Hackenschmidt Tours St. Луи в 1905

Май 9, 1905 издание Улица. Louis Republic’s sport section contained a story about an upcoming match between local wrestler George Baptiste and the touring World Wrestling Champion, Джордж Hackenschmidt. The paper did not give Baptiste a chance against Hackenschmidt, кто просто бить Tom Jenkins для чемпионата мира. Если редактор знал “Hack-х” condition at the time, he may have given Baptiste more of a chance.

Hackenschmidt revealed in his life story published in Способ жить в здоровье и сила that he contracted malaria prior to the tour of St. Луис. He was experiencing a temperature of 103+ and let the promoters know he would have to cancel.

The promoters begged “Hack” to go on with the bout. If they had to cancel, the promoters would be wiped out financially. Realizing the delicate situation the promoter was in, “Hack” agreed to go on with the bout.

When he arrived at the arena, he was still feeling the effects of the illness. <Промежуток bbox_x = "543" bbox_y = "1494" bbox_w = "56" bbox_h = "20" FSIZE = "14" fweight = "3" красный = "255" зеленый = "255" синий = "255" альфа = ", he heard the promoters urging Baptiste to go on with the bout. He was so scared of “Hack” he was threatening to walk out.

The promoters brought “Hack” in to speak with Baptiste. After “Hack” assured him that he would be gentle, Baptiste agreed to go out for the match. The whole episode amused “Hack” so much “Русский Лев” began to feel like his old self.

When he entered the ring, he felt his strength come back to him. He easily dispatched Baptiste and another wrestler, the “Terrible Turk”, Ali Murulah. “Hack” said he never heard of “the Terrible Turk” before or since. Санкт-. Louis Republic’s correspondent described him as the formidable Ali Murulah, so he may have been a well-regarded local.

Hackenschmidt respected the muscular strength and technique of the smaller Baptiste, кто “Hack” pinned 3 time in eleven minutes 47 секунды.

He and Murulah fought for one fall. “Hack” pinned him after 6 минут 6 секунды. Even though it took longer, “Hack” did think much of Murulah. He fought Murulah second, so his illness might have drug this bout out a bit.

George Hackenschmidt was undefeated from 1901 для 1908, when he lost his title to the great Frank Gotch. His winning streak was over 3000 victories.

The Coliseum was full that night to see the great Hackenschmidt not to see a competitive contest. Fans would have seen Muhammad Ali in his prime for the same reason.

After his retirement, “Hack” continued to be a force in physical culture circles. The Hack Squat, a leg exercise, is named after him.

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