Jul 1911
Anaconda, Montana
Mentioned in Pueblo Leader 1911-8-12, exact date unknown.
Jan 1910
Dreamland Rink, Tacoma, Washington
"[T]he referee ended the bout to spare the spectators. Farrell had the best of it, but it was so tame that the crowd hooted all the way through." Tacoma Daily Ledger
Jan 1909
Olympia, Washington
Rowan broke his hand. Tacoma Daily News
Dec 1908
Eagles Hall, Olympia, Washington
Sep 1905
Fairgrounds, Silverton, Colorado
Bout billed as for the Middleweight Championship of the Middle-West
Jun 1905
Bullfrog, Nevada
Bout may have been 6/04/1905; result from Salt Lake (Utah) Tribune.
Jan 1905
Trinidad, Colorado
Rowan failed to come out for the eighth round, claiming a broken collar bone. The doctor said that the collar bone was only bruised. Source: Bob Yalen.
Aug 1903
Kalispell, Montana
This bout was reported as taking place on Sunday three miles south of Kalispell in August 27, 1903 Anaconda Standard.
Mar 1903
Belgrade, Montana
Aug 1902
Deadwood, South Dakota
Date and result listed in 1904 Police Gazette Sporting Annual.
Jul 1902
Douglas, Wyoming
Natrona County Tribune (WY)
Jun 1902
Dewey Theater, Park City, Utah
May 1902
Park City, Utah
(1904 Police Gazette Annual)
May 1902
Dewey Theater, Park City, Utah
Billed for the mythical "Deaf Mute" World Heavyweight Championship. The Los Angeles Times. (KO-20?)
Feb 1902
Glenwood Park, Ogden, Utah
Jan 1902
Andy Kings Anaconda Club, Anaconda, Montana
Bout changed per day after Anaconda Standard. 1904 Police Gazette Annual had this as 12/08/1901
Nov 1901
Salt Lake A.C., Salt Lake City, Utah
Jul 1901
Turner Hall, Anaconda, Montana
Heavyweight Championship of Montana
Rowan was down several times during the last three rounds.
Jun 1901
Turner Hall, Anaconda, Montana
May 1901
Turner Hall, Anaconda, Montana
This fight had no knockdowns, Rowan seemed to be in better condition.--(Butte Miner), 5/28/1901
Jan 1901
Clark and Langes Clubroom, Salt Lake City, Utah
Police entered the ring after Francis had been down six times in the sixth. As both men were on their feet Referee Holmes declared the bout a draw (Salt Lake Tribune).
Dec 1900
Denver, Colorado
From northern California newspapers (Gary Phillips, Yuba City CA).
Dec 1900
Colorado A.C., Denver, Colorado
Oct 1900
Cripple Creek, Colorado
(1904 Police Gazette Annual)
Sep 1900
Leadville, Colorado
Source shows this to be Rowan's second bout same night. (1904 Police Gazette Annual)
Sep 1900
Leadville, Colorado
Evidence is needed for this fight.
Sep 1900
Kemmerer, Wyoming
Source: Salt Lake Tribune
Aug 1900
Diamonville, Wyoming
Rowan, who outweighed Wade by 39 pounds, agreed to stop Wade in 6 rounds and failed.
Aug 1900
Opera House, Rock Springs, Wyoming
Rowan was down twice in round 11, and once more in the 12th. His seconds tossed the sponge in the 14th as he was taking a bad beating. Salt Lake Herald 21 August 1900
Aug 1900
Opera House, Rock Springs, Wyoming
(1904 Police Gazette Annual)
May 1900
Anaconda, Montana
Apr 1900
Six Mile house, Butte, Montana
Apr 1900
Butte A.C., Butte, Montana
From Salt Lake (Utah) Herald, 4/15/1900
Mar 1900
Park City, Utah
Francis took a real battering from the "Dummy" and was floored four times in the second round, being saved by the bell.--Salt Lake (Utah) Herald, 3/22/1900 Dudler's Hall
Mar 1900
Wonderland Hall, Salt Lake City, Utah
McDonald went downs several times from Rowan's devastating blows, the bell saved him in the opening round. A police official entered the ring at the same time McDonald was being counted out with intention of saving him from further punishment. "New Yorker was no match for the Dummy."--Salt Lake (Utah) Herald, 3/15/1900.
Dec 1899
Mt. Pleasant, Utah
The next day the town council decided pugilists were no longer welcome and so passed an ordinance banning prize fights.--Salt Lake (Utah) Herald, 1/2/1900.
Oct 1899
Opera House, Mercur, Utah
"Cotton immediately challenged Dummy to another contest, saying he was not acclimated to the altitude, "--Salt Lake (Utah) Tribune.
Sep 1899
Opera House, Mercur, Utah
Just prior to the fight, the town marshal announced that should faking be evident, everyone would be refunded the price of tickets.--The Salt Lake (Utah) Tribune.
Jun 1899
National A.C., San Francisco, California
Rowan was bleeding from a cut over the eyes and the police intervened. Los Angeles Times
May 1899
Stockton, California
It was felt that Rowan quit.
Apr 1899
Month and day not known. Information obtained from several LA TIMES and Pacific Commercial Advertiser Publication articles with partial records given for Jack Weday.
Mar 1899
Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California
Mar 1899
Manhattan A.C., Los Angeles, California
Mar 1899
Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California
Jan 1899
Needles, California
"Billy Lewis, colored fighter of San Francisco" as per Davenport Weekly Leader
Jun 1898
Claus Groth Hall, Davenport, Iowa
Mar 1898
Alton, Illinois
(From Rowan's own clippings as published in Utah newspaper)
Mar 1898
Chillicothe, Ohio
From Rowan's own clippings as published in Utah newspaper.
Jan 1898
Wabash, Indiana
Specified as Jack Smith of Chicago (June 14, 1898 Davenport Weekly Leader).
Dec 1897
Muncie, Indiana
(source: Rowan's personal file)
Dec 1897
Muncie, Indiana
(From Rowan's clippings as published in Utah newspaper)
Oct 1897
Muncie, Indiana
(source: Rowan's personal file)
Sep 1897
Newark, Ohio
Exact date unkown, prior to December, 1897. (source: Rowan's personal file of clippings)
Jul 1897
Peoria, Illinois
Fought on steamboat on Illinois River at Peoria; Steele was "colored".--(source: Rowan's personal file)
Apr 1897
Dixon, Illinois
(June 14, 1898 Davenport Weekly Leader)
Apr 1897
Lockport, Illinois
Rowan was up against a well-known wrestler in this bout.--(source: Rowan's personal file)
Mar 1897
Coal City, Illinois
(source: Rowan's personal file of clippings)
Mar 1897
Clarke City, Illinois
(source: Rowan's personal file of clippings)
Mar 1897
Central City, Illinois
(source: from Rowan's personal file)
Jul 1896
near Holton, Kansas
When the local sheriff interfered and stopped the fight, the principals agreed to call it a "draw."--(source: Rowan's personal file)
Jul 1896
Omaha, Nebraska
(source: Rowan's personal file)
Mar 1896
Toronto, Ontario
(source: Rowan's personal file)
Feb 1896
Arena, Belleville, Ontario
Rowan won, although his opponent was much bigger. (source: Rowan's personal file of clippings)
Feb 1896
Montreal, Quebec
(source: Rowan's personal file of clippings)
Jan 1896
Nashua, New Hampshire
Police interfered and stopped the contest.--(source: Rowan's personal file of clippings)
Jan 1896
Lynn, Massachusetts
(source: Rowan's personal file)
Dec 1895
Boston, Massachusetts
It was almost a "bare knuckles" battle, as the men wore skin-tight gloves.--(source: Rowan's personal file of clippings)
Dec 1895
Boston, Massachusetts
(source: Rowan's personal file)
Nov 1895
Boston, Massachusetts
(source: from Rowan's personal file)
Oct 1895
New Haven, Connecticut
Number of rounds scheduled unknown. (source: Rowan's personal file)
Sep 1895
Brooklyn, New York
(source: Rowan's personal file. Bout also reported in June 14, 1898 Davenport Weekly Leader)
Sep 1895
Jersey City, New Jersey
(source: Rowan's personal file)
May 1895
Monumental Amphitheatre, Baltimore, Maryland
(source: from Rowan's personal file)
The Baltimore Sun announced and reported only three bouts on the opening of a new club, with no mention of this fight at any point.
May 1895
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
(source: from Rowan's personal file)
Feb 1895
Saint Louis, Missouri
Police interfered and stopped the bout.--(source: Rowan's personal file)
Feb 1895
Streator, Illinois
(source: Rowan's personal file)
Oct 1894
Ladd, Illinois
(From Rowan's personal file of newspaper clippings)
Jul 1894
Springfield, Illinois
(source: Rowan's personal file)
Mar 1894
Chicago, Illinois
Police Stoppage (June 14, 1898 Davenport Weekly Leader).
Mar 1894
Chicago, Illinois
(June 14, 1898 Davenport Weekly Leader)
Sep 1893
Omaha, Nebraska
(source: Rowan's personal file)
Aug 1893
Lincoln, Nebraska
(source: Rowan's personal file)
Aug 1893
Lincoln, Nebraska
(source: Rowan's personal file)
