The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-09-19
sLADE KNOCKED oUr.
Or, at Least, There was Some
Evidence Of 1t.

The audience which assembled at the
Opera House last night, to witness t e
contest between Slade and Mcdonald.
was probably the largest that ever came
together in this city as spectators of an
affair of this character. The press
representatives, who had been appointed
TO select a referee, had considerable
difficulty, owing to the parties vino had
consented to act, refusing to do so at
the last moment. They then selected
Mr.. Reckhart, who accepted under
protest.
At six minutes past nine tie prin-
cpals, followed by their seconds, en-.
tered the ring. Slade, who was in much
better condition than when he last ap-
peared, was dressed in white silk tights
AMI white sash; Mcdonald wore white
tights and blue belt. Slade was Sc
conded by Messrs. Hicks and Kendall,
Mcdonald by Cbas. Lang and Frank
Hays. DR.. Benedict and 7. ]. Kelly
acted as time keepers. At twenty-five
minutes past Mr.. Rsckh TT callrd
time; the men advanced and after
shaking hands, the fight commenced ~ ~
Round one-The men spared verv
cautiously for some time, waiting for an
opportunity. At last Mcdonald led for
the Maori's face. This blow was only
"feeler" and did no damage. Soon
after Mcdonald again led for SHADES
face, and the latter cCu1tered with
body blow. This was all the Sighting
that was done in this round, both men
being extremely cautious.
Round two-This round was opened
by Mcdonald, who again led for his op-
ponent's face. The blow was neatly
parried by Slade and soon after he sue
ceeded in getting one on Macs face
Then followed Tore cautious sparring
which lasted until time was called.
Round three -Slade opened the ball
this time by leading for Macs face,
but the latter warded it. This was fol
lowed by more cautious sparring. Just
before lime was called, Mcdonald, by
feint, secured an opening. and drove
his left into the Maori's stomach
Slade responded with a blow in the
face, anu time was called.
Round four-Mac. again led for
Shades stomach, and got in a
light blow. Slade then lunged
savagely for Macs. face. but the
latter backed out of reach.
There were several exchanges during
this round, Mcdonald invariably lead
Ing for SHADES stomach. I thus far neitner
contestants had gained any advantage,
and when time was called for this round
1t looked as though the fight would last
until midnight.
Round fYe-Was opened by Slade,
vino once more lead for Mac face; the
latter lodged it, however, and got the
Maori 5 head in chanCery; the men
soon broke, and Mcdonald got in
another blow on the Maori'S stomach
and followed it up with one on the
mouth. First blood claimed for Melon
aid.
Round six-This round was quite
lively. Slade got in several blows on
McDonald'S face. while the latter drove
his fist into the Maori's stomach several
times. Towards the end OF the round,
Slade got in a blow which sent Mac
against the ropes. He quickly recovered,
and got SHADES head IN chaucery just
as time was called.
Round seven-McDouald led for
SHADES face, and got in a good blow.
The men then spared for an opening,
and the rest of the round was very
tame.
Round seven--ThIS round, like most
of the preceding ones, was opened by
Mcdonald, who got in light blow on
elade's face. He followed it up with a
blow on the ear and another in the face
The Maori got warmed up at this, and
made some terrific lunges, but Melon
alu kept out of his reach. Just before
the conclusion, Slade got in a very
hard blow on Macs face, after which
time was called.
Round eight.-Both men were in
dead earnest by this time, and
sone hard fighting was done.
The exchanges were very rapid and
all the blows hard ones. The audience.
which up to this time had kept very
quiet, now commenced to wake up.
Round nine-Both men advanced
eagerly, and Immediately commenced
to exchange hard blows. Slade once
dropped his hands to ward off blow,
when Mcdonald hit him in the neck
Before he could recover, Mcdonald hit
him again and again in the same place,
and the Maoridropped ike log. He
tried once to rise, but was too weak,
and fell back on the floor, completely
exhauted. He was carried of the stage
by his friends amid enthusiastic
cheers for Mcdonald.