무거운 돌덩이 따위를 끌어 올리고 내리는 쇠 집게’ 및 액턴의 경기장

월요일에, 2월 7, 1887, 에반 “<스팬 bbox_x = "949"bbox_y = "1780"bbox_w = "52"bbox_h = "19"fsize = "13"fweight = "3"빨간색 = "255"녹색 = "255"블루 = "255"알파 = "” 루이스와 “작은 악마” Joe Acton은 시카고의 Battery D에서 만났습니다., 일리노이. 그것은 남자들 사이의 여러 번의 전시 시합 중 첫 번째가 될 것입니다. 그들은 초기에 중서부 대도시에서 이러한 전시회를 열었습니다. 1887. 세인트처럼. Paul 경기는 이전 게시물에서 다루었습니다., Lewis and Acton agreed to the outcome before the match and “근무” the match instead of having a legitimate contest.

“Worked” matches were not the rule at this time but they were not uncommon. Wrestlers often cooperated in putting on matches to build excitement for title matches, build bigger houses or avoid too much damage to their bodies in preparation for legitimate matches.

Due to their reputations, the wrestling fans were looking forward to an exciting contest. They would get an exciting match but it wasn’t a contest. Some of the wrestling journalist caught on to the “근무” nature of the bouts and made side comments. In the case of the St. Paul newspaper, the correspondent flatly stated it was a “hippodrome” or worked exhibition for the purpose of increasing bets on the matches.

They did a great job of convincing the fans that they were in a legitimate contest as 1,000 fans paid the top price of $1.50 for tickets. Another 2,000 fans paid $1.00 for the remaining tickets. The $3,500.00 house would be $98,753.00 in today’s money.

The fans thought the winner would get 75 percent of the gate, while the loser would take home 25 퍼센트. 그러나, the wrestlers and promoters were equally splitting the gate and any betting money they could raise.

Due to Lewis’ reputation for trying to cripple other wrestlers, a reputation he richly deserved, a significant number of Chicago Police Command Staff and Officers were present along with several city government officials. Lewis threatened to put Acton in the guillotine choke several times but never applied the controversial hold.

Lewis outweighed the 155-pound Acton by 25 파운드. Lewis was also much more muscular, while Acton appeared “a little fleshy”. Yes Acton won the first fall in ten minutes. After the typical 15 minute break, Lewis even the match up with the second fall in 2 분, 30 초.

The delay between the second and third fall was delayed a little longer than 15 분, so that the ringside bookies could encourage more bets. After most of the betting public had made fresh bets, the match restarted.

The match was 3 out of 5 falls, which was fairly standard in the 19th Century. Acton won the next two falls in 7 분 6 minutes respectively. Since he scored three falls, the match went to Acton. When they traveled to Saint Paul, it would be Lewis’ turn to win.

While Lewis injured many opponents over the years, he would “work” with wrestlers. The key was not to make him mad. 그렇지 않으면, he would choke you or break bones and snap tendons even if 6 police officers armed with billy clubs invaded the ring. “Working” with Lewis was much healthier.

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Sources: 생. 루이스 포스트 - 디스패치, 2월 9, 1887 edition, 피. 5 and Inflation Calculator

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