The New York herald., 1874-11-24
"RoxAH STYLE" WRESTLING

Rins-Fearful Struggles ana 0isns
strenwth-A Fan for Each-Ths Match
q Draw-Te BE Renewed Thirty Days
Hence.
from the Alta California, Nov. ISL
Pernaua no wrestling match that ever took place
on the Pan,nc coast was more inten sely exciting,
80 well contested and 30 generally satisfactory,
because Of it's freedom from "tricks OF the trade.n
as was that or last night between Professor Miller,
the Australian Hercules, ana N. Bauer the Frencn
athlete. the latter has distinguished reputation
as wrestler, and, as consequence, numbered
many friends in sporting circles.
His appearance In the arena with Ger1chten q
few months since Induced the sceptcal 70 believe
him every inch man OF muscle. In that contest
ne Was victorious; nor has he ever been worsted
anywhere. The Professor has recently arrived
nero from Australia, and, though stranger in tnis
city and no one knew his powers no one could
look upon his giant proportions without according
him the fullest praise as wonderfully developed
man and ono to conquer whom In wrestling
match would require first class professionals.
While the Frenc6man weighs 1856 pounds, the
Australian stranger Tits the beam ct 207 aver
dQpotA
Was M ot the championship OF the Pactnc coast and
500 side. The place selected was Pacific Hall. at
number had gathered IN the nall and occupied o
circle OF seats, the middle Demg cleared for the
contestants. Poois were about s14 to $40 in favor
OF Bauer; alter the men appeared one pool sold for
- 70 so Ia favor OF Miller.
FIRST ROUND.
Az twenty-f0ur minutes TO eight O'Clock the two
contestants entered the ring from the dressing
rooms behind the stage, and were received with
hearty hearty round Oh applause. MT. Miller showed
bot1 looked terribly strong and powerful men.
Bauer chose Mr.. Con. Mooney as Judge and Miller
Tor choice for reieree; Mr.. Robinson won. and
chose NJ. Jonn 3. Lewis. At eight minutes to
Soon n men sn1ox na1 aad
matched. After several ieints Bauer got the un-
derhold on Miller, but the latter pushed Bauer's
head back and forced him to relinqush his
hold. A fearful and gant-like struggle ensued.
Again did Bauer get good hold. and Miller was
and knees. The Frenchman stlll maintained his
locked embrace as he straddled over and tugged
at the 207 pounds Of 1esh within his embrace
tJust here Con. Mooney, thinking the fall perfect
ran up TO dsengage the couple, but Bauer would
not release ns mold, fully landing the rules
TO Mooney that the two shoulders OF the man
thrown must toucn the ground, and he took his
in resistance TO Bauer's enort TO RAISE him the
former knew what would he his fate did he at
tempt 20 rise; ne, therefore, caught his wind IN
was almost out OF breath. A desperate and final
effort 9! Bauer jerked the Professor to his
It was but Ior . brief hait minute With !
determined effort Miller reached behind him
and sIasplng sas frenchman's arms dropped
so the ground. But the wlry Bauer would not
down ct mis- oidding. He caught on the nat OF his
feet and the back OF his head, his back being clear
OF the ground. There he renamed with the p0u-
0er0us Englishmans weight lull upon his chest.
Here was an exhibition Of peculiar strength given
BY the French wrestler never before witnessed.
He rested his entire weight upon the back Of MS
head by using the muscles Of his neck and arched
his back so as to keep his shoulders clear OF the
n0Or; In this position he lay lor at least entire
minute, wltn the whole weight OF the Australian
contestant on his chest adding his strength his
W01Q0t
floor. But the struggle could not last Tor With q
continuance OF the tremendous pressure the Aus
traltan finally forced his man upon his back.
shout greeted this result Ol struggle such as was
never before witnessed.
dressing room 10 recuperate for the second effort
1t was plainly visible tnat. they elt severely the
result Of % the eXpenaiturs Of strength
had been injured. but there was no foundation Tor
the fear.
SECOND ROUND .
The exciteme mt preceding The second round was
great; bets were IN favor OF the Professor. After
rest OF fifteen minutes time was called and both
tion plainly written upon their iaces. Tney met
as IN the first round, playing ior the hold. thus
lasted for lev moments, when Bauer caught MI
ler'E neck and doubled his head under his breast
and In this manner lifted HIM clear or the floor
with Hercu can attempt TO throw HIM. But the
Professor caught on his eet and released his head.
Again was the contest renewed, and, before Miller
was aware oI tue tr.ck, Bauer slipped to one side.
arm, and he fell square ana nat upon his back,
Sauer iei at right angles across his prostrate an-
taRonist Cheer after cheer greeted Bauer as he
trotted behind the scenes. His stock In outside
bets rose accordingly gi,,n ,o,,un
II was here announced that this would be the
1ast round and decide the contest. OF course ex-
pectat0n was on tiptoe, and bets were about
came in on time. They corulay shook hands, but
did not smile, as each determined TO conquer or
break his neck In the effort. The usual sparring
tfit may be 40 called, ensued for holds. They
puhed and blew like porpoSes; struggled, ad-
vanced and retreated Ike couple Of steers With
horns locked. Bauer once forced his man back
among the chairs, as he struggled to get Miller's
head up IN the hope OF giving him fond hug but
Miller w0uid nave meme OF II, and rather backed
than risk vicious grip. At that point a desperate
and powerful effort was made by Miller, who
hoisted his tough antagonist clean up and dashed
him to the ground; but, like cat, the French
man would eaten on his feet. Now, the latter
being worried about enough, assumed the respoa-
sibilty OF ending the anatr IN nls own 1avOr. He
rusned at Miller, seized nm sideways and with
the power Oi young bull raised him In the air,
threw HIM 70 the lett and upon the ground; but
nally by the side OF his Australian friend. Bauer
drst jumped 10 his leet, and then Muller.
THE CONCLUSION.
It was questionable whether 1t was a fall, and
the umpire declared 1T mo iailn and that it must
be again contested. The wresrlers retired to their
dressing room. and there 1t was ascertained that
Bauer had received an injury ABOVE the groin, and
Miller gallantly said he would not press him to
new the contest under the circumstances, and
would agree To make this one draw and sign ar
ticles for new match. The umpire stepped upon
try tt over he would declare 1t u s.drawn and all
bets or 1t was further announced that Miller and
Bauer would meet and wrestle month rom last
Many were loud In their demands for a ontinu-
ance OF the MATCH but all seemed we'll salts
There was no such thing snysterlng, tom -footng
ana shin-kIckiDg In the business, put we-sus-
talne0, lair contest between well developed, ath-
letlc and powerfully muscled men. Such wrest-
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