The New York herald., 1878-12-15
WRESTLING.

GREAT MATCH BETWEEN J. H. MLArGHLIN AND
JOHN MMAHoN FOR TWO THOUSAND DOL
LARs-MLAUGHLN THE WINNER.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
CHICAGO, Dec. a. 1878.
The wrestling match for -. 600 and the champion
ship OF the world between Colonel j. II. Mclaughlin,
OF Detroit, and John Mcmahon. OF Rutland, VI.
took place this evening at Mccormack Hall, IN this
city This match has created considerable interest in
sporting circles. and the betting on the result was
very heavy. Notwithstanding binding snow storm
the hall was dcnscly filled with excited spectators.
The conditions OF the match collar and elbow.
best in three fair back falls and the same rules TO
govern this match governed the last contest be
tween these men, with the exception that the
athletes had TO wear different style OF dress. In
tho first match Mcmahon wore loose hitting
jacket, which was greatly 10 his advantage
it would slip over his head when required.
and many times during the contest saved him
from fall On this occasion wrestling harnesses in
stead Of jackets were by the contestants. The
harness was composed of webbing. stout fabric of
hemp about three inches wide. such that used for
snrcinges. 1t consisted OF belt with pieces cross
ing the shoulders snspender fashion. To
these attached bands extending along
the shoulders and down the TO the
elbow. aifording opportunity for firm grasps.
The of the harness in collar and elbow wrestling
IL nothing new. harrington wore one AT the DETROIT
tournament III 1870; and in fact it preferred to
the Jacket ten or fifteen years ago. Evan Sperry.
Levi Martin aud other famous wresiers OF the oiden
time would not consent to wrestlc with il.
On the I'D ult il will be remembered, Mcmahon
and Mclaughlin struggled i'll this city for $4,000 and
the championship. and il the nrst time III their
history that they met. The struggle was considered
the time the greatest witnessed i'll the arena
and both displayed great endurance, strength and
science The contest resulted Unexpectedly in favor
of Mcmahon. who won the last two bouts.
Mcmahon stripped tonight at ao5 lbs and Nc,
I nns Tho luff HAY n6 MY.
bs OF surplus flesh since he defeated by Me-
Mahon Pools sold before the wrestling began at 40
TO 80 in favor of the Detroit man.
The athletes appeared the stage half past eight
o'clock and were introduced by Dr. Favor, of this
Horace Brink umpire for Mcmahon and Patrick
Brennan for Mclaughlin.
THE CONTEST.
FIRST RoUSp-AIc Mahon took the offensive at first.
and after ten minutes cautious work took grape
vine lock; but Mclaughlin went down on
his knees Then the latter forced the work,
and couple of similar locks to the
trst resulted i'll dog falls: Mcmahon. however.
showing Bauer's tactics in turning AS he was being
thrown. Finally Mclaughlin took a cross-toe trip.
changed it quickly to quarter lock and neatly
foored his Time. 21m. IS.
Mclaughlin then became the favor.te at 20 to Z.
The SECOND RouNp-ln this round both men
showed aggressive tactics. Mcmahon again tried the
grapevine unsuccesstully Mclaughlin showed tre-
nendous strength of by lifting his man from
the floor by loose hip lock. Mcmahon at length
took grapevine lock. and. after desperate effort.
threw his opponent forward suddenly. and then
quickly changed and threw him heavily backward.
thus winning the fall Time Is minutes.
The interest now grew intense. with Mclaughlin
the favoritc at ~ to 3. After twenty minutes the
men appeared for
The THIRD RoUSp.-After preliminary handshakirs
the men went To work. After narrow escape for
each. Mclaughlin threw his antagonist by right
foot trip and twich. Time. IL minutes.
Dr. Favor then announced that Mclaughlin was the
winner of the match and belt. The belt then de-
hvered to Mclaughlin who remarked 'that 1t seemed
like meeting old friend 10 grasp it more. He
had met many men but never an athlete equal TO
Mcmahon"
The match passed off without quibble, and the
best Of order prevailed during the evening.