The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-01-30
CHAPMAN WINS
BITTER BATTLE
McCarroI| Real Match For Eng.
lishman; Will Meet Again
February II

Poor condition probably cost Frank
McCarroll his match with Sam Clap
ham, English light heavy weight
champion here Monday night before
a disappointingly small, but highly
pleased crowd 1t took Chaplain 70
minutes of hard work and the fastest |
mat work so far seen in Caldwell to
down McCarroll. Those who did not !
attend the match under the belief that
McCarroll was not match for the
wonderful Englishman missed seeing
the best bout that has been staged in
southern Idaho.
One fall completed the match Nc
Carroll, who had succumber to a COM
bination arm scissors and wrist lock,
and in spite of a badly bruised arm
that hung useless at his side, express
ed a determination to continue the
match. But the crowd insisted that
he concede Chaplain the bout repeat
eddy asserting in no uncertain terms
that they were entirely satisfied with
the showing McCarrol had made and
assuring him that they did not ques-
ton his willingness to continue. Only
repeated, appeals finally convinced
him of the absurdity of making an at
tempt to continue.
Gets Return Match.
AT the conclusion OF the match. Nc
Carroll challenged Chaplain for a re-
turn bout. The latter praised his op-
ponent for the real ability he had
shown and told the crowd that he was
willing to give McCarroll return go
if McCarroll would train sufficiently
to get into tip top condition for the 60.
Tuesday morning, Joe Erwin, re-
ceived telephone call from Chaplain
at Gooding informing him that Clap
ham would be in Caldwell for the re-
turn match Wednesday, February IL.
Because of the showing made by the
two men in the Monday evening bout,
it is certain that packed house will
be present to greet them when they
meet again.
McCarrol Local Favorite.
McCarroll was clearly the favorite
with the crowd but Clapham made
many friends by his sportsmanlike
conduct and his spectacular work in
breaking holds that McCarrol fasten-
ed upon him. Chaplain came to Cald-
we'll touted as the fastest heavy weight
that has shown his wares in Caldwell
and he certainly lost none of the pres.
tage of that reputation here.
For the first 80 minutes there wa.
nothing to choose between the two
men. McCarrol was really the ag
gressor and frequently had Chaplain
in dangerous positions with head
lock, the same hold that Peters hao
used to throw Chaplain in Boise. L
took all of Clapham's speed and abilit,
to get away. But as the match wen
on, it was apparent that Clapham wa
in better condition and he continual,
added to his advantage by clampini
holds on McCarroll that the latte
with increasing difficulty managed t.
break away from.
Preliminaries Punk.
At the conclusion of the first hour
Chaplain fastened his scissors an,
wrist lock on McCarroll and the lat
ter broke it with difficulty. Less tina
a minute later Chapman duplicated tn
hold and the end was only a questio
of minutes. McCarroll persistantl
refused to concede the fall until tn
crowd took it up. All in all, it wa
the best wrestling exhibition that ha
been staged here.
For the preliminaries. Red Va
Slyck easily outclassed Kid Camp
and the bout was stopped in the thir
round. A Nampa boy, who was e,
pected to go on with George Robin
son, after training here during the a
ternoon, failed to show up. AS r
suit, he has been added to the list
those who cannot compete in futu
exhibitions in Idaho.
BIG REALTY DEAL IS