The New York herald., 1868-06-28
Pedestrinu uisnl.

MARK GRAYs0N ON CALIFORNIA TRAMP.
There have been many walking matches Of late,
wherein certain unhesrd Of pedestrians have achieved
unheard OF distances in incredible short Periods but
the trouble with many OF these extraordinary per
formances s that few have been properly authenei.
Gated. Feats Of this character should be attea,
lively watched that bogus walkers during darknesa
cannot be substituted, nor any similar deceit prac
tced-then and then only will they be reliable sn1
worthy Of record.
The latest sensation in the walking world is tAs
feat TO be attempted by Mark Grayson, who mas e.
tered into an agreement with John l.. Robie foe
$4,000 that the he Will In seyenty.nve Walking % day4
dent resulting from assault only causing draw.
The date OF starting has been agreed upon as the
tional Convention In New York. II Il to be hopeA
that those who are to accompany the pedestrian
that soms des Of his Waking qualities may be o.
tanned. The articles Of agreement between the par
ties In this match are g follows;
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AZ 4: Xxi: iai IT, =:
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asssuN OF attack only cause Of draw.
wresslins Match Betwecn Homer Lane asA
Ten Robinsen-Lans the Victor.
wrestling match Of no ordinary interest saA
long ON the tapis wss decided last evening at the
hall No. % Rsst Houston street. The contestants
were Homer Lane-Hany Hlnp novice-And Ton
Robinson, maohinist, Of this ofy. There had ben
tho usual amount Of speculation and .talk Of no 90
count In regard 70 this rl.l o. skli inssmucn % =
. 'foeman worthy Of any steei,n saining no IittAs
credit for expertness In England, while Lane We
willing s9 meet tns most redoubtaos IN America N
quite iarss Humber gathered early in the eys..
seven O'Clock before proparstions began There We
no lack Of enthusiasm when the friendly sntagonses
stepped Into the roped square Rrsps.sd fOs 'ssm,
in county Meath, Ireland has been in this country
two years 10 ve feet eleven inches high and weighs
n T.. is ave feet eight ncnes In height and weighed
last evening l52 pounds.
To the eye Of the ignorant Of what constitutes ths
elements OF successful wrestler Lane seemed al
most OF pygmy statue compared with his opponent
and hushed words passed quickly around The circle
full OF prophecy that Robns0ns well knit and amose
gigantic form would soon quiet his pretentous rival
but the smile OF satisfaction resting upon the faces
OF Lanes friends seemed full Of hope.
Mr.. Macarthur was selected "a umpire for Lane
and Mr. Jas. Dury for Robinson while Harry Hill &C.
cepted the position OF referee.
few minutes to complete necessary preparations,
when IL was announced that IL had been agreed upon
that the match WAS the "best two ont OF hree
through the room, when the antagonists grasped
each other vises do foreign element, and every
muscle strung as hard rs stone. IL was the work u
An instant, light quick steps upfted. darting feet.
twist, culver OF the body, and Tom Robinson was
lying prostrate upon his back Lane the victor Of ths
first fall The tables then turned the second cnch was
immediate and Robinson, sxertng himself greatly
and brining TO his aid all the devices gained In his
wrestling experience, quietly deposited Lane IN the
position he had moment before occupied. The in.
terest was now evident, each man having gained =
fall Quickly they oiasped for the trial and before
the spectators could realize that they were working
earnestly, and that with all their united cunning,
Lane had again thrown Robinson and was immedi.
atey declared the victor. The wrestling occupied
but four minutes yet In that time these Of skill
had brought into requiston a that years OF shrewd
teaching and extended practice had made them the
masters OF Ia the art OF wrestling. Robinson,
although defeated, resained the good wishes OF all
his friends, who departed with him n The beat Of all
pleasant hum0rA