Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 May 1909 — KNIFE FOR GOTCH’S NOSE [ARTICLE]

KNIFE FOR GOTCH’S NOSE

Wrestler Will Retire and Will Have Surgical Operation Performed. Omaha, May 25.—Frank Gotch, world’s champion wrestler, has canceled his match with George Hackenschmidt and will quit the mat at least temporarily. Gotch stated that he would undergo an operation on the nose to remove a growth which resulted from an Injury received many years ago while playing ball. He has several minor engagements which he will fill.