Gotch Beats Hackenschmidt for World Wrestling Title
Frank Gotch defeats George Hackenschmidt in Comiskey Park to claim the world wrestling championship. Gotch wins in 19 minutes and 15 seconds with a decisive toe hold after a fast start and clever holds. Hackenschmidt submits as the referee confirms the fall, with 35,000 spectators present.
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Gotch Shapes Masterful Triumph In Grudge Match
Frank Gotch of Humboldt defeated George Hackenschmidt of Dorpat in a two fall wrestling bout marked by cunning holds and superior strategy. Gotch secured the first fall in 14 minutes 15 seconds and dominated the match with rapid transitions while Hackenschmidt struggled with injuries and fatigue.
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George Hackenschmidt
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Continents
Hackenschmidt Nervous Before Rematch Says Dr Roller
Gotch showed speed and control placing Hackenschmidt on the mat as the wrestler admitted he believed Gotch would win the second fall. The doctor described Hack as leggy and nervous and noted his lack of confidence after losing the first fall.
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Gotch Loses Temper Over Flat Bout With Hackenschmidt
"Couldn't Even Get Up a Sweat" says Gotch after a clash with Hackenschmidt. Gotch laments a noncompetitive match, claiming Hackenschmidt failed to deliver a real contest and conceding he anticipated a decisive victory.
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Better Man Won Says the Defeated Lion
The defeated wrestler concedes Gotch's superior tactics and speed. He cites leg soreness but says Gotch dominated, reflects on nerves during the opening fall, and plans to leave Chicago, hoping for a rematch but not soon.
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Chicago
Clean Cut Match Ends Clean as Referee Declares
Chicago report describes a decisive bout with Bosee training to a fine point and Sact fail declared winner. The referee notes a clean contest from start to finish with no dispute, praising the sport’s orderly outcome and the superior performance of the champion.
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Happiest Woman in World Is Mrs Gotch
Mrs Frank Gotch shared the joy of her husband Frank Gotch’s wrestling victory at Comiskey Park. The Humboldt Iowa couple greeted crowds from a hotel balcony as thousands pressed for a speech.
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Hibernian Field Day Highlights In South Boston
The Suffolk county divisions Ancient Order of Hibernians held their annual field day at Locust street grounds drawing over 5000 spectators. In the key event the Wolf Tones of South Boston defeated the Tipperary team of New York 3 1 to 1 1. Joe Silva of South Boston A C dominated the three mile run, Oscar Hedlund won the mile, and F J O Hara and William Prout led the 100 yard dash finishes.
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Baseball scores from American Association games
Morning results show Indianapolis 6 Louisville 3. Kansas City 7 Milwaukee 3. Toledo 5 Columbus 2. Afternoon tally reports Toledo 2 Columbus 1. Louisville 5 Indianapolis 2. Kansas City 4 Milwaukee 0.
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