Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-05
GOTCH is READY
NOW FOR OTHERS
Wrestling Champion Admits
That Hackenschmidt Proves
Great Disappointment.
HANDLES HIM LIKE A TOY
Russian Lion Says Iowan Seemed
Much Stronger Than When He
Met Him Before.

Chicago, Sept. 5.-Frank Gotch--
II felt absolutely confident ] would
beat Hack, because l outgamed and
outwrestled him when 1 won the
title from him at the Dexter park
pavilion. 1 think | showed the pub
lie am the stronger man, although
The general impression was that he
was the stronger. l regret that he
got behind me, for he is the first
man to get a temporary advantage
on me in an important match.
tried to lead him into a position
where 1 could get leg hold, but 1
failed because my hands were made
slippery by perspiration. Five sec
onds after we locked holds, knew
could take chances with him, be-
cause 1 realized I was the stronger.
1 expected he would give me a better
fight. But l do not believe he fought
me as a challenger should. l only
hope he has no excuses to offer, for
l now believe he should consider me
his master. / have not decided on
anything for the future. 1 will not
retire, but will give any wrestler a
chance at my title whenever 1 be-
lieve he has earned the opportunity
by beating other men. 1 will remain
In Chicago a few days before going
back to Humboldt I am glad the
title remains in America
IMPOSSIBLE TO DEFEND SELF.
George Hackenschmidt-"I have
no excuses to offer. l was beaten by
the best wrestler who ever stepped
on a mat. Gotch is the strongest
man l ever met and his quickness in
shifting holds is one of his strongest
points. l don't know whether l have
lost some of my strength, but Gotch
seemed stronger yesterday than when
l met him before. His style OF at
tack and defense made it impossible
for me to defend myself. His meth
cd of feinting and quickness In TAX
ing advantage of feints kept me
guessing at all times. 1 will do no
more wrestling in this country for a
long time. l need rest and am go
ing to my home in England in a
few days. / am sorry l did not give
him a better contest, but If 1 ever
get another opportunity of meeting
him 1 will try to do better. ! have
no complaints to make about my
treatment and will go home with the
best of feeling toward the American
people and greater respect for
Gotch's wrestling ability"
DETAILED STORY-FIRST FALL.
3:15-They took referee holds in
the center of the ring, wasting no
time in getting into action. Gotchs
lob ,b.
engaged in standup work. Both were
cautious, keeping well covered up,
Hack staying in close with his
shoulders and legs far in the rear.
Hack grabbed a wrist hold but
quickly released 1t. Gotch made an
effort to swing Hack in order to get
a body hold, but failed. Gotch tried
for one of Hacks legs but missed.
Gotch smiled as Hack made a flu
tile effort for a telling grip. They
did not let go of each other for a
moment. Gotch made another grab
for Hacks leg, but Hack backed his
leg away.
3:2O-Gotch was first TO show
rough work, giving Hack a quick tug
of the neck to get him into close
QudTJeIb. bOLcH Twice III bucCSsbioh
attempted to get Hacks leg by quick
moves, but each time he failed.
Gotch lowered Hacks head and
pressed his weight on him. Gotch
tried again for Hacks leg, but miss
ed, when suddenly Hack tried for
and missed Gotch's leg. Just at
1928 Gotch by a quick move grabbed
Hacks left leg. lifted him high in
the air, and they went to the mat
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