St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-15
MINNEAPOLIS SPORTS.

1t was a veritable gala day on Park avenue
yesterday. The weather was beautiful aud
the temperature ''just correct" for comfort
and pleasure. All the fast hsrses OF the city
were out. and many horses that were not SO
fast Johnny Orth's prize mule was not there.
but will probably be brought out to-day. The
dashes were brilliant and extremely exciting
Several dashing bellies, with the requisite
nerve. were seen holding the reins over adj
mlrable trotters. II believe 5000 people were
out to-day" remarked one horse owner. The
sidewalks were lined with pedestrians. and
the avenue literally alive with gay turnouts
and racing cutters.
Jack Burke and Killen will give an exhIbi-
ton in Minneapolis in short time. 1t is not
at all unlikely that Cardiff will face the young
hero of the manly art, with soft gloves.
Dormer Cromwelrs East side gymnasium
will give an athletic entertainment at the
North Star roller rink on the evening of
Thursday, the 2lst inst
Charles Moth took a six-mile run the other
day, carrying 200 pounds, without much fa-
ugue.
Patsy Cardiff has not yet gone into train
ing TO meet Brady.
NOTES on THE MoTH-N'LAUGHLIN MATCH.
Never has there been an athletic match
that has created such general excitement.
Betting is fast and furious so TO speak
There were upon close estimate at least
$1,000 wagered yesterday. In the morning
the Mclaughlin hackers were Offering odds,
but later betting was even. Up TO midnight
no matter where one went, he could get all
the takers he wanted on either side.
In sporting circles they size up the match
about as follows: Moth is certain 10 win the
two Greco-ROman falls. and the collar-and-
elbow and side-hold is conceded TO McLaugh-
lin. The rub comes on the back-hold. Back
hold is Moths favOrite and strongest point, :"
remarked an enthusiastic admirer OF the Ger
man, land he win worry the gigantic De-
troiter at side-hold style"
The Mclaughlin admirers argue that he has
had the most experience and that he is much
the largest man. But that in no sense dis
eourRges the opposite party The latter
claim that Mclaughlin is too large and that
he is too old. Moth, they say. is in the prime
Of life and is much the stronger man.
Tom Shields will give an exhibition previous
to the event OF the evening. He has re-
quested Wilkes McDermott to meet him in
the arena, but it is not yet certain. although
quite probable that the Hercules OF Min
neapolis" will accept the Scotch champions
"def." II so, look out for fun.
Charles Moth cannot throw me in a month
at Greco-Roman STYLE" said Col. McLaugh-
lin confidently last night. 81 think can win
every fall in jog" Yet he says Moth is a
great wrestler. Mclaughlin states that he is
now in better condition than he ever was be-
fore in his life, and he looks it.
Charles Moth and Aid. Sly, master of cere-
monies, state that they would like TO have
Fired" Boardman act as referee, and he
probably will. He is thoroughly posted and
an eminently fair man.
Jack Ransdell hunted up Aid. Sly yester-
day and wagered $50 with him. Jack" is
an enthusiastic Moth hacker and he shook $50
more in the Nicollet lobby for a half hour
and he got no takers.
Mr.. Shaefer, the accomplished front
crier of the Nicollet house, states that he has
u friend who is desirous of wagering 5000
on Mclaughlin.
From 81. OOO, 900 to SO OOO. 600 will be repre-
scented at the match" remarked prominent
citizen. 1.-THE elite Of the city will be OUT
II is rumored that Arthur Mills stands
ready TO back Moth for any sum from 500 TO
$500. Another chance for Aid. Sly.
lit may be a draw is not unfrequently
heard. In that event the wagers will all be
declared OF.
If Col. Mclaughlin loses tonight Aid Sly
may increase the price of vermillion paint.
The event of the evening will open at 9
O'Clock sharp.
Joe H. Murch is stakeholder in the sum of
$500.
A large number of seats have already been
sold.
The stage win be in the center of the rink