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WOULD LIKE TO MEET BURNSAND GOTCH,Champion Gracco-Roman Wrestler*Agrees to Throw lowans. Twice in an Hour at Gracco-Roman, orWill Make a Finish Contest WithThem at Catch-as-Catch-Can—Two Best Out of Three Falls.Cincinnati, O.. Jan. 15.—(Special to The L»cader.)—Charley ‘Wittmcr, the American champion Graeco-Homan wrestler, has placed his -affairs in the hands of Geo. V. Tuohey, “the man who made Jenkins famous/' and who managed that wrestler so successfully tor the past three years. Tuohey and Jenkins dissolved partnership last week because of Jen Kins unwillingness j to wrestle oftencr than, once every two or three months. Tuohey believes that a champion should defend his title whenever called on to do so anti feels that the only way to earn the esteem of.the sporting public is to keep busy and meet all bona fide challengers.Wittmer in conversation with a reporter hist night, said that ho was glad to be with a hustler of the Tuo-hcy type and believed that his future was brighter than ever.“1 am open to meet all corners at any style/’ he added. “1 have never been defeated at Graeco-Roruan style and was the only American to hold Yousof. the Original Terrible Turk, to a draw after three hours of hard wrestling. I claim the American championship at Graeco-Roman and am ready to defend it against all coiners. I do not claim to he so. good at catch-
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Davenport Weekly Leader
Davenport, Iowa, US
Tue, Jan 07, 1902
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