The Montana post., 1868-09-11
IFrom Saturdays Extra.l
THE GREAT FIGHT
Between John G.. Orem and
John McArdle,
For $4,000 "a side, and Gate
Money.

For $4,000 n Side, and Gate
Money
This great contest has been for many
days the subject of much discussion, in
Helena and vicinity. Both men have
many staunch friends, who were loud in
praise of the respective contestants. The
comparative merits of the two men will
more fully appear in the record of the
! fight. -
THE MEN.
JOHN C. OREM, commonly called "Con -
Orem. was born in Carroll Country, Ohio,
| in 1885, and was brought up by his father
as blacksmith. By the time he had
served his full term at the trade he had
become celebrated as an athlete. He
now started West, making matches at
wrestling in each of which he came Oft
victor. Cons first fight was with man
named Texas" in the spring of 81,
whom he defeated in a short time.
The following is the list of Orem's en-
counters in the "P. r: -
At Denver, Col, August Gath, 1861, he
| fought Il. G. Davis, whom he whipped,
after fighting 100 rounds, in hour and
40 minutes.
At Cheese Creek, n. j., fought Owen
Geohghan, for $4,000 a side. Owen be-
coming hard pressed by Con, the mob
rushed n.Hnd broke it up.
HIS match with Elliott, the Giant, y
was broke up by Elliott paying forfeit.
His contest with Patsey Marley, after
continuing for a time with great vigor,
was declared TO be draw
Jan. 1st. .'G5, he fought Hugh ONeil, in
Virginia City, tor $1,000 a side. This
was one of the hardest fights ever made
After 1S5 rounds, in 1S5 minutes, dark
coming on, it was declared draw, to the
satisfaction OF all present.
On the 9th day of August, &c, lie
again fought Hugh O'Neil, in Helena.
After fighting almost an hour, the fight
was declared in Cons favor. by a foul.
Cons next appearance in the "P. r.. -
was on the oath day Of Oct, 'G7, when
he fought Jimmy Dwyer, till dark closed
in and compelled the contestants to de-
sist. The battle being decided, by the
umpire, TO be a draw.
He has wona reputation as one of the
gamest, most fearless and plucky men
in the "P r.
JOIN MCARDLE, the contestant in
this affair, was born in Glasgow, Scot
land, in the year 1874, being now twenty
four years of age. He is but little
known IN our midst, having never fig
ured in our prize-ring. He served in
the Union Armies four years, and came
to this Territory nearly three years ago,
living most OF the time in Deer Lodge.
This being his deJut in the "P. r. he
dates his record as a professional"
from to-day.
THE LISTS.
The ring was pitched inside close
board enclosure, one~fourth of a mile
from the city, on the Hot Spring road
and created with special reference to the
"$5, 90 per heads" accommodation. being
sixty feet square. An amphitheatre of
seats ran around an open space, in which
was situated 24-teet ring, constructed
according 10 the rules of the "P. r."
The hot sun poured down, with broiling
propensities, upon a highly interesting
gathering, who were eager for the strug.
gle to commence. AT o'clock Con de-
posted about 135 pounds OF as good
bone and muscle as there is in Montana,
in the sout-east corner retiring under the
protecting shade of an umbrella.
At 81 McArdle jumped into the,north-
west corner of the ring, followed imme-
diately by Con, who first made appear
ance by shying his castor in. Each re-
tired to his respective corner and COM
menced preparing for the contest. Con
secured the delectable attentions of Tom
Star and Capt Hard. while McArdle was
assisted by Hugh O'Neil and Eugene
alias Frenchy. Con stepped |
wins the fight. After much time spent
in choosing a referee, Col. Henry Ohle |
was selected Col. Nelson, as time keeps
er Mat Hays anG Bill Burmester as UNI |
pires. Order being called, according to
the rules of the prize ring, the men COM
to strip.
CONDITION OF THE MEN.
Con strips well, little too much flesh;
compact and Drowned with exercise.
McArdle striped splendidly-tall, 1.-the |
and even-he was fine specimen of
manly strength. Con sported as colors
Black and White, and General Grant on
on stake. ..
McArdle the Red, White and Blue.
At both men toed the scratch and
shook hands, like gentlemen. and re-
tired to their corners.
ist Round-Both men came up to the
scratch smiling and promptly After
some slight sparring, Con. caught Mac
On the bugle, and brought the claret.
Orem under. First blood for Orem.
I'd Round-Some slight sparring oc-
Cured, when both men clinched, and
McArdle went under.
Sd Round-Sparring again commenced
lively, when McArdle ran into Orem
and both fell, Con under. .,r-...- 4
4th Round-A clinch and a trip,
Mac threw Orem on the ropes, after
which some heavy fighting took place,
and the round ended in favor of McArdle
9TH Round-Orem threw heavy blow
on Macs structure, both clinched, both
down, 0rem under. nr s.
9th Round-Orem walked over 10
Macs corner, throwed one on his mug, l
both run in and both down; Orem under,
up without any punishment.