The morning call., 1894-08-17
WANT FAIR PLAY.
Excitement at the BIG
Tug Tournament.
Canada Defeated America, but the
Referee Reserved His Decision,
The Betting.

Owing TO the fact that some stubborn contests
were expected last evening between the heavy
weight teams at Central Park large and en-
tnusiastc gathering of the admirers of legIt,.
mate sport assembled within the big tent.
After a short and lively tug between two
amateur teams-lhe Clarendons and United
Social Club, which contest was won by the
latter-the first event of the evening between
the heavyweight teams was called. 1t was
bout between the German and Danish teams.
and as tie latter was bling played in the pool
box as the winner OF the tournament there was
very little money Wagered on the representatives.
of the FatheTland.
a description of the struggle can be easily
given. as the contest was unquestionably one
sided. The Dan eS lost very little lime IN the
way Of "siZinR up" their opponents. The mo-
ment the pistol cracked they settled down to
business, and when the rope became taut the
Germans lost gr ouBd and the Indicator moved
quickly toward Den marx, which place it soon
reached in the quick time of seven seconds
The Germans we've completely routed after the
tug in which they could not stir one side OF the
Great Danes. who, unless somsi hing unfOre seen
happens, will win first place IN the great inter
national tug-oi-war.
The xt contest was between Scotland and
Italy; The betting was all in favor OF the
Hlghianders al 50 10 So 90, with the gentle
men from sunny Italy on the short END.
what 10 thunder Is the matter with those
tuggerS?" loudly demanded Master of Cere-
monies Sir William jordan, as the teams were
slow in making their exit from the dressing
compartment.
The Seo's finally put in an appearance, and
were soon followed by The Italians. Some of
he betting sharpers wlnked at the pool. sellers
They were OF the opinion that the betting
| the long eud.
The struggle was good one, notwithstand.
ing mat the supporters OF the Scotch team ex-
pected 10 see their cOuntrymen win in a walk
Such was not the case. however, as the ItalianA
made most stubborn resistance and fou "a
| their opponents inch by inch TO the finish. The
Scotch won the bout eventually in 10 mimi ss
10 seconds and tie friends OF the Italians were
surprised that The fishermen made such an
enOrt. IL was TumOred that the Italians were
given 10 understand before the contest hat
thy were sure to win. aud on the strength of
the nip" they wagered on the result rather
The Swedish and Russian teams marched TO
the front and took positions. The betting was
$40 To 81 with Russia on the little end. and
although the Russians were Cons cred as
being good men their supporters Wee surprtS-
ingly scarce. AT the sound of The referees
bulldog the Swedes gained ground. They won
two ceats at the first benz OF their backs. The
Russians did not make even one effort to win
back lost ground. They evidently realized that
in The Swedes they had foemen worthy of their
stamina. After pause of few moments tile
Swedish commander gave sisual to bring the
enemy into camp, and the trick was accom-
pltSbed with the greatest or ease.
Sweden gave just one mighty lift and Russia
came TO them swlmmingly. The pistol sounded
the finish. and Master of Ceremonies Jordan
announced that Sweden had won the contest In
minutes and 10 seconds.
The much looked for event OF the evening
now came. Ii was clash between Canada
and America, ana as expected. the latter was
The favorite with The spectators. but not so with
the betting men, who staked their money on
the Canadians. The betting opened with
Canada on the long end at SO 10 sc, which
odds was not justfable according 10 The
records of the teams. However, tile money
poured into the pOobOX at these figures.
When the teams lined on the platform the
Americans took drop aud sold for 81 as
against $40 on the Canucks.
81 should smile II there isn't something very
funny in Uncle Sans camp Tonight" shouted
a prominent turtle, as he pitched a twenty
have the eagle placed on Canada.
All set. Referee Sullivan pulled the trigger
of his gun, ard war was declared.
The Canadians gained slight advantage at
the start, then rest followed. Finally the
Canadians made one OF their pet efforts and The
Americans came TO Tn, III Just as easy as ii
Canadians smiled and chuckled 10 themselves
that they had had easy game. The time OF the
pull was seven minutes. Referee Sullivan did
not like the appearance OF the thing from the
start. The fact that the Americans sold at
such small figure convinced hun that some |
thing must be wrong, and TO guard himself
against being called partisan TO any possible |
hippodrome he res rved his decision until this !
vrning in order TO give an opportunity TO In.
vestigate the matter thoroughly.
The anchorman OF Tie American team. to say |
the least, acted strangely. Instead OF re- naming
firm I'D his position he raised his ANATOMY from |
the cleats thereby giving his opponents a fay-
orabie opportunity of pulling the team into |
their camp. The abundance of Canadian money
that was on hand 10 be wageTed az long odds
was an indication III 4 screw was loose some
where Notwithstanding the fact that the Cana
dams are one OF the best teams represented in |
the tournament.
There is no doubt that he will give an honor |
able and jus! decision this evening after he has
made thorough investigation of the long shot |
game.
The summary Is as follows:
Winners Losers Time.
Denmark ..,,, =. Germany. min sec I,
Scotland Italy ..........l5 min 10 sec
Canada. America decision reseryed)
...,.....,......-.-. mia. sec. |
Sweden Russia. min. 10 sec
The contests announced for this evening be- |
tween the lightweight teams are: Scotland VS. !
L ally. Germany W. ireland, England vs. Slave.
MIA, America VS.. Canada.
CAPTAIN Waller of the German heayy-weIphI
team has accented. on behalf of a member of
his team The challenge Of Captain A. M. Planck
of lie Swedish team 10 pull anv man of his |
wight, 100 pounds. The pull VIII take place
this evening.
The Howard tug-of-war team wishes 10 meet
any Junior team on Saturday evening al Cen
trial Park. ANY team wishing 10 accent must
send notice to Nj. S. Meyer, 9521a Howard
street.
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