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Show YOKEL LOSES tO THE MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION i jri TZ r . Cleveland, Feb., 27,, Henry Oehrlng-retains Oehrlng-retains .tho t middleweight wrestling championship, of tho world, ns ho gained the decision over Mlko Yokel of-Salt 'Lako at the end of a three hour's contest- at Gray's armory tonight. to-night. , -. Gehrlng did not gain a fall but ho was awarded tho decision on points', receiving the unanimous verdict ot the three Judges, tho Bportlng editors of tho Plain Dealer, News and Presa. It was the most uninteresting match ever staged In Cleveland. Tho men were lnsldo tho ropes for three hburs. Ochrlng showed his willingness willing-ness to wrestle, but nt no time, wns Yokel willing to mix It up. Ho remained re-mained on tho defensive throughout. |