Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
WITH THE WRESTLERS.
Dwyer and Bothner Are Not Yet
 Matched, But May Be To-Day.

Matched, But May Be To-Day.
 Just as he expected. when he went to New York Professor Dwyer found that several of the managers down there wanted bit of the match if one was arranged between himself and George Bothner. Dwyer refused point blank to have anything to do with q match at all if the expenses ran over $25O. Johnny Dunn and Charley Har- yey wanted the expenses to run to $4U0, but Dwyer would not stand for it. Then the managers began kicking against each other and offering purses to wreStle for. Dwyer was guaran- teed so much if he would make q match and the other manager went him $10O better. He saw that they were out for the money and Dwyer made up his mind that if he was matched he wanted to see his money before he went on the mat. One man ager bid $40O and the other $500. This sum was to be Dwyer's if he would consent to a match. Dwyer wanted the expenses kept down to a$35O and he would then wrestle one of three ways The winner to take sixty per cent, the winner to take seventy-five, the winner 10 take all.
 Tn all probability Dwyer will accept the $500 offer, provided the money is put up before the match. If it is ar ranged it will be pulled off in New York about January 10.
 After spending some time with the managers and Bothner Dwyer paid a visit to the Journal office. There he made the statement to Sporting Editor Harry Beecher that if there was any one in New York who did not think Harvey Parker was. thrown square and fair in this city a few weeks ago he would willingly back himself against Parker for any amount of money. He wanted to deposit forfeit of $50 with the sporting editor, but the latter took his word forst the matter He also made the statement that he would present the editor with $25 if he could get Parker to consent to another match for any amount up to S1 ,000.
 John Fleming showed his true form last night at the London theater where he is meeting all corners this week, against Emile Schmidt of New York in a catch as catch can bout. Schmidt is robust heavyweight, and his know ledge of wrestling is not confined merely to strength. He is scientific and quick Schmidt was out appar- ently to win S25. which Johnny Dunn offers to anyone who can stay fifteen minutes with the Butcher Boy" for he went at Fleming in whirlwind fash ion. Schmidt was slippery and es- capped Piening's grasps with ease. Fi- nally he became winded and Fleming set to work for back hammer lock. He caught Schmidt by the left arm and held on tenaciously. Schmidt f. nally fell on his back exhausted The fall was made in 10 minutes and 40 seconds. Jack Lebenson, known as Young Acton, met Max Bonnet at GraecO-Roman style. In minutes and 40 seconds Bohnet succumbed. The hold which did the trick was q three-quarter Nelson. Fleming had tough customer ill the afternoon. He met Anton Wagner. who weighed in the neighborhoOd of 215 pounds. Wag- ner insisted on Graeco-Roman style, which is not Piening's best forte. Eventually the two went down and as soon as Fleming got to business there was nothing to it, so to speak, Fleming gaining a fall in 5 minutes and 50 sec onds with full Nelson. Young Ac- ton threw Carl Williams in 4 minutes Tonight Fleming is slated to meet Jem Calvin of Ireland and Fred Kramer.
 Acting for Max Luttbeg, the real lightweight champion wrestler, here by challenge George Bothner of New York to wrestle Luttbeg catch as catch can style, and agree to throw Bothner twice in one hour. Luttbeg will set the date to the end of January in order to allow Bothner's finger to heal fully At the same time l wish to call your attention to my efforts to make d match with the counterfeit champion, Harvey Parker. who as soon as he heard Luttbeg was coming to New York departed for parts unknown Parker knows Luttbeg's ability and appreciates it so much that he has en- deavored to steal from Luttbeg two of his titles; one is champion light weight and the other is 'Hittle De- mon,' for as such Luttbeg is known all through the west I am ready to prove this at any time by presenting for your inspection newspaper clip pings that speak volumes. Very truly yours, ERED w. BU RMS.
 New York, December IS.
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