Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-11
M'LEOD THE VICTOR.

M'LEOO THE VICTOR.
The Californian Too Nash for Carroll in
the WRESTLING Match.
Saturday evenings wrestling
match at Harper's theatre was won
by Dan Mcleod. whose agility and
witness proved more than Carroll
could solve. In the first bout of
Graco-Roman Carroll captured the
fall with apparent ease. In the sec.
ond round Mcleod showed his real
self as . catch-as-catch-can wrestler
and lowered the time of his oppo.
nent's conquest, which awarded him
the selection of style for the final
bout. This he likewise won and
captured the $500 purse offered by
the Harper's theatre management.
Looked Easy for Carroll.
II stature and makeup were of anv
significance, Carroll surely had the
best of it. and the manner in which
the Californian repeatedly wiggled
from his big antagonists grasp was
as amazing as it was neat. The
event was preceded by a wrestle
between John and c. VOss, brothers.
Of this city. John won. Ferdinand
Holdorf officiated as master of cere-
monies and John Gibson as referee.
When introduced Mcleod and Car
roll appeared in excellent condition.
In the opening bout Carroll started
at Mcleod with victory in his eve.
The Californian acted on the defeu-
sive until wedged into ticklish DO
sition by his opponent, who had him
over on one shoulder. Then Mcleod
first showed his gamey qualities.
But in Graco-Roman they didn't
count for much. as in highlands.
half minutes Carroll threw him
square on the carpet by a half Nell
son.
Mcleod Begins to Fight.
When the men got together in the
second bout, catch-as-catch-can stvle.
Mcleod made a desperate rush at
Carroll and came very nearly landing
him. After a cou pie of minutes
floor playing Mcleod twice again got
his antagonist in close quarters, but
Carroll Topped over on his stomach.
Mcleod made another quick rush
and pinioned his man to the CARPET
winning the fall. in AZ minutes. This
gave Mcleod the chance of STYLE for
the final bout. He of course selected
catch-as-catch-can. Rushing char
acterized McLeod's fighting and he
depended wholly upon scientific prac-
tices and quickness in getting re-
leased from his antagonists holds,
while strength and cautious work
was the line followed by Carroll. In
the third bout Mcleod followed his
rushing tactics and foored his oppo-
nent in 5 minutes.
There were immediate calls for
Farmer" Burns, but he remained
silent, as did Mcleod. Burns saws
he is not anxious to wrestle anyone
at present, but will allow no one to
back him down.
Smith Makes . Talk.
During the intermission ..Cowboy"
Smith made talk of his desire to ar
range foot race. Smith admitted
that he had gone outside his line
when he issued q few DAYS ago a
challenge for boxing match. Smith
challenged any foot racer in Illinois
for l0-mile match for $3.50 q side.
He didn't think anyone would accept.
Then Mr.. Smith stated that he had
arranged for 1O-mile race at Turner
hall next Thursday evening for $3.50.
He claims he will run against 10 men,
each to run a mile. j. T. Brown,
acting as the cowboys hacker. has
the names of several who will par
ticipate in the contest, but Mr.. Smith
said the match was yet open to few
who think they can run.
Burns Talks of Mcleod.
Between the bouts Farmer" Mar.
tin Burns, who was in the audience,
was questioned as to his opinion of
Mcleod. This is the first time l
have seen him stripped" he said,
land he is certainly very clever
man. He is just about the right
weight and size and is quick as a cat
He is no easy man to go against.
Now l am not here looking for a
match. l came down to see these
wrestlers and while l am of course
avoiding no opportunity to defend
the championship title which 1 hold,
the overtures must be made to me,
and money must do the talking when
l 60 on the mat against anyone"
Which Was His Name:
Joseph Sweigert, the Moline man