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Show HKENWDT HAS POSTED FOR A ITCH Charlie Hackenschmidt, claimant nf the light-heavyweight wrestling title, held by Ad. Santel of San Francisco, yesterday posted $500 in gold with Mannger H. E. Skinner of the Alham-bra Alham-bra theater yesterday afternoon, as an evidence of faith in his ability to do. feat .lack Harbertson in a finish match. Hackenschmidt issued his -challenge to Harbertson, Thursday, but at that time had no money with him to back up his deft He went to Salt Lake Thursday night, and returned yesterday with the amount mentioned. He will wrestle Harbertson, he says, at catch weights, winner take all and offers to donate 25 percent of the proceeds, if he wins the hout, to any local charitable institution in-stitution Mayor Heywood and tho city commission shall designate. The Alhambra theatrical company has offered to promote the match, provided Harbertson will accept Hackenschmidt'? Hack-enschmidt'? challenge and yesterdav Manager Skinner announced that the company would put up a purse of $750 as an inducement for the wrestlers to get together. Friday, April 13, has ; been named as a prospective date for the bout. |