Arizona republican., 1920-08-09

Tom Grant. one of the finest boys following athletics in this country at the present time, resents the insinua- ton that Fridays wrestling contest was not above suspicion and was not conducted according to Hoyle.
 MT. Grant while not attempting to detract from the honors won by Pete Sauer, insists that he is the local brides master and that the second fall Friday night was gained through his own carelessness during an absent moment.
 MT. Grant explains his position in the following communication received by the sporting editor of The Republi- can:
 Sporting Editor,
 Phoenix Republican:
 I have heard considerable comment on the streets regarding the wrestling match held at Tally's Arena Friday night, and in several instances it has been inferred that the contest was fixed" for Pete Sauer to win, and also that it is impossible for an outside man to beat Pete Sauer in this city. re- sent both statements and do not believe either was made by true follower or the game or a regular sport
 Six Years In the Game
 have been following wrestling for six years and travelled from coast to coast, both ways; ] have wrestled in every city of prominence in this coun- try; I wrestled at Madison Square Garden, Ney York; I wrestled all corners while in the army service ana in all my matches no man ever pointed the finger of suspicion toward me or my opponents. This is the first city in which I have wrestled where it has been hinted that was connected with a crooked wrestling match and I feel the accusation deeply.
 It has not been directly charged that was connected with a 'fixed' match, but if the match was framed by anyone, the promoter and myself would be just as responsible as anyone else.
 Has Much Respect For Sauer
 The two hardest matches have ever worked in were right here in Phoenix against Sauer. He Is positively the best wrestler I have ever met and to think that I should be accused of a liked" contest, especially after wrest1- ing for two hours and fifteen minutes on a previous occasion, cuts deeply.
 I had everything to gain by beating Pete Sauer; MT. Tally promised me several good matches if I won, and I lost them when lost to Sauer.
 still figure I am Sauer's master in any kind of wrestling and I am coming back here after the hot weather to arr range Another match with Sauer. With fractured rib and my weakened con- dition due to the hot weather I would not think of another match for some time. If can make arrangements foI another match in October I will b< more than willing to wrestle Sauer tc prove l am his master. And am no trying to detract from his victory Fri day. He won according to the rule! and he is entitled to all credit for thu victory.
 Took Too Many Chances l I took too many chances while owe l confident and alone am to blame fo my defeat. A good sport never "hol lers,' and am not one of the kind t l kick.
 Bealls beat Gotch by cracking tn champions collar bone, but he onl held the championship for six weeks Gotch came back and beat him mex time. Joe Stecher. weighing q , pounds, lost to Earl Callock, weighin } 186 pounds, when Caddock got a hea , lock that Joe could not break Blu Stecher beat Caddock easily the nex : time.
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