The Reading Eagle – December 9, 1905
Des Moines, Ia.: Charles Hackenschmidt, a Russian wrestler, defeated Farmer Burns in a mixed match. Hackenschmidt won the first fall at Graeco-Roman in 18 minutes, and Burns the second at catch-as-catch-can in 19 minutes and 30 seconds. Hackenschmidt chose for the third fall Graeco-Roman, and won in 15 minutes.