The New York herald., 1878-11-24
"COLLAR AND ELBOW"
GREAT WRESTLING MATCH. II. MLAUGHLIN
AND JOHN MMAHoN FOR ONE THOUSAND DOL
LARS SIDE AND THE CHAMPIONSHIP
MMAHoN THE WINNER.

MMAHoN THE WINNER.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
CHICAGO, Ill, Nov. %, 1875
There an immense gathering of professional
sporting and others Interested in manly
sports at Mccormick Hail. in this city. this
evening. the occasion being the long antici-
pated and notable wrestling match between
j. H. Mclaughlin, of Detroit, and John Mcmahon,
of Chicago The match for 5 900 aside and the
championship of the world, collar and elbow hold,
best two in three. As anticipated, the interest
which had centered in this contest very great and
consequently, the opinions strongly backed by
bets which up to the time the match began, in
the mutual pools to in favor Of Mcmahon, and on
open wagers s120 to 500. These all found takers
and large sums Of money We're put up
the result of the match. 1t was evident
from the outset that the belief in McMa-
hons victory was entertained by the majority
of those present and the confidence that the little
man would win most decidedly manifested in the
expressions Of the crowd McATahon's past record
was Of the most encouraging kind having never
lost match. and while to the casual be-
holder the odds against him in the
matter Of size those vino knew him had the greatest
which, will be by the record Of the match.
stood him well in hand, and largely instru-
mental in giving him the victory which he certainly
The two men in most excellent condition. and
wildly greeted when. y few minutes after eight
O'Clock, they made their appearance upon the broad
and open stage. Mclaughlin weighed DAB pounds and
McMahon 2o4 pounds. The former lowered at least
a halT-head above his rival and his physique gave
every evidence Of vastly superior and gigantic
strength ;,s McMahon however, ;,. 1.-the as tito to
and broad as to shoulders. and this contest
showed his latent strength to be fairly herculean 1t
selected f. f. Clark of Boston referee and Brink, of
Detroit and Brennan OF Chicago. umpires the two
contestants for the purse and the honor of the cham
pionshp belt stepped to the centre Of the stage and
having secured hold, began the preliminary fencing.
Both men at once manifested determination that
showed conclusyely that they were individually IN
earnest regarding the result After short prelim-
mary play for advantg in which both
manmuyre took Mcmahon on the hip. and,
with the rspidity OF lightning. lifted the
little man from his feet but the latter was equal to
the emergency and meeting the development of
muscle and trickery fell only to his knee. Rcganing
their feet and resting for moment the contestants
minutes Mcmahon. catching Mclaughlin by the in
side lock. the left toe firmly placed against the
the speed of the wind against the wall at the rear Of
the stage. This. no doubt, saved Mclaughlin from
fall. for. breaking the hold he regained his feet.
while the trip scored in McMahon's favor.
Again coming 10 time, Mcmahon, by the tactics.
brought Mclaughlin to his right knee. and here
sued desperate struggle. for Mclaughlin
having regained his position got his right foot be-
tween McMabons knees and made a masterly effort
to throw him, but the little man was enough for him
and by sheer demonstration of muscle held his
own, compelling the Detroiter to finally loosen
his hold, when, the two parted In
in getting in his avorite inside lock- and here ensucd
another terrible struggle both contending for the
mastery with all the determination they were pos
sessed of. 1t long and severe. the immense
crowd adding to the excitement by the most vocifer
Gus cheering, but the fall was to neither
one. although the two men finally touched
the floor simultaneously on their sides. That Me-
Mahon not thrown was owing entirely to his
wonderful strength and extreme science. Three
trip fol Me throwing
of his feet; second Mcmahon bringing McLangh-
lin to his knees and lastly. Mclaughlin throwing
Mcmahon. both falling on their sides. Coming
mp after this last trip Mclaughlin caught Mcmahon
on the hip and with the rapidity Of lightning threw
stantly turning to his left shoulder. whcreupon Me-
Laugilin turned him back and held him until the
referee had decided It to be fall. McLaughlns
friends received the announcement with tumultuous
applause. Time of fall, - minutes.
FALL.
The two men were in excellent condition making
their appearance for the second fall. The feeling
the part Of the audience had undergone somewhat of
a change and the betting. which stood as
all hands. The contest was brilliant
in every essential, opening with trip by Mclaughlin,
and this rapidly followed by another in favor Of the
same Finally. getting the inside lock on Nc
Mahon. the two fell, Mclaughlin nnder but the tall
to the severe task before them. began a series
OF fencing which demonstrated both to be
masters % the art; Two trip. wer, scored
lock by a most dexterous movement. shook
Mclaughlin severely that the latter taken
from his feet by the esuddenness Of McMahon's
the situation, and taking the outside lock, threw
Mclaughlin TO the floor with dexterity
and scientific touch that thrilled every be-
holder. This fall was declared for Mcmahon.
Time, 20 minutes.
THE
With the showing of the men for the third time
came the exciting period of the evening. The con-
tcsants were fresh In appearance aud earnest in de-
meanor From the opening OF this tall to the moment
when Mclaughlin lay prone upon the floor vanquished
the contest full of interest Seven trips and
foul throw filled up the half hour consumed in the
struggle for mastery. IL desperate rivalry
and splendid exhibition OF muscle on the part Of
both men. Mcmahon, by dexterous fencing aud u
grand display OF muscle met the sturdy Detroter IN
every effort he put forth. Once thrown nj full length
upon the floor by Mclaughlin, McMahon, by fairly
superhuman effort, saved himself from defeat by
a foul fall. striking the floor his loft SIDE
Again. Mcmahon securing the inside lock. both men
| finally reached the hoor simultaneously, but not
| until each had demonstrated the fact that he
| was possessed OF a resource Of muscular ability
| that fairly wonderful. In the moments
| Of this struggle the excitement intense.
Again. after short fencing and ~ Mclaughlin was
endcavorng to secure lock with his left foot. Nc
Mahon adroitly took advantage of the opening and.
| taking his opponent the left foot with his
own left and giving him sudden left
wrench, carried him on his feet aud landed
the sturdy Detroiter squarely his back. The cx-
element Of the crowd at this sudden termination Of
| the contest knew no bounds. and rush was made
for the stage to congratulate the victor The fall was
! declared for McMahon; time. 30 minutes. Time OF
! the match. 2h. 2Jm.
This finished the match and gave the belt and
/ purse To Mcmahon. Ii the belief of soiue who
witnessed the contest that II was settled beforehand,
but the fact OF the betting and the dcmcanor OF
| The throughout proved conclusyely that
| " honest struggle, In which both fairly cx-
crtod themselves 10 the utmost to achieve u victory.
| The Chicago friends of Mcmahon naturally jubi-