Manhattan, New York: Monday, January 19, 1880 (Madison Square Garden) ... William Muldoon b. Thiebaud Bauer (2/3) (Muldoon won the first fall in 43:00, Bauer won the second in 20:00, Muldoon won the third in 3:00) ... (referee: Harry Hill) ... (4,000 fans) Notes: The match was for the "trophy valued at $200 and the championship of the world in the Graeco-Roman style." Edward Bibby, English middleweight champion, was the umpire for Muldoon and Captain Palmer for Bauer. Muldoon was 204 pounds and Bauer was 180. Manhattan, New York: Monday, February 2, 1880 (Hall) ... Michael Donahoe b. James Bollae (2-0) Notes: Bollae suffered a broken collarbone. The venue was at 78 Varick street. Research by Tim Hornbaker February 10, 2011 |
New York City Wrestling Results - 1880 |