The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1882-06-17
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Smiths FERRY, Penn, June l5.-
Despite the determined Efforts Of the au-
tboIities the Weeden-1(aiooen 1Ght b q
thing Of the past, and . draw. The
time and location Of the contest have
i,een kept 20 shady that but little atten.
ton was directed to the movements of
the fancy, who made their wav in little
groups and threes to McKee's Rock last
evening. At the latter place chartered
steamer was ready at ten O'Clock to take
the crowd, which numt cred about two
hundred, to the scene of the contest. A
beautiful starlight ride down the Ohio
was unmarked, save - being particular
~ orderly for such an occasion. At
about four o'clock the boat touched the
shore about five hundred yards ON the
Ohio side Of the State line. After con-
siderable discussion the scene Of the
struggle was chosen in large meadow,
on the property Of J. w. Cunningham,
on the right Of the State lines. A better
spot could not have been selected, the
inside Of the ring being as level a. q bill
lard table and just sufficiently moist
ened to afford y foot-hold, to say moth
ing Of its convenience I'm the case Of q
heavy back-fall by one Of the contest
ants.
When the magic square was formed:
Wee%len at 5:25, SHE'D his castor and
was looking around for his somewhat
tardy opponent, who had not yet made
his appearance. While waiting for the
latter Weeden made several large bets
favorable to his own success. After
waiting about fifteen minutes Malonev
entered the ring in full cdstume and
took q seat opposite Weeden. Weed
ems seconds were Thomas and Evans
White, and Maloney was handled by
Lafferty and Burch. Thomas Brown
was chosen % referee. Mal0neys
weight was 1921 pounds and Weeden
tipped the scales 1t 128. Weeden wore
white brooches and blue stockings and
q belt Of the same color. Mal0ney wore
red, white and blue. Weeden finally
became very impatient at Maloneys
n0n-appearance,a and complained that he
had come to light and not to look
around. As econ % both men were in
tho ring they shook hands and stood up
for the fight.
First r0und.-The two men walked
up to the middle Of the ring and COM
menced striking Ut each other without
any preliminary sparring. A few severe
blows were struck and Weeden went
down. First knock-down claimed for
Maloney, but not allowed.
Second round-A terrible left-hander
from Weeden started blood over his OPP
ponent's right eye. First blood for
Weeden. 1aloney returned the blood
by . rap over the other eye.
Third Misunderstanding all over the
ring, winding up with knock-down by
Weeden.
Fourth round.-Weeden stepped up
to the scratch - lively - cricket but
Maloney's movements were decidedly
slow until be got out Of his corner. He
came up nu1iing considerably and his
left eye was getting worse, while hts
nose had begun 70 swell and bleed. The
men continued some rapid and resound-
ing body blows. and after clinch Ma
loney went to grass.
Filth round. The first incident was
. drive on Aaloney's already damaged
optic which closed It completely. This
was followed by . RATHER In the mouth,
which filled It with blood. Maloney
with several severe blows on
Weeden's ears. which, however, did not
seem to cause any Inconvenience.
fell underneath.
Sixth r0und.-A rap on Mal0ney .
chest was paid hack With knuckler on
his opponents forehead, which drew
little more blood. A clinch resulted In
D fall over tho ropes.
Seventh r0und.-The men hammered
away ct each other In short order, Ma
honey dealing the blows mostly on
Weeden's ear, and getting bis share Of
their force on the lelt eye and nose. Both
Hose organs were In very di]aptdrted
and the general expression Of
Aaloney's face was woe-begone IN the
extreme. This round was decidedly in
tavor Of Weeden.
Eighth round Several rapid blows
IN the chest were exchanged and Aalo-
,ey got In . telling facer Wit h0ut ~
urn. A few heavy body blows were
and both rolled over. More
heavy 69hting ended after three min |
ltes In both falling under the ropes,
Weeden on top.
Tenth round.-Naloney showed de-
,ided signs of weakness but led OF with
me Of his favorite powerful cracks on |
Weeden's eer; knocking the later to one |
Tide. Weeden recovered quickly, how
'ver, and the rapidly exchanged blows |
u the chest sounded for the next No.
md like the drum department Of . Nay
estival. Weeden threw Maloney.
Eleventh round.-Weeden came up
aughing, bandying jokes with thes pee
at01s. while Aaloney's appeaJance was
amentable, hiS face being much dtslIg-
red and his wind badly broken. Ma
oney kept his opponent Oh for few
econds while he struggled for breath,
hen Weeden forced the fight and they
truck several y lid blows until Weeden
vent down.
Twelfth round. -Weetlen got in three
clips in succession without re-
urn. two on the ear and one just above
he belt. The combatants then ex-
hanged visitations on the stomach and
eturn, and wound up with Weeden's re-
ewing stineer In the face that cut up
lis forehead In u very noticeable man