Western Morning News, Polkinghorne–Cann centenary tournament plans (1925)

The centenary of the celebrated Polkinghorne and Cann match, which was held at Devonport in 1826, will occupy the attention of the General Committee when they meet at Wadebridge on June 27. Various opinions as to where this should be held are causing quite a controversy, some suggesting Home Park, Plymouth, and some a central position in the county where it would attract a large gate. It is a pleasure to find such interest being taken, for it augurs well for the success of the tournament wherever it is held.

The Wrestling Committee at Pendeen (the westernmost part of Cornwall) are to be congratulated on the excellent arrangements they have made for their tournament, by arranging with the Great Western Railway for a special service of motor conveyances to carry the large crowd expected from Penzance, and they have been favoured with a record entry of wrestlers from all parts of the county.

Not only so, but promoting special prizes for youths under 18, each partisan district will roll up in large numbers to support their respective representatives from the districts round and about. The date for the heavy-weight championship has been decided. It will be held at Probus on September 12.