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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1911
Page
6
Promoters bank on a record gate for the Gotch versus Hackenschmidt match at American League Park Chicago on Labor Day. Gotch weighing about 208 to 209 pounds and Hackenschmidt around 220 pounds are set to clash in a bout hailed as the era's greatest wrestling event.
In Chicago on September 4 the Gotch Hackenschmidt title bout at the American League grounds fills seats beyond capacity. The 1909 match ended with a disputed decision in Gotch's favor after three hours of fierce wrestling. Hackenschmidt seeks revenge in what many expect to be the toughest test for Gotch.
In the national Motor Boat Club of America carnival the eighth contest for the British International Trophy begins today and runs for three days. Three American boats and three English boats compete on Huntington Bay Long Island in ideal water for the event.
Gotch the world champion defeated Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion in two straight falls at the White Sox Park in Chicago. The first fall lasted 14 minutes 13 seconds and the second 5 minutes 32 seconds before a huge crowd in the afternoon.
Special to The Evening Journal reports Coteh defeating Hackenschmidt in the opening round with a fair arm throw and the arm held for fourteen and a half minutes in Chicago.
In Cincinnati Pittsburg won 15 to 3 with Adams Gibson Fromme and McLean aiding the offense. Chicago fell 5 to 3 to St Louis in the first game before a 9 to 3 loss in the second, as Laudermilk Bliss and Needham led the visitors.
Chicago Sept. 4 Special to Evening Journal Great crowds surrounded the wrestlers Goteb and Hackenschmidt at Hotel Morrison and Hackenschnidt quarters. Gates opened to long lines and 25 000 in the grand stands. Despite international interest bookmakers refused large bets and most wagers were small between individuals.
The article notes funds raised to cover the American team's trip to the Olympics in Sweden. It mentions that swimmers believe they can win a majority of events even without champion Charles M. Daniels, and expresses confidence despite potential foreign entrants.
The narrator recalls jealousy between a wife and her husband leading to frequent quarrels. The best friend notes the wife's envy and attempts to observe George. In the city, George sits in a crowded Subway car without noticing other women, absorbed in his newspaper.
National Electric Light Association reports U S electric light plant investments exceed two billion dollars. About 6 000 stations with over 7 000 000 horsepower capacity and 5 000 000 kilowatts. Operating companies show 2 400 000 000 in capitalization and 300 000 000 in annual income.
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