The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-20
On the Wrestling Mat.

A'As afternoon received the follow
ing telegram from Frank Gehle, Of
Piqua, o., in response to letter sent
him by Mr.. Dwyer replying to his ac-
ceptance Of the challenge issued by
the culturist: Postpone match. Any
night after Oct. 20 suits me-"
The match will be wrestled under
the auspices of the Scranton Bicycle
club. The club house on Washington
avenue will be the scene of the bout,
and Mr.. Dwyer wrote Mr. Gehle tell
ing him that Oct. 90 would be a con-
venient date. The telegram was the
answer to his communication.
November has now been decided
upon, and the event will then take
place. 1t will be for s1OO a side, with
the winner to take the entire door re-
ceipts after all expenses are paid. The
Bicycle club will issue special invita-
tions for admittance to members and
their friends.
The wrestling will be done in the
ball room, the mat being placed in the
center Of the floor and seats being az
ranged around it.
If Mr.. Dwyer wins the match he
will accept the challenge of Leonard.
Of Newark, N. ]. Gehle is the middle
weight wrestler Of Ohio and had a
bout with Dwyer two years ago at
Dayton, o., which resulted in Gehle's
finger being broken after an hours
work and the match being brought to
sudden end.
Dwyer, when stripped, weighs 1865
pounds, and the Ohio man has the ad-
vantage of him both in stature and
weight. He weighs about 170 pounds
and whereas Dwyer stands feet s
inches, Gelile is 5 feet II inches tall.
Dwyer expressed himself to a Trib-
une man Thursday night as follows:
"Ciehle is a splendid wrestler, and I
anticipate an evening Of hard work
when I meet him at the Bicycle club.
He is strong and hardy, and think
when we come together we will afford
everyone present an evening of thor
ough interest,"
The following letter was yesterday
received at The Tribune from Mr..
Gehle:
Piqua, Oct. IT, 1900.
Sporting Editor of The Tribune, Scranton, Pa
Dear Sir: Tnclosed find agreement duly signed.
Have sent draft for $25 today to you and forfeit
Tor 800. Will deposit balance on my arrival
either Oct 25 or 60. Was pleased to have Pro-
fessor Dwyer accept my offer so quick, as per-
haps he expected to catch me out Of condition.
WE'LL he will find that am not and have been
preparing all summer for furious winters cam.
paign, and wish to state right here that l am
prepared to wrestle any one in the east, regard
less of weight, right after my contest with Mr..
Dwycr. do not like TO make so long trip
unless l know / can give an account OF myself
with any one who cares to meet me, and you
can state that l am open to wrcstle any one
for any sum OF money within reason, catch as
catch can
My hacker and myself will leave here no later
than Thursday, Oct. % and be in Scranton some.
time in the morning Of Oct. 90. Thanking you
for favors shown, am Truly yours,
Frank n. Gehlc,
Piqua, Ohio.
The articles Of agreement drawn up
by Mr.. Dwyer are as follows:
Scranton, Pa, Oct. 1G, 1000.
Articles OF agreement for catch.as.catch.can
wrestling match between Frank Gehe, of Piqua,
OHIO, and NJ j. Dwyer, of Scranton: Said par.
ties do hereby agree to wrestle straight catch.
as.catch.can match, hest two in three to win,
strangle lock barred, and only pin falls to count,
for 800 a side, and winner to take all gate
money, after expenses are paid, such as hall
and tickets, said match to be wrestled at the
Scranton Bicycle club rooms Friday evening, at
$50, Oct 26, referee TO be chosen by the club
the day OF the match
(Signed) NJ. ]. Dwyer.
Frank r. Gehe.
Wtrcss-Slichael Kerigan.
Mr.. GehleS letter was written be-
fore he sent his telegram to MI Dwyer,
and therefore his arrival in the city
will probably be later than that specl-
fled in the above mssive.