Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-10
CRIB AND JACK.
Two Pittsburgh Dogs Shake Zach
Other Quite Lively.
MUCH BETTING ON THE RESULT.
0'Hanlon and Gang Row at Pittsburgh
Yesterday, but the Former Claims 8
Foul, and the Race viii -
Be Rowed Over.

more disgusting crowd than the one which
left Pittsburgh in part last night and In
part this morning, to witness the fight be-
tween Tom Browns spotted dog Jack and
Johnny Wallis white dog Crib, was ueyer
seen. The dogs fought in q regular cock
pit, pitched mile and half up one OF
the ravines between this town and Paris
cross roads. Neither dog has record. The
sporting men Of the old city placed 1helr
money on Crib because he comes of splen-
did English fighting stock and was sent
over from Canada by dog fancier as some-
thing hard to equal. The South Sideis put
tbf; throw 9th jim Uaffek RsGsuss he was able
hard.fought battle with the brindle Pete,
at this point some months ago. Betting on
the South Side, Pittsburgh last night was
two to one in favor of Crib, with many
takers from the north side of the Monon.
gahela, who thought they had sure thing
On the Trip
this morning there was no disposition to
place any money at all. Wallis friends
were on hand with lots Of doodle" which
they we're anxious TO put up, but Brown
and his followers would not answer the
call, Forty to twenty dollars was their
offer on Crib with no takers and the oet'
ting. if there was a chance for any, was
spoiled. The dogs were let loose at hall
mast ten and met about the center, both
eager TO enter the game. Jack caught a
Jaw hold and threw Crib heavily. Crib
pulled away and nipped Jacks ear, but
could not hold it and found section ot
his throat in Jacks mouth. Even money
was offered on Browns dog, but no takers.
Jack was unable to keep hls mouth closed,
and let go his hold. Crib pat his teeth
into Jacks throat and began to
shake Him Up Right Lively.
This encouraged the white dogs friends
and they went down into their pockets for
their wealth. The other side didn't care
to enrich themselves, and none OF tne OIL
fers made found customers from this time
on. Crib began to lose his strength, and
Jack proved himself a splendid wrestler
and threw the white every time he took
hold OF MIN, one time throwing him com.
pletely over his head. Crib, however, had
more strength in his jaws, and when he set
his teeth could not be shaken loose, grave
when thrown so heavily as to all but break
his back. When luck favored him each
would use his jaws to the best OF their abil-
ity but neither could sink bis tusks deep
enough to bring the blood and the hight
narrowed down TO a question of endurance
only with the chances i'll favor OF JACK
who wrestled we'll.
The Round
lasted twenty-three minutes and at no
time during its existence was there feat
ure developed which called forth applause
from either side. Upon Crib fell the duty
TO make the first scratch which he did with
out great eagerness. Jack bounded almost
into his corner with yell and took an ear.
hold and dragged him into the centre OF
the pit and threw him heavily upon his
back. Crib was partially stunned by the
force and lay almost motionleSs for half a
minute or more with Jack standing over
him waiting for him to make move. The
moment he showed signs Of life other than
breathing Jack caught him by the neck and
held him down during the entire round,
which lasted twenty minutes. Grip fought
entirely with his feet to keep Jack of OF
him. Jack would not close his fangs on
Cribs feet, though they were often put
into his mouth ano expended his energy
in
Gettipg AT Cribs Ears and Throat.
His efforts, even when successful, were
unaccompanled by the altlictiOn of any
punishment. The dogs were whipped up
while Crib was lying on his back, Jack
stanCing over him, both about as near ex-
hausted as they well could be. The thirty
seconds rest allowed braced Jack up con-
siderably bat failed to do Crib any good.
1t was Jacks time TO scratch and he was
eager 10 continue the fight. When let go
be broke for Cribs corner, took hold of him
by the back of his neck and landed him
upon his back. Crlb twisted himself loose
and tried to get out of reach, but Jack fol-
lowed and forced the fighting until Crib
was exhausted and lay down, when they
were whipped up and taken to their cor
ner. When time was called for the fourth
round Crib refused to scratch. Before the
referee gave a decision and before the dogs
could be gotten out OF the pit Jack broke
from Browns arms and attacked Crib i'll
his corner.
Cribs hackers
jumped into the pit and claimed the purse
in accordance with the well establi shed
precedent. which makes the winning dog
the loser If he attacks his antagonist after
lie refuses to scratch and before the referee
hes given a decision. The referee reserved
his decision and will probably render { to-
night in Pittsburgh. The fight was Tor q
purse of $500. Some s., 600 changed hands
on the outside. The crowd present num-
bered about 100 and was made up entirely
OF PittsburgherS. The dogs fought at thr-
tytwo pounds give or take half pound.
Jimmy Kahn. who backed Crib heavily, of.
fers to fight the dog Jack with twenty
eight pound pup, for $500 side. Brown
has not vet accepted or declined the Chal.
lenge. 1t is thought he will decline it.