The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16
w WRESTLING.
Match Between James H. Mclaughlin Of Detroit and
William Miller. Of Baltimore for $1,000
THE WINNER.
Grand Struggle at Graco-Roman and COL
lar and Elbow Combined.
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Boston, Feb. IS. 1870
The colossal statue Of Beethoven that stands in
front of the big organ in Music Hall looked down
this evening upon large and orderly an audi
ence gathered in Boston to witness athletic
sports. The best possible order prevailed. and yet
it could be plainly that each person present
waited with eagerness for the contest which was to
decide between James II. Mclaughlin. of Detroit
and William Miller. Of Baltimore. as to which was
the best wrestler.
The match was agreed to be Greco Roman and col
lar and elbow styles mixed and 900 the sum to be
wrestled for the winner to take two-thrds and the
loser onethrd of the gate money after all expenses
were paid. The conditions OF the match were
virtually as follows-No hold allowed lower than
the waist. tripping allowed. wrestling with open
hands, allowing the nteracing of the fingers The
two shoulders must touch the ground at the
time order constitute fall, and two falls to de-
eide the contest.
Although the greatest interest manifested
there was little or betting the result. The
feeling was decidedly in favor of Miller with
a wholesome fear of the Detroit In
the dressing rooms both men looked in splendid
diton and both felt confident of winning. Miller
when surrounded by his friends confessed that he
did not feel bright he ought to. owing to his
recent matches. and committed what
seemed to be the fatal error of taking
brandy neat to stimulate him. Mclaughlin had
few callers and used no stimulants. He appeared
to feel in the best of spirits and allowed himself to
say little or nothing OF the contest upon which he
about to enter.
W. Palmer, referee; T. D. Price. of the Detroit Post
and Tribune, umpire for Mclaughlin. and Joe
platform Immediately behind them came
thu, contestants, both in white tights
it must be confessed that Miller appeared to have
the advantage far as physical condition was con-
usual but his step was elastic and firm and he
looked as hard and neat bit of human flesh ever
s se ring p or Sn 70 ssy ans
before the audience with numbering motion which
seemed to augur ill for his agility or staying quail
ties. Had he been reduced twenty pounds he would
have appeared to better advantage but, it was it
certainly hard chance for his smaller adver-
sary to get a hold upon him.
THE ATHLETES
The measurements of the two men stripped were
iAhes: thigh, 261a inches; calf. Ii inches. Nc
Nighlin-Chest AZ inches biceps, 1917 inches,
thigh IS inches calf 10 inches. 1t can thus be
that both men trhe too ieshy for hard work.
No time lost i'll preliminaries. and at 8h. 23m.
the two men were at work.
Very little fenting was INDUCED in and Miller COM
menced the attack Mclaughlin. as if to measure the
strength OF his opponent, forced him to his knees
and from there to Mlers back Miller struggled
hard to turn and both men were down. with McLaugh
when legs used Mclaughlin would have
the best of it and these tactics he tried at
to the ioor, where Mclaughlin. by spreading him
self out. offered Miller about good chance
some work on Miller's part. Mclaughlin whirled
sn fail aaa only n BY s hi. aas st Hsau. sn
gave sample of his immense strength by lifting his
man clear from the floor and throwing him almost
directly his shoulder: Miller turned in the fall
quickly a cat and both were down. with
mclaughlin on top The water came freely from
Miller now pressed for tho vantage and again
both men were down. Miller working hard to
turn the Detroit man. but without avail. Again Nc
Laughlin threw his antagonist. and again Miller
turned himself in the air. coming down on his face.
Both men showed signs of WEAKNESS and the per-
spraton flowed freely. Miller tried his old tactics of
resting by turning his back and allowing the other
man the useless attempt to lift him from the floor.
Mclaughlin put Miller to the floor in nearly
every instance but could gain no advantage, and
rather allowed his man time to rest Mclaughlin
worked on the one plan-that OF throwing Miller aud
trusting to strength to keep him from turning. AT
last he succeeded in his endeavor and after working
low the stage for fully i've minutes he turned his
neatly. First fall for Mclaughlin. Time of
round, % minutes.
The second round began at Oh G3m., and both
men up with no evidence OF their struggle
upon them. Miller evidently chagrined at
his defeat and Mclaughlin confident. For
nearly five minutes the two men did light work
and then Miller settled down to force his adj
yersary. Quickly it plain that Miller
was afraid of the Detroit mans legs and in
all his work kept away from them far
possible Once he came very near getting fair back
hold but Mclaughlin. with more alertness than his
size would seem to promise. broke away from him
and closing quickly forced Miller to the hoor Miller
Rugged the ground. and Mclaughlin obliged to
Let him up: Again mclaughlin got in on Miller's
any show of II fall The two men worked all over
the stage, with the advantage first side and
then the other, until Mclaughlin was obliged
to jump to his feet in order to save him
self from a neck bullock by Miller. Again the
Detroiter forced his adversary and again Miller fell
Mclaughlin. by skilful turn Miller forced Nc
Laughiin on to his face, and then by his favorite
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back i'll the squarest manner possible. Second fall
for Miller. Time, Is minutes.
The greater portion OF the audience appeared to
Think this second fall preconcertol arrangement
between the contestants. and evinced their dis
the referee could not announce the time. and every
seemed 20 be in quite Us bad u humor as they
had previously been the contrary.
BOUND.
At twenty-five minutes to ten both men appeared,
looking as bright and neat possible. Miller had
been dosed with brandy again, and his fictitious
strength showed plainly In his eye and bearing.
McLaughlins man appeared afraid of foul play. and
both again examined for some appearance
of rosin, but none was found. and the work
begun. Both parties were determined. and little
or no extra work INDUCED in No playing. but
hard, solid work appeared to be the determination
OF both. They got quickly to their work. both
tousiy and Mclaughlin not confident before
1t soon became apparent that Mclaughlin had de-
ternined to his legs, and he did succeed in trip
ping Miller. who turned and came down ON all
Mclaughlin doing the best hc know to
turn the Baltimorcan. Miller soon CON
despite the great strength he displayed he could
effect nothing. Both men were on their ioet again.
ana Mclaughlin tried hard to use his legs. till Miller
got nearly u fair hold ON his head. Down again. and
again with no result other than to bring out the
Precipitation in streams from both men, The breath
Ing was hard aud labored they writhcd and
twisted the entire length of the stage. Mllcr
WIS very near getting in a bad place but succeeded
In wriggling himself out from under his adversary
in most skilful manner. Up again, with Mclaugh
lin trying hard tn trip. until he got good hold on
Milier's neck again Miller did good work IN releas
ins himself and then both were down. with Miller
uppcrmost. In vain did Miller try all he
knew TO get the lock Mclaughlin neck but
the latter Rugged the ground until the little one
allowed him to get up. Again Miller got Mclaughlin
hard by the neck, when. with most powerful mus
cular effort, the latter threw him Sideways. Miller
throwing himself out from under ard coming TO his
feet. while Mclaughlin. staggered by his own force
came very falling himself. Had Miller been
quick enough at this moment the victory would
have been his. Both men were badly blown
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