St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-20


nfght. Ii was expected that there would
he fine exhibition OF strength and
sunpleness. and the betting was about
e,,an po+b men were in excellent cOndi-
tion having been in active training for the
event and both went into the match bound
TO win If possible. They both had many
friends in the audience who
wore willing TO place money on
them and bets were offered
and readily taken on even money. The
details we're well managed, and few
inmates later than the hour advertised the
men came on the stage and faced the people
that filed the house. Col. Mclaughlin
was the first to appear. and at his heels
was G.. w. VI. Pitman, master OF ceremonies.
Moth came on few seconds LATER WIN
his trainer and umpire, j. >. Barnes OF St.
Panl. who shall be chosen referee?"
asked Mr. Pitman as soon as he could
calm the crowd, which was cheering the
gladiators. The old-tme shout was sent
lp. "Boardman," and ''Dupiessis," were
The cries of those giving their
preferences. Mr.. Ptman turned
leaf ear to the name of Boardman.
and announced that MIR. Duplessis and
Williams had been nominated A
gentleman finally shouted BOardman so
Justify in his ear that he took notice accord
ngly Mr.. Moth objected to Duplessis and
he master of ceremonies was informed
hat Mr.. Duplessis had in an interview EN-
,hatically stated that he would not accept
he Office of referee"
SIS that true?"
81 never made such a remark" said Du-
olessis. But Moth would not consent He
stated that his friends had made wagers on
he match with the understanding that Du-
pIessis should not referee. Mclaughlin had
trained with Duplessis and Moths
hackers believed that Duplessis had been
fixed so that it would be impossible for
Moth to win The match, no matter what
happened. The principals finally agreed
that either Charles A. Williams. the Trib-
une lightweight wrestler, or Mr.. Board
man should referee. Moth won the
toss for choice and selected Board
man. This was victory for
Moth but unfortunately Mr.. Boardman was
not present. Then it devolved upon Mr.
Williams but again no response was made
to the calls for him to step upon the stage.
1t was then at then at the advice OF his UNI
pire that
MOTH CONSENTED
with the acquiescense of his hackers, that
Duplessis be permitted to act. The latter
then made an address. promising an Impair
selected Greco Roman for the first bout.
Time was called, the gents shook hands
and then the fight began. Moth
went on the aggressive and Mclaughlin on
the defensive. In the preliminary sparring
Moth played for a back hold. and McLaugh-
lin planted his head firmly in the others
chest and pushed him Off Now and then
Moth grasped his adversary by the neck
and shook him as though trying to
upr0Ot the few scattering locks of hair.
This pleased the audience immensely. Nc
Laughlin sturdlly fought on the defensive
throughout the bout. He did not once
attempt or offer to take lock of any
kind, although Moth gave any mum
Der of tempting bids. After a
nalf hours work, Moth secured a semi-back
ock, but his attempts at doing anything
with it were futile. The Detroiter sweat
90 copiously that his skin was like a
creased pig. A heavy coat Of cheap butter
could not have made him more
slippery. Moth then dropped to all fours
out Mac only stood and looked at him.
Moth sprang up and renewed the struggle.
1t was Kicker, who had been chosen by Nc
Laughlin as umpire, that lost the first fall
Moth made frequent and furious rushes at
MS antagonist showing him about and shak-
ing him. In one of his terrific rushes he
pushed mclaughlin WIFI SUCH lOIcG dHdlISI
Umpire Kicker that the latter went
sPRAwLING ON THE CARPET.
The position was ludicrous. Mr.. Kicker
took it philosophically, chagrined and an
noyed as he was. He only smiled. The
first hour ended and found Moth still
persistently Oh the aggressive and
Mclaughlin as perSistenty on the
defensive with his head planted
q l.,
another rush and Mac went to his hands
and knees. and then in self-defense took a
sitting posture. Instantly Moth sprang
over him and seized the great Choking
lock. Macs eyes stood ont as though burst
ing from their sockets. With tremendous
twist the DetrOter was laid flat upon his
back. Time. one hour and. three minutes.
Betting was resumed and considerable
money was put up during the intermiSSion.
allowed for rest. The Mclaughlin men
We're loud in their claims that Mclaughlin
gave the fall. but good wrestlers or those
familiar with the technical points, were OF
different opinion. 1t was true that Mac
went to his hands and knees on purpose,
but the famous choke" lock devised by
Evan Lewis was a surprise TO him.
WHEN THE GIANTS APPEARED
for the next bout Referee Duplessis forth.
with delivered himself of a speech regard
ing the Jackets. Moth claims that it wa:
DuplessiS who first suggested that he
should wear any kind of jacket he chose
giving the information that the rules fail tC
mention jackets at all. Yet DupleSsiS a
once stated that only strong jackets should
be worn in the next bout, which wa;
to be catch-as-catch can. Mclaughlin
made kick and Moth sa
quietly in the corner. The articles of agree
ment were called for by Duplessis. The
articles had been lost in the Tribune com
posing room and could not be produced
Moth put Oh cardigan jacket. He had
before making the match, or, rather, be
fore signing the articles OF agreement
stated that he proposed to wear tight
fitting canvass jacket, but this he neglected
to do. The crowd grew impatient ano
shouted for them to go on. Some yelled
Put OH another jacket. Moth" and some
yelled just as loudly, Don't do it." Pres
emily Moth put on the regulation jacket
provided by Mclaughlin and the hous,
cheered. Time was called, and immedi
ately upon shaking hands Mac graspec
Moths collars and made desperate wiring
Moth making a head pivot bridge. In
stantlv Moth gave rush and a half arm
lock and wiring. turning Mclaughlin to hi
side and finally full upon his back. McLaugh
lin turned and Moth forced him back again
The referee then yelled Fall! Fallr' ant
Moth sprang to his feet, surprising that TIN
match was his. but his hopes were quickly
dispelled. The referee said Mac won tn
fall. Moth protested, his umpire proteste'
and hundreds in the audience proteSte'
against the decision and hundreds shoute'
their appreciation. The opinion was di
vided. as had been the bet-making. Tn
tumult that followed was deafening. Th