The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-17
PIGEON SHOOTING IN ENGLAND.
THE MATCH BETWEEN IRA A. PAINE AND CAP
TAIN PATTON.

THE MATCH BETWEEN IRA A. PAINE AND CAP
TAIN PATTON.
LoSnox, June q 1870
An interesting and exciting pigeon shooting contest
came OF to-day, tho grounds OF tho Gun Club
Noting Hill, between Captain Aubrey Patton, the
celebrated Monaco winner and Nr. Ira d. Paine, for
go side. thirty shots each, at twentyscven yards
rise. number Of the elite OF English sportsmen were
present The shooting was remarkably good, Pane's
quick, decisive style beng very much admired His
charges consisted Of so drachms powder and Ia
shot Nos o, ors, while his antagonist used 81
powder and IL OF the same shot The match was
arranged to commence at hali-pas twelve o'clock but
Captain Patton not being quite time. short match
gotten up between Mr. Jalray, of America, and
English gentleman named Grimble, ten shots each,
for Elo sioe which resulted IN victory for tho
former. the being foliows:--
JAFIHAY-1, I. j, l. O, /, l, /, ], 10
GKiMnLE-1, 4, 0, 0, l. ]. !, l, ]. is
THE pAISgpArroS MATCH
Mr.. Paine then fired lew sight shots, killing three
pigeons In succession manner that seemed rather
saggcr the spectators. and his antagonist driving
about o'clock the American oEcned the match by
disposing OF the first bird 1rng both barrels and hit
ting his mark few feet from the trap Captain Pat
ton then also by inferior shot, the bird
having fallen just within the boundary. Jhc Captain
joKingiy remarked 10 his rival that he had anyhow
begun with good stroke OF luck Paine missed his
second shot winged his pigeon at long distance, tho
original state Of things being restored however, by
Palnc's third shot taking elect before the bird had
flown yard. Patton then missed ,hroe birds In sue.
cesson and Paincs three shots placed him ahead
by two, one dropping beyond the fence.
CONTEST SKILL.
Both men seemed now thoroughly on their inettIc
albeit they went about their work quietly and easily.
The onlookers evinced keen interest," while tho bet
ting fraternity were obliged 10 keeps share lookout
account OF The even nature Of the contest After
the nrst shots Paine had scored and Patton
Six and the Americans form very much admired
nearly all his birds falling within few feet OF the traI.
HIS twelfth and thirteenth birds needed but barrel
each. Up to this time the EngIrshmaa had also killed
two birds with Jingle shots, but did not atcrward I'M
prove this respect whereas Paine shot Ia all hvo
pigeons without bringing the second barrel into roqu
sition When the match was
TwvTH;Rps OVER
Patton bird ahead, aud the betting In lns
favor when OF twenty Ave shots each PaIno had
only scored IL against his adversary's 10. Psinc's
friends began 10 think he had lost the match but
his characteristic quiet self possession did not desert
him. and he killed four birds OF his
naming i've against Captain Paltons Tho Inter
gentlemen had the last shot, and stood TO kill and wn
but unaccountably missed the bird although u r0sc
from the centre trap, thus bringing ab ut drawn
battle The greatest good humor and cordially pre-
vailed, Patton frequently heartily applauding the sue
OF his opponent Tho shooting Of both contest
ants was excellent Patton sometimes made as good
hits Paine, and II would be unfair things stand 10
proclaim either better marksman than the other
Another match will take place on Wednesday next
similar in all respects to that OF to-day. and the bets
have IN tho meantime boon called on. Appended Is
to-day's scorc:--
J, r : i,ooiidd,l,+Il,aaLlloo
O. r T. T. l. T. T. T. T. J. l. / Oh
Paine Patton.
iIs weather vas very inc but tho vino awkw.rdiy