Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-31

strength of the Swede saved him from going over on his back. Kelly tuSged and tugged and worked harder as he saw the arm gradually work out from beneath Swanson's body. As Swan son pulled away from that lock look of agony came over his face and he looked towards his corner and shook his head He called, to the referee and allowed Kelly the first fall.
 When the fifteen minutes was over Swanson did not appear and the match was awarded to Kelly. The latter proved his gameness last night and his eooIness in tight places. He worked better than he ever did in his life. and whatever may have been at- tached to his name in the past was re moved and forgotten last night by his clever work Had he wanted to fake last night he could have thrown down many of his friends. who had plenty of cash to bet on his chances.
 The preliminary bout was between John Roach of the Washington Hill Athletic club and William F. Loucks of the Elm Athletic club This also proved to be a corker and Roach ran I'D against a pretty hard proposition. He tried all the tricks he knew, but at every point he was met and Loucks made very good impression. The match was to be for thirty minutes, and when that time had expired neith- CT had secured fall and both were pretty well tired from their exertions. Three challenges have already been hurled at the winner of last nights match. The first one comes from J. s. Carroll and with the challenge he left forfeit of S25 with the sporting edi- tor of the Democrat to bind the bar gain. His challenge is as follows:
 Waterbury. Jan 30, 1902
 I will back Max Wiley for any part of S1u0 against the winner of the Kelly and Swanson match.
 J. S. CARROLL.
 The other two challenges came by dispatch and are as follows:
 Hartford. Jan 30, 1902. Ed MaIoney. Referee Auditorium, Wa
 terbnry. Conn:
 Oscar Johnson Hartford. challenges winner Kelly-Swanson bout.
 A. ANDERSON.
 New York. Jan 30 1902. sporting Editor Edward l.. Maloney,
 Waterbury Democrat:
 Please challenge the winner of Swan son and Kelly wrestling bout which takes place tonight for ina
 PROF JOHN ALEXANDERSON, Midd'eweight Champion of Europe.
 Hollander's Baths.
 Little also said yesterday that he was again willing to meet, John E.. Kelly of Waterbury, and would agree to throw him twice in an hour. Kelly beat John once and was in turn duly trimmed later, and he ought to be will ing to take chance on a handicap oe these proportions.-Broc Enter prise.
 Billy Lee, the manager of Alex Swanson, is one of the best known hotel keepers in New York state. He is as we'll one of the most popular men in Yonkers, where he Is located. His hotel Is run in peculiar manner, too. While 1t is a great place for boxers and wrestlers to drop into, and while many are attracted to the place who some times are not wanted, there is not a card allowed in the building and no gambling of any kind will be sane 2 tioned there. YouEcannot find even q dice in the cafe It is patronized by all the best class of sports and profes- sional men. and the name of Billy Lee is as well known as is that of Jim lief fries, Rob Fitzsimmons. or any other of the top notchers. He is jovial fel- low and made many friends on his short trip to this city. Financially he Is well fixed and he follows the sport for the pleasure that is in 1t and not for profit. He stands all expenses and i if there is any money coming. in q match the. man he manages gets it. That is one reason why he Is so well liked by all classes Of people He is also one of the leading Elks of Yonk- CTS and he has perhaps more friends i throughout New York tate than any ether hotel keeper in the state.