{"newspaper_name": "The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register.", "edition": "01", "page": "p2", "byline": ""}
Greet Combat 6etzveen Lion Nero and sic


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The great fight between the Lion Nero
! and six Dogs, took place on the 26th July,
in the large yard attached to an uninhabit-
ed worsted factory, in the Saltisford, War
wick, belonging to Mr.. Tombs, a celebrated
sporting gentleman. The place was admi-
rably adapted for such an exhibition, and
Mr.. Wombwells spared no expense in rem
tering it perfectly safe for the spectators OF
the combat.


The dogs were handled by Mr. Edwards
John Jones, and William Davis, assisted by
Samuel Wedgeburv. j. Turk-A brown
colored dog. 2. Captain-A failow and
white dog, with skew Dald face. 5. Tiger
A brown dog with white legs. a. Nettle-
A little brindle bitch, with black head. 5
Rose--A skewbald bitch. 6. Nelson-A
white dog, with brindle spots.


At about half past o'clock, the first thre,
dogs were let loose, through small hole
(Which only could admit of the dogs en-
, trance) and dropped them on a plank, tina
lowered them upon the foor Of the den
Nero on beholding his antagonists becam
, uncommon ferocious, and roared in such
manner that he could be distinctly heard a
, the far end of Warwick. He met his antag
! onists in every direction-neither OF then
could take hold Of any part of his body. "a
this time the side OF the yard near the rae
, course was broke down by the inha5itant
r Of Warwick, who instantly rushed in, AM