The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-05-01
WAS QUINN'S STYLE
He Throws Cameron in 4
eo-ROman Match.
THREE VERY EXCITING BOUTS.


lssses Challenge - Any
/ wrestler on the Coast
| The uinn-Cameron match at Cort's
| last evening was the hest exhibition OF
1 wrestling seen in Seattle for long time
| 1t was Quinn's style. and he threw his big
/ antagonist in the first and third bouts
Although the match was advertised Tor
| O'Clock. it was I've minutes to II when
| the men appeared on the carpet Matsada
| Sorakichi, the Iron JAP" was unani-
mously elected by the audience IS referee.
| and John Baker elected himself IS time
keeper. John Murray seconded Quinn.
and Jim McCann was In Cameron 3 corner.
Both men were in the very pink OF con-
dition. Cameron weighed nearly 20
pounds, while Quinn weighed 1S5 pounds.
q gain of several pounds over his weight in
the previous match.
The match vas announced BY the
referee to be Greco Roman style, two best
falls in three, two shoulders down to con-
stitnte fail, for 500 side and q purse
of $500.
FIRST BOUT.
After considerable floor walking Quinn
got body hold and threw Cameron to the
floor, but could not hold him there and
both men got to their feet. Quinn then
got several good body-hods in quick sue
cession, but was forced to let them 60.
Cameron showed that he was q catch-as-
catch-can wrestler, by constantly reaching
below Quinn's waist, for which he was eau
toned by the referee. Quinn finally Sc
cured body-hold and threw Cameron to
the floor, following up his advantage
by securing half-Nelson with
which he brought the big fellow
over, but Cameron formed a perfect bridge
and released himself. Quinn, in attempt
ing half Nelson lost his advantage and
Cameron got to his feet. Cameron again
brought caution from the referee for try
ing to secure catch-as-catch-can
holds and tripping. Then Quinn got
. back body hold, which brought Cameron
to the floor. following up with double
Nelson. which brought the big fellow over.
Letting go with one hand Qninn main
tanned singie-Nelson, which Cameron
could not break or bridge against, and
brought the big fellows shoulders to the
floor. Time, Is minutes.
SECOND ROUND.
Quinn was aggressive at the opening, and
lift Cameron and throw him to the floor,
but the big fellow was too heavy for him.
Then Quinn became more cautious Of
the long arms of Cameron. which twined
around him and secured body-holds which
it taxed his efforts TO break. Quinn was
finally brought to the floor through clev-
erly caught back-hold and then a carpet
struggle commenced. Cameron secured q
Nnt~ RIB Sw~
but Quinn broke it and got to his feet
After prolonged struggle the men went
to the carpet, Cameron on top. Quinn's
powerful neck was invincible to several
single Nelson's and the men were in few
minutes on their feet again. They
then secured body-holds on each
other in rapid succession and
Quinn finally came to the carpet under
meath Cameron. " no secured double-Nel-
son and topped him over. Quinn made
an excellent bridge. but he finally had to
give in and let his shoulde rs touch the car
pet. giving the bout to G ameron. Time,
q minutes.
THIRD BOUT.
Cameron showed evidences ef being sore
and was very cautious. Quinn adopted
waiting tactics and avoided the carpet.
Finally. after nearly ten minutes. the men
went to carpet. Cameron en- top, but he
did not maintain his advantage and
both rose. Then Quinn brought Cameron
to the floor with backhold,
but the big fellow cleverly got ont of the
difficulty and came out on top. He failed
in an attempt to strange and get q half.
Nelson and made an attempt to catch
Quinn by the ankle, but this catch
as-cstch-can play was stopped by
the referee He then secured q
double Nelson. which Quinn cleverly slip
ped over his head. Then in trying to get .
strangie lock he lost his advantage and
Quinn came on top. The men
were now warmed up to their work.
Quinn brought Cameron to the car
net several times in rapid
succession but was unable to do anything
with him there, until finally he secured q
front double Nelson with which he Topped
him over and then brought Cameron's
shoulders down with a single Nelson and q
hammer-lock, winning the bout and match.
Time, IL minutes.
MORE cHALLENGEs.
Immediately after the match. Tom King.
the Michigan wrestler. appeared on the
stage and challenged Quinn to wrestle him
catch-as-catch-can Greco-Roman or col
iar-and-elbow style.
Quinn said he would be willing to match
him for $500 side. the match to come off
| in three OF four weeks.
King said he could not wait and wanted
| the match to take place right away.
Quinn said he preferred meeting the Jap
before anyone else.
Cameron then offered to wrestle King in
| three weeks, catch-as-can style, for $500
King wanted 10 wrestie at once and for a
| purse.
1 Hot words followed between King and
| the other wrestlers.
| Quinn then stepped forward and offered
| to wresile the Jap for $500 and guarantee TO
| throw him three times in an hour.
| The Jap responded By saying he would
| wrestle Qainn icr $500 either Greco Roman
| or catch-as-catch-can. best two in three
Quinn said he would take that offer or
| hold TO his own, as II pleased the Jap
A GENERAL CHALLENGE.
After the match Quinn called at the
/ Posr-isrELLIGEScER Office and deposited
/ 500 az forfeit for a match with any
| wrestler on the Coast
| II viii wrestie King" said Quinn, '.for
| sssIn q side ruiY0d match (,rrro- Roman