Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-17
WRESTLING,
HACK MEETS
 A TARTAR
The Big Russian Runs Again. st a Pretty Tough Pro. positiGn-C Good Match in Springfield Last Night.


 Springfield Last Night.
 There was quite an unexpected oc- currence at one of the music halls in London where George Hackenschmidt, the worlds champion wrestler. Is ap- bearing Just now meeting all corners. The Russian Lion," who is drawing large crowds, offers $50 to any man who lasts fifteen minutes with him in bout, under either catch-as-catch- can or Graeco-Roman rules and S1 900 to the man who can defeat him. This alluring bait helps to attract a lot of opponents and almost every time that Hackenschmidt goes on the mat he has two or three men ready to go against him.
 After disposing of Prince" Decco of Dahomey, a colored wrestler and weight litter, in 3 minutes and :}2 sec onds, Gus Remnant. a finely built ath- lete, weighing about 244 pounds, then faced Hackenschmidt. Remnant is clever man, but it was evident that he was not in-the best of condition. for before the contest had proceeded a minute Remnant was puffing. But he was not afraid in the least and went after the Russian for all he was worth. Hackenschmidt tried to get a waist lock on his man with the evident IT, tention of tossing his opponent around and then securing a hammer lock, but Remnant was too quick and fell on his stomach. Hackenschmidt worked over 0 md haI on Remnant which the latter broke. Then Remnant got to his feet and rushed at Hackenschmidt. With quick move and excellent judgment Remnant caught Hackenscnmidt around the waist. The Russian went to the mat. Remnant. mastering all of his strength. fairly brought Hacken- schmidt in the ar and threw him to the carpet. It was done so quickly that the crowd could not understand how it all happened.
 Hackenschmidt was furious and rushed Remnant to the end of the stage. The latter lifted the Russian twice in succession. sending his man to the floor with thud. By this time the spectators began to realize that Hackenschmidt had at last met a man his equal in strength and cheered They urged him to beat Hack" and although he made gallant endeavor Remnants condition told and he i'm mediately acted on the defensive Hackenschmidt then applied a full Nelson and Remnant weakened under the pressure. Remnant was then thrown in minutes and 40 seconds. This was the first time in Hacken- schmidt's career as professional that he had been handled so roughly, and after the match Hackenschmldt cor graduated Remnant. He told him that with training and experience he might develop into one of the best grapplers in the business.
 WRESTLING IN SPRINGFIELD.
 Springfield. Aug 17.-Jack Downs. the Lake Hill. N. Y.. wrestler. failed last night in his attempt to throw Jim Barnes twice in one hour of actual in Graves hail. One of the biggest crowds ever attracted by a match in Springfield saw the men work and the sport was exciting for the full time limit.
 After twenty minutes of feeling out work in which neither man showed to ! decided advantage. Downs worked three-quarter Nelson and body hold into clutch. in which he was able to use his weight to the best advantage. Barnes went down for 'all. but when he began the second portion of the 60 minutes of wrestling ne devoted the entire 40 to attempting -o keep behind his man.
 In deep wrestling interest the match 'xceeded by far the best previous local shows on the mat. Downs had about wenty pounds on Barnes and was very atty on the mat In style he so close. V resembled Tom Jenkins. the former worlds champion. that many of the ] spectators were puzzled. There were To flaws or showy moves by Downs. ie used all available strength in di- | ecting a fine battery of wrestling | moves on Barnes. and his great | trength counted. Barnes appeared 10 | ,e in bit better condition than his I opponent and was so fast that Downs | ouldn't make his own skill count ! nore.
 In the second portion of the match l he speed with which the men travelled | vas terrific. Perspiration poured from | 10th wrestlers and body holds wers 1 ifficult to get. Downs was forced on l he defense more in the second bout. | mt each time Barnes appeared to he he posseSsor of the advantage. Downs \ you'd use his power In slipping tr \ afety.
 During the last ten minutes both len were fatigued Downs worked i csperately hard. but Barnes was just | peedy enough to evade him. In the losing minutes the crowd closed in | nd cheered. the final announcement | f the time limit resulting in men reaking through the ropes and con ratulating Barnes. Downs. too. had
 big following and in answeF to call pr speech. he said that he had not what he had contracted D do. but that he lost nobody's money ut his own. He asked for an immetli. ie chance to meet Barnes in a finish latch at evens. Barnes declared that he match couldn't come too soon to lease him. and although many ad- lirers were urging him to he cautious. Q practically agreed upon next Wed esday night as the time for the latch.
 Downs contends that the drinking -ater caused sickness which made him cry weak yesterday. Each man post I SD as forfeit for another match to 2 made on the same basis as that of Ist night q per cent of the net re aipts to the winner and 25 to the ser