance: "Sold Out"
1 - Antonio Pierri Vs. Auguste Robinet,
Draw
DECEMBER 21, 1893 (THURSDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
1 - Antonio Pierri Vs. Franz Obry (of the Budapest Athletic Club),
Result Unknown
Note:
Pierri is billed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 22, 1893 (FRIDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
1 - Antonio Pierri Vs. Irrgang (of the "Munich Turn Club" - of Vienna),
Result Unknown
Note:
Pierri is billed as the World Graeco-Roman Champion.
DECEMBER 23, 1893 (SATURDAY)
Tichy's Theatre-Varieté, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia)
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Antonio Pierri (c) Vs. Auguste Robinet,
Result Unknown
1894
???? 1894
???? ??, 1894 (????)
Free Tradehall, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Tom Cannon (of Tyneside) def. Antonio Pierri (of Greece)
Note:
This is from a British newspaper biographical account of Cannon in 1895 written by a "Welsh" Athlete.
???? 1894
???? ??, 1894 (????)
Free Tradehall, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Tom Cannon (of Tyneside) def. Antonio Pierri (of Greece)
Note:
This is from a British newspaper biographical account of Cannon in 1895 written by a "Welsh" Athlete.
JUNE 1894
JUNE ??, 1894 (????)
Circus Bavaria, Munich, Bavaria, Germany
1 - Carl Abs vs. Antonio Pierri,
Result Unknown
1895
MARCH 1895
MARCH 16, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Folies-Bergere, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Attendance: "Packed House"
1 - Antonio Pierri "the Terrible Greek" def. Fenelon
Note:
Said to be Pierri's first match in France.
MARCH 17, 1895 (SUNDAY)
Folies-Bergere, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Attendance: "Packed House"
1 - Antonio Pierri def. Masson
Note:
First name wasn't mentioned. [Probably Leon Masson]
MARCH 18, 1895 (MONDAY)
Folies-Bergere, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
1 - Antonio Pierri Vs. Alphonso,
Result Unknown
MARCH 20, 1895 (WEDNESDAY)
Folies-Bergere, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
1 - Antonio Pierri Vs. Fenelon,
Result Unknown
Notes:
The debut of the four wrestlers of the Sultan
It is said the Sultan's sensational four wrestlers will debut tonight. At this point they're not mentioned by name in the press.
It is said Fenelon has had a 90 minute draw with Tom Cannon at Folies-Bergere before and in Bordeaux Fenelon has defeated Fernand Sabes (who himself holds victories over Tom Cannon and Pietro).
[Youssouf, Nourlah and Mehmed, as they would go on to be known in France. The fourth "Sultan wrestler" referred to here is the Bulgarian Nicolai Petroff who would initially be grouped with the Turks since all four arrived in Paris together. The French veteran Joseph/Jean Doublier is the one who brought all four to Paris. He first discovered Petroff in Romania sometime during the spring of 1894, turned him pro and then the story goes Petroff suggested they go to Turkey and that's how they discovered the three Turks. With Petroff serving as interpreter, Doublier convinced the Turks - who were experienced only in Turkish oil wrestling - to come to France and try their hand at Greco-Roman pro wrestling. According to Turkish sources, the wrestlers arrived in Paris in December 1894, but as far as I can tell March 20 is when they actually started wrestling in Paris. In the days and weeks after that Youssouf would start being referred to as "the terrible" - making him the first known "Terrible Turk" in pro wrestling - and "the leader of the Turks" while Nourlah was usually billed as "the giant Nourlah". Mehmed is an interesting one. According to later stories, published over the years, the third guy of the original Turk trio was Kara Osman. Was Mehmed an alias for Kara Osman or a completely different guy? I do not know.]
MARCH 28, 1895 (THURSDAY)
Folies-Bergere, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
1 - Youssouf Vs. Dumont,
Result Unknown
2 - Maurice Gambier Vs. Fournier,
Result Unknown
3 - For 5,000 Francs
Paul Pons Vs. Antonio Pierri,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Dumont punched Youssouf in the face and bloodied him up.
Pons Vs. Pierri was heavily advertised for a few days, but the one report I saw from the show did not mention it as taking place and just talked about the other two matches. No idea if the match took place or not.
MARCH 29, 1895 (FRIDAY)
Folies-Bergere, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
1 - Maurice Gambier def. Nicolai Petroff
2 - Mehmed Vs. Antonio Pierri,
Draw
Note:
One report said Petroff's opponent was Fenelon. All other reports say Gambier. The crowd applauded both wrestlers after the match was over. It's reported this was the most interesting match so far at Folies-Bergere. Petroff challenged Gambier to a rematch.
Pierri and Mehmed had to be separated by the jury after their match.
MARCH 30, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Folies-Bergere, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
1 - Paul Pons Vs. Nourlah
(00:40:00)
2 - Nicolai Petroff Vs. Maurice Gambier,
Result Unknown
3 - For 500 Francs
Antonio Pierri Vs. Faweit,
Result Unknown
MARCH 31, 1895 (SUNDAY)
Folies-Bergere, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
1 - Antonio Pierri Vs. Fournier,
Result Unknown
APRIL 1895
APRIL 3, 1895 (WEDNESDAY)
Folies-Bergere, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
1 - Antonio Pierri Vs. Maurice Gambier,
Result Unknown
2 - Mehmed Vs. Fournier,
Result Unknown
Notes:
It's reported that the professor Felix Bernard is coming to compete with the Turks.
It's mentioned in passing that Pierri and Mehmed had a 40 minute draw "the other night". This may be in reference to the March 29th match or another match. Not sure.
APRIL 1895
APRIL 3, 1895 (WEDNESDAY)
Folies-Bergere, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
1 - Antonio Pierri Vs. Maurice Gambier,
Result Unknown
2 - Mehmed Vs. Fournier,
Result Unknown
Notes:
It's reported that the professor Felix Bernard is coming to compete with the Turks.
It's mentioned in passing that Pierri and Mehmed had a 40 minute draw "the other night". This may be in reference to the March 29th match or another match. Not sure.
MAY 1895
MAY 11, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Folies-Bergere, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
1 - For 2,000 Francs
Tom Cannon Vs. Antonio Pierri,
Result Unknown
2 - Julius Vs. Raoul,
Result Unknown
MAY 12, 1895 (SUNDAY)
Folies-Bergere, Paris, Ile-de-France, Paris
1 - For 2,000 Francs
Tom Cannon Vs. Antonio Pierri,
Result Unknown
MAY 27, 1895 (MONDAY)
Press Viewing - Afternoon Show
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
1 - Mix of Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can
Jassar Ismail (of Turkey) def. Adalli Memet (of Turkey)
(00:05:00)
2 - Mix of Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can
Antonio Pierri (of Greece) def. Masson (of Paris, France)
3 - Mix of Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can
Boyer (of Marseille, France) def. Mastoc (of Bordeaux, France)
4 - Mix of Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can
Jassar Ismail Vs. Petroff (of Bulgaria),
Judges Decision - Draw (00:10:00)
Notes:
This is said to be the first appearance of the Turkish wrestlers.
Alphonse, a Spaniard, is said to also be with this troupe.
MAY 29, 1895 (WEDNESDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
1 - Jassar Ismail Vs. Petrof (of Bulgaria),
Result Unknown
2 - Mehmed Adali Vs. Alfonso (of Madrid),
Result Unknown
3 - Antonio Pierri Vs. Mastoc (of Bordeaux),
Result Unknown
Note:
Preceded by a variety entertainment show.
MAY 31, 1895 (FRIDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
1 - Antonio Pierri Vs. Mastoc (of Bordeaux),
Result Unknown
2 - Jassar Ismail (of Turkey) Vs. Mehmed Adalli (of Turkey),
Result Unknown
3 - Petrof (of Bulgaria) Vs. Alfonso (of Spain),
Result Unknown
Note:
Preceded by a variety entertainment show.
JUNE 1895
JUNE 1, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
1 - Antonio Pierri (of Greece) Vs. Boyer (of Marseilles),
Result Unknown
2 - Mehmed Adali (of Turkey) Vs. Petrof (of Bulgaria),
Result Unknown
3 - Alfonse (of Spain) Vs. Mastoc (of Bordeaux),
Result Unknown
Note:
Preceded by a variety entertainment show.
JUNE 3, 1895 (MONDAY)
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
1 - G.M. Ross/C.M. Ross (of America) Vs. Masson (of Paris),
Result Unknown
2 - Antonio Pierri (of Greece) Vs. Mehmet Adalli (of Turkey),
Result Unknown
3 - Charles Green (of England) Vs. Boyer (of Marseilles),
Result Unknown
4 - Petrof (of Bulgaria) Vs. Mastoc (of Bordeaux),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featuring variety entertainment.
Ross is listed as the American Mixed Style Champion [most likely means D.C. Ross, not G.M. Ross]
Green is listed ans the English Catch-as-Catch-Can Champion.
JUNE 4, 1895 (TUESDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
1 - G.M. Ross (of America) Vs. Alphonse (of Spain),
Result Unknown
2 - Antonio Pierri (of Greece) Vs. Masson (of Paris),
Result Unknown
3 - Charles Green (of England) Vs. Mastoe (of Bordeaux),
Result Unknown
4 - Petrof (of Bulgaria) Vs. Boyer (of Marseilles),
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring other variety entertainment.
JUNE 5, 1895 (WEDNESDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
1 - G.M. Ross (of America) Vs. Antonio Pierri (of Greece),
Result Unknown
2 - Mehmet Adalli (of Turkey) Vs. Petrof (of Bulgaria),
Result Unknown
3 - Charles Green (of England) Vs. Masson (of Paris),
Result Unknown
4 - Mastoc (of Bordeaux) Vs. Alfonse (of Spain),
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring other variety entertainment.
JUNE 6, 1895 (THURSDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Attendance: "Big"/ "Large"
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer: Frank Hinde
Referee: Mr. Armstrong
1 - G. M. Ross/H. Ross (of America) def. Masson (of Paris)
(00:05:00)
2 - Charles Green (of Lancashire) Vs. Antonio Pierri "Terrible Greek",
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
3 - Part One
Paul Belling/Paul Kelling (of Germany) Vs. Petrof (of Bulgaria),
Draw - To Be Continued (00:20:00)
Notes:
Also featured The Hanlons, marvellous aerial gymnasts as well as other variety entertainment.
Belling is said to be the German Champion.
Petrof is said to be the Bulgarian Champion.
Green is listed as the Lancashire Champion.
Ross is listed as the American Mixed Style Champion.
JUNE 7, 1895 (FRIDAY)
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
With a selection of the following troupe: Jassar Ismael, Turkish Imperial Wrestler; Mehmet Adalli, Turkish Imperial Wrestler; Antonio Pierri, the Terrible Greek; Charles Green, Lancashire; G.M. Ross, America; Boyer, Marseilles; Alphonso, Spain; Masson, Paris; Mastoc, Bordeaux; Paul Belling, Germany; and Petroff, Bulgaria.
Note:
Also featuring other variety entertainment.
JUNE 8, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
A selection of the following wrestlers will perform: Jass ismael, Turkish Imperial Wrestler; Mehmet Adalli, Turkish Imperial Wrestler; Antonio Pierri, the Terrible Greek; Charles Green, Lancashire; G.M. Ross, America; Boyer, Marseilles; Alphonso, Spain; Masson, Paris; Mastoc, Bordeaux; Paul Belling, Germany; Petrof, Bulgaria.
Note:
Also featuring other variety entertainment.
JUNE 13, 1895 (THURSDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
1 - Paul Belling (of Germany) Vs. G.M. Ross (of America),
Result Unknown
2 - George Steadman Vs. Petrof (of Bulgaria),
Result Unknown
Notes:
To be preceded by variety entertainment.
Also to appear from this troupe are Jassar Imael and Mahmet Adalli, Turkey; Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek"'; Charles Green, Lancashire; Boyer, Marseilles; Alphonso, Spain; Masson, Paris; and Mastoc, Bordeaux.
Steadman is listed as the English Champion.
Petrof is listed as the Bulgaria Champion.
Belling is listed as the German Champion.
Ross is listed as the American Mixed Style Champion.
JUNE 17, 1895 (MONDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
1 - C. Green (of Lancashire Vs. Paul Belling (of Germany),
Result Unknown
2 - G.M. Ross (of America) Vs. Masson (of Paris),
Result Unknown
3 - George Steadman Vs. Petroff,
Result Unknown
4 - Bernard Leitner "the Magnificent German Athlete" Vs. Antonio Pierri "the Terrible Greek",
Result Unknown
5 - Great Wrestling Special
George Steadman Vs. Jassar Ismael "Imperial Turkish Wrestler",
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured variety entertainment.
Steadman is listed as the English Champion.
Petroff is listed as the Bulgarian Champion.
JUNE 1895
JUNE 1, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
1 - Antonio Pierri (of Greece) Vs. Boyer (of Marseilles),
Result Unknown
2 - Mehmed Adali (of Turkey) Vs. Petrof (of Bulgaria),
Result Unknown
3 - Alfonse (of Spain) Vs. Mastoc (of Bordeaux),
Result Unknown
Note:
Preceded by a variety entertainment show.
JUNE 3, 1895 (MONDAY)
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
1 - G.M. Ross/C.M. Ross (of America) Vs. Masson (of Paris),
Result Unknown
2 - Antonio Pierri (of Greece) Vs. Mehmet Adalli (of Turkey),
Result Unknown
3 - Charles Green (of England) Vs. Boyer (of Marseilles),
Result Unknown
4 - Petrof (of Bulgaria) Vs. Mastoc (of Bordeaux),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featuring variety entertainment.
Ross is listed as the American Mixed Style Champion [most likely means D.C. Ross, not G.M. Ross]
Green is listed ans the English Catch-as-Catch-Can Champion.
JUNE 4, 1895 (TUESDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
1 - G.M. Ross (of America) Vs. Alphonse (of Spain),
Result Unknown
2 - Antonio Pierri (of Greece) Vs. Masson (of Paris),
Result Unknown
3 - Charles Green (of England) Vs. Mastoe (of Bordeaux),
Result Unknown
4 - Petrof (of Bulgaria) Vs. Boyer (of Marseilles),
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring other variety entertainment.
JUNE 5, 1895 (WEDNESDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
1 - G.M. Ross (of America) Vs. Antonio Pierri (of Greece),
Result Unknown
2 - Mehmet Adalli (of Turkey) Vs. Petrof (of Bulgaria),
Result Unknown
3 - Charles Green (of England) Vs. Masson (of Paris),
Result Unknown
4 - Mastoc (of Bordeaux) Vs. Alfonse (of Spain),
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featuring other variety entertainment.
JUNE 6, 1895 (THURSDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Attendance: "Big"/ "Large"
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer: Frank Hinde
Referee: Mr. Armstrong
1 - G. M. Ross/H. Ross (of America) def. Masson (of Paris)
(00:05:00)
2 - Charles Green (of Lancashire) Vs. Antonio Pierri "Terrible Greek",
Time-Limit Draw (00:10:00)
3 - Part One
Paul Belling/Paul Kelling (of Germany) Vs. Petrof (of Bulgaria),
Draw - To Be Continued (00:20:00)
Notes:
Also featured The Hanlons, marvellous aerial gymnasts as well as other variety entertainment.
Belling is said to be the German Champion.
Petrof is said to be the Bulgarian Champion.
Green is listed as the Lancashire Champion.
Ross is listed as the American Mixed Style Champion.
JUNE 7, 1895 (FRIDAY)
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
With a selection of the following troupe: Jassar Ismael, Turkish Imperial Wrestler; Mehmet Adalli, Turkish Imperial Wrestler; Antonio Pierri, the Terrible Greek; Charles Green, Lancashire; G.M. Ross, America; Boyer, Marseilles; Alphonso, Spain; Masson, Paris; Mastoc, Bordeaux; Paul Belling, Germany; and Petroff, Bulgaria.
Note:
Also featuring other variety entertainment.
JUNE 8, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
A selection of the following wrestlers will perform: Jass ismael, Turkish Imperial Wrestler; Mehmet Adalli, Turkish Imperial Wrestler; Antonio Pierri, the Terrible Greek; Charles Green, Lancashire; G.M. Ross, America; Boyer, Marseilles; Alphonso, Spain; Masson, Paris; Mastoc, Bordeaux; Paul Belling, Germany; Petrof, Bulgaria.
Note:
Also featuring other variety entertainment.
JUNE 13, 1895 (THURSDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
1 - Paul Belling (of Germany) Vs. G.M. Ross (of America),
Result Unknown
2 - George Steadman Vs. Petrof (of Bulgaria),
Result Unknown
Notes:
To be preceded by variety entertainment.
Also to appear from this troupe are Jassar Imael and Mahmet Adalli, Turkey; Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek"'; Charles Green, Lancashire; Boyer, Marseilles; Alphonso, Spain; Masson, Paris; and Mastoc, Bordeaux.
Steadman is listed as the English Champion.
Petrof is listed as the Bulgaria Champion.
Belling is listed as the German Champion.
Ross is listed as the American Mixed Style Champion.
JUNE 17, 1895 (MONDAY)
Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
1 - C. Green (of Lancashire Vs. Paul Belling (of Germany),
Result Unknown
2 - G.M. Ross (of America) Vs. Masson (of Paris),
Result Unknown
3 - George Steadman Vs. Petroff,
Result Unknown
4 - Bernard Leitner "the Magnificent German Athlete" Vs. Antonio Pierri "the Terrible Greek",
Result Unknown
5 - Great Wrestling Special
George Steadman Vs. Jassar Ismael "Imperial Turkish Wrestler",
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured variety entertainment.
Steadman is listed as the English Champion.
Petroff is listed as the Bulgarian Champion.
JULY 1895
JULY 1, 1895 (MONDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Trillat (of France) Vs. Belling (of Germany),
Result Unknown
2 - Joe Carrol (of Ireland) Vs. George Steadman (of England),
Result Unknown
3 - Charles Donaldson (of Scotland) Vs. Masson (of Paris),
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Charles Green (of Lancashire),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featuring vaudeville entertainment.
Trillat is listed as the French Graeco-Roman Champion.
Belling is listed as the German Champion.
Donaldson is listed as the the Scottish Champion.
Masson is listed as the Paris Champion.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; Tom Cannon, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Boyer, of Marseilles, was originally billed.
JULY 2, 1895 (TUESDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Petrof Vs. Joe Carrol,
Result Unknown
2 - Tom Cannon (of England) Vs. Trillat (of France),
Result Unknown
3 - George Steadman Vs. Paul Belling,
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Charles Donaldson,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; Tom Cannon, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Boyer, of Marseilles, was orginally billed.
Petrof is listed as the Bulgarian Champion.
Carrol is listed as the Irish Champion.
Steadman is the English Champion.
Belling is listed as the German Champion.
Donaldson is listed as the Scottish Champion.
JULY 3, 1895 (WEDNESDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Lawrence Elliot Vs. Petrof,
Result Unknown
2 - Donaldson (of Scotland) Vs. Joe Carrol (of Ireland),
Result Unknown
3 - George Steadman (of England) Vs. Paul Belling (of Germany),
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Charles Green (of Lancashire),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; Tom Cannon, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Boyer, of Marseilles, was orginally billed.
Elliot is listed as the English Amateur Champion.
Petrof is listed as the Bulgarian Champion.
Match 1 is mentioned in the July 2, 1895 newspaper, but not in the billing for the July 3, 1895 paper.
JULY 4, 1895 (THURSDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Masson (of Paris) Vs. Mehmet "Imperial Turkish Wrestler",
Result Unknown
2 - Trillat Vs. Joe Carrol,
Result Unknown
3 - Petrof Vs. Paul Belling,
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Tom Cannon (of England),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; Tom Cannon, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Boyer, of Marseilles, was orginally billed.
Trillat is listed as the French Champion.
Carrol is listed as the Irish Champion.
Petrof is listed as the Bulgarian Champion.
Belling is listed as the German Champion.
JULY 5, 1895 (FRIDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Paul Belling Vs. Trillat,
Result Unknown
2 - Petrof Vs. Charles Green (of Lancashire),
Result Unknown
3 - Masson (of Paris) Vs. Pierri "the Terrible Greek",
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Joe Carrol,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; Tom Cannon, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Boyer, of Marseilles, was orginally billed.
Belling is listed as the German Champion.
Trillat is listed as the French Champion.
Petrof is listed as the Bulgarian Champion.
Carrol is listed as the Irish Champion.
JULY 6, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Joe Carrol Vs. Ismail "Imperial Turkish Wrestler",
Result Unknown
2 - Petrof Vs. Trillat,
Result Unknown
3 - George Steadman Vs. Charles Green (of Lancashire),
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Tom Cannon (of England),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; Tom Cannon, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Boyer, of Marseilles, was orginally billed.
Carrol is listed as the Irish Champion.
Petrof is listed as the Bulgarian Champion.
Trillat is listed as the French Champion.
Steadman is listed as the English Champion.
JULY 8, 1895 (MONDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - G. M. Ross (of America) Vs. Masson (of Paris),
Result Unknown
2 - Trillat Vs. Mehmet "Imperial Turkish Wrestler",
Result Unknown
3 - Joe Carrol Vs. C. Greem (of Lancashire),
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Ismail "Imperial Turkish Wrestler",
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; Tom Cannon, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Trillat is listed as the French Champion.
Carrol is listed as the Irish Champion.
JULY 9, 1895 (TUESDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Paul Belling Vs. Mehmet "Imperial Turkish Wrestler",
Result Unknown
2 - George Steadman Vs. G.M. Ross,
Result Unknown
3 - Tillat Vs. Charles Green (of Lancashire),
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Antonio Pierri "the Terrible Greek",
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Belling is listed as the German Champion.
Steadman is listed as the English Champion.
Ross is listed as the American Mixed Style Champion.
Trillat is listed as the French Champion.
JULY 10, 1895 (WEDNESDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Joe Carroll Vs. Ismail "Imperial Turkish Wrestler",
Result Unknown
2 - Gambier "the Greatest Graeco-Roman Wrestler of France" Vs. Charles Green,
Result Unknown
3 - Masson (of Paris) Vs. Trillat,
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. G. M. Ross,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Said to be Gambier's first appearance.
Carrol is listed as the Irish Champion.
Gambier is listed as the Bordeaux Champion.
Trillat is listed as the French Champion.
Ross is listed as the American Mixed Style Champion.
JULY 11, 1895 (THURSDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Masson (of Paris) Vs. Paul Belling (of Germany),
Result Unknown
2 - Joe Carrol Vs. Gambier (of France),
Result Unknown
3 - George Steadman Vs. Ismail "Imperial Turkish Wrestler",
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Trillat (of France),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Carrol is listed as Irish Champion.
Steadman is listed as the English champion.
JULY 12, 1895 (FRIDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Masson (of Paris) Vs. Mehmet (of Turkey),
Result Unknown
2 - Gambier (of Bordeaux) def. Charles Green (of Lancashire)
3 - Petrof Vs. Paul Belling,
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Joe Carrol,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Petrof is listed as Bulgarian Champion.
Belling is listed as German Champion.
Carrol is listed as Irish Champion.
Green is listed as Lancashire Champion.
The London Era lists Mehmisch as beating Belling for this show.
JULY 13, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Petrof Vs. Charles Green,
Result Unknown
2 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Ismail "Imperial Turkish Wrestler",
Result Unknown
3 - Gambier Vs. Trillat,
Result Unknown
4 - Pierri "the Terrible Greek" Vs. Masson,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Petrof is listed as the Bulgarian Champion.
Green is listed as the Lancashire Champion.
Gambier is listed as the Bordeaux Champion.
Trillat is listed as the French Champion.
Masson is listed as the Paris Champion.
JULY 16, 1895 (TUESDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Joe Carrol Vs. G. M. Ross,
Result Unknown
2 - Gambier Vs. Charles Green,
Result Unknown
3 - George Steadman Vs. Paul Belling,
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch Vs. Mehmet,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
JULY 17, 1895 (WEDNESDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."JULY 18, 1895 (THURSDAY)
JULY 18, 1895 (THURSDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
JULY 19, 1895 (FRIDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
JULY 20, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
JULY 1895
JULY 1, 1895 (MONDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Trillat (of France) Vs. Belling (of Germany),
Result Unknown
2 - Joe Carrol (of Ireland) Vs. George Steadman (of England),
Result Unknown
3 - Charles Donaldson (of Scotland) Vs. Masson (of Paris),
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Charles Green (of Lancashire),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featuring vaudeville entertainment.
Trillat is listed as the French Graeco-Roman Champion.
Belling is listed as the German Champion.
Donaldson is listed as the the Scottish Champion.
Masson is listed as the Paris Champion.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; Tom Cannon, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Boyer, of Marseilles, was originally billed.
JULY 2, 1895 (TUESDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Petrof Vs. Joe Carrol,
Result Unknown
2 - Tom Cannon (of England) Vs. Trillat (of France),
Result Unknown
3 - George Steadman Vs. Paul Belling,
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Charles Donaldson,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; Tom Cannon, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Boyer, of Marseilles, was orginally billed.
Petrof is listed as the Bulgarian Champion.
Carrol is listed as the Irish Champion.
Steadman is the English Champion.
Belling is listed as the German Champion.
Donaldson is listed as the Scottish Champion.
JULY 3, 1895 (WEDNESDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Lawrence Elliot Vs. Petrof,
Result Unknown
2 - Donaldson (of Scotland) Vs. Joe Carrol (of Ireland),
Result Unknown
3 - George Steadman (of England) Vs. Paul Belling (of Germany),
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Charles Green (of Lancashire),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; Tom Cannon, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Boyer, of Marseilles, was orginally billed.
Elliot is listed as the English Amateur Champion.
Petrof is listed as the Bulgarian Champion.
Match 1 is mentioned in the July 2, 1895 newspaper, but not in the billing for the July 3, 1895 paper.
JULY 4, 1895 (THURSDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Masson (of Paris) Vs. Mehmet "Imperial Turkish Wrestler",
Result Unknown
2 - Trillat Vs. Joe Carrol,
Result Unknown
3 - Petrof Vs. Paul Belling,
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Tom Cannon (of England),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; Tom Cannon, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Boyer, of Marseilles, was orginally billed.
Trillat is listed as the French Champion.
Carrol is listed as the Irish Champion.
Petrof is listed as the Bulgarian Champion.
Belling is listed as the German Champion.
JULY 5, 1895 (FRIDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Paul Belling Vs. Trillat,
Result Unknown
2 - Petrof Vs. Charles Green (of Lancashire),
Result Unknown
3 - Masson (of Paris) Vs. Pierri "the Terrible Greek",
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Joe Carrol,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; Tom Cannon, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Boyer, of Marseilles, was orginally billed.
Belling is listed as the German Champion.
Trillat is listed as the French Champion.
Petrof is listed as the Bulgarian Champion.
Carrol is listed as the Irish Champion.
JULY 6, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Joe Carrol Vs. Ismail "Imperial Turkish Wrestler",
Result Unknown
2 - Petrof Vs. Trillat,
Result Unknown
3 - George Steadman Vs. Charles Green (of Lancashire),
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Tom Cannon (of England),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; Tom Cannon, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Boyer, of Marseilles, was orginally billed.
Carrol is listed as the Irish Champion.
Petrof is listed as the Bulgarian Champion.
Trillat is listed as the French Champion.
Steadman is listed as the English Champion.
JULY 8, 1895 (MONDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - G. M. Ross (of America) Vs. Masson (of Paris),
Result Unknown
2 - Trillat Vs. Mehmet "Imperial Turkish Wrestler",
Result Unknown
3 - Joe Carrol Vs. C. Greem (of Lancashire),
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Ismail "Imperial Turkish Wrestler",
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; Tom Cannon, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Trillat is listed as the French Champion.
Carrol is listed as the Irish Champion.
JULY 9, 1895 (TUESDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Paul Belling Vs. Mehmet "Imperial Turkish Wrestler",
Result Unknown
2 - George Steadman Vs. G.M. Ross,
Result Unknown
3 - Tillat Vs. Charles Green (of Lancashire),
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Antonio Pierri "the Terrible Greek",
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Belling is listed as the German Champion.
Steadman is listed as the English Champion.
Ross is listed as the American Mixed Style Champion.
Trillat is listed as the French Champion.
JULY 10, 1895 (WEDNESDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Joe Carroll Vs. Ismail "Imperial Turkish Wrestler",
Result Unknown
2 - Gambier "the Greatest Graeco-Roman Wrestler of France" Vs. Charles Green,
Result Unknown
3 - Masson (of Paris) Vs. Trillat,
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. G. M. Ross,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Said to be Gambier's first appearance.
Carrol is listed as the Irish Champion.
Gambier is listed as the Bordeaux Champion.
Trillat is listed as the French Champion.
Ross is listed as the American Mixed Style Champion.
JULY 11, 1895 (THURSDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Masson (of Paris) Vs. Paul Belling (of Germany),
Result Unknown
2 - Joe Carrol Vs. Gambier (of France),
Result Unknown
3 - George Steadman Vs. Ismail "Imperial Turkish Wrestler",
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Trillat (of France),
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Carrol is listed as Irish Champion.
Steadman is listed as the English champion.
JULY 12, 1895 (FRIDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Masson (of Paris) Vs. Mehmet (of Turkey),
Result Unknown
2 - Gambier (of Bordeaux) def. Charles Green (of Lancashire)
3 - Petrof Vs. Paul Belling,
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Joe Carrol,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Petrof is listed as Bulgarian Champion.
Belling is listed as German Champion.
Carrol is listed as Irish Champion.
Green is listed as Lancashire Champion.
The London Era lists Mehmisch as beating Belling for this show.
JULY 13, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Petrof Vs. Charles Green,
Result Unknown
2 - Mehmisch "Imperial Wrestler in Chief" Vs. Ismail "Imperial Turkish Wrestler",
Result Unknown
3 - Gambier Vs. Trillat,
Result Unknown
4 - Pierri "the Terrible Greek" Vs. Masson,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Trillat, France; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
Petrof is listed as the Bulgarian Champion.
Green is listed as the Lancashire Champion.
Gambier is listed as the Bordeaux Champion.
Trillat is listed as the French Champion.
Masson is listed as the Paris Champion.
JULY 16, 1895 (TUESDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
1 - Joe Carrol Vs. G. M. Ross,
Result Unknown
2 - Gambier Vs. Charles Green,
Result Unknown
3 - George Steadman Vs. Paul Belling,
Result Unknown
4 - Mehmisch Vs. Mehmet,
Result Unknown
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
JULY 17, 1895 (WEDNESDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."JULY 18, 1895 (THURSDAY)
JULY 18, 1895 (THURSDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
JULY 19, 1895 (FRIDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
JULY 20, 1895 (SATURDAY)
Champion Wrestlers: Grand Wrestling Tournament
Promoter: Alfred Moul
Alhambra, London, Greater London, England
Tickets 6d to £3.3s
Announcer/Referee: Frank Hinde
Notes:
Also featured vaudeville entertainment.
The full troupe for the week consisted of George Steadman, England; Charles Green, England; the Imperial Turks, Memisch, Mehmet & Ismael; Gambier, France; Joe Carrol, Ireland; Charles Donaldson, Scotland; G.M. Ross, America; Masson, Paris; Paul Belling, Germany; Petrof, Bulgaria; and Antonio Pierri, "the Terrible Greek."
1896
???? 1896
???? ??, 1896 (????)
????, England
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Tom Cannon (c) def. Antonio Pierri
Note:
This is according to an 1897 newspaper.
???? 1896
???? ??, 1896 (????)
????, England
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Tom Cannon (c) def. Antonio Pierri
Note:
This is according to an 1897 newspaper.
1897
MARCH 1897
MARCH 1, 1897 (MONDAY)
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Referee: Ted Reece
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Tom Cannon (c) def. Antonio Pierri "the Terrible Greek"
Forfeit (00:37:40)
Notes:
Said that Cannon has held the title for eight years.
Pierri dislocated his shoulder when thrown by Cannon and could not continue.
SEPTEMBER 1897
SEPTEMBER 26, 1897 (SUNDAY)
Charlottenlund-Traberbahn [Trotting Track], Copenhagen, Hovedstadt, Denmark
Attendance: 7,000
1 - Magnus Bech-Olsen def. Antonio Pierri
Notes:
The attendance comes from a German newspaper printed on October 10, 1897.
OCTOBER 1897
OCTOBER 10, 1897 (SUNDAY)
Copenhagen, Hovedstadt, Denmark
1 - "Pierri's Championship Belt"
Magnus Bech-Olsen def. Antonio Pierri (c)
"NEW CHAMPION"
OCTOBER 1897
OCTOBER 10, 1897 (SUNDAY)
Copenhagen, Hovedstadt, Denmark
1 - "Pierri's Championship Belt"
Magnus Bech-Olsen def. Antonio Pierri (c)
"NEW CHAMPION"
1898
???? 1898
???? ??, 1898 (????)
Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark
Magnus Bech-Olsen trained with Antonio Pierri.
Note:
This took place during the summer of 1898.
1899 (no results)
1900
FEBRUARY 1900
FEBRUARY 5, 1900 (MONDAY)
Salle Wagram, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
1 - Kara Ahmed Vs. Nourlah,
Draw (01:20:00)
2 - Selim def. Antonio Pierri
Note:
Selim's win is called an upset since he's the physically smaller guy.
FEBRUARY 1900
FEBRUARY 5, 1900 (MONDAY)
Salle Wagram, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
1 - Kara Ahmed Vs. Nourlah,
Draw (01:20:00)
2 - Selim def. Antonio Pierri
Note:
Selim's win is called an upset since he's the physically smaller guy.
NOVEMBER 1900
NOVEMBER 19, 1900 (MONDAY)
International Wrestling Contests
Crystal Palace, London, Greater London, England
1 - Antonio Pierri "the Terrible Greek" def. L. Masson,
Result Unknown
2 - Pietro (of Italy) Vs. P. Correlo (of Spain),
Draw
3 - Catch-as-Catch-Can or Graeco-Roman
Simon Nourlah def. H. Alphonse
(00:05:15)
Notes:
Originally set to be Nourlah, however, he was detained in his homeland and sent his "younger brother Simon" instead.
Alphonse is said to be a Belgian Champion.
Masson is said to be the French Champion.
Correlo is said to be the Spanish Champion.
Also featuring the Troupe of Klings.
DECEMBER 1900
DECEMBER 4, 1900 (TUESDAY)
International Wrestling Contests
Crystal Palace, London, Greater London, England
1 - Antonio Pierri Vs. Charles Green,
Result Unknown
Note:
Pierri is listed as the Greek Champion.
DECEMBER 15, 1900 (SATURDAY)
International Wrestling Contests: Final Day
Crystal Palace, London, Greater London, England
Attendance: "Large"
Referee: Jaxon
1 - Antonio Pierri "the Terrible Greek" Vs. Simon Nourlah "the Giant Turk",
Draw
2 - Manon def. Pietro
(00:08:17)
3 - Green def. Fitzpatrick
(00:11:43)
Notes:
Also featuring Charles Collette, Bob Halon, Choir and Orchestra, Maggie Davis, Berta Salter, Gwilym Richards, Robert Maitland and Roller Skating.
It's said if the first bout went on a short while longer Pierri would have won over Nourlah with science.
Pietro is listed as the Italian Champion.
Manon is listed as the French Champion.
Green is listed as the English Champion.
Fitzpatrick is listed as the Irish Champion.
DECEMBER 1900
DECEMBER 4, 1900 (TUESDAY)
International Wrestling Contests
Crystal Palace, London, Greater London, England
1 - Antonio Pierri Vs. Charles Green,
Result Unknown
Note:
Pierri is listed as the Greek Champion.
DECEMBER 15, 1900 (SATURDAY)
International Wrestling Contests: Final Day
Crystal Palace, London, Greater London, England
Attendance: "Large"
Referee: Jaxon
1 - Antonio Pierri "the Terrible Greek" Vs. Simon Nourlah "the Giant Turk",
Draw
2 - Manon def. Pietro
(00:08:17)
3 - Green def. Fitzpatrick
(00:11:43)
Notes:
Also featuring Charles Collette, Bob Halon, Choir and Orchestra, Maggie Davis, Berta Salter, Gwilym Richards, Robert Maitland and Roller Skating.
It's said if the first bout went on a short while longer Pierri would have won over Nourlah with science.
Pietro is listed as the Italian Champion.
Manon is listed as the French Champion.
Green is listed as the English Champion.
Fitzpatrick is listed as the Irish Champion.
1901
MAY 1901
MAY 4, 1901 (SATURDAY)
Crystal Palace, London, Greater London, England
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship
Tom Cannon (c) Vs. Antonio Pierri "the Terrible Greek",
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured other forms of sports and entertainment.
1902
APRIL 1902
APRIL 22, 1902 (TUESDAY)
Royal Holborn Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Antonio Pierri def. Ivan Patowski
APRIL 28, 1902 (MONDAY)
Royal Holborn Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Antonio Pierri def. Ivan Patowski
APRIL 1902
APRIL 22, 1902 (TUESDAY)
Royal Holborn Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Antonio Pierri def. Ivan Patowski
APRIL 28, 1902 (MONDAY)
Royal Holborn Music Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - Antonio Pierri def. Ivan Patowski
MAY 1902
MAY 6, 1902 (TUESDAY)
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
1 - Antonio Pierri def. Conrad de Tarras
1903
MARCH 1903
MARCH ??, 1903 (????)
Glasgow Hippodrome, Glasgow, Scotland
Ali Nourlah Hasan, Antonio Pierri and Albert Sturm (of Germany) wrestle here.
OCTOBER 1903
OCTOBER 8, 1903 (THURSDAY)
Oxford Musical Hall, London, Greater London, England
1 - "World Graeco-Roman Championship"
George Hackenschmidt (c) def. Antonio Pierri
(00:25:00)
NOVEMBER 1903
NOVEMBER 12, 1903 (THURSDAY)
Oxford Musical Hall, London, Greater London, England
Attendance: Sold Out - "500 People Had to be Turned Away"
1 - Mixed Style (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) - Two out of Three Falls
George Hackenschmidt (of Russia) def. Antonio Pierri,
Two Falls to None (F1 00:17:11 - F2 00:15:25 - C 00:32:36)
1904
JUNE 1904
JUNE 20, 1904 (MONDAY)
Hurlingham, Greater London, England
1 - George Barker def. Giovanni Bartoletti
2 - Ernst Siegfried Vs. Tom Cannon,
Draw
3 - Antonio Pierri def. Ahmed Madrali
JUNE 1904
JUNE 20, 1904 (MONDAY)
Hurlingham, Greater London, England
1 - George Barker def. Giovanni Bartoletti
2 - Ernst Siegfried Vs. Tom Cannon,
Draw
3 - Antonio Pierri def. Ahmed Madrali
JULY 1904
JULY 2, 1904 (SATURDAY)
Royal Albert Hall, London, Greater London, England
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: George Weedon
Timekeeper: Roland Spencer
Seconds: BErt Dorman & William Tucker (Jenkins) and Jack Grumley & Ferdinand Gruhn (Hackenschmidt)
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Bartoletti (of Italy) def. George Barker
(00:07:28)
2 - Graeco-Roman
E. Siegfried def. Antonio Pierri
(00:07:44)
3 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Ahmed Madrali def. Tom Cannon
(00:07:34)
4 - Japanese - Three-on-One Handicap
Yukio Tani def. Three Unknown Men
4 - Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Georg Hackenschmidt (of Russia) (c) def. Tom Jenkins (Cleveland, Ohio),
Two Falls to None (F1 00:20:37 - F2 00:14:27 - C 00:35:04)
Notes:
In England Jenkins is listed as being the American Champion for "some years."
Barker is listed as the British Navy Champion.
Siegfried is listed as the German Champion.
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Antonio Pierri's Results.
Updated: October 31, 2018.
Record: #5.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.