Putnam patriot., 1908-12-04
Hanson Successfully Defe ndt liis Tile.

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 Hanson Successfully Defendf liis Title.
 Three hundred and fifty sports were tn rt. Johns hall Thanksgiving aftef= noon and saw Fritz Hanson of Wofees- ter sustain his title of champion weiier- weight Of the world, getting two out Of three falls, with his famous toe and afmiock bold, over young fadeiie of Cambridge Many present witnessed the sport flor the first time. Others had seen the game as exhibited by light weight youngsters, and few were familiar wiih the sport in All its aspects. All pronounced the exhibi- ton as one of the most interesting they hndieser seen. Wrestling k praeti- calIy free from bodily injury, and K II sport requiring muscular development science, and perfect control ef the temper. This Is apparent to the uni niated and soon has them in favor of The continuance of the sport so recent ly introduced here.
 The exhibition was little late In starting as padello missed his train and came in un automobile. The auto broke down in North Grosyenofdale, and he finished the trip by trolley. During the wait young giienfyfetfeanlt gave number of piano selections, land also entertained lhe audience in the same manner between times.
 The preliminary bout was between Kid Van Bon Couer and Young Bnbri- el both ef tbis city. Buhfiel Is an an- atenr, and has been training hat Il few weeks, bat show up remarkably well for beginner. \ Al hsn Ea4ef gui tho first i've alls in iz--a and ilis=.sG e. xpeetiveiy.s
 II was sao when ihe participants ifi the big bout stepped ta the m r. Hanson hfst appeared. He were q hfawn iisnfed bath robe covering hts red trunks. ile WAS introduced as the champion wellefweiRlt wrestler of the world. willing to delend lae title against all corners Young Padellu fol lowed closely on the heels Of his eppe nent, wearing black trunks and gray sweater. He was introduced IS an un- defeated ia1 pound man willing to meet all corners. Eugene Enmons oi this city acted as referee and master of ceremonies, to the satisfaction of nll.
 The men were soon at it and mixed II up at a good clip from the go, and at once had lhe audience euth ,siast,e in applause Hanson was the aggfessor all through the first bout and had fa. slello busy en the defensive. He time and ,again had the Cambridge man with one shoulder to tae canvas for what looked like a certain tall but with eel like eontortions Padello invariably squlFmcd oat oE hls pTecafions poaitlen and gained the upper hand, but only to keep II for few seconds, Al the cad Of the first i've minutes Padeiio was on top working for q crotch hold but was blocked in each effort. lie gave up the attempt and saaking the champions mighty shoulders like n dog, tried in vain for double Nelson. Hanson N IS soon the master again and had his opponent on hts back support. ed by both elbows. X few eontottiens and Padelo was on his knees embrac. ing the champs legs in an effort to get pin fall, but nothing ieame of it. Padello was warned by the referee for what looked like an attempt at a
 
 stfangie hold. This seemed Ia anger Hanson and he went al hts opponent like a lion. Al the end of twenty min. utes Hanson needed but fear Inch drop of Padeilos right shoulder to do the trick but lest H. He had him dan. gerous again when both men rolled oil the stage. Taking their position on the mat Hanson had him going when they rolled oil the mat. A few seconds after the return 10 the canvas Hanson had his tee and armlock hold, and il was only question al setoasss when radello took the count. Time .l--,sS,
 Hanson now issued challenge to meet Willie Collins of Central Village. Delofme numas challenged Kid Nan Bon toner to match, hst tAe ia three, three weeks from date. The Kid annouaced that he accepted the chai. ienge.
 Willie Collins nf Central Village was called to the stage aud issued Il challenge lo the winner, agreelng ta get two faiis in one hour. Pa,lelio an. nouneed thai ne would accept. win oF lose. Hanson also cepted, stating that he barred no man al hts weigh,
 The second bout began al 4--s. h is~ seconds rsdello had Hanson on his back with bar hold. Sirainiug his mighty muscles, which stood out like whip cords, the champion struggled 10 regain his freedom, but IL was useless.