The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1882-04-12

A desperate set-tO occurred at New
Town, Ruby Hill, last Sunday evening,
between two well. known hruisers from
the Richmond Side. The participants,
Ike Bronson and Sam Br,aesy, are both
looked upon a. adopts In the ''milDing
art" and consequently great interest
was manifested In the affair. Whether
the fight Vas premeditated we have no
means Of knowing, and can only de-
scribe the affair ~ it occurred.
All being in readiness, and the inn
mense crowd being disposed in tolerable
order by those who chose to do their
duty, Brassy appeared at the ring side,
and having shied Ills castor within the
ropes, quickly followed 1t himself, at
tended ~ Bob Hartney and the accom-
plished Fnnkey (;illen as seconds.
Bronson was not long in following his
example. esquired by Billy Baldwin and
Tom Williamson. ROllin Roberts acted
rs umpire for Bronson, and Billy North
for Bras>y. Ben. Berry acted NJ referee
and time caller. The boys shook hands
ut about o'clock.
THE FIGHT.
Round l. They eyed each other eau
tiOusly for few seconds, each regarding
the other with evident friendly feeling.
The warmth Of greeting appeared to
give great satisfaction to the crowd ~
senble.i. Brassy opened the ball in Il
w0rxn,anlike manner, by planting his
right heavily ON the lett eye Of Bronson,
who was unable to get III an effective
return. Somesllarp yive-an.l-take work
followed. and the round was finished by
BrOnson's going to mother earth, with Il
sOckGOloger on the nose. First knock
down and blood were clpi,iled aud al
lowed for Brassy. Time, minutes IS
:ecOnds.
Round 2. Bronson, on coming up,
looked rather astomiSl,eti, aud his eye
blinke(l in the lamp light like q di>sils,-
ted owls. Brassy went ut once to him
ut the scratch, and once more planted \
heavy spank with his right OH the jaw,
and down went Bronson, amid the
shouts Of Hr;as$y's admirers. Six IT, four
was now offered an Israssy. Time, l
minute, IS seconds.
Round 3. Ike's ''mug" showed WISH
bic signs of San,'s hitting powers. Ike
nevertheless, showed his ''spunk," by
coming bravely to the mark. Br:,ssy
led off with his left, but was neatly stop
ped by Br nsoi;, who, in return, plant
ed u heavy Highlander under Brassy's
ear, bringing his man to grass apparent
" out OF time. Time, 50 seconds.
Rounds. Grassy had evidently not re-
lisheti the last round, and he at once let
20 his left. Bronson laughed and jump
ed hack. A slight exchange followed,
and I,rassy raped u straight one Oh the
"snlcllcr." Bronson now missed u
couple Of well meant shots. Brs,ssy's
activity on his pins was remarkable.
Bronson pursued him and once more
landed rixht-hander on Brassy's damn
aged ear. l}r,ssy reta'iated very feebly,
aud both fell from exhaustion. Time,
3lll. Is.
Round ) and last-Before time was
called Bronson left his seconds knee
and spr.ng int" his opponents corner
and inflicted Il terrific right-),antler on
Brassy's breast, which for Il while stag
geretl the brave and scientific "lSreageO-
nlon." who, upon recovering, went I"
work with IL vim, hannlciIng away
with both hand. ri Il terrific rate. The
friends Of both parties, seeing the turn
affairs, now rushed in Il Il forced the re-
fierce from his position, vii" was unable
to see what followed. Thus ended one
Of the most .!eslN rate and scientific fights
that ever took place in our community.
Time, Of fight, 1G,n. ::js.
Whether the match will be fought out
we cannot say. Both men arc anxious
tn have it settletl.-EMrckl Sentinel.