Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-17
Spectacular Display of ri..ie M.neuven.

social season ended here Win PfiAe
fight between Messrs. Sweeney aud Nun.
roe that is bound to be recorded IS grea'
battle Of science in pugilism.
Many ideas have been suggested with
in the past few weeks for fitting ending
to the social season and loving farewell
to the swret summer girls who are lcav-
ing us, and much credit is due Messrs.
Sweeney aud Munroe for hitting upon
su n original plan, and they are receiv-
ing the congratulations of the entire COM
munity. However, some of us think
that they should have displayed little
more OF the true western style by shoot
but they claim that many stars were
shooting during the encounter.
We have not yet hardly been educated
up to this mode of enter; ainment though
it is claimed that we will become attached
to it when introduced upon scientific
basis The fight took place in regular
form as advertised at Alice on last Sun
day morning, with f. l.. Bsbb as referee,
II. A. White, second to Sweeney, T. NJ.
Miner, second to Munroe, Chas- Lew.
time keeper. Six bloody rounds were
fought with four pound gloves, without
single clear-cut knock down being made
and Referee Bsbb called the fight draw
owing to the participants not being IN
condition and training. Another fight is
being arranged for by the managers OF
both parties to take place in the near
future. at the earnest request of both
principles. and bids will be asked from
the sporting clubs of Idaho Springs and
Central City for the event.
While the fight was rather hastily ar
ranged by the principals. the local sports
of Idaho Springs had been notified by
wire and Messrs. Renshaw. Moritz. Finu-
cane and Chamberlain drove up with
coach Of four, but ON account OF an acci-
dent on the road did not arrive in time.
II is said that these gentlemen came up
with "wsds" of money to place on their
favorite. claiming that If Jeffries could
best Munroe. Sweeney can easily do the
same. They are offering three to two on
their man for the coming fight and any
one wishing bet should address either
Mr.. Renshaw or DIR. Finucane at Idaho
Springs.
Following is the igh, by rounds:
Round Both men entered the ring
at the same time and clnched. In break
ing away Referee Babb got several blows
on the nose which brough, some blood
and which brought forth loud cheers.
Sweeney led with an upper catching
poor innocent fly some eight feet above.
Munroe led with left and struck Referee
Babb in the ribs. loud cheers) Sweeney
slune left and struck White in the neck.
Time called with both men out of wind.
Munroe In his excitement which came
near participating = side fight.
Round Both men came forward in D
confident manner. though Munroe very
wet Sweeney swung left catching Manroe
hip and knee. decided foul. Muuro- led
with right accidentally hitting mosquito
on Sweeney's uose-ihe mosquito flew
off. Bota men clinched. Time called.
This was Munroe's round he having hit a
poor mosquito.
Round Both men appeared strong
and rushed resulting in a clinch. Ia the
break Referee Babb got Munroe's right
and Sweeney's left Oh ms & AID let
jaw.
Round A-Both men very wet and puff
ing. Munroe landed on Sweeney's optic.
sweeney landed on Munroe's nose with
an upper. Both men clinched. This was
Sweeney's round.
Round s-Both men much exhausted.
Both led with right hitting the soft morn
ing breeze. (cheers) Munroe led with left,
Sweeney lodged hitting the corner of the
house which knocked him to his knees.
Some lively exchanges were made which
bruised up Referee Babh.
Round 6-Both men much exhausted
and nearly drowned by Messrs. White
and Miner. Sweeney led with right hit
ting Munroe fair on the jaw. (cheers)
Munroe led with left and fouled and
Referee Babb called the fight draw, he
being too nearly knocked out to allow
the fight to continue.
Beth parties have gone under training,
Sweeney under the direction of Col.
Moore, and Munroe under the direction
of Mansger Slater. Bids will be received
for the second 6ght during the week.
Mnnroe and Sweeney will put up for.
felt Of 81 900. besides will bet 81 900. each
on the side, even money. In Idaho
Springs three to two is being offered on
Sweeney. with considerable money in
sight.
The enterprise of these parties are Ger