Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
WRESTLING. MATCH IS
 NOW MADE
Lawson of Naugatuck and Conrad of Oakville to Meet for $l0O-Bids for Match Asked.

1t looked for a time Saturday night as though the proposed wrestling con- test between Conrad Of Oakville and Lawson of Naugatuck would not ma- terialize. Manager Smith for Conrad and Manager Sltapleton for Lawson were on hand ready to do business and the articles were in course of con- struction when it came to the point of forfeit for weight and appearance. Manager Stapleton wanted the whole $1O0 to go for that forfeit, but Mana ger Smith insisted that but the first $25 posted be the forfeit for over weight. It was argued pro and con and neither side was willing to give in. Fianlly the match was called off and Manager Smith, who had his for felt up, drew 1t down and the parties left the office and the lights were turned out. All hands met again oil the outside and after talking the mat ter over for nearly an hour articles were drawn up and signed. Here is a match that no one can point finger at and whatever club gets it will be assured of one of the squarest wrest- ling contests ever pulled off in this city. The articles are as follows:
 Waterbury, June 25, 1904.
 Articles of agreement entered into this 25th day of June, 1904, between Henry Conrad of Oakville and Charles Lawson of Naugatuck for a wrestling contest, catch-as-catch-can style, stran- gle hold barred, pin falls only to count, for $50 a side.
 This match is to be held in the town Or city or borough which offers the best inducements. Clubs or other or ganizations wishing to bid for this match will have an opportunity to do so and all bids must be in the stake holders hands not later than July 5. At the signing of articles $25 will be deposited in the hands of the stakehold- CT, E. l.. Maloney, sporting editor of the Waterbury Evening Democrat, by each contestant or packer Of such con testant The balance of the $50 each to be posted in the hands of the stake holder three days previous to the bring ing off of the match.
 This match will be pulled off during the week of July 10 at the place speci- fled when the bids have been opened and selection made of such place.
 The winner of this match will be the man who has won the first two falls out of three as accredited to him by the referee The winner will take the whole purse of $10O and the gate re- ceipts or whatever is bid by any club in lieu of gate receipts.
 It is also agreed between both par ties that each man must weigh 115 pounds at the ringside on the night of the match, prior to entering the ring. Should either man weigh more than the stipulated weight, 115 pounds, at the time specified above, the man overweight will forfeit his $50 to his opponent
 It is also agreed between both par ties that E. l.. Maloney will net as ref cree of this match and his decision will be final.
 It Is also agreed that both shoulders must be on the mat when fall is given, and should one shoulder be on the mat and the other shoulder is go- ing toward the floor the referee must instruct the men to take the center of the mnt and resume the same holds as when at the edge of the mat.
 W. T. STAPLETON,
 For c. Lawson.
 GEORGE A. SMITH,
 For Henry Conrad