The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-16
THE SOLID MAN WINS.

DETECTIVE MuLDooNs SUCCESSFUL ENcoUN-
TER WITH PArnoLxAN oUIoLEx AT GRECO
ROMAN WRESTLING.
Al the gymnasium of the Police Athletic Club,
Tnirty-fourt street, Third avenue, there took
place yesterday afternoon a GRECO Roman wrestling
contest that proved extremely interesting. while It
possessed the unusual merit of 'bcng on the level
The wrestlers were Detective William Muldoon OF the
Central ONCE, and Patrolman james Quigey, OF the
Eighteenth precinct the prizo beng the challenge
medal for heavy weights OF the club Articles OF
agreement were drawn up and signed, and the men
into close training Tor tho event. Robert Walsh
was judge for Quigley, Charles Murphy for Mudoon.
Professor William Miller acted timekceper, and
Fred. J. Englehardt was agreed upon as referee.
The conditions Of the match were the best two out
OF three fair falls, and In no fall should occur
within thirty minutes rest OF minutes TO be
allowed. when the men would again be called and
wrestling be continued until decision was arrived at.
THE CONTEST.
FIRST Bour.-When the men stepped upon the car
pet arranged for struggle their appearance ELECTED
quiet but universal approval. Both are finely built
ana possessed OF great strength. Mudoon is twenty
nve years OF age, It, "a In in heght, and weighed
IT, sh in. nigh, and weighed 100 lbs When "tine"
was called the mon stepped earnestly and deter
to work The play Tor an opening hold was brief Tor
within thirty seconds MuldoOu caught ms
opponent about the meek Ao,us
there was tussle which ended with Mui.
doom dropping upon his knees Quigley attempted
right positions were again resumed aud play made for
an advantage Quigiey assayed the neck hold, but
ailed ana ~ turn az N Soa Tbso aS
detective suddenly shot his arms around the patrol
mans neck and intsriac'ng ms myers SHOOK .ne
of MS share In this particular amusement and slip
ping the grasp OF his staiwart opponent, tried
tho waist lock without result. Now Mudoon made
feint Tor Quigey's head and tho latter falling into
the trap 50 dexterously planned raised his arms TO
Quickly caught him around the waist, and, giving him
u terrible SIDE twist, the patroman went backward
like log with ms shoulders lairiy touching the Car
pet. The tall was AS neatly ana pretty given as any
ever IN Greco Roman wrestling Time, ON. 3Os.
SECOND BoUT.-rhe mel, having received attention
and rested allotted ten minutes were again called
to the scratch by the referee Following brief play
with the hands, Quigley essayed the waist lock- out
mora han" A Ssnc,nr Muldoon tried his OPPONENTS
waist which also resulted Ia failure Tue detectve's
next attempt Was somewhat moro successful, as
catching the hoad OF the patronan IN hrs iron grasp
he shook rather lively Tor fewseconds, and then
again endeavored to reach his waist, but Quigey
smiled ana cot out OF harms way. Another shaking
Qugey's head at the hands OF his opponent led TO
the former Catching the latter by the waist, but
Muldoon slipped from the lock, and, gong down
Quigey attempted to press Mudoon's head to the
carpet, but was unsuccessful and the detective turn.
ing suddenly and assuming the offensive Qugley tell
upon his hands ana knees. Mulcoon quickly saw his
advantage and, catching QugIey about the waist by
inc reverse buck hold lifted him high IN tho air feet
uppernost then, giving him sudden twist, threw
him heavily, the patrolman's shoulders striking the
carpet fairly and sQuarcly.
Tue referee decided the fall and match In favor OF
Muldoon. Time OF second bout, 4m. sos.
A BOLD CHALLENGE.
Before retiring 10 his room Muidoon explained to
the gathering that no ntendea 70 Return the medal
Just won to Captain Williams president OF the club,
10 be competed Tor by member on the 18th Of April
next He then challenged anybody In The United
States Miller and Bauer excepted, 10 Gr@co Roman
contest for u bolt cup the value Of $780, each
party the expense OF the prize. and the gate
money to be divided to 60 to the
widows and Orphans fund OF the Police Athletic Club
aud one half to the winner.