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Show WRESTLING CONTEST PROMISES TO BE EXCITING The Jack Harbertson-George Cot-sonarus Cot-sonarus wrestling bout, which will be staged at the Orpheum theatre tonight, to-night, has created widespread attention atten-tion in Bporting oircles, according to reports current in the city today. Mike Yokel, tho Salt Lake middleweight middle-weight and his managor, Fred Crabbe, will be at tho ringside to get a lino on the winner, and a large number of Salt Lake Greeks have also signified signi-fied their Intention of witnessing the bout. Cotsonarus, in his workouts, has gained the respect of a large number num-ber of local fans and tho current opinion is that the bout will bo of longer duration than has been the caso with any In which Harbertson has partiqlpated in two years or more, Tho Greek is conceded to be remarkably re-markably strong and well experienced experienc-ed in the wrestling game and, with Harbertson a seasoned grappler, tho fans can look for an exciting contest. con-test. Both wrestlers were in fine condition today. Cotsonarus, in speaking of his chances said: "I'm in fine trim and feel confident confi-dent of victory. I don't believe I'll get It in a walk-a-way, but I do believe be-lieve Til be declared the triumphant one at the final windup, I realized from the outset that I would have a hard opponent In Harbertson and I have kept in steady training. You can wager your last cent that our bout tonight will be a battle royal." The Ogden wrestler made a similar statement, saying: "I'm, going to do my best That means there'll be no lot up on my part, and that is not saying that I am charging that my opponent will give up either. It will be a battle from start to finish. If I win the match from CotsonaruB, it will be a big feather in my cap. I was never in better condition and will not let past victories keep me from doing my utmost ut-most to win another one." Pete VIsser will referee the principal prin-cipal bout. For the preliminary, the fans are promised plenty of excitement Do-dan Do-dan Singh, the "mysterious" Hindoo, is to take on Fred Preshaw and Harold Har-old Parry, promising to down both of them in a half hour. The program will begin promptly at 8:30 o'clock. nrt |