The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-07-01
STRUGGLE or RIB wnEs1LERs.
A Contest between wsue- md Bauer stopped
nm Sund,N Morning.

Tho American Institute was throngod last
evening by respectable hssemblage to witness
n wrestling match. the tescrvcd ssats being
occupied by men in fash ionabo attire. who
seemed TO join with the rifraff in tho cxpccta-
tion that there was 10 bo q terrible row among
tho wrestlers, William Miller and Thiebaud
Bauer. Ever since the Miller -Chrstol match OF
the 18th inst. there has been bad blood between
Miller and Bauer and there have been rumors
that they intended to scalp each othcr on sight.
by many II was said that this show OF anger
was merely an advertising dodge but the wrcst-
lcrs secuted that notion. They asserted in
language more emphatic than elegant that
they meant to wrcstlc on their merits. last
evening. for tho championship OF the world
In tho recent match with Christol. Miller was
declared tho champion. A space about 20 by 80
on the concrete flooring Of the Rink was marked
out for tho wrcstlers. There was II heavy layer
OF snwdust and chips. and upon this WINS n car
pet with plank framework. At about 81
o'clock, Frank Whitaker the veteran ring
master. appeared. Then thcrc was the usual
wrangle over umpircs and referee. and whilo
the confusion was Mt it's height. the crowd yell
ed and frnntically gestlculated. Everybody
except Miller wanted Harry Hill for
referee. MIR. William ]. Austin was chos-
on umpire for Miller. Emile Rcguier
for Bauer. Tho wrestlers sat Mt opposite corners.
trunks and viii tights MlIer's weight was
apparently in splendid hcalth Bauer seemingly
| being frrshcr thnn his antagonist There WIS
lSn-Sputs aeon, 1hS Sholse OF Ts1rroIi fiji Hna
Bauer shouting with the others.
At ninc minutes before 30 clock Capt. Palmer
was chosen referee. and q. NJ. latlin was se.
| lc,ted IA timekerper. When the wrcstlcrs met
in the centre Of the carpet. Bauer moved freely
| and gracefully. and Miller seemed wenrled and
worn Aite~ many fe'nts Bauer secured a hold
on Miller and threw him, Miller dropping upon
his hands and knces Ihrse timrs thlS was re-; re-;
The hard work, Miller hracing himself like a
man Of iron. Thor bodies were covered with
Ter in the air. and both fell together After this
Miller secured II hold. and through q back ward
| toss Bauer was thrown. the why frenchman
falling upon his breast and stomach. The SYM
| patty Of the audience seemed to b" with Bauer.
and there was great applause. Again Miller
caught Bauer in his strong grasp. and. To the
| utter aston shment Of everybody. Bauer. by
almost turning complete somersault freed
! much amusement through the enthusiasm
cree and Frank Whitaker Vainly tried 70 check
him. Ders is no humhong match. Regni"r
said to- the reporters; 1t If square Miller
serurcd-a hold around Bauer'- mock. and tho
| Fren 'hman was held ~ though IN "A wise. II
| seemed that Baucr's mack must he broken. He
| breath ID heavily. ana his muscles were swollen
| and was greeted with tremendous cheering,
Time" was called 10y the tim"kecper and 10y
| Mr. NnlUnkff NJ tnftt minutes IflpTr tNu
| O'Clock but Bauer was determined not to let go
splendid hold which he had upon Miller. The
referee and umpires scrambled about the car
pet. md amid much confusion the wrcstlcrs
were separated without "A fall
At ten minutes pnst ten the athletes were NJ
work again. On the grand stand Were Police
Commissioners Wheeler and Nichols. Billy Ed
wards. the light weight prize. iighter; Owen
Brennan, Coroner Flanagan, Jordan l.. Mott
Edward kearney. Capt. Mount. Detective Dor;
sey and others. The wr-sters were in good
trim. Miller displaying much vim. Bauer was
| tossed in the air. but he made bridge " In
| falling. There We're terrific yells. but II was
mo fall" Within thirteen minutes after again
stopping upon tho carpet Miller adrotly
secured q hold that Bauer could not escape
from and amid the greatest excitement the
| plucky Frenchman was thrown. falling squarelJ
uuon both shoulders and hips. When order wa:
somewhat restored the referee declared One
fall Tor Mr.. Miller" =,
After thirteen minutes time was again called
Bauer forced the work. and seven minutes
aiterward he threw Miller q square fall. II wa,
"A back body hold and side fling, what Is called
! coal henvc.
The Rink was in an uproar Of excitement ant
three cheers were given for Bauer
AT eighteen minutes past II time was agar
(Sned and. at - ls there was an lnicrmiss io n
At half past u Police Captain Mount stepped i!
and ended the match. He said they couldn'
wre-ile on sunday. There was much hiss!nl
ut this announcement. but no disturbance.