Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-16
WITH THE wREsTLERs.
The Big Turk Makes a Strange Propo-
 sition to Ernest Roeber.

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 Martin Julian, manager of the. ter rible Turk, Nouroulah, is anxious lo have the swarthy-skinned giant from the sultan's domain meet Ernest Roe her on the mat. He is convinced that Roeber would have but little chance with the Turk and offers to make a match on terms that are unusual. The following self-explanatory letter has been sent by Julian:
 As my contract with Nouroulah ex- pires on May 9, and he is scheduled to sail for Europe on that day, would like to have him meet Ernest Roeberl before he leaves. 1t was originally on Roebers account that signed a con tract with the Turk, as I always felt con yinced that he was the better man. I have been ready to make match with Roeber ever since Nouroulah has been in this country, but nothing has come of it. Roeber and Pons Wrestled over an hour and 30 minutes without a fa3l, at Graeco-Roman style. Al though Nouroulah is catch-as-catch- can wrestler, will make the following proposition to Roeber on behalf of the Turk:
 Nouroulah will agree to throw Roe Der twice in one hour at Graeco-RO, 1Ny have all that comes in at the gate.
 There are no strings, stipulations or impossible conditions attached to the proposition, and it goes as it stands. If Roeber still claims the Graeco-Ro- man wrestling championship here is his chance to defend it. He cannot put forth the claim of lack of condi- ton, as will make the date as late as May 24, the day the before the Turk is booked to return to his native land. This will give Roeber ample time to prepare for the battle, and he can be fit to put forth his best efforts by that date. I will post substantial forfeit to bind the match as soon as Roeber signifies a Willingness to accept this equitable offer.
 Considering that Nouroulah meets both Atherton and Gallagher in Buff fa1o May 21, guaranteeing to win two falls from each man within 60 min- utes, it can be seen that my offer to Roeber is a bona fide one; All I ask is two or three days to elapse after the Buffalo affair in order that Nou- roulah can have time to rest up.
 Nouroulah is now champion catch as-catch-can wrestler, having won the title from Jenkins and | am desirous of securing for him the chance of win ming the Graeco-R Roman championship. It is now up to Mr Roeber. A reply. from him is anxiously awaited.
 MARTIN JULIAN.
 George Bothner of the Pastime A. O.. the champion lightweight wrestler of the world. has undertaken what un- doubtedly will prove the most difficult task of his career when he endeavors to throw two heavyweights in an hour or forfeit a snug sum in Columbia hall, Stevens avenue. Mount Vernon. Mon day evening. The men who will face the invincible Indian are Joe Arcuri. the champion of Mount Vernon. and Ben Thomson, the White Plains heavy weight. Three bouts between local men will precede the main bout
 Harvey Parker met three men at the Star theater in Brooklyn last night and defeated them all in 15 minutes. And he did this without any rest between the bouts. The first man to go on was Joe Olsen of Newark He lasted 415 minutes. Charles Albert, the second man, was easily disposed of in one minute and one-quarter. Jem Calvin. the last man, knew something about wrestling. Parker had to work hard to secure fall in nine minutes.