San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-02
ON THE MATTRESS.
The wrestling Match at the Grand
Opera House.

opera House.
The wrestling match at the Grand
Opera house last night between Prof. II.
Bernau and }. w. Turner, for two hun
bred and fifty dollars side, was witnessed
by quite large audience. 1t was won by
| Turner, Who gained three falls out OF five,
TO Bernau's two out of the same num-
Der. Bot n men had friends in the house.
Though betling was very light, a co n
siderable sum of money changed hands,
and odds were given in favor OF Turner,
who was the favorite among the
sporting circles or, account of his
state and others. The San Antonio man
had the largest number of friends present
and added large number TO the list by
the pluck, science, and hard work that he
exhibited during the match.
Mr.. A. M. Jones acted as master of GER
emonies and introduced the participants
TO the audience. Turner was first to come
out and was received with applause which
! grew greater as he moved dis
playing his massive figure and
| fine muscular development. When
| Bernau stepped out the cheers were
doubled. The man was in the hneSt con-
ditiOn possible to attain, his muscles
stuck out like cords and his large neck
showed up to advantage. He was trained
more to lighting, however than wrestling.
The coin was pitched and Turner won,
choosing his favOrite style, catchaS-
catch can, which gave him the advantage
as Bernau wanted graeco-rou an style. Al.
Jacks acted as referee, and Tom Scott as
time keeper, Bernau's seconds were Steve
Butler and Clarence Winters. Charlie
Howard looked out for Turner. Time
was called at 9 p. m. The men worked
slowly for while, until Turner suddenly
ierked Bernau off his feet, and broke him
over his knee nearly standing him on his
head, but the Germans agility saved
him. This seemed to be one of Turner's
favOrite ways of throwing a man, as he
match. Several Nelson's and strangers
were taken in this bout, and Turner,
seemed to be working for a leg and arm
hold every time they were on the floor.
AT last Bernau got Turner nearly down
but could not get his shoulders down on
account of the latter using his famous
bridge. Turner rolled and got loose, but
Bernau soon got him in the same place
again and broke the bridge, gaining the
first fall in 20 minutes and 80 seconds, (
after which Is minutes rest was taken.
Turner gained the second fall in min |
uteS and SO seconds. The first bout was
repeated in the second, except that Tur- |
gained flying fall. He caught Bernau |
with a waist hold and broke him over his |
knee and landed him square on his back, |
winning the fall.
The men came to the scratch in the |
third bout showing by their manner that |
they meant business. Nelson's and Strang- |
lers marked this bout, and also great |
deal OF periouting was done by both men
Bernau came near winning on sever |
al occasions, and but for his |
great activity would have lost on |
as many. He at last got a halfNelson |
on Turner. who pivoted neatly and got |
on top of the Professor, and after some |
hard scuffiing gained the fall in u min
uteS and seconds.
The fourth bout was also marked by /
Nelson's and strangers: also some fine /
floor work was done. While working on /
the floor, Berpau secured half-NelSon |
and forced Turner, almost on his back: |
the latter bridged but the San Antonian
held his vantage and at last gained the |
ia u in 10 minutes, and seconds.
The men came up to the scratch at the
fifth and last bout, fresh almost as at the
first. Turner recognized the fact that he
had man to deal with, and rushed
the match with a determination which
showed that he meant business. Again
Nelson's and strangers marke the bout
and also large amount of pivoting was
INDUCED in. Turner at last got a full
Nelson and then a half Nelson, when
giving shoulder twist, gained a flying
fall landing his wiry adversary square on
his back The bout lasted minutes and
10 seconds.
This was the most scientific match that
ever took place in this city and everyone
was satisfied that it waS''on the square,"
P.Of. Herman Bernau was seen by
reporter this morning and stated that he
would wreste j. w. Turner again for
$1,000 side. The rules to be Groeco RO-
man.
Turner and Howard will wreStle an eX-
hibition match Sunday evening at River
side park, Turner to throw Howard six
times in 30 minutes.