Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-06-16
TELEGRAPHIC.
THE MALONEY-WEEDEN PRIZE
FIGHT.
ESPECIAL TO THE sENTINEL.l

SMITHS FERRY pa, June 15.-Despite
the determined efforts of the authorities,
the Maloney-W eeden fight is a thing of the
past. The time and location of the con-
test had been kept so shady, but little at
tention was directed to the movements of
the fancy, who made their way in groups
of twos and threes to McKee's Rock last
evening. At the latter place a chartered
steamer was ready at 10 O'Clock to take the
crowd, which numbered about 200, to the
scene of action. The beautiful starlight
ride down the Ohio was unmarked, save as
being particularly orderly for such an &C.
casion. At about 4 o'clock the boat
touched the shore about 500 yards on the
Ohio side of the State line. After consid-
cradle discussion the scene of the struggle
was chosen in q large meadow on the prop
erty of J. W. Cunningham, right on the
State line. A better spot could not have
been selected; the inside Of the ring being
as level as a billiard table and just sufi-
GENTLY moistened to afford a good foot
hold, to say nothing of it's convenience in
case Of a heavy backfall by one Of the
IA AS lilhpAN sHuaIS was
formed, Weeden, at 5:25, SHE'D his caster
and stripped himself. A moment later,
looking around for his somewhat tardy op-
ponent, who had not yet made his appear
ance, while waiting for the latter, Weeden
made several large bets favorable to his
" success. After waiting about Is min
utes Maloney made his appearance in full
ring costume, and took a seat opposite
Weeden. Weeden's seconds were Thomas
and Evans White. Maloney was handled
by Laferty and Buch. Thomas Brown was
chosen referee. Maloney's weight was
1925 pounds, and Weeden tipped the
scales at 12S pounds. Weeden wore white
brooches and blue stockings and a belt Of
the same color. Maloney wore red, white
and blue. Weeden became impatient at
Maloney's non-appearance, and complained
that he had come to fight, and not to look
around. As soon as both men were in the
ring they shook hands and stood up for
the fight.
Round first-The two men walked up to
the middle Of the ring and commenced
striking st each other without any pre-
liminary sparring. A few severe blows
were struck and Weeden went down. The
first knock-down was claimed for Maloney,
but was not allowed.
Round second-A terrible left handler
from Weeden started the blood over his
opponents right eye. First blood for
Weeden. Maloney returned the blow and
brought blood by a rap over the others
eye.
Round three-Slugging all over the ring,
winding up by a knock-down by Weeden.
Fourth round-Weeden stepped up to
the scratch as lively as a cricket, but
Maloney's movements were decidedly slow
until he got out Of his corner. He came
up putting considerably, and his left eye
was getting worse, while his nose had
begun to swell and bleed. The men con-
tinued to give some rapid and ~resounding
body blows, and, after a clinch, Maloney
went heavily to grass.
Fifth round-The first incident was a
drive on Maloney's already damaged optic,
which closed it completely. This was
followed up by a ~rattler on the mouth that
filled it with blood. Maloney retaliated
with several severe blows on Weeden's
ears, which, however, did not seem to
cause him any inconvenience. Weeden
fell underneath.
Sixth round-A rap on Maloney's chest
was paid back with a knuckler on his op-
p~onent's forehead, which drew a little
more blood. A clincher resulted in q fall
over the ropes.
Seventh rouud-The men hammered
away at each other in short order, Maloney
dealing his blows mostly on Weeden's ear,
and getting his share Of the force on his
left eye and nose. Both of these organs
were in a very dilapidated condition, and
the general expression of Maloney's face
was woe-begone in the extreme. This
round was decidedly in favor of Weeden.
Eighth round-Several rapid blows on
the chest were exchanged, and Malonev
got in a telling facer without return.
Ninth round-A few heavy body blows
were exchanged, and both rolled over.
l. Tenth round-Maloney showed decided
signs of weakness, but led off with one Of
his favorite powerful cracks on Weeden's
ear, knocking the latter to one side,
Weeden recovered quickly, however, and
they rapidly exchanged blows on the chest,
which sounded for the next second like
the drum department Of a May festival.
Weeden was brown.
Eleventh round-Weeden came M
laughing and bandsing jokes with the
spectators, while Maloney's appearance
was lamentable, his face being much dis
figured, and his wind badly broken. Ma
loney kept his opponent off for a few Sec
onds, while he struggled for breath, then
Weeden forced the fight, and they struck
several wild blows, until Weeden went
down. 10
Twelfth round-Weeden got in three
sounding clips in succession, without a re-
turn-two on the ear and one lust above
the belt. The combatants then exchanged
visitations in the stomach, and the return
wound up with Weeden's receiving a
singer on the face, which cut up his fore.
head in a very noticeable manner.
Fourteenth round-Maloney put in his
left on Weeden's cheek with terrible effect,
This was followed by some long range
humping, and Maloney knocked tie other
clear of his feet.
The next three rounds were all in
Weeden's favor, and his friends were offer
ing odds two to one, with few takers.
Maloney was evidently getting tired out,
and his face losing all semblance of its
original shape.
In the 18th round the Maloney crowd
claimed a foul, declaring that their man
had been struck below the belt. The ref.
cree decided otherwise, amid great uproar.
Eighteenth Round-Maloney seemed
10th TO leave his corner, while Weeden was
as eager for the fray as at the beginning,
The round was in favor Of Meloney, how
ever. When the men did get together, he
put in two heavy blows on the body and a
wicked drive on the forehead. Before
Weeden could r~etaliate Maloney dropped
to escape punishment. Another claim OF
foul by Maloney's hackers caused a row
and a general stampede, The rest of the
night, though gamely contested by the
bruised. bleeding and breathless Maioney,
was all in favor Of Weeden, who hammered
his mans body and face with every con-
eeiYable kind of blows, all possessing one
point Of similarity il that they were very
heavy.
At the end Of the 41st round M~alonev's
hackers, or some Of them, raised a yell.
Here the report breaks off abruptly
Destructive Forest Fires.
MILWAUKEE, June 15.-Specials from
the region Of the forest fires in Wisconsin
state that at least 80, 900, 900 feet of stand.