The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-02-24

were packed as they were never packed be-
fore, and all the boxes were filed. Men
stood in the aisles, and in the vicinity OF
the entrance to the body of the house the
jam OF humanity was oppressive to par
ticipant6 ind spectators alike. The theater
contain1 mot less than 1000 persons OF
whom H6f more than a score were dead
heads. ID might be added that the crowd
was as remarkable for it's heterogeneity as
for it's numerical strength. 1t contained
representatives from all classes of local
society. md in it all social distinctions
were leysed. The respectable capitalist
''rounder,' and the honest artisan ex-
changed comment with the dishonest "tin-
horn.' It was a good-natured throng,
withal.
THE OCCASION
that thus brought forth such glowing il.
Illustrations OF American democracy was the
much-mopted glove fight between John P.
Glow, champion pugilist of Colorado and
the MiddIewest, and Duncan A. Mcdonald.
ditto of the Northwest. Their meeting
was fistic encounter OF unusual impor-
tance. The mettle OF both men had been
tried by bone OF the most distinguished
'scrappers" of the age. Glow had fought
draw with Dominick McCaffrey and two
draws with Jack Burke, famous in fistiana
as The Irish Lad" and Mcdonald had
fought thirty seven hard-fought Queens.
bury rounds with Pete Mccoy, who still
faunts the title OF middleweight champion
of America. N, wonder, then, that the
meeting Of two such illustrious exponents
of the art manly should draw to Buttes
Grand Opera House such throng as the
house never before contained.
THE ENTERTAINMENT
was opened by set-to between couple
OF lightweights, whose pitiful lack of sci
ence amused the crowd for some time.
Then Evan Morgan swung clubs and hatch
cts, and gained applause. Jim Bates, light
wight champion OF Montana, and Frank
Hayes, who holds the lightweight trophy
OF Colorado and Wyoming. next engaged in
a very pretty exhibition OF sparring which
warmed up the crowd and made it impa-
tient for the appearance OF the pugilists
who were to furnish
THE BIG EVENT.
When Glow and Mcdonald entered the
ring they were greeted by a whirlwind of
applause The work OF arranging the pre-
iminaries was: completed in an unusually
short time. Tommy Rogan was appointed
referee, Rnd two competent gentlemen con-
sented to hold the chronometer. Glow was
seconded by Billy Lynn and Frank
Hayes. and McDonalds toilet was at
tended to by Jim Bates and Jack High
land.
When Glow and Mcdonald advanced to
the scratch they looked like a couple of
DromiOs. In physique they were remark
able eG.s--rterparts, and several veterans in
pugilism who were present remark d that
they had never seen two men face each
other who were more evenly matched.
Both looked formidable in form and
determined in feature as they stepped
hgh tly to tie center and began the bout.
Round First-Both men SPARED eau
tiously for an opening, but neither seemed
to offer anything like an invitation to
lunge with his left at Dunes head, but it
was met by a good counter. Then Nc
Donald scored clean hit with his left in
CLOVIS bread-basket, but was repaid an
instant later by a smashing left-hander on
the head. Honors were even when time
was called.
Round Secnod-Clow scored q clean hit
with his left on Dunes jaw, but was pur-
sued and clinch ensued. In breaking
away MrDonald made point with his
right, and then CLOVIS left again scored
one. The men again clinched, and again
Mcdonald made a clean hit in the break
away. A pretty counter followed, and the
men were indulging in some lively sparring
when the timekeeper's voice was heard.
Round Ihird-McDonah opened with
the Butte man followed him until clinch
was made. Dune. again launches his
left, but it fell short. and some lively short
arm work resulted in a mutual embrace.
Glow had Dune, g head in chancery with
his left arm, and he was swinging his right
when the referee shouted "Break away!"
John gazed for second at the non-appeal-
able gentleman murmured Wat fOr?"
smiled grimly. unlocked his arm and re-
treated to his corner as the men with the
watch yelled ''Time!''
Round Fourth-The fourth round was
opened in a very lively manner. A stimuli
taneOus rush, a vicious counter, and two
clean hits with CLOVIS left, fol
lowed by pretty one from Dunes right,
made the house howl. CLOVIS left again
landed on Dunes neck, and an instant
later a vicious punch from the latter's
right on the Colorado mans stomach
ended a round OF which neither could Justly
claim the best or worst.
Round Fith-Duncan forced his antag-
onist, and the latter made some clever
stops. Dune. seemed to grow vicious, and
made rush, in which he scored a hard
highlander on CLOVIS face. Before he
could get away, however, he received an
upper-cut from Glow IS right which enthused
the spectators. The men were sparring for
wind when the round closed.
Round Sixth-The windup was lively. |
The men were in good condition, aud when |
Duncan began to force the fighting Glow |
received him cordially. Twice did the |
champion score a clean hit, and |
twice did the Montana man strike hard |
and get away. The men were tripping !
around the stage and the spectators were |
Yelling Justify when time was called.
DECIDED DRAW.
Referee Rogan advanced to the foot
lights and said, "Gent!emen, I declare this
contest a draw" Immediately arose
howl of dissatisfaction that shook the
building. Rogan shouted and gesticulated
)ut his voice was inaudible. Frank Hayes
hen ventured to the front and held up his
land, and when the din had subsidized Mr..
hogan repeated his decision, and supple
nented it with general invitation which
lobody seemed eager to accept. Then
frank Hayes said that Glow had come to
Montana to fight, and would undertak
he contract OF stopping any man in tn,
Territory in six rounds, with small gloves
or any amount of money that may be
greed upon. The spectators sadly filed
'ut.
AFTER THE FIGHT
here was much comment as to the respec-
i've pugilistic abilities OF Glow and McDon-
Id. Both men have many staunch
.dherents in Butte, and opinion, therefore,
fas somewhat diversified.
The principals themselves were very cool
7hen visited in their dressing rooms by
liner representative.
"I'm sorry the people of Butte are not
atisfed with the result Of the set-to," said
low; but they were foolish to expect
slugging match between Mcdonald and
myself. Perhaps we could have made the
Exhibition more lively, but to do so we
'ould have been compelled to sacrifice
cience.'
McDonald's remarks were almost SINH
ar. "Clow is a clever man." he said, land
resents very few openings or opportuni-
les Tor slugging. When confronted by a
IAN like Glow, the best fighter on earth
'ould find it difficult job to indulge in
lugology."
And such was the opinion of all the
now ng ones who witnessed the match.
10th Glow and Mcdonald are trained pu.