WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WOULD.

Inangahua Times, Volume IV, Issue 77, 5 October 1877, Page 2

WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD.

MILI/HR V; CHBISfOI, The Australian athletic. W. Miller, on tfae 15th June met Andre Christol at Terrace Gardens, New Yorkjn a wrestling match for-- 150dols a side, and the ohampionship of the worldi. It will be remembered that in July last- year MilJer wrestled the championship of America from the distinguished wrestler, Batten. Ih describing the match, bow under notice, the New York Times- states that there were two thousand persons present, and- conspicuous among the> boxaholders. were Lieutenant Governor Doheimens Assistant District. Attorney Bell, Judge Gildersleeve, and Bolice Cdmmissioner, Nicholl, end Wheeler,, and Excise Commissioner Murphy. At 8.30 the combatants appeared on the well-cushioaedistage, both naked* to the waist andi models of perfect muscular and condition*. Miller weighing 195; pounds, and Christol 160/ The re« gulations were best two out of three falls, each fall to consist of either two -shoulders and oqo hip, or two hips and one shoulder uponithe ground at one and the same time,, and if but one fall were' got up to lit o'clock the winner of that to have the matoh, if two falls were got, one by eachi at that time then* the contest to go on. untila secondi fall was won by either wrestler. These regulations- compelled: very severe exertions, so much so that it* was plain that both contestants were completely, exhausted' at the close of what has- been by far the shortest ®f all the GVfflCO-Roman slrugglas in. this city.. Christoli began the work by rapid and sudden movements, intended to. secure a back hold on Miller.and Miller had all he could do to aypid. these dangerous

manoeuvres of the agiie Frenchman. This went on until 9.2 when Christol, by a lightning effort, broke from Miller's wrist hold, and gotting behind him secured a perfect back hold, and lifting the bulky Miller clear op from his feet threw him heavily upon the groand upon his back. Miller twisted himself as he fell, and , strnck upon bub one shoulder and one hip, and the referee, amid intense <sjiie> ment, decided it no- fall. This decision was equally applauded and hissed, but it was correct. Without rest, they went at it again, and CUristol, who was furious ■ with rage, fought like a tiger, but Miller steadily followed him up, and catching him at last firmly in his arms by a powerful body hold, threw him with great force to the ground. Christol managed to alight on his bands and knees, and Miller getting down over him wrapped I»9 arms round him*, and by a herculean effort, raised Christol just dear of the carpet, rolled him ever flit on hi* back, with both shoulders- and hips to the ground, and held him there by rolling his heavy body slowly over his prostrate foe. The first fall was declared 1 for Milter amid wild appause* It was now 9>.07 and a fifteen minutes rest was allowed. After the rest the men"appeared to great advantage, both flushed with excitement, and their great musehes standing out in throbbing ; prominence all over their bulky bodies. Christol was nervous, cat-like, and angry ; Mil ier pool , sel f-conscious, and determined. 1 i Cbristol was after a back hold, and this ! put Milter on the defensive. Christol , getting cfengerous, Miller grasped him about tbe body, lifted him up, and threw him dear over his head. But Christol wriggled as ho feH r and managed, to alight on his bead and then threw himself over en his side. They then met close together, breast rubbing against breast, and' arm interlocking with arms, and both straggled for neck and head holds, which finally Miiler got on Christol, and ■ wrenched 1 him down on the floor, but as f Miller was about turning him over on I his back the Frenchman managed to free himself and get upon his feet so quickly that no one could see how he did it. This strugglo was repeated, and Miller got I Christol down again on his hands and t knees, got over him, passed his arms r down under Christol's and up round the i back of his neck ; where he interlaced . his fingers in a hold that seemed to give > him all tbe advantage he wanted ; but the [ Frenchman, by a magnificent and peculiar i effort, threw the giant off his back, and regained his feet amid a volley of hisses | against Milier. Christol seemed in I couraged, but his renewed exer* I tions proved futile, and Miller picked ( him up again and threw him to the , ground. Christol now got into a perFect , rage. He grasped Miller's wrists and '. tried to draw over his shoulders. He . tried body-holds, neck-holds, head-holds, \ every conceivable hold, but every time | he got dangerous, Miller shook him off, , and threw him away off from him as easily as one < would a child. It was now \ apparent that Christol was no match for ', Miller. He at attempied lo worry the ', the latter by running about the stage, , grasping his ftosh with vice-like grips, and slapping with his open palm Miller's j now wet and tender skin, and once on the , pretence of striking for a neck-hold, slapped him so severely on the throat ! that the sl.roke echoed throughout the j house, and called forth thunders of hisses, upon which Miller walked ap to Christol, , took a firm, hold of him, despite of till his ; twists and wrigglings. turned him completely round, placed his big arras round ' his body and by a tremendous eff>rt threw him clear over his head, and guided hiii fall so thot the Frenchman fell \ squarley upon his buck, with such [ terrible force tint he lay there completely , exhausted and vanquished. The referee , then declared the second fall, and the match for Millet; amidst the wiliest ex- , citement, The match was concluded at , 10.20. ___ __