06/29/1871 - New York, NY
"(James Hiram) McLaughlin issued through THE CLIPPER a challenge to wrestle any man in the world, square holds, right hand to collar, for from $1,000 to $10,000 a side; his deposit of $200 remained for months uncovered, and was finally withdrawn. Thereupon he claimed the world's championship by default."
07/19/1871 - New York, NY - Empire Rink (part of National Pedestrian Congress reunion event)
Homer Lane def Patrick Doyle
09/14/1871 - New York, NY - Harry Hill's (200)
* Benefit for Mrs. Kerrigan, the Blind Singer
Homer Lane vs Matt Grace
11/22/1871 - Jersey City, NJ - Arcade
"George Rooke, one of our most scientific middle-weight boxers, who fought Rockey Moore, Charley Collins and Tim Hussey, is up for a benefit...The entertainement will embrace sparring, club swinging, wrestling, etc., and among the names adorning the posters are the following:- Bill Clark, Barney Aaron, Harry Hill, Athur Chambers, Dooney Harris, Homer Lane, Matt Grace, Charley Omealla, John Clark (Cloggist), and Tom Neil (Irish Warbler). The wind-up will be between Rooke & Prof. Clark."
Researches by Jimmy Wheeler, Hisaharu Tanabe
