The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-07-29
THE SPARRING EXHIBITION.
Mcdonald Wins by 40 Points to "a. A
Rattling Affair.

The Amphitheater was well filled last
evening to witness the soft glove contest for
points, between Duncan Mcdonald and
Miles McNally. Both men have some
reputation as fighters, Mcdonald having
fought Pete Mccoy on the race track about
a year ago and McNally having fought and
defeated Jack Waite in this city last winter.
Under the terms of the agreement the con-
test was to be conducted under
MARQUIS OF oUEENsBURY
rules, six rounds for $3.50 side and all the
net gate receipts. AtS:55 o'clock Mcdonald
made his appearance upon the stage ac-
and Johnnie Murphy and his bottle-holdcr,
McNally jumped the ropes, followed by
Martin Rooney and Dick Shea, his seconds.
Both men appeared to be in excellent con-
dition, McNally weighing 164 pounds, while
Mcdonald tipped the beam at 1853.
Mcdonald sported the stars and stripes
and McNally showed the green. Some en-
thusiastic friends OF Mcdonald offered bets
varying from
FIFTY DOLLARS
upwards that he would win the match, but
no takers could be found. After long and
wearisome delay the preliminaries were ar
ranged by selecting N. B. Ringeing referee,
and Tommy Rogan, time-keeper. Jack
Hyland acted as umpire for McDon-
aid, and Jack Dowd performed the same
service for McNally. At 1925 time was
called for the
FIRST ROUND.
The men and seconds INDUCED in the
usual hand shakings and then the fun com
menced. For the first half minute each
seemed to be taking the measure of the
other. Finally Mcdonald let out his left
which was neatly stopped by McNally.
From this point to the end of the round
the men exhibited some fine points in the
"manly art, but the advantage seemed to
rest with Mcdonald When time was called
Mcdonald had scored points and McNal-
ly6.
SECOND ROUND.
The men commenced work as soon as
time was called. There was no foolishness
INDUCED in. Blows were struck and par
ried that would have felled an OK. Finally
McDouald got in his right on McNally's
smeller which knocked the young giant to
his knees and brought out the claret. First
blood claimed and allowed for Mcdonald.
On this round Mcdonald scored 8 points
while Z were placed to the credit OF Nc
Nally.
THIRD ROUND.
McNally appeared just q little groggy
when time was called, and SPARED very
for some time for wind. Hard
hitting followed with the credits in favor OF
who gained 3 points to Nc
Nally's 2 points.
FOURTH ROUND.
This round opened with rapid and heavy
hitting by both men, McNally getting in one
or two heavy ones on McDonald's mug,
Med, however, soon rallied and the round
closed with points for Mcdonald and 6
Tor McNally.
FIFTH ROUND.
This round was repetition Of the pre-
;eding one, Mcdonald showing plainly that
ne was the better man. The round closed
With points ior Mcdonald and 8 for
McNally. 1t was now apparent that
McNally could not win unless he could
Knock ont Mcdonald by chance blow.
He was badly winded while Mcdonald
'eemed as fresh as a daisy. The sixth and
LAST ROUND
vas more OF a slugging match than an ex-
libition OF scientific sparring. The men let
,ut their dukes viciously and in the middle
If the round clinched, but soon broke by !
order. Before the round was finished Nc |
Donald had his man at his mercy and hit !
him whenever and wherever he liked. !
When time was called Mcdonald had |
cored Is points to McNally's 6. Cheers |
md shouts now went up from McDonald's !
riends and crowd of them broke into the |
ing to congratulate the victor. After |
,rder was restored the referee declared Nc
Donald the winner OF the contest by score
If 40 to "a. After the decision was rem
lered McNally offered to bet $500 he could !
mock out Mcdonald in six rounds with |
lard gloves, but as such a contest would /
,e violation of the law the friends of Nc |
Donald would not permit him to accept it.