Ogden Standard-Examiner | 1920-04-25 | Page 29 | World's Champion Primed for Harbertson Contest

World's Champion Primed For Harhertson Contest j Santel and Harbertson Will Tussle on Mat for Honors at the j Alhambra Theatre Tuesday Night; Ben Petre Will Referee; Large Seat Sale i Two of the world's best wrestlers i will tangle for honors at tho Alhain-j bra theatre Tuesday night in whatj should be one of the greatest mat contests ever staged in the United States. The men Jack Harbertson, Ogden pride, and Ad Santel arc both In the pink of condition and expect to stage tho best match of their careers. Harbertson topped off his training at Green River a fow nights ago, when he wrestled an hour's draw with Romanoff, the giant and states that ho is 'rasin to go. Jack looks the picture pic-ture of condition, and is as fit as a fiddle. Ho has been going through light workouts of late ana will take to the mat in perfect condition. "I consider Santel one of tho wonders won-ders of the world in . the wrestling game," said Harbertson last night, "and I expect to have the toughest match of my career. However, I expect ex-pect to be returned victor and expect to give the Ogden fans my best efforts ef-forts ai all times." Santel he. a snappy workout at tho Eagles' gymnasium before a record crowd last night and will comploto his training with a light workout Monday 'afternoon. Ad has been a busy man of lato having met moro than a score of starB since his recent match with Harbertson. Select Referee. A conflab between tho two wtcs-i tling stars, Promoter Blliio Glasmann and tho sporting editor of the Standard-Examiner, was held last night at which time several men were mentioned men-tioned as the third man In the ring. Such well known men as J. Rob Brady of Pocatello, Bin Thornton of Salt Lake, Walter Bratz of Salt Lake, H. Payton of Ogden, Tom Painter of Evanston, Jim Downing of Tremonton, and Ben Petreo were named. However, the wrestlers finally agreed on Potreo. petreo has handled tho reins in a number num-ber of matches in Ogden, and is onj the square and one of the best authorities author-ities in tho West. Tho world's championship in the light heavyweight class will bo thei prize for the winner. Santel Is the present holder and the challenger isj Harbertson. During his career Santel has met and defeated some of the groatest stars that the world has ever known and has met such men as Stecher, (Jaddock, Londls, Lewis, Clapham and many other notables in the mat world. Ho has held the title In his class for twelve years. Harbertson Has Record. Harbertson has met ana defeated some of the best men In his clasB also. Harbertson at one time wrestled In tho middleweight class but of lato years has been represented in tha light heavy weight class. In regard to the match Tuesday Santel said: "My title Is at stako and tho fans may well be assured that I will give them tho best 1 have to offer. It will bo a match from start to finish that will bp worth gcjng-,mUDa.to see and I am confident that all will bo satis-fled. satis-fled. Harbertson has been under-rated by Ogden fans, and I consider him ono of the best in the world at his weight." Art Chester and Young Apollo will tanglo In tho preliminary. Chester has scores of followors hero and Art has been going great guns of late. He Is a polished mlddlowolght, and one of the bost in tho western country. Apollo Apol-lo comes well recommended and the match should be thriller. A special event, a "battle royal" will be staged as a curtain raiser according accord-ing to Promoter Blliio Glasmann. In order to appreciate this event tho fans must be present. It Is a new innovation innova-tion in the sport world and ono which promises to be keen. The ticket sale is reported to bo heavy with many out of town fans telegraphing for ring-side seats. Tuesday Tues-day night Is tho time, the Alhambra Is tho place and a card of classy con-testa con-testa tho reward for the loyal fans. How they compare: Harbertson Santel 31 ago 32 178 weight 178 16 inches right arm 15 Inches 15 inches left arm 15 Inches 17 inches neck 17.5 inchos 14 inchos. . .chest normal. . .4-1 inches 47 Inches. .chest expanded.. 48 inches 7 5-S Inches. .. .wrist. .. . 7 4-5 Inchos 24 inchos right leg 23 Inche 15 1-2 inches calf 13 inches 24 Inches left left 23 Inchos 34 inches waist 34 inches 13 1-2 Inches, .forearm. .12 1-2 Inches 74 1-2 Inches reach 72 inches 5 feet 9 Inches, .height. .5 feet 8 Inches 1 9 3-4 inches. .. .ankle. .. .9 3-4 inches