Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-29
ON THE MAT.
Tom Jenkins Exposes One of. the Al
 legged Wrestlers.

Tom Jenkins Exposes One of the Al
 legged Wrestlers.
 At the Dewey theater, New York, last week when Tom Jenkins was meeting all corners one of the applica- tions which his manager received to go against Jenkins and earn $1O0 if he stayed was August Faust of Germany. Faust pleaded that he was ill and asked Roach to tell Jenkins not to hurt him. Jenkins promised to ham, dle him gently and on the night of the contest everything went swimmingly until Jenkins got into a bridge. In view of Faust's plaint Jenkins was a bit careless and did not protect him. self as he should. Seeing an oppor- tunity to gain reputation Faust dis played extraordinary strength and set to work to throw the champion. Jen- kins said nothing, but began opera tions in real earnest and soon had the German on his back for a fall. After the match Jenkins told Faust what he thought of him.
 Regarding a match between George Hackenschmidt and Jack Carkeek the London Sporting Life of June 16 has this to say: "Hackenschmidt was during last week, fulfilling an engage ment in Leeds, and on Saturday he de sired our representative to state that he is prepared to lay Jack Carkeek 5000 to $500 that he throws him ten times in one hour in Graeco-Roman style, and ten times in one hour the fol lowing night in catch-as-catch-ca style, Hackenschmidt to lose his money if Carkeek gains one fall" Tn answer to this Carkeek wrote to the Sporting Life his reply, published the following day as follows: T beg to call Hack enschmidt's attention to the fact that I met his representative in response to challenge which I accepted in it's en- tirety and deposited my money. Hack enschmidt must now go on with that match or 1 shall not talk any further business with him."
 Jack Munroe believes that he has fine chance of defeating Tom Sharkey for an opportunity to meet the quon. dam sailor on the mat. Munroe is will ing to enter into any reasonable com- pact and will post forfeit as soon as Sharkey displays willingness to wrestle him.
 Denny Gallagher of Buffalo, who few years ago used to be regarded as one of the best grapplers in the busi- ness, was a very easy opponent for Jim Parr at Fenton's theater, Buffalo, the other night Gallagher and Parr came together to a finish but Galla- gher was defeated twice in side of nineteen minutes.
 George Bothner is going to emulate the example of Tom Sharkey, Jim Corbett, Kid Nc Coy ct al, and go into the saloon business. Bothner believes 1 that the life of a wrestler is too strenu- l ous when man has to devote his spare time giving instructions to ambitious pupils. Bothner runs a gymnasium in New York city in partnership with Billy Elmer He says he will not give up his work on the mat altogether, but will be ready to wrestle any one in his class. Bothner intends to start in the saloon business next fall
 l It seems as if Nick Elliott will not be able to undertake the trip to Eng and and meet.Jack Carkeek in London next September. A few weeks ago Elliott received an offer from we'll known English sporting promoter ask | HE HILL IO COul0 to En2lanu ana wrestle Carkeek. Elliott promptly sent a reply accepting and naming his terms. He received an answer yester- day in which he was informed that the club where the contest is to be held will not allow him any expenses. El- l liott then called the bout off. Elliott I is now ready to wrestle any heavy weight in the business for a side bet and purse.
 The match between Jim Parr and Dan Mcleod, which was to have been decided at Buffalo this month, has been called off. It appears that the club which promoted the contest did not think it would draw in view of McLeod's demonstrated ability over Parr. N He met the Englishman few weeks ago and had no trouble in throw ing him.
 Another match between Arthur Kel- ter and George Bothner may be arrang- ed, provided the former will agree to scale the lightweight limit, 1855 pounds. This, Kelter says, he can do, but there are plenty of sports who believe oth- erwise. Kelter is now in fine shape and if he attempts to take off any more weight it will be detriment to him. Kelter weighs about 143 pounds stripped.