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Post by Mr. E on Dec 29, 2021 11:14:19 GMT 1
Champions
American Catch-as-Catch-CanColonel Routh Goshen (January 1848-?)
Vacant (January 1848 - January 1848)American Greco-RomanVacant (January 1848 - ?)
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Post by Moore on Dec 29, 2021 12:18:38 GMT 1
A diary premise as ambitious as I've ever seen one. Let's go!
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Post by Mr. E on Dec 29, 2021 12:38:11 GMT 1
Grand Wrestling TournamentAs according to from the newly instated 'American Department of Pugilism & Wrestling', founded by Illinoisan politician Abraham Lincoln, has decreed that a great wrestling tournament will be held in this coming January to declarer a 'definitive' nationwide catch wrestling champion. This has caused a stir with politicians & athletes alike with many stating that the government is encroaching on a free market space & as one concerned wrestler has put, "Mr. Lincoln is looking to remove the freedom from our glorious sport & it replace it with mockery the likes this great nation has ever seen.". Mr. Lincoln addressed these concerns in a speech he that he gave at the inaugural meeting of the department where he said, "The sport of boxing & wrestling in a noble one, one in which where it is determined through the might & mass of man, the multitude & magistery of maneuvers, where the penultimate competitor lies on the field of combat. My friends, as long as that is still the case at hand, I will be the one overseeing the juncture of this department."
Despite concerns of the new departments controls on the sport, many wrestlers from across the nation have flocked to New York to take part in the grand event. Some of the which being members of the feared Manhattan side gang the 'Bowery Boys' along with the gangs leader William Poole, members of the Tammany Hall & even an Arabian Giant going by the name of 'Colonel Routh Goshen'. Mr. Lincoln will be there in attendance to award the winner with the honorary championship belt. The event will be held over a three day period near Central Park's southernmost entrance, with admission being the cost of 14¢.From the "New York Report" December 29, 1847.
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Post by Mr. E on Dec 29, 2021 15:55:08 GMT 1
Live Wrestling in New YorkCatch-as-Catch-Can Wrestling Title Tournament Day #1William "The Butcher" Poole vs. Fernando WoodToday's festivities began with a contest between noted gang leader William "The Butcher" Poole facing off against New York politician Fernando Wood. Before the bout, for weeks leading up to the contest, Wood had taken several interviews stating that he would be as hard on crime as he was on Poole in his contest & that Poole's "Gang of Hooligans'" wouldn't stand a chance when put next to a hardworking U.S. citizen, like himself. Sadly for Wood, on this day the pen wasn't mightier than the sword, as The Butcher successfully threw him three consecutive times in under 15 minutes. A crushing defeat for Wood as he had more than likely would have liked to have used his victory as a publicity stunt to help secure his spot for the Democrats in this year's upcoming mayoral election.Winner: William "The Butcher" PooleTom Hyer vs. Moses "Fireboy" Humphrey
The next match is between the currant heavyweight boxing champion Tom Hyer & Bowery Boys gang member Moses "Fireboy" Humphrey. The bout was over in minutes as the experienced pugilist Hyer quickly disposed of Humphrey getting three quick throws on his way to the next round against The Butcher.
Winner: Tom HyerPatrick Brannagan vs. Michael Walsh
The third contest here today contests of another member of the Bowery Boys gang, Michael Walsh against a man named Patrick Brannagan. Not much is known about the man except that he sometimes also goes by the name Scotty on occasions. It was a tight nit contest between these two, but after 42 minutes of struggle & strife, Brabbagan was finally able to throw the elder Bowery Boy for the third time to secure himself a victory & a spot in the next round of the tournament.
Winner: Patrick Brannagan
Isaac Vanderbeck Fowler vs. Colonel Routh Goshen
The contest here was quite the spectacle, as many of the on lookers heavily doubted that such giant would even exist nonetheless compete in a wrestling contest, but the shock & awe of many when the 7 ft, 11 inches & 620 pounds Arabian Giant appeared for his contest many were left speechless. As the contest got underway, it soon became quite comical as Mr. Fowler attempted time after time to hoist or tip over the large gentleman to no avail. After almost 10 minutes of this comedy routine poorly disguised as a wrestling match, Mr. Fowler forfeited the contest stating that it was simply impossible for any man of any size throw this mountain of mankind.
Winner: Colonel Routh Goshen
Live Wrestling in New York Catch-as-Catch-Can Wrestling Title Tournament Day #2William "The Butcher" Poole vs. Tom Hyer
The second day of action kicked off with a highly anticipated bout, as the leader of the Bowery Boys took on the so-called Bowery King. The king got off to quick work throwing the gang leader at just 8 minutes in to the contest, he soon followed it up with yet another throw at 18 minutes firmly cementing his 2-0 lead, but it wasn't over for Bill "The Butcher" as he was as able to knock the boxing champion off his feet with some clever maneuvering to get the score to 2-1 at 24 minutes. Hyer quickly ended any hope of a comeback when he was able to sweep Poole off his feet for a third time to end the match at 27 minutes.Winner: Tom Hyer Patrick Brannagan vs. Colonel Routh Goshen
While the first match was brimming with action, this was truly anything but, as the giant Goshen would stand, almost not even acknowledge his competitor as Mr. Brannagan would try to chop down the giant redwood known as Goshen. After 15 minutes it seemed as if the Colonel had gotten bored of his opponent, as he then went on the offensive ending the contest in a matter of seconds as Goshen grabbed hold of Scotty & applied a stranglehold causing Brannagan to submit & a victory for the giant Goshen.Winner: Colonel Routh Goshen
Live Wrestling in New York Catch-as-Catch-Can Wrestling Title Tournament Day #3American Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship Title MatchTom Hyer vs. Colonel Routh Goshen
Swarms of people gathered around today in Central Park for what many were anticipating to be an outstanding contest of grappling skill, one of those being Abraham Lincoln who had traveled all the way from his residence in Springfield, Illinois to see the crowning of the first catch-as-catch-can champion. Tom Hyer, a tall man in his own right look as if he could be child when he was placed next to Colonel Routh Goshen who towered almost 2 ft over him. Before the contest Mr. Lincoln congratulated the two men & remarked when seeing the size Goshen, that he now knew how his wife feels when she stands next to him, which received a lighthearted chuckle from the Colonel.The Contest got underway 10 minutes after 2 O'clock & it seemed to end just as fast as it began, as the monstrous Goshen quickly went to work & despite Hyer's best efforts, he was no match for the giant mass of humanity who was able to pick up the boxing champion with ease & toss him for a speedy 3-0 victory in just under 7 minutes.Winner: Colonel Routh Goshen
Mr. Lincoln congratulated the Colonel on his victory before awarding him with the Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship belt, which was met by mixed reactions by the various onlookers who had just seen one of the toughest American athlete get completely dominated right before their own eyes. |
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Post by socratesburrito on Dec 31, 2021 18:26:01 GMT 1
Wow this is going back a ways. So, this may be a silly question, but are these guys real?
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Post by dinokea on Jan 15, 2022 13:36:19 GMT 1
Having looked at this scenario you can pretty much highlight anyname and find a wikipedia article or news story talking about them, it's actually really impressive the effort put in. Also IDK if this diary is still active but if you didn't grab Abraham Lincoln along the way I'm going to be disappointed.
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Post by socratesburrito on Jan 15, 2022 23:00:02 GMT 1
What kinda gimmick to you give him? Honest Abe? Vampire Hunter?
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