Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-06
WRESTLING SWANSON
 WON AGAIN Defeated a Good Man in Nashville Results of Some Other
 Matches.

The following account of a wrest- ling match in which Alex Swanson look part, is from the Nashville American of March 1.
 Alex Swanson won a clean-cut vic tory over Arthur Montour on the mat at the Athletic club last night. Iii sfxty-seyen minutes he pinned the h. dian to the floor twice. The first fall was made in 42 minutes and the second in 9. one being the result of q scissor lock across the arm, togeth- CT with bar hammer lock and the other hold that stopped Montour was half-Nelson and crotch hold.
 It was by far tlle best program Manager Barton had arranged for the public. There were two prelimina- ries.
 Jimmy Wilkerson again met Jim by Grisby in three-round sparrins bout. The little fellows mixed 1t LID rather lively.
 Harry Roberts and Jack Cregar, amateurs, weighing about 130 pounds wrestled fourteen minutes without a fall. The match was stopped because of the poor physical condition of the men.
 When the main event was called the house was packed. Every seat was taken and standing room was at a premium.
 Both men appeared in good shape. The Indian, who looked to be shade the heavier. wore black eye he re- ceived i'll his match at Terre Houte. Otherwise he was perfect.
 From the outset of the bout it was evident that it would be a speedy one. When the principles met iu the middle of the ring both spared for hold. When they finally went down Swanson was on the top. From this moment it was nip and tuck. Swanson forced the match, the In dian preferrlng to be on the defen- siye. For some time, or almost up to the minute Swanson pinned Montour, it was toss-up as to who would be the winner. Each man had been in close places and all but thrown only to squirm out by beautiful bridging and head spinning. The Indians main hold was scissors lock over the head and through these tactics had Swanson dangerously close to the mat more than once. The Swede, though, always had a counter hold and came out.
 After Swanson secured the hold that stopped Montour for the first fall it took him at least a minute to pin him. The Indian used every movement to break away without avail for the lock Swanson had was not to be denied.
 During the intermission Montour had received a number of pointers from Fred Bartl, who was in his cor ner. with the result that when the men met the Indian forced the pace and tried several tricks to get Swan son going But the Swede kept right with him. He met the indian at his own game and it was not long before he had him in dangerous places. Swanson waited his opportu- nity. He came out of several close breaks with the advantage. He went for the half Nelson and crotch hold at every opportunity and when he finally got 1t the Indian sank to the mat. not having the strength to stall it off.
 Swanson appeared much stronger in this bout than he did in the one with Fred Bartl. He was also more aggressive and it appeared 10 the crowd as if he was 20 per cent bet ter.
 The match was refereed by Al Ac- herman, the champion welterweight.
 Demon Bartl challenged the winner. Arrangements for the meet ing between the Canadian and Swan son will be made at once and the match will take place the latter part of next week. aA
 Last rights bout was clean and and highly pleased the hiu crowd