*According to the May 2, 1890 edition of the Brooklyn Eagle, Ernest Roeber of Brooklyn
issued a challenge to any wrestler (except William Muldoon).  A week earlier, he returned
from a tour of the west and south with the Muldoon group and reportedly didn't lose a fall
during the entire trip, despite taking on all comers.  Often, he wrestled Muldoon and he
claimed the latter never beat him.  Muldoon was his backer.  Roeber was willing to take on
anyone for up to $1,000 a side bet, including Jack Carkeek and Tom Connors.  He
admitted that he could beat anyone but Muldoon.

*The May 28, 1890 edition of the Brooklyn Eagle stated that "yesterday," a match was
scheduled between Martin Dempsey and William McGuiness for the "lightweight
championship of the world." McGuiness had recently arrived in the United States from
Dublin, Ireland and Dempsey was the brother of the boxer.  Dempsey "has held the title of
champion of America for many years," and could wrestle at 112 pounds.  Dempsey was
managed by Dan Gallagher for the match.  The winner was going to receive $250 a side
and 75 per cent of the gate.  The rules were collar and elbow.












Research by Tim Hornbaker
February 10, 2011
New York City Wrestling Results - 1890