The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-06-30
BATTLING PRIZE FIGHT.
Gold Bar, on Ten Mile, the Scene Of
Fistic Encounter Yester-
day Evening,
Three ard-Fought Rounds Settle
the Horny-Handed Son
Of Toll.
A Blow In the Neck Sends Bundy to Grass
ana He Fails to Respond
When Called.

1t had been quietly whispered about for
several days that prize fight was to take
place in the vicinity of Helena, between two
local sports of more or less renown, and last
evening the tip was given that arrange
ments had been made for the encounter to
take place at Gold Bar, on Ten Mile. About
100 people assembled to witness the fight.
The combatants were Jack Stone and
George Bundy. Stone has quite reputa-
ton in Montana as slugger, while Bundy,
who is colored man, is known to but few.
He has been employed at the granite
quarry on Ten Mile for some time and was
supposed to be in the pink of condition.
The place selected for the fight was in
grove of cottonwood trees on Ten Mile, in
the rear of Lynch's road house. small
foot bridge afforded means of passage
across the stream, to where a sixteen foot
ring was laid out in regular style. About
$50 the combatants appeared upon the
scene ready for the fray. But there was
hitch in the proceedings. Stone wanted to
know what they were going to fight for,
and learning that there was nothing in sight
800 had been guaranteed, besides the gate
receipts; seventy five per cent. to the win
ner and twenty-five to the loser. It looked
very much like there would be no fight at
this time, but consultation was held and
1t was decided to charge an admission fee
OF ", and by this means raise at least 300.
By the sale Of admission tickets and few
contributions the sum was raised and it was
agreed that the winner should take the
whole amount.
The principals took their places in the
ring, an umpire and timekeeper were Sc
front. After shaking hands Bundy tapped
his opponent lightly on the chest with both
hands before time was called. At this
howl went up from the ring side, and they
we're both required to start over again.
Stone is much larger man than his oppo-
nent, with longer reach, and is a very
looking specimen of physical manhood.
Bundv presented very good appearance,
and it was the general impression that if
he displayed any science he could win. He
was cautioned to fight shy for the first four
rounds but his eagerness got the better of
his Judgment, and he started in to force the
fight.
The match was arranged according to
Queensberry rules and to last for fifty
rounds if necessary. On the call of time
both parties jumped to the scratch and
after some light sparring several body
blows were received and taken, Stone got
in stinger on the stomach and Bundy
countered on the ear. Bundy then led for
his opponents neck, but the blow was par
ried and Stone landed on Bundy's bread
basket, bringing the claret. Bundy was
little more cautious after this, but seeing
an opening he let drive with his right. and
then it was give and take for the next few
moments. Stone rushed his man against
the ropes and slugged him right and left.
Bundy clinched to avoid punishment. They
were ordered to break away by the umpire
when time was called.
At the conclusion of the round it was
generally conceded that Stone would win.
The darby had much the worst of it.
In the second round Bundy came up
gamely, but was slugged right and left all
over the ring. He endeavored to retaliate
and got in some very fair ticks, but they had
no perceptible effect. He was knocked
down four times and thrown twice. Stone
had things all his own way and basted
Bundy wherever he pleased, the latter APP
pearing to be dazed and nearly done for.
Third ronnd-Rundy came up groggy,
with mouth slightly bleeding. Stone start
ed in to finish him, but the darky clinched
and slugged Stone in the ribs. They broke
away and clinched again. Bundy was now
in very bad shape and Stone hammered him
at will, finally getting in swinging
left-hander in the neck which sent
Bundy to grass, where he lay till the expir-
alton of the ten seconds allowed. When
time was called he scrambled to his feet.
but was unable to stand, and reeled to his
own corner of the ring and fell.
This ended the fight and the referee de-
cided in favor of Stone, who walked over
and shook hands with Bundy. As a prize
fight it was not much of a success, but as a
smuggling match it did very we'll, and every
body seemed satisfied.