St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-05

tie man and spent the time in waiting
for their appearance in making small bets.
Moth was slightly the favorite because
of his former victory over Cannon. But
there were those present who were willing
to bet their little on Cannon, and accommo-
dated all corners. Moth, since his former
match with Cannon, has been training and
last night he was in good condi-
ton. This fact led the people
to believe that when he
could throw Cannon while out of form,
how much easier would the task be when
in condition. Sporting men from all over
of the front part of the house. They were
very quiet and did very little betting.
THE BETTING.
During the afternoon up to the hour of the
struggle betting was lively, ranging from
SIS to $50 in amounts. and the total amount
went, it is estimated, into the thousands.
At Brown Bros. alone, about $1,000 was
put up. At Paul Schmedemann's, on Mic
ollet avenue, Moth was prime favorite,
and odds were offered on him and freely
taken.
The audience. surprising as it may seem,
was but little larger than On3the occasion OF
the first match. This was probably owing
to the unpropltiOus weather. The people
began to assemble in the hall as early as s
o'clock, and after the expiration of three
quarters of an hour they became demonstra-
tive and urged the athletes to appear by
continuous stamping and clapping of hands.
Moth was the first to appear in the dress
ing-roOm. AS he walked slowly through
the hall towards the stage entrance he was
vociferously applauded. Betting in the
hall then began and the excitement incident
to such things was continued until the ball
wa opened, when Patsy Cardiff stepped
into the stage wings and placed the door
receipts in DR.. Ames' hands to hold until
the contest should be decided by the ref
cree. When Cardiff appeared before the
footlights he was greeted with cheers. He
stated that Prof. Duplessis had been de-
cided upon as referee, but in behalf of Moth
he wished to interpose an objection. He
said that Mr.. Duplessis was a personal
friend of both himself and Moth, and in
view of the fact that great dissatisfaction
had been expressed regarding the
decisions of the referee in the
recent match, Cardiff did not care
to run the chance of being accused of secur-
ing the sympathies of the referee. There
fore MI. Duplessis could not referee the
match.
Mr.. Moth and MI. Cannon were then in
troduced, and Mr.. Cannon stated he had
made the match with the explicit under
standing that Prof. Duplessis should act as
referee, and he insisted upon ..Duplessis as
his right.
The audience here set up an uproar and
the names of Atterbury. Williams, Mannix
and Tom Moore were suggested, but none
Of them seemed to be satisfactory. Finally
A.. liz +11 T
ESQ.,, who accepted the unpleasing task and
announced he would decide the match yn
it's merits. The men then appeared, Car
diff as second for Moth, Tom Shields for
Cannon and Ben Brunswick as timekeeper.
After Cannon had attempted to explain
what constituted fall and offered to bet
Moth $50 Oh the match. time was called for
THE FIRST BOUT.
After shaking hands cautious sparring for
a favorable lick was INDUCED in without adj
vantage to either. Moth offered his head and
Cannon took full chancery but Moth easily
broke away. Then Cannon forced matters
for a moment, Selling neck-lock, and again
chancery, but they were futile and made no
impression. With mighty push Cannon
would invariably be forced back, and was
compelled to relinquish his hold. Evidently
Moth was in much better condition than when
the two champions met the first time. Again
Cannon took a chancery, and Moth in break
ing it tripped against the rear curtain. Sup
posing it was solid partition or wall he fell
headlong through on a pile of rubbish. Can
non approaching the advantage offered by
the accident sprang quickly upon him, but
the willy German was prepared, and with one
tremendous effort threw Cannon to the floor,
when they worked their way
THROUGH THE CURTAIN
and the carpet. Cannon was found on all
AF@tt, l.,
effectual half Nelson attempts and then re-
sorted to Cannon tactics, and began pump
ing his opponents wind and not without sig
nal effect. Moth then took hand hold, but
it slipped and, selzing the opportunity, Cam
non sprang to his feet like circus gymnast.
After sparring for few minutes for adyan-
tage, Cannon succeeded in getting q neck
hold, but Moth with one powerful push sent
him flying to the other side of the stage. 1t
was here that Moth began forcing the fight
and he worked vigorously, and now and then
when Cannon wonld seize him by the neck,
he would, with swinging motion
with his right arm, send Cannon
spinning around like top. Twenty minutes
found the athletes sparring fast and furious
without perceptible advantage to either.
Moth continued to force matters and made
several unsuccessful attempts to get back
hold, which is his favorite, and Cannon went
to the carpet for protection. Moth then took
ately to lift Cannon off the floor, but the Eng
liShman successfully counteracted every
effort. Moth then appeared determined and
tried half-Nelson and arm lock until Cannon
seized the German by the hands and endeav-
ored to make head-pivot turn, but Moths
strength controlled the move with ease
Then Moth worked away at the
others stomach, pumping wind with telling
effect, Cannon made an adroit move and
grasped Moths thump, compelling him to
loosen severe body-lock. Moth then coolly
blew his nose, and the audience cheered He
then tried to get the arm-and-hammer lock,
which was cleverly resisted by Cannon.
When Moth had made several quick changes
from half-Nelson to body and then to arm
locks, Cannon with marvelously quick
movement, seized Moth by the neck, but
the wonderful strength Of the latter pre-
vented Cannon from budging him. Moth
then began forcing matters, changing locks
with rapid succession. Finally he succeeded
in getting a half-Nelson and an arm
lock combination, turning Cannon upon
his back. The excitement of the audience
scarcely knew bounds. The cheering
was with difficulty that the referee
was able to make his voice heard in the tu-
mnlt. THAT was fall" he shouted repeat
edly at the top of his voice. The wrestlers
sprang quickly to their feet, and Cannon be-
gan the series of 'kicks'' which marked the
first match. do you say that was fall?''
he yelled. The referee remained perfectly
cool and said nothing, but the audience cried
fall! fall!'' until the people on the east side
of the river were reminded of the great cleo
ton jollification of year ago. Cannon con-
tinued to kick and the audience to shout their
approval of the decision. Meanwhile Moth
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