The New York herald., 1877-03-21
THE GREAT WRES7LE.
Miller and Bauer in Graco-Roman
Style for a Purse.
A BATTLE BETWEEN GIANTS.
Bauer Gains One Fall-The Contest
Undecided.

When the rnco- Roman style Of wrestling was first
introduced In this city secuted as unncresting
and unworthy OF being named the same day with the
old American ''collar and elbow" few exhibitions
however caused the exponents Of the Roman sport TO
bc looked upon with favor, rs the sequel proved
there was moro in II than the un5elie,crs
had imagined Two three Of the athletes
that accepted challenges from oil comers, demon
stratcd their skin extraordinary and SO at
Ias, that portion OF the New York public who love
exciting and manly struggle devoid OF brutal features
largely patronizcd the several entertainments
v,vcn Miller Bauer. Crisol and other
foreigners who had made the sport
study were among tho prominent who
received enthusiastic support though IN ono or two
instances their exhibitions were ''hippodromo af'
faIrs which received the dcnunciaon they deserved
PRESENT CONTEST
William Miller of Australia and 1hiebaud Bauer, of
France long established their reputation as ex
pcrts in the Grrcol,oman style OF wrestling
Ihe latter Tor long tlEe was recognized
as the champion, and both until recently
were last r.euus. Then GOODNESS sprang up between
them when cacn began to talk lightly of The
the other claimed to possess, coupling tho
criticisms with insinuatons OF an Unpleasant
nature. Mutual friends endcavored TO pring thein
again together, but in vain and II was inaily
determined that there should be Il contest between
them before either would be permitted 10 wear undis-
both claimed. To this END purse ol Sooo was SUD
scribcd by several prominent New York gentlemen
and alter much waste OF tlme IL was agreed lhat
the atnlctcs should meet IN the arena and
decide the veycd question Thus Miller ana Bauer
met last night at the metropolitan Riding Academy,
Third avenue between SiXly-third and SXty-ourth
streets the conditions being the best two in three fair
tails, without any rcstrctiohs. The men went into
traiuing to iii themselves for the struggle soon
the terms were arranged. Miller taking his exercise at
of the contest, and Bauer at Prospect Park
brooklyn. L. l., where the AIR apparently acted Ike
charm upon hinl.
THE ATTENDANCE.
Almost every available seat in the vast enclosure was
occupied. The greater portion OF the crowd did not
be.n to arrive until after eght O'Clock, and SO there
not the slightest hurry so send the compe
tilors from their dressing rooms to the carpeted
square prepared for them. by haf.past eight ihero
fully 1000 persons in Attendance. score or two
being ladies', among the latter Mer's VIE Many
prominent citizens occnp'ed 'front.' seats ana from heir
expressions aud conversation evidently anticipated
well contested event
THE MEN,
AT Sh. 46m. Miller put IN his ponderous appearance,
and Immediately following him came the Frenchman,
bauer Both were received with shouts OF applause.
They bowed Their respects and retired 10 opposite SIDES
Of the carpet placed on the ground Both were
stripped 10 the waist, Miller wearing blue
trunks and white drawers, Bauer sporting green
trunks and white drawers. Mr.. r. J. Engehardt then
introduced the principals umplres and referee. Nimbe
u cat, the Frenchman responded, and THROWING oil
his coat. looked every inch an Apoiio while his antag-
Onist seemed ut least one-thrd larger.
Miller ls 20 years old, height fect "a inches,
weight 1875 pounds. chest As inches, forearm 10 nches
b,ccps II inches cali 16a. He was born In Cheshire,
England, bpt before his appearance in California had
passed twenty years in Australia.
Bauer is 81 years old feet 10 inches In height,
weighed last evening l72 pounds, 43 inches chest,
1Gh inches biccps, and was born In Asace, France.
UnpIREs EEFEREE.
Emil Rcgner chosen umpire Tor Bauer, Richard
A. Pencil for Miller, and William Clarke was selected
referee.
First Boatt 1t evident from the commencement
that Miller was desrous oil forcing the contest as tho
hands and wrists than the Australian cssayed
the waist lock, winch Bauer dsposed OF very
quickly Then, quick as lash. the Frenchnan
divert his attention. but II proved useless The hands
and wrist fighting was resumed with greater energy,
and continued for ten minutes, varied with attempted
neck.locks ana waist-hods, when Bauer worked be-
hind Miller, apparently inviting demonstration, hut
the latter avoided the same. Suddenly, as If with
one impulse both Tell to their knees. Bauer, In tho
scramble which followed gong under. The struggle
Short ana neither gaming an advantage they re.
leased their holds and got up More wrist turning and
more fighting for an opening, when not succeeding 10
ms hiking Miller dropped again TO his knees and then
laid prone on his breast, win Bauer on top
a lively tusse ensued, The Frenchnan endcavor-
ing to turn his burly competitor but that proved
less Now Bauer left NJ Her and assumed the knee
position himself, Miller In turn trying 10 the limit OF
hIs strength to twist the other on his back. This
string 10 tho Frenchmau's bow seemed TO
twang uuprUltaLly, so Miller, amid considerable
excitement lett nin and both resumed erect PORTIONS
Miller at tried TO get his avortc hold around the
head with the design ultimately forcnga soinmcr-
sault the back, but Bauer avoided The trap and
Islands all around" again engaged each others atten
ton. Just thirty minutes had been consumed. lew
more frucss attempts at locks about the waist and back
holds ensued, with dodging about tor an opportunity
To do mischief when Bauer slipped in around the waist
OF Muller. and, picking HIM up gave HIM tho chest
heavc and terrific twist backwards at the same
staat. which landed the Australian thumper his
back, IL lair fall Shouts of applause followed the
FrcLcbnan as hc nmbly ran TO his dressing room.
Tine 4um.
SECOND BOUT After resting 81 minutes, "Time"
vas called by the referee, and the sprang to-
.e,her. seemingly free from fatigue Miller grasped
Bauers hands roughly, and then working
cleverly caught HIM about the waist The
he'd
his opponent aside and tried similar
tack himself but was alike frustrated. Miller at this
chest and throat of Bauer that the latter exclaimed
sngrily "WrestIe like gentleman to which Miller
responded IN language not altogether refined.
Cheers and Kisses then camo from every part OF
the bcdlng, ana ono witty man put the crowd
nea'n ~ sood humor by yelling, MILLER you can't 80
behind the returns" Now the Australian locked his
brawny arms about the Frenchmau's body Tor n back
hold but the dangerous lock was broken, and Miller,
slipping the willy Bauer, had him about the neck,
nnd the gmmer in his eye Indicated a desire TO
throw his big, weighty man over his head. But the
weight was loo much, and, alter giving Miller
moro than a loving squeeze, released him from
his grasp Then moro hand ana wrist woik,
which continued for several minutes, Bauer
inviting demonstration from his antagonist 1t was
quickly made, Miller being uppermost and for time
II was feared that Bauer had riskcd little
much; but the Frcnchman's muscle never relaxed and
Miller found the turning over business too heavy
u 700. aud abandoned It. Aga,n erect serious work
was resumed, anu Bauer's vicc-likc arms beng
twined abort Mllcrs waist the latter picked up
like log and
Hung TO he ground, but In the descent Miller squirmcd
arouDd and landed ON his breast This wonderful
pymnastc effort OF Miller received many cncers.
up and at 1t again' the word the having bo
come tired oi lighting IN prostrato condition, when
Miller, with mighty effort cssayed the hpIock but IL
was n ininentabc failure, aud Bauer slipping his arms
sgain about the Australians waist picked him up and
!hrcw MN sprawlng on the carpet. ~ was another
breast fall, however and Miller lay resting Bauer
thought II well TO be with HIM Mt that, quietly
Fat on Miller, ana TO his disgust. This exhibition of
~ pcaring well contenicd called forth loud cheers
from hundreds. Miller soon released him
BcIf from the rather ignOminious posIon,
and then after more ieinting and lugging, he
endeavorcd TO get IN the hIp lock- but It of
no avail, us Bauer adroity evaded II. They had now
been In. 55m. at this bout and many leaving the
building, IL being past midnight.
At III 40n. the referee ordered the to five
minutes Miller and Bauer retired to ther rooms.
The second round, thus far, having lasted 3h 32m.
Both men we're greatly iatigued Bauer beng much
bruised.