The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-27
PERSON GIVEN DECISION
After 4S MINUTES WORK
Northwestern Champion Finishes
wiirtanen in 8 Minutes and
Gronlund In 40.
GaONLUND SHOWS GAMENESS

and the two Hancock men, Wiirtanen
and Gronund, at the Kerredge theatei
last night saw a good exhibition of thu
sport and were surprised at the game
ness shown by Gronlund in holding
out for forty minutes against Person,
in spite Of the severe punishment that
ne received. There were a number OF
disputes to delay the match, one be-
ing at the outset relative to the APP
polntment of referee. A protest was
made against ole Oleson officiating
because of the fact, as somebody
claimed, that brother of his had
money up on the outcome of the
match. The matter was finally settled,
Oleson being permitted to go on as
referee with DIR. Ruonavaara of Calu-
met and w. Frank James of Hancock
as Judges. Peter Kells and Henry
Koski were timekeepers.
Person came on the stage at o. 90.
followed closely by Wiirtanen, who
was picked to go first against the Du-
luth man. After a minute and a half
Of sparring both men went to the mat
The disparity in the size OF the two
men was apparent, Wiirtanen appear
ing much more slender than his OPP
ponent. weighing but 167 while Person
weighed about 1856. Wiirtanen was at
Persons mercy from the start, al
though he succeeded several times in
wrlggling out of hammerlock hold,
but finally was gotten three points
down, after just eight minutes work,
Person getting the fall with a ham,
merlock and bar hold.
There was a twenty minute inter-
mission, when Gronlund took the mat
against Person. 1t was just 10 O'Clock
when the men faced each other and m
a minute and a half they were on the
mat both working hard. Gronlund
was much stronger though lighter
than Wiirtanen and he put up strong
defense from the start. Person d.
rected his efforts to getting hold of
Gronunds toe. and he had him in n
firm grip which appeared to cause
Gronlund some pain. The referee in
formed Gronlund that If he wanted
to squeal he could do so and the match
would be called, with a decision for
Person. Gronlund said something and
Oleson tapped Person on the heal,
signifying that he was given the fall.
Instantly there were cries of remon-
STRANGE. and Gronlund and his hackers
claimed that the local man had mis-
understood the remark Of the referee,
and desired to go on with the match.
Person went to the 'front.' OF the
stage and addressed the audience stat
Ing that the toe hold was recognized
and allowed by all wrestlers and that
he would not wish to take any advan-
tagc of his opponent or try TO hurt
him. He was going on to announce
that he would like to arrange for n
match with Lehto after meeting Zyb-
zsco on February 4. when he was re-
called to the mat. Gronlund gave Per-
son the same hold that the latter had
when time was called and at 1910 the
men went at ii again. Gronlund soon
released himself from Persons hold
and showed remarkable strength In his
arms. Time and again Person regain
cd this hold. which appeared to be
his favorite mode of attack. and just
as often did Gronlund break II. The
gameness of the latter was remark |
able and elected much applause from
the audience. After going for about IL
mi l.l
taken while Gronlund tied his shoe
string. When the match had gone |
about thirty minutes, including the
seven minutes required to throw |
Wilrtanen, Person stood Gronlund on
his head, threw him to the mat and |
tried to down him but failed, Hercu-
lean effort on the part of Gronlund
setting him free. Forty-five minutes
OF the match nearly had elapsed when
the wrestlers in their struggles reach
ed the edge of the mat. Gronlund was
thrown violently against a chair, and
was apparently hurt The referee ask
ed him IL he wanted to get back on
the mat He refused and the decision |
was given to Person. Time taken TO
throw both men. 4S1s minutes. Wiir-
tanen eight; Gronlund. 40h.
The preliminaries consisted CT
matches In the Graeco- Roman and the |
cornish style. Tulppo and Eskola of
south Range went on in the first
winch was won by Eskola who Sc
cured a fall in 17h minutes. Clark of
lrimountain and James of Calumet
gave a good exhibition OF Cornish
wrestling. Clark winning a fall in sew
en- minutes. requiring five bitches. AZ
Ter six more bitches the match was
uecided draw. Billy Wills of Calu-
met refereed the two bouts.
an unusual feature of the occasion
was the presence OF n number OF ladies
10 witness the match. there being one
W Two seated In the parquet and half
= uozen more or less. I'm the balcony.
me crowd present was the largest
mat has ever turned out for a wrest-
ing match locally and craftsmanship |
'"h nigh. many siding with the two
.'o"' wrestiers and Person being the
isNorite with many others. When tho
maj decision was made those at the
thsside gathered about In angry