Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
ON THE MAT.
Saratoga is to Have a Tournament of
 Wrestling.

Wrestling is to have an inning dur ing the racing season at Saratoga. and monster tournament lasting an en- tire month, is already planned. ''Pop" Bikes, father of the late Harry Bikes, is sponsor for the scheme, and has al ready secured the signatures of six well known wrestlers who are to com pete. Among those who will be seen on the mat are Tom Jenkins, Dan Mo Leod, Jim Parr, Clarence Bouldin the Cuban Wonder the lightweight champion, George Bothner, Max Wiley and two others Elkes believes such a carnival will be a big success, and he is figuring on giving good purses to the | grapplers. It is a long time since wrestling bouts have been held at Sara toga and if the contemplated matches are successful the tournament will be come yearly fixture In order to in- sure genuine contests each contestant will be asked to post a large forfeit the same to become the property of the promoter if any evidence of fraud or fake is established.
 | Butte. Mont, is another city which has taken up the wrestling game. and | if indications count for anything that place will soon be the scene of a mon ster tournament. Tom Jenkins yester- day signed articles of agreement to meet a well known Butte wrestler named J. Harrington. Harrington is a clever big fellow and has been long de sirous of meeting Jenkins on the mat. The match is to be decided some time AA A~Ir @o the game other matches will be held and good inducements will be offered to the best of talent in this line.
 Harvey Parker spent few hours New York Saturday. The ''Little Demon seemed to be crestfallen over I his defeat by Enil Selva at Paterson the other night In explanation of that bout Parker said: 'sI was not in the best condition, but don't like to make any excuses. Selva is certainly an e1- l cellent wrestler and has a fine chance of defeating any of the big men I had to take Selva on and give away weight because none of the Wrestlers in my class seemed over anxious to meet him. | During the summer months I will take things easy and be ready by fall to wrestle anyone of my weight, 140 to 145 pounds, in the world. I am going to stay in the business one more year. But in that time intend to add to my record and bank account by meeting and defeating the best of 'em in my class"
 When Jim Parr returns to England this summer Dan Mcleod may accom- pany him. Parr has received an offer of a large purse to wrestle Mcleod in that country, and if liberal expenses be assured it is probable that he will I accept. Parr thinks that for man of his weight Mcleod is the greatest wrestler in the world.
 I Nick Elliott said yesterday that he is ready to arrange match for his pupil, Harry Weinberg, against any light I weight. in the business. barring George Bothner, Max Luttbeg and Harvey l Parker 'I think Weinberg a clever fellow,'' said Elliott, ssbut not good enough just yet to meet any of the top 1 notchers He has been at the game a little while only, but in that time has displayed remarkable aptitude.
 Frank Herrick, assistant wrestling instructor of the New York A. o., wants to meet Clarence Bouldin, the Cuban Wonder" in a finish contest at catch h-as-catch-can style. Herrick is looked upon as4one of the cleverest big I fellows in the business. If the two come together the affair is sure to be big betting event, as Herrick has plenty of admirers among the members of the New York A. O., who are ready to back him against all corners.
 " In one of the best wrestling matches ever seen in the city, Oscar Johnson, champion of Hartford defeated Will liam Cnaki, champion of Bridgeport, Saturday night at the auditorium. At the end of twenty-five minutes, John son got fall by a crotch and leg hold, but refused to accept it and continued to wrestle After twenty minutes more Cnaki was forced to withdraw because of injuries to his eye-Hartford Cour- ant.
 Tom Sharkey announces that he is through with the wrestling game for good His reason for this decision is that he wants to give all his time to his business in the future. Sharkey in the brief time he has been on the mat has made more money than any wrestler in the business. Owing to his reputation the matches in which he has figured have all been well attended. Tn addition to this he has shown sur prising skill on the mat, and always gives good account of himself.
 Leo Pardello is in receipt of letter from a friend in Italy to the effect that two well known Italian champions are coming to this country next winter to compete with any of the big men. Pardello is not at liberty to disclose their names, Ibut he adds that when | 4l,t~ R,r,. ooIro God impression. The wrestlers in question are at home at Ora Roman, the pre- vailing style of that country. Begin ming next week Parde1lo will meet all corners at Rockaway Beach. He offers $50 to anyone whom he fails to throw