The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-25
GEORGIA vs.. KENTUCKY.
A MISERABLE FAILURE IN THE COCK
ING MAIN.
Drawn Fights Declared Between tie Rep
resentatives of these states.

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| There was larger crowd than has appeared
| before at the Old Spanish Cock Pit last ever ing
the occasion being the termination of the cock
ing main between Georgia and Kentucky. In
the previous fights Kentucky had won six bat
ties and Georgia eight 1t was evident that
there was considerablefeeling among the back
ers OF the respective birds. and when the first
| birds were pitted betting ran high
ONeil brought into the ring a ve-pound
eight ounce Huddleston, and Georgia a chicken
of the same weight a blue spotted gray
At the first pass Kentucky sent gaff well
home In the breast OF his opponent This did
not. however. affect his equanimity In the least
At the second pass Georgia broke his gaff. and
this reduced his chances by one half.
from this ont 1t was waiting fight. the pluck
Georgia bird; Every time they were pitted
| Georgia would make the advance from his
ma marx and force the lighting The loss Of his
| thirty five minutes he was laid out scoring
victory. for Kentucky. Just as the Georgia bird
was dying by a great effort he raised his head
and gave a crow that was responded to by the
cheers OF the crowd.
THE SECOND FIGHT
was between two five pound ten ounce birds, the
Georgia being ginger red and the Kentucky a
dark red. In the fourth fly Kentucky was coupled
receiving paralyzing blow In the small of the
back, and 1t was short work for his opponent to
minutes.
THE THIRD FIGHT
vas between Q red shawl-neck on the part of
Georgia and q Huddleston Tor Kentucky. weigh
the very first fiy both birds shuffied we'll PROV
ing themselves to be star fighters, Kentucky
O'Neil. of Kentucky. was about to take his cock
out OF the pit, when he noticed Charley Brown.
Of Georgia pick his cock up and carry it to the
Immediately asked that the cocks be replaced
and then it became evident that It was q match
between the two which would die first. Georgia
was bleeding at the mouth profusely whilst the
Kentucky bird was lying d few feet from him
painting for breath. Both Of their heads were
on the ground. and the judges were watching
which would give the last gasp first. After some
n nntes the Georgia chicken rolled over. and
the fight was given to Kentucky.
THE FOURTH FIGHT
was brisk one. A dark red represented
Hhentucky, and 2 giger-red shawl neck
was badly hurt In the breast and neck. In about
two minutes Kentucky killed him. the dying
bird fighting to the last. This made the battles
odds on Georgia From all sides of the pit
came offers of $50 to s4O and many were taken
on the next fight.
THB FIFTH FIGHT
was between light dominick shawl neck for
Georgia, and q grey neck red for Kentucky |
Georgia, with splendid fly, got both his gaffs |
10 bis opponents back and breast and won the
fight afterwards easily.
THE SIXTH FIGHT
was an exciting one. for Georgia was now one
ahead In the main. Kentucky pitted dark |
red and Georgia shawl-neck that looked much
like his combatant.
The Kentucky bird went at him In lively
way and in less than half minute, in short |
shuffl-. laid him out dead, making the fight of |
the main 10 TO 10 and tie. At this time Ken |
lucky weakened and proposition TO reduce |
the stake from $500 side on the main to $1,000 |
Vas accepted by Georgia. who seemed to be
willing also.
THE SEVENTH FIGHT
was between two cocks, the res peetive merits OF
both were hit several times nd showed some |
hesttancy In going on. The betters had laid |
much money on Georgia and 1t odds and as |
both birds were n the pit. nd waiting for wind |
a proposition was made to call the main a draw |
Many Misses were heard. and there was gen.
eral exhibition OF dissatisfaction at such a weak
termination . Of the whole affair. Some
having $500 up had right to draw the fight, /
and others said that people had laid their
money on fair out and out fight and they |
wanted to see 1t out. On all sides were heard |
words Of dissatisfaction from the spectators |
The Judges. however. decided that the main was
drawn. one. Before the birds could be caught |
by the pittfrs they were at it again on their own
hook, but were tarted
Alter so much talk 1t Is to be regr cited that |
such poor result should De arrived at Either |
1t was to be a u ain to determine the Respective
merits OF the breeds, or it was not. II 1t was /
not, then many good chickens were sacrificed |
II 1t was. then the decidir light should have /
things out, if at all. and We don't like such |
draws We trust We will not hare any more |
such mains here again.
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