Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-03
ON THE MAT.
Tom Sharkey Holds Of Prof.
 Michael Dwyep.

The Sailor Pugilist and Wrestler Sue
 cumbs to the Wiley Michael But
 Once-A Big Crowd Present at
 Bridgeport to See the tch-George
 Bothner Has an Easy Time With
 Tom Riley.
 Bridgeport, April 3.-Tom Sharkey, Ehe sailor pugilist. won his match with Professor M. J. Dwyer before 1,5O0 people in Madison hall last night. Dwyer threw, the pugilist in 20 min utes. but was unable to do the trick the second time. The terms of the match were that Dwyer would throw Eharkey twice in an hour. This was a big contract, considering the size and strength of the big fellow, com- pared with that of Professor Dwyer. Ehe latter was smaller in every way.
 The sailor as he reached the arena, was enthusiastically cheered. When he mounted the mat his huge frame and we'll developed muscles showed them selves to the greatest advantage. On his chest was tatooed a full rlgged ship. His flesh was much darker than that of Professor Dwyer and showed ln marked contrast.
 Before the match Professor Atlas am nounced that it was catch-as-catch-can, pin falls to count.
 For the first ten minutes the men worked, first one having the advan- tage and then the other. Time would be spent in trying for an opening, and then they would get together and mix things up in a lively manner.
 Dwyer had no difficulty in getting his arms around the sailor, but when there came a tight place Sharkey would watch for an opportunity and then roll to safety.
 Dwyer shook Sharl1ey and then got together, locked hard in one an others embrace. Dwyer had the sailor by the neck. while the sailor caught the local man by the legs and held him fast. During the next five minutes there was swift work, in5 which the men were frequently in mixups. SharkCy was on the defen- sive and by quick rolls got out of danger several times.
 Another ten minutes passed before there was anything that approached the danger line for either man.
 Dwyer fiddled around Sharkey's legs for while and got firm hold. Then he had the big fellow at dis advantage, which was carefully fol- lowed. He got Sharkey by the shoulders and worked a half Nelson. With this hold he turned the big man over on his side and with his left made mouth hold which shut off Sharkey's breath. Firmly locked as he was, Dwyer tried to turn the pug1list over. He yielded by inches and finally went over on the mat, both shoulders touching fairly. Time 25 minutes
 There was a rest of 15 minutes and Sharkey came back much refreshed. The men opened carefully and for 35 minutes struggled. Once Sharkey had Dwyer all but down, but quickness saved him. Again Dwyer had Sharkey almost touching, but failed to score.
 The last period was the more excit- ing and the men were frequently cheered, Sharkey getting his share. Several times Sharkey got half Nell sons. but they weNe broken Once full Nelson was secured, but was not effective.
 Dick Howell acted as referee and l.. NJ. Rich as timekeeper Previous to the star bout William Cnaki threw Fred Neupert three times in 12 min utes. He had agreed to do the job in 80 minutes.
 Tn the gymnasium of the New Polo A. C., 129th street and Park avenue, New York, last night. George Rothner success Elly defended his title to the American cstch-as-catch-can champion ship by defeating Tom Riley the Eng fish premier in this division. The match was quickly decided, Bothner taking two straight falls with comparative ease.
 Bothner is now going after more in- ternat tional honors and announced that he would sail for England in June to meet several men in his division in London. Last nights bout was for $500 side and division of the gate receipts.
 of the Pastime A. c. and Charley Doughertv. The Englishman was looked after by Casper Leon. The conditions were best two in three falls, with the strang1e hold barred and only pin falls to count
 Rothner allowed Riley to take the initiative. Eventually Riley got tired of these tactics and releasing his grasp permitted Bothner to regain his feet; Once in this position Bothner rushed for the foreigner. First catching Ri- fey by the legs he tipped him over and landed his rival on one shoulder Tom escaped. only to fall into full Nelson Riley could not get away this time and slowly hut surely Bothner brought both of the Fnglishman's shoulders to the mat. The time was minutes and 80 Hm EA