The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-05
.HACKENSCHMIDT
HAD EASY TIME
Cleveland Wrestler Never Had
Look-In in International
Match.
New York Sun Special Service.

NEW 1oTk gun 6peclal service.
New York, May George S. Hackenschmidt
the Russian Lion,'' clearly demonstrated last
night that as an allarOund wrestler he is
without a peer. He met Tom Jenkins in
catch-a can match in Madison Square Gar
den and won two straight falls with consum-
mate ease. That jenkins convinced that
he had met his master evident when the
men approached each other to grapple for the
worlds title. Tom had the most reverent re-
spect for the prodgious strength Of the for
eigner, for not once did he dare to assume the
aggressive. Occasionally he urged, i'm
pOred and begged by the large crowd who were
with him to a man, to annihilate the foreigner.
Nobly he tried and ignominiously he failed
Hack" has the Indian sign on Jenkins,
the general comment and this statement was
substantiated by subsequent proceedings during
which the American a mere toy in the
hands of the herculean Russian.
His showing pitiful. Americans
had given him all the encouragement possible,
and Tom appreciated it and rallied, but he
was powerIess in the hands of Hackenschmidt
So much had been said of jenkins wonderful
leg holds which would offset the Russians
advantage in strength. These leg holds never
materialized. jenkins appeared afraid of
Stunning the initiative at any stage. Once
twice after Hack had made crude at
tempt at catch sea tchcan wrestling, Tom
grabbed of his oaken posts, but the power
in his legs tremendous. jenkins shook his
head and looked chagrined. He knew he was
beaten, for in leg holds lay his only hope of
victory. Hackenschmdt then went at his ad-
versary with vengeance, resorting to Greco
Roman methods. The American tired percep-
tibly. and it apparent to those around
the ringside that jenkins would be a two-time
loser against his foe. r.
Many thought Jenkins made a mistake in
matching his strength against that of Hacken-
schmidt. His widely known science and expert
ence which have stood him in good stead in
previous contests We're entirely lacking. He
attempted to rough it with his opponent, but
he soon discovered that it was mere waste
of strength. The American then lay on his
stomach and devoted his attention to breaking
Hacks pet holds. After twenty-five minutes
Of wrestling during which the Clevelander
| nelson which Tom broke after a desperate
struggle Angered by this setback. Hacken-
/ schmidt went at Tom with the ferocity of a
bull. jenkins stalled. but the foreigner was
after him like hawk after its fallen prey.
| The iron waist lock downed Jenkins. Hack fol-
lowed up his advantage and obtained hair
| nelson. He bore down hard on Tom and the
| latter was forced to yield to brute strength.
In thirty-one minutes and ten seconds Hack
had pinned the Americans shoulders to the
! mat for the first fall. Jenkins was on the
| verge of collapse when he left the ring. He
| returned for the second fall in fairly good
| shape, while Hackenschmidt was apparently as
| fresh as when he entered the arena. jenkins
played into Hackenschmidt's arms in an en-
| deavor to work successful leg hold. The Bus
| sian was wary. however breaking the hold with
| ridiculous ease. Jenkins was rapidly losing
strength. Hackenschmidt kept driving away at
| him. never giving him moments rest. lie
whirled jenkins around as if the latter were
| an infant. This terrific grueling gradually led
! to defeat. The foreigner. too. was becoming
enervated by his exertions, but he pos.
sessed sufficient strength to gain several dan
| gerous holds Tom broke hammer lock and two
| half nelson's, but when Hackensehmidt tried
half nelson for the third time jenkins was
unable to withstand it. The vicelike grip caused
| Jenkins to gasp he appeared to be in terrible
| pain. He called on his reserve strength. His
| extra energy gave little response and thee for
| eigner finally turned him over. The time, OF
| the second fall was twenty-three minutes and
| four seconds Just before the men entered the
ring Frank Gotch was introduced. He chal-
| lenged sSthe winner and jenkins, whether the
latter lost or won.