The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-05-07

PiIzE FiGHf In The ROCKY MOUNTAINS.
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xall OF the Feather Weights-Wn. ~.
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Igfom he Denver CITY Colorado Trritory) Rocky
The much taxed Of fight between VIM kcDonough and
James Rane for $3.50 site on this afternoon in the
Aaf below this city. The event attracted an immense
crowd Of spectators and right pert Of gate money
doubtless realized by those who had charge Of the
Some three weeks since challenge appeared in The
Becky Aonnfatn Ness signed by VIM McDonough, which
promptly responded 70 the day in card Of
ssptance from James Rattle meeting thersupon
ssreed upon Forfeit money put up, and II was ar
ranged that the fight should come OF on Wednesday,
April Ga short time for training purposes but from the
excellent condition Of the men, il was thought ample
enough for both parties
William McDonough who was the challenging party, is
small man only 1--WE feet four inches high and weigh
es ll2 pounds He is well put up. and has had enough
d the rough experience Of life 10 make him good lighter
among the leather weights. He belongs 70 Company X,
FIRST regiment Colorado volunteers and was one Of tho
0rst men enlisted in that bully regiment lie was with
the Pet lambs In their Mexican campaign, and took an
active part in the hght at Apache Canon McDonough Is
tweniyeght years old and was born and raised in Pitts
burg Pa He has been IN training at Camp Weld, under
Tie tntorship OF Abe Cornell
feather weight gentry have He stands five
feet four in his stockings weighs only ninety eight
himself good tighter in several rough and tumb en-
souners and although boy 10 personal appearance
hs hackers had great confidence in his game aad endu
rance.
The selection Of the place for the fight and the
nieDleS for spectators made with view 10 the
accommodation Of a large crowd and tho crowd was
here Long before the time appointed for the fight the
people locked towards the pavilion some on foot some
ON horseback IN buggcs, carriages and all sorts OF
oonveyances The rrg was constructed according 70 the
rules Of tho prize ring twenty -four feet double roed
with elevated seats for judges referees time keepers and
The day very unpropiticus A high wind got in
before no0n and Al the time appointed for the hight IL
bad increased 70 almost hurricane he crowd Assem-
bed mot large that which honored the big fight
between Orem and Davies with their presence, but con-
sdoriDe the weather, was good attendance; Soldiers,
snd few who wanted q 20 bone" soon After the ar
rival on the ground
There was some talk of postponement Of the fight,
but Of the crowd who had paid their money OBJ
jected 10 any such arrangement. The wind soon sub
Al ffseen minutes past three occx p M the seconds
appeared and tossed up for corners which was won by
rss sna ne
Rattle, and Abo Cornell and - seconded McDoDough.
Rafe first to enter the ring and was soon followed
BY McDonough The crowd cauvassed the appearance of
the combatants pretty thoroughly. Rattle was in the
ssfcondit,on by far. His muscular development
felt Of his success. Mac had not undergone the
training Of his adversary and consequently
weight and age seemed than counterbalance
RafeH excellent condition All the arrangements being
made the men advanced, shook hands, and Immediately
tine was called. t9
The y,cHr
Nra Houxd-At the call of time both men carne
promptly 70 the scratc and for some seconds sparred
hshty az II taking each Others measure Both men in
rood huunor AZ euQth Raf1e sent out his left with
kahtning rapidity ana rot well home on Macs mouth
which Knocked him on his pins. First knock down and
nrst blood for Rattle. Great cheering on his ssde
Secuud Ro~nd-This was an uujInportant round and
After few pserchanRee Mac sIjpped down from tue force
q one Of his own blows 80 =
TA.yd Notwithstanding for wind. AZ laet Mac Ro< in
. nood blow O. RaiHe,s bead and knocke Unknown
EbrrA RoHsd-Raiie ned out with his lert-as 10 did
all occasions when he wished send In telling blow
bot was cIeveray stOpped by Mac who seemed content
however, Mac sent oct . straiuht one which landed
though heavily On aes eve but ho soon followed
% the round BY heavy blow which sent Ra:e 10 earth
RIA R0und-Both men were o little Clustered when
ahey came 70 the SCRATCH but soon got 70 work and the
round ended by Radle being again knocked down.
StzA Round-Soms sharp countcring was done or At
tempted 70 be dono 10 this round but no serious damage
was done Rafne down. Claim OK foul but NOT allowed
0tvenfA Rosmd-Ths was Q preasy round. Both men
stopped several ugly but the soldier finally
bored Rattle down D1t until no had sent in perect
RIB rooster with his right on Mac body corporate
Esphu R0und-Ratie succeeded in getting in another
heavy body blow and also one on Mac left cheek which
started the claret profusely Rattle slipped
Snting sent on! shell after Macs eye but was beant