The New York herald., 1879-02-15
GREAT COOKING MAIN.
Troy and Albany Meet in
the Pit.
THE BIRDS OF TROY THE WINNERS.
Eleven Battles for $lOO Each and $1,000
the Odd Fight.

within few miles of this city, in the presence of
very select assemblage Commendabe secrecy had
been observed by those having the affair in charge,
and not until yesterday morning the makers of
the main notified where they must send their birds.
In this way the not the talk of the town,
and nothing interfered to the nights sport. Had
every fighter in this city and the western portion
of the State that was desirous of being present
been notified it is low estimate to say that
over thousand earnest and enthusiastic
individuals would have been hand ready
and willing to invest their money. Troy and
Albany have met each other in the pit regularly for
many years. Ofttimes victory has attended the pets
Of Troy, and and over again the Abanians have
departed chuckling their luck and the money
won from the opposite side. The main just deci0ed
for large amount and the greatest care was
taken by the respective feeders to bring the fowl to
the mark in good shape. 1t was agreed to show ff
teen birds side. weighing from lbs. to lbs 10
o., and fight all that fell in matched in weight
for 500 battle and 900 the odd contest man
These conditions were lived up to in every way. and
the result eleven battles that will long be re-
membered by the lockers Troy carried of the
honors in brilliant shape and once more Albany was
sent home the worst of the meeting. The stanch
old veteran who directed the affairs of Albany won
the toss for choice of weights, and the hour Of
brought into the pit.
THE FIGHTING.
First Fight.-The weights 8 lbs. 4 or Troy
showed domnck and Albany light red of the old
Heahwood strain. The latter was sturdy looking
bird, and had the call in the betting almost up,
while Troy was at made the favorite for the
main by several of her hopeful supporters Very
much to the surprise of all. the birds went work
slowly. slowly that somebody shouted "One's
afeerd apd the other darsen't" Troy made the
reeno on bs back with nha 'ne boS1 rsu
blow sent in very wickedy. The Heathwood
squared matters, instantly and nearly knocked
when '$1O to SO on the red heard in every
ton Of the pit. Not resting with his creditable
turn Albany continued the work, and in one-two
der sent the wicked steel into the brain of Troy, who
falling on his side, there cry. "That settles
hm!" and offers of $40 to So to be heard by the
score. Albany. having the domipick at his mercy.
cut the latter into ribbons and the whipped bird
was taken out of the pit dead. Albany felt greatly
elated over the victory. Time, minutes.
Second Figtt.-Troy handed in a lemon pyle and
Albany dark spangle. each weighing lbs. 8 or.
the betting in his favor the rates ruling $50 to $1S
They came together like the Swapping of drayman's
whip, and the pyle getting the best OF the buckles
lost eye and received terrible slashes in the head
but, game pebble, he would not succumb and
frequently delivered blows that made him danger
ous customer. Once more getting it in the head
and falling all in heap the spangle looked a
loser, yet 1t was impossible to stop him. He
would pull himself together after receiving injuries
enough to whip ordinary bird, and would only be
knocked down to find his feet again. until it looked
as If he could stand an endless amount Of punish
ment All this while he was doing much damage to
the pyle, but the latter had the strongest blow and
finally he sent the spangle all in a heap with des
perate brain kick, which quickly caused his death
Troys victory was secured by the great willingness
OF her bird. Time, IL minutes.
Third Fight.-Two little fellows, lbs each Troy
sent pretty and compact domlnick into the pit, and
Albany handsome brownred. Troy had the call.
and much money was invested as the betting men
crash MS the beauties came together. "They kick
like horses cried gray haired sport. aud
really downright wickednesss in every
buckle The red soon demonstrated that
he was a good cutter withal. and few Of
the dashes OF his heels battered and hurt the domi
was willing enough but his blow had become weak.
Just the Trojans had given up the battle
effort, and when he jumped into the air
he caught the Albany bird full in the throat and
split il clean as knife could do the job. The red
didnt like it a bit and began to wander. He
staggered and was unable to collect himself. This
caused u revolution i'll the betting, and from being
dollars to cents against the domnck 1t was now $40
to SIS on his winning. And win he did in right good
shape, as while Albany was strutting around in
stupor Troy gave him another slash which
stopped his fighting entirely and then the rest of
the job easy. The dominick Knocked the red
down and socn made mincemeat of him. winning
the hight clean out OF the ire. Time. 10 minutes.
Troy. 2; Albany, l.
Fourth Fight.-Troy was in great spirits, and her
lbs. or, were handed out. both fine looking and
only to be distinguished by Troys white tail
feathers 1t was $40 to sS on Troy for the fight and
500 to $75 that she would carry off the main. All
sorts OF pleasant remarks hurled back and
forth in the PIT by the good natured spectators, and
as the birds faced one broad shoudered fellow
yelled I'm bet $40 50 that this ere bird CTroy)
knocks the stuf1in' out of the other" the remark
creating creating general laughter. They began hos
llties instantly, and Troy retired IRON the
second buckle with leg badly hurt. Still
he returned to the attack after or two moro
looked for an opening. 1t came and trernen-
dous blow on the body knocked Albany OFF his feet.
Wild yell followed and 500 to $50 on Troy to
DE hau from Dozen Albany once more on his feet
and still standing up to the rack. there were hopes
he might weather the storm; but Troy never let up
and continued to bang away until 1t
to against Albany. Say, Johnny III
cut the cheese with you" shouted one
friend to another, meaning that they womld divide
their bets If agreeable but Johnny thought he would
play his hand alone. and returned mo no. I'll eat
1t all myself" Albany was slowly being cut down,
and. receiving another rasp in the head he fell and
being pounded that is. betting $40 to 81 that he
would lose. the end soon came Troy knocked him
st and the hackers of the winner gathered in their
money with feelings of intense Satisfaction ,rimc
III minutes. Troy 3; Albany. 1.
fyM tight-Troy. lbs. II or. brownrcd muG
with yellow legs; Albany, lbs. Ii oz a red cup
comb. These were fine birds and desperate fight
ensned. 1t was s25 to $40 on Troy with plenty of
takers The work merry from tho initial break
and both were badly cut Then Troy received cash
in the brain and Immediately afterward was stag
gcrcd, with another blow OF the same sort, and
his advantage he could not have lost. He allowed
Troy to partly recover and lost the opportunity
presented. Smack, bang. they resumed operations,
and Albany had both eyes knocked out. This mis-
fortune made the betting $40 to 81 against him.
Still they did not stop. Troy struck himself in the
head, and, upon getting up. Albany found him by
feeling and, with desperate kick, cut out both of
Iroy's eyes. They were thus again ON pretty even
terms. Though stone blind they felt for each
other and fought more viciousy than be-
tore More desperate birds were never pitt
ted. Occasionally they struck their handlers.
ana whenever they met in their wanderings
about the pit 1t was hit and hit Finally. Albany
was cut through the head. and, while he was stagger
ing, Troy sent home another terrible blow, which
was little too much, and the former began To move
our or harni way. Hes running" cried twenty.
"No he aint was the retort, 'ho's DYING" but the
whipped bird acted queeriy, and, being pounded he
was counted out and Troy declared the winner
amid much cheering. Time. IL minutes. Troy, 4;
Albany, 4.
S,rm f,ght-The weights were lbs. 7 oz for this
battle. Albany showed brown-red aud Troy %
brown-red mum, with yellow legs. Offers of $40 to
50 ON the latter were frequent aud offers OF 100
500 on Troy winning the main were going a begging.
While Mbanys representative was good game bird.
and could hat with telling force the inuf to use the
words q excited