The morning call., 1894-08-07
ROPING MEN IN.
Third Night of the Big
Tug-of-War.
CHEERING THE CONQUERORS.
Ireland Submits to Objections
From Italy.
ITALIANS DEMAND FAIR PLAY.
The Winning Teams of the Evening
Were the American, Scotch,
Irish and Canadians.
DEMAND FAIR PLAY.


put in an appearance on the cleated stage,
The first team on deck was the American,
weight 1865 pounds. It was followed by
the SaYonans. weight 1888 pounds. The
Americans won the toss for choice of pc
sition, and selected the south end, erst-
while known as The "hoodoo" corner.
The City and County Surveyor, William
NJ. FitZhugh, had surveyed The platform
and found that the south end was four and
half inches lower than the north end,
which proved that the heavyweight Scotch
and Canadian teams that suffered deafeai
on Saturday night had, il anything. tue
advantage of position.
However the certificate of Mr.. Fitzhugh
seemed to take the "hoodoo" off the south
end. as the Yankees selected it in prefer
ence TO the lucky end.
The betting on this bout was $40 to So in
favor of the Americans. and at 80 o'clock
the Hen. John L. Sullivan's (uot the prize-
fighter gun sounded and the struggle COM
menced. 1t took the American team ex-
actly minutes to defeat its opponents
and Danish the hOodoo from the south end
Of the line.
The Slavonians did very well for while,
but at no stage of the game did they show
any superiority over the men whose breasts
were adorned with stars and stripes.
The next contest announced was the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. test of strength and en-
duranCe between the sons of old Erin and
the representatives Of sunny Italy. The
betting fiuctuated and finally ended with
the Italians OF the short end a So 10 SO,
and at these figures Whitehead rOpe1 in a
substantial Nad of the good long green.
T. al -
toned themselves on the north end. The
Irish. amid great cheering and TO the tune
Il the wearing of the Green" stepped
lightly on the war stage and took their
places in line with their opponents.
The Italian captain quickly protes ted
against the Irish ancnOTmau, whom he &C
cused Of having irons around his ankles
as protectors.
Referee Sullivan was puzzled how to de-
eide in the premises, as the rules did not
say anything about Oregon boots or irons
of any kind. The discussion was very
heated for q time, and although several
people offered the Irish anchOrmaD the
loan Of pair Of boots that were not ham,
pered by chains or irons he turned a deaf
ear TO all propositions. The Italian team
grew disgusted and left in a body for their
dressing compartment, while the Irish re-
manned at their post, waiting for the re-
turn OF their opponents.
The rules stated that any kind of foot
wear may be used, provided the shoes
were not fortified with spikes or nails.
Under this rule the Irish anchOrman
could have dnnneG an anchor If he had
felt so disposed. but whether ton or so
of iron around his feet would assist him
in the least is a mooted question.
However the rules may be, the teams
should not resort to any unfair or IN
sportsmaulike means of defeating their on
oil IL
that " everything is fair in love and war;"
Referee Sullivan finally decided in favor
OF the Irish. Upon an examination after
ward of the Irish anchorman's boots it
was discovered that two pieces of fiat iron
ran from the heel of the boot, covering
the ankles and ending almost at the knee.
The Irish captain claimed that the sug-
geston came from Scottish chieftain and
was an excellent adjunct to the man who
wore the anchor. He thought that so long
as the rules did not cover the point the
wearing Of the ankle protector would be
allowable.
While the teams were arguing the point
within the large crowd on the outside grew
very impatient at the delay and shouted
for more sport. Finally the German army
OF strong eleAT-skinned athletes marched
to the seat Of action and in few seconds
afterward the gallant Highanders, under
the command of Captain Larsen, ap-
peared. The latter had taken the place of
j. L. Mcdonald, who was the coacher on
last Friday evening.
1t was $3.50 O'Clock when Referee Sulli-
vans bulldog again barked and the rope
heaving commenced. The pools sold $40
to 50, with the Scotch team on the long end.
The Germans were positioned on the
north side. Tie Scotch were first TO gain
ground. The Germans strained and
strained until the muscles of their necks
yVh
Gator finally took jump toward Scotland,
and CAPTAIN Larsen looked happy. Again
the Scotch pulled steadily, and again the
Indicator moved toward them.
The Germans were pulling a seesaw
game, and the men wavereu whenever
their captain gave the signal to yank.
They were not in il, pull as thew might.
aud with one. grand effort Scotland broke
their own record by winning their first
match, and the band played Coming
Through the Rye" Time OF contest, 5
min. 10 sec.
Master of Ceremonies Billy Jordan an
Dounced Immediately after the Scotch and
Germans had left the platform that the
Irish team had consented TO pull without
any hee-Weights being worn by the an
chOrmaD, and this welcome news was re-
ceived with loud cheers by the friends of
both teams.
He also stated that the pools were not
declared off and further betting was in
duiged In, with Ireland the faVOrite at SO
TO 81
AL 1920 o'clock the signal to start was
given and both teams yauked like good
'uns. The Indicator did not bulge an
inch for minute. when the irish finally
put their shoulders to the wheel aud
gained cleat. The Italians were on
guard and held their own. Both teams
locked determined, but the lads from
Paddy's land could not stand the strain
any longer. and at a signal from their
coach the Italians feet were seen slipping
on the cleats. and then the Irish com
mander knew that the day was lost 10
Italy.
The handkerchief which he held in
hand waived up and down, which was a
signal o pull with will. which the Irish
did and there was joy among the sons of
old Erin as the dial slid along the bar and
banged up against the Cove or Cork with
crash. The pull was won by Ireland in
min. 30 sec.
The last contest Of the evening was be-
tween Canada and England aud the latter
took lie south side. The betting was $40
to 81 80 in favor of he Canucks At 10 80
o'clock the race for place was started
Canada gained little as fesler and hen
took matters easy so as the booksellers
could rake in few more dollars.
England did not seem able TO pull a
little bit; evidently the hands of the Eng
lishmen were not conditioned for hard
work. The Canadians smiled at their Cd.
pouents' fruitleSs efforts TO gain any lost
ground. Slowly but surely he Indicator
slid over to Canada, and in minutes and
80 seconds it got to the end of its passage,
the Canadians winning very easy vic