The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-28
Portage Lake News.
King ROWett Wrest-
ling Match Ends in
a Draw.
sheriff stops the Match at 12
,s.,cb Did Not COmmence Until 1890
-Rowett scores the Only fail
In 81 Minutes.


The Armory opera house was crowded
IN the doors Saturday night, over 600
people having congregated to witness
the wrestling match in Cornish style,
hest two in three falls. for apurse OF 5000
the entire gate receipts and the cham
nionship of the world at that style OF
wrestling. The match had been adyer-
tised far and near and considerable in
terest had been shown in the affair and
AZ a consequence. many persons from
throughout the copper andlron countries
were present to witness the contt at be-
tween the two peers OF Cornish style
wrestling. At 9:10 special train from
Calumet brought in over 100 enthusiasts
and shortly after this time the prelimin-
aries to the event Of ths evening were
commenced. A boxing bout between
two boys furnished much amusement
for the audience which was becoming
impatient for the wrestling to commence.
After this bout considerab interest was
noticed among the audience when it was
announced that Mr.. Snyder OF the 500
and McGrath OF Hancock would box four
rounds. In the introduction OF Snyder,
it was announced that he was willing and
anxious to meet any man his weight
(115 pounds) in the State. 1t was alec
stated he was not in condition for a
fight at present, but merely boxed to
show what he could do ii in condition.
When time was called and the men
squared of Snyder, who had lots Of
movement and grand stand plays, found
he had not the green horn he thought he
had in McGrath, the Hancock boy, for
alter Snyder had received several smart
jabs when he didn't expect them he be-
came more cautious. and several times
clinched to save himselffrom punishment.
Snyder is very, clever little man and
from the manner he took his punishment
and retaliated won many admirersin the
audience who cheered him when he got in
an exceptionally fine pass. McGrath had
the advantage over Snyder in weight by
fifteen pounds and wasi the stronger OF
the two, his blows counting when he
struck his opponent. During the four
rounds there was a continual uproar, the
audience urging on their favorite and
cheering them. when point was made.
The men from the start fought fast and
furious, and gave what eventually proved
the event OF the night. McGrath is a
very speedy Fighter and with training
and practice would not have to lay down
to anyone hisIweight.
Shortly.after selection by the band.
Rowett made Ibis appearance on the
stage and was received enthusiastically
by the audience. King did not put in his
appearance until twenty minutes after
wards, While waiting for King. one o,
our foremost citizens who occupied seat
on the stage and who was OVERLOOKING
with patriotism, requested the leader of
the band to stir up the audience by rend-
ering one OF our national airs. The re-
quest was granted, but imagine the pa
trlot's ehagrin when the band struck up
"There'll BE Hot Time"
IL was 1920 O'Clock when King put in
his appearance and the selection OF
referee was commenced. "Little Jimmie
wilcox OF Calumet. who is acknowledged
an authority on Cornish wrestling in these
parts was finally chosen as referee. and
when ne kmadel his appearance on the
stage he was loudly cheered, John r.
oNeil OF Calumet, and Wick O'Connell
held the watches. Before the bout was
commenced the referee ANNOUNCED that
there would be three minutes between
bout and five minutes between falls, that
bridging would be allowed and that the
Tour strangle holds: known to Cornish |
wrestling would be barred.
lt was 1890 o'clock when the wresJ-
lers stepped onto the mat and shook !
hands. Both men were in the pink of |
Trim. Rowett weighed in at $50 pounds,
and MS opponent ten pounds heavier.
Inen commenced what the Cornishmen |
term a walking match, which continued
'or twenty-three minutes, when Rowett
got the crook. but was forced to the mat |
race downward by Kings superior
strength, thus giving. King the first bout.
on coming together again both men
we're very cautious, several holds being
oroken by each man. King finally got
the crook, but:Rowett, who is a. quick
as q cat, turned frontward and threw
hing three points down, pretty fall,
with the inturn. The cheers that went
up from the audience were deaiening and
intense excitement prevailed, and It was
with much difficulty the referee was
heard to give the first fall to Rowett
a aa'er hity-one minutes Of actual wrest-
ling. 'i''''
At this juncture Bob Gilbert stepped
onto the stage and In his usual bluff man
ner announced that in his match with