The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-21
COLLAR AND ELBOW"

COLONEL J. II. MLAUGHLIN VS.. JOHN CAvA-
NAuGH, AT UT1cA-AN IMPORTANT wREsT-
LING coNTEsT-M' 1AUGHLIN THE WINNER.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
UTICA, N. Y, Feb. 20, 1871
''Old pcnt up Utica" moved to Its centre this
evening by tho match at the Opera House between
Colonel J. II. Mclaughlin. of Detroit the champion
wrestler Of America John Cavanaugh he styles
himself from the State OF Vermont, Tor $500 side
and entrance money. Mclaughlin Is u native
OF Oneida county. and has many friends
No appears TO know Cavanauqh, and no
don't to give any particulars about himself hav
ing lost the match. Mclaughlin had entirely
covered from his spraned ankle and in the pink OF
physical condition. He weighed 900 pounds tho
stage and Cavanaugh about 22S pounds They are
nearly the height, but Mclaughlin stands
erect. while Cavanaugh stoops. Mclaughlin
shows professional gynnastic training, while Cav
apaugh appears TO be country bred. The latter
says the champion nvinciblc tho Colonel found
tho unknown Ioeman worthy OF his muscles and skill
Over $40 citizens and residents OF the towns Tor my
miles around witnessed the contest David +. Smith,
OF Little Falls, acted MS referee A. y. Bentley, OF
Oriskany Falls. as umpire for Mclaughlin, and Frank
X. Baxter, OF Utica, Tor Cavannugh
THE CONTEST
1t listed ono hour, Mclaughlin winning the FIRST
bout In six minutes, securing the victory by the "lcit
drop" going TO ground with his lett knee and twisting
Cavanaugh over his right ana then back to the floor.
Cavanaugh's forte turned out 10 be tho "trip and
witch STYLE The audience chcered the champion
Justify. The second bout required eighteen minutes 10
finish, and when over, thirty-cght minutes IN
all had elapsed. 1t very closely contested.
III three minutes, following sharp skirmlshing and
heavy work ;:both had dog falls, gong to the floor
together upon their breasts, yet at the same time
neither were abls to turn the other over Cavanaugh
appeared to be too short IN tue legs TO make
his point Both bent their knees together again
out elect, when Mclaughlin essaycd magnificent
"grape vine." but Cavanaugh broke the lock and
both went 10 thor knees again. Mclaughlin then
caught Cavanaugh by the fright twist" which
broken by pretty work. Now both crouchcd, with
legs locked yet neither could turn tho others rcmau-
ing loothod for several minutes, when at twenty
cross" back lock. forcing his right limb around
Cavaiiaugh's right, and was successful as he laid him
over on his back easy " he was only feather,
winning tho fall and match.
BAUER AND MLAUGnIIN.
M. Bauer, OF New York, the French Grmco Roman
wrestler challenges Mclaughlin to meet HIM for 1900
a side Mt any place within week HIS oral challenge
is 'any STYLE" but he prefers GrTco Roman.
Mclaughlin Will match him for any amount, at any
time within week, place, IN collar and elbow style,
or collar and elbow and Roman, one bout EACH
the third II h6 lasts to be chosen by the winner
the OF copper, collar ana elbow and Grace Ro
man elbow holds both barred IN tho last think they
will como together.
SiIas q. Smith, of Mohawk, n. ", challenges Nc
Laughiin through Wednesdays Utica Herald Tor 5000
81 600 tho match 10 take place In Utica within ten
days IL Will probably DO accepted u smith comes 10
the 'front.' Tonight 1t appears as IL Mclaughlin could
meet the world Smith IS unknown In Ctisa.