Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17

Classiest in the list of wrestling matches held in this city was the handicap match Tuesday night in T. A. B. hall, witnessed by a crowd of from nve to six hundred, in which Chief Fighting Bear, a Wisconsin Indian and protege of Jim Barnes of Springfield, was seen on a Norwich mat for the first time. The Indian was matched against Jack McGrath, the Irish Giant and heavyweight champion, the Indian agreeing to throw McGrath twice in all hour. the winner taking the entire gate receipts.
 Agree to Another Match.
 After getting one fall in IS minutes, the powerful Chief found it impossible to down McGrath in the remaining time, and a shout that raised the roof greeted the local heavyweight as Ref cree William Emonds declared him the winner. Barnes took the defeat for his man with good grace and stepping to the front of the stage stated that he would agree to have the Indian weigh 10 pounds less than McGrath and wrestle him an eYen-up match to a finish McGrath stated that he had never sidestepped anybody or picked any lemons in his wrestling career in this city city and he would agree to the match under the terms proposed, win ner to take all, but no side bets. Both announcements were greeted with a salvo of cheers, as the spectators knew that they were in for another star evening of the sport when the two come together again
 Brann Wins Preliminary.
 The main match was preceded by preliminary in which Harry Brann of this city took two falls from George Lewis of Danielson in 15 seconds and minutes, respectively. Kid Wilson was referee. The two boys then went on for another go and Brann again threw his opponent in minutes.
 The hall was filled almost to the limit when the big bout started. In the crowd were 5S men who came up from Westerly on a special car. The two men matched well in weight at about 1T5 pounds apiece, with Chief Fighting Fear showing few less inch es as they faced up. The bout was to Ee catch as catch can, pinfalls to count. strangle hold barred. William Emonds was referee and Harry Jennings time keeper.
 Fast from the Start.
 The Chief got to work with a rush, taking the aggressive at once, and in a few seconds had McGrath on the mat With a wonderful exhibition of strength he applied crotch and arm uOlQs, 1nLluS dllu 5ldAlmluk A1CAJIalu around the mat in an effort to break down his defense. With strength that matched the Redman, the Giant fought back and broke and twisted out of every hold. With a rush the Indian got to his feet, standing AfcGrath on his head. but the Giant by bridging and twisting tore loose from the dangerous hold. McGrath did a great bit of work in escaping from one Nelson after an other when the Indian had him on his back on the mat in a position that looked sure for a fall. The Giants ad- mirers went into ecstasy as he came out on top in a furious mixup but 1t proved a bad place for AIcGrath. The tricky Indian was right on the job and Jack tried for full Nelson, the Red man pinned him fiat on his back with a double elbow roll, for the first fall in IS minutes.
 Officials in a Mixup.
 When they came to the mat again the Chief once more forced the going from the start. but there was no stall ing on the part of McGrath nor any Innecessary using up of time as he