The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-21
Every Nook and Granny Of the Park
Theater Crowded to Witness
the Contest.
FRAZER BES1ED IN The SIXTH ROUND,
Carroll il Given a ROusing Reception
by his Many Admirers After
the Performance.
A Fair and Square Glove Fight from
Beginning to End-Nuch
Enthusi SIN.

The Park theater was packed last
night as it never was before tC witne-s
one of the most satisfactory glove con
tests that has ever been given in the
northwest. After the regular perform
ance the "wing-" were taken out and AT
IL o'clock the stage was ready for the
soaring bout. 7, e first on the program
vas II three round set-to between Butler
of San Francisco and Rodgers of Butte.
At the call of time the men toed the
scratch and it WAS give and take to the
finish. Rogers is lighter than his an
tagnoist, but his agility more THAI off
set this disadvantage aud the three rounds
were decidedly interesting, neither of
them gaining any material adv ntage.
This was followed by a friendly set-:o
between two local celebrities named
O'Brlen and Gallagher. O'Brien is a
heavy weight and only laughed at the
clever sparing of his opponent who was
very much lighter. In fact Gallag-
her, who is a bartender at the Gem,
proved himself no novice with the gloves.
The second bout only served to put the
audience in good humor for the final
wind-up of the evenings performance.
FRAKER N CARROLL.
Mr.. Davenport stepped to the front of
the stage and announced that Fraker
would stop or best Carroll Tor Curran,
which is his right name) in 10 rounds or
forfeit q purse of 800 and a percentage
of the doo receipts. A referee was
chosen in the person of Mr.. McNabb, a
timekeeper appointed and the contest
began.
The first round was a lively one, both
getting in some singing blows and neith-
er getting any advantage.
The second and third was about like
the first. give and take, but it was no
ticed that Fraker was somewhat winded,
while Carroll was as fresh as a daisy.
In tie fourth it was expected that
Fraker would get in one of his terrible
undercuts, but Curran was watchful and
!; landed heavily on Fraker's ribs, knock
ing him down, and II he had followed up
his advantage would have won right
there, but he allowed Fraker to spar for
wind till the round ended.
Some good lively work was done in the
| fifth round, and both men seemed conf
dent, Fraker getting in some hot ones TN
Gu. rams jaw.
In the sixth and last round the men
Went at it hammer and tongs. Fraker
landing on Curran's jaw and Curran rain
ing body blows on his antagonist, Both
men were pretty we'll spent but Curran
pushed the fighting and landed a hot one
on Fraker's stomach which settled the
match. Attic Call Of time Frazer could
not respond and he referee declared
Curran the winner, amid the widest en-
thusiasm Of the spectators.
Everybody was pleased with the
referees decisions who seemed only de
sirous of seeing fair play.
A standing challenge of Charles Eyton
the champion lightweight wrestler O
Australia Vas last night accepted by A u
Gloves OF Ming |oulee,to wrestle for $50
side or more. Thpy;will meet today to Ims
the money and make final arrangements
Evton and Butler seconded Currar
while smith and Shea performed thu
IKE. Office for Fraker.
Tho Great Fails police force we're on
in force to see that there were no infrar
tions of the law in regard To the conduc
Of the mill.
Fve-ounce gloves were used and Mai
qnis of Vueensbe ry rules governed.
was The unanimous opinion OF tn
large throngwho witnessed therontesttha
it WAS onp Of the most orderly and tai
aud square events of the kind they In
ever witnessed. MIR. Davenport received
many encumiums on its successful ttrml
nation.