Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-01-09
TU RPM AND TINKER.
The Battle Between Two Philadel phia
Bull Dogs.

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rhe Battle Between Two Philade lphia
Bull Dogs.
The result OF the brutal conflict be-
tween the bull dogs Turpin and Thu.
ker, which took place within few
miles of New York on New Years
day, was the sole topic of conversation
among the sporting fraternity all day
yesterday. 1t was probably the most
stubborn fight in the same space of
time that has taken place for several
year,. When the parry from Phila,
delpais reached the rendezvous at IL
o'clock, everything was In readiness
Tor the battle.
A pit fifteen feet long and nine feet
wida had been built in front of raised
platform, on which there were chairs
for the ,alookers. The sides Of the
pit were four feet in height and eov-
erod with hlsnkots to prevent the
animal1 from bruising them
selves. The handler of Tur.
pin had his zig headed pet
in bed with him wrapped
in blanket. Tiuker's csre taker was
walking his charge about TO Heep him
warm. AS usual In such CAGES, each
side appeared to suspect the othar oI
the most wicked intentions. To pre-.
won't any triokery, the rules Of tho ca
nine ring, as laid down by an estima.
ble EngliRhman some years ago, re-
auiro that the weighing and washing
of the dogs shall be done by the oppo
site handlers. Soon after 2 O'Clock
Turpin was weighed and tipped the
beam ot thirty-two pounds. The
weight of his antagonist is the same
Then the washing in warm water be
gan. The handlers were obliged t,
taste the water to prove that it wal
not poisoned. A young man In tn,
audience accidentally kicked over ,
bottle of milk and almost precipitateC
q general row in consequence. Afte
n great deal of profanity and clouc
of tobacco smoke, the task of wash
ing and drying WAS completed. Tur
pin was put in tho pit. His opponen
followed a few moments later. Odd
of $50 to $50 were offered on tht
white with few takers
At 2.27 o'clock tho referee gnve III,
word "Let them CO." The brindlC
was baying loudly, seemingly anxious
for tho Coz hict. The white dog neve
uttered a sound. As the handlerl
loosened their hold the dogs bounced
forward and met la the middle of tn,
pit. They raised on their hind legl
and interlocked their jaws. The spec
tators became frantic with excitemen
Immediately. The handlers threw
themselves on the hIor aud sought b,
every means to urge the brutes on
The two handlers, who were fat or
their stomachr, seemed almost beside
themselves. They shouted anG
clappsd their hands, they danced OF
the hoor, they blew their breatl
in the dogs faces, on tlei
backs and In their ears
Meanwhile Turpin and Tinker con
tinued to chew each other with tn,
greatest cheerfulnesB. II was not
matter of lighting ut all. The brute
simply obtained a grip on each other
throals and chewed for at least fv
minutes Then Turpin oontrived t.
get his opponent by tho ear and tur
him ON his back. Again did tn
spectators 90 wild with excitement
A gain did the handlers jump abou
the pit like madmen. The white do
retained his hold and the brindle
mouth was empty. In attempting T.
gink his faugs sill deeper, Turpin lor
the advantage, end the next instau
tho bru'es' jaws interlooked with
loud snap. In this position they COZ
tiuued fer ten minutes, at least, de
spite the frantic appeals of the gor
tlemen i'll the pit. The hold wa
broken at last, and the white 8,
cured better grip on his OF
ponent's throat. The brindl
howled. From that moment b
doom was sealed. He became weak,
and weaker until, at 1886 o'clock, /
fell on his side and the white Dc
dragged the bowling animal all ov'
the pit. At 6 o'clock the fight w
practically ended. The brindle dC
could not stand. With a refnemel
of cruelty the backors permitted Il
white dag to worry at the throat
his dying antagonist for three quarte
of an hour longer, The moans of h
poor animal were pitiful in tho Q
treme. At q few moments before
tho white dog was ooaxed away, TAX
to his corner and returned to I
quiverlng body at the word of col
: mand, Again he was coaxod aw
: and the brlndle was put on his fe
hut he fell limp and liieless with t
blood pouring from his throat. 7
victor walked to tho cars, and I
dead dog was taken to Philadelpl
e in a covered basket.
a Bargains in blankets and comfort
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