The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-10-03
HALL AGAINST KEMP LOSES MATCH|
 AT EMPIRE
Sporting Population of Clifton Wit aesses Splendid Match Between
 Hall and Kemp At Empire;
 Decision in kemp's Favor.

DeclSlon m kemp'S Favor.
 What was admitted to be the best wrestling match ever held in Cliff ton was that between Young Hall, the champion welter weight of the East, at the Empire theater last Saturday night. To a cheering and bowling house, the two men for one hour went through the tricks, falls and holds of the game that kept in- terest among the crowd at the high est pitch
 With difference of ten pounds in weight, and in favor of Hall, and with the cheers of their various entered the ring. The agreement was that Hall throw Kemp twice within the hour, and no surprise was Qccasioned by Kemp's taking the defensive at the outset. But this attitude was within short while changed. Kemp first threw Hall to the floor with a kip, combina- tion leg and arm hold, and after getting him to the floor came on hold, with which he turned Hall several times. Hall escaped these holds by superior strength, always managing to extricate himself from what would appear to be positions that would easily enable Kemp to clinch the argument.
 It was soon apparent that Hall had underestimated the generalship and adroitness of Kemp, who now began to assume the offensive, near ly always leading to the attack. In pure science of the game, both men were versed, the only surprise be- ing that Kemp came to the fore with full knowledge of that com imodity. Hall, by superior strength, at times seemed to have Kemp in dangerous positions, but the latter invariably managed to escape by shrewd plays that kept the audience in a constant turmoil.
 A hold that seemed to be novel to Hall was that known as the scissor hold, which is praeticed by the aggressor placing his feet and legs about the victim's head, and applying distinct pressure. But if this hold was. to Hall a new one, it failed in it's results, as he always did the trick that brought rescue.
 Within thirty minutes after the opening, it was apparent that Hall had lost hope of getting the deci- within one hour, and began com pletely on the defensive, seemingly making efforts to escape being thrown. Kemp devoted his atten- tions to the right side of his oppon- ent's body, presumably to cripple that part, and make it useless, but his opponent was possessed of the trength that made any and all oper- ations of the utmost difhculfmG Nearing the end, Hall for a short while assumed the aggressive, talk ing Kemp from the floor, and whirl- ing him, in pinwheel fashion, in much space, but those who devout- Iy wished to see Kemp landed upon his back were disappointed, for he landed on top, which seemed to sur prise Hall as well as the audience.
 When on the floor, Kemp would use a combination hammer lock and bar hold, to which he added the tor ment of a scissor around the head, but all in vain, for Hall was there always with the ability to escape, | principally by sheer strength. At the end of the hour, the tired con- testants were on the mat in this | position, Hall managing to escape | holds that were well placed by | Kemp, who lacked the power to | bring them to a conclusion to his | liking. In a sense, both seemed to [ be satisfied with this result, Hall that he had escaped being thrown, and Kemp that he had put his op- ponent on the defensive.
 Thedecision of Referee Kelly was that the match was in Kemp's favor, ! Hall having agreed to throw him twice, and failing. The result of the match was a surprise to nearly all of the crowd, it being freely pre- dicted before the match that Hall would gain the two falls. The Kemp packers however, bet fully and en- tireIy that Hall would not gain one fall on Kemp within one hour.
 The crowd was well pleased with the entertainment, concerning the pure sport of the game, although many were the dismayed counten- ances that greeted the smiling faces of the winning bettors after the end. This game was backed by an abund- i ance of money, apparently, 1t being estimated that thousands of dollars changed masters because of the un- le expected, to the Hall men, result. Many of the strongest citizens of l the lower Gila valley were in attend 7 ance at the match, Hall having in their section a fine reputation, as $ well as elsewhere throughout the $ whole Southwest. Ii
 Hall Wants Another Match. t
 The following letter is self-explan- z atory:
 Thatcher, Ariz., Sept. 30, 1913. Editor Copper Era.
 Dear Sir: Will you please pub fish this letter in your paper for e me: I tried to match myself with Kemp, or whoever he is, for a match, but they, MT. Franz 1 and he, refused me, which I think Is