Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-12
ON THE MAT.
Professor Dwyer Takes a Handicap
 Match From Jim Parr.


 In what is spoken of as the best and most hotly contested wrestling match ever held at Worcester, Mass, Satur- day night, Prof M. J. Dwyer, formerly of this city, defeated Jim Parr, the lat ter failing in his contract to throw Dwyer twice in the hour at catch-as- catch-can style. The match was hum- mer from the start and there was not a minutes rest throughout it. DWyer was in great condition, as he usually is, and tipped the scales at 1892, four pounds better than at what he usually wrestles. Parr pushed the beam down to 173. Parr, as usual, tried his rush tactics, but was no match for Dwyeres cleverness, who broke every hold the big man got upon him. At times Dwyer became the aggressor, and once, through cleverleg work almosthadParr down with his shoulders touching. At the close of the contest Dwyer was the least fatigued of the pair, although Parr. towards the end, had used all the punishing and gruellng holds he could think of in an effort to take the heart out of his opponent. Prof Dwyer con- siders his catch Saturday night as the greatest victory he has won, as Jim Parr is considered the best catch-as- catch-can wrestler in the world next to Tom Jenkins. Over 1,2O0 persons wit messed the contest.
 Dayton, O., May 12.--The wrestling bout between Charles Wittmer of Gin cinnau and J. J.. Rooney, the giant gripman of Chicago, was declared a draw at midnight Saturday night, after each man had won fall. Wittmer's fall was won in 30 minutes, Graeco- Roman style, and Rooney's was won in 27 minutes, catch-as-catch-c 
 The wrestling carnival promoted by Tom Miner at Miners Bowery theater, and which is to last week, began last night with a bout, catch-as-catch-ca style, between Harry Model of the Re liance A. O. and Joe Bernstein, the pugilist. A very large crowd was pres ent and the sport was excellent. Au- gust Faust was the referee. Model undertook the rather herculean task of downing Bernstein twice in thirty minutes. Model. who weighed about 16O pounds to Bernstein's 12S pounds, failed even to secure one fall. Bern stein was in fine condition and broke all holds without much difficulty. Model, after allowing Bernstein five minutes on top, did all the aggressive work He utilized his feet, applied half Nalsons and crotch holds, but all he could do was to bring Bernstein on one shoulder. At the twenty-ninth minute Bernstein was in real danger. Model had firm hammer lock, but Bernstein by sheer strength alone got away. As Model failed in his contract Faust gave the decision to Bernstein. Two east side youths, Young Roeber ana Kid Matthews, went on as pre- liminary in the tournament for the newsboy championship. for which MT Miner has offered gold watch. Roe Der got the verdict on points, The contest lasted fifteen minutes. Previ- ous to the bouts an important match was arranged between Faust and John Fleming. the Butcher Boy" Fleming agreed to throw Faust in fifteen min utes at Graeco-Roman style. Leo Par dello has been selected to referee. My, but strange things happen in l the mat game. AS was predicted by | the knowing ones a few days ago, yer. satile Tom Sharkey won again, but how he ever threw McMillan is a mys- tery to everyone but those who signed the articles. McMillan could throw Sharkey ten times in an hour "on de leveE" But about the only thing | Sharkey can down is a keg of beer.- Bridgeport Standard.