Exeter and Plymouth Gazette, Devon and Cornwall wrestling Easter prizes (1845)
DEVON AND CORNWALL WRESTLING. The Annual contest of skill in this ancient sport between natives of the Western Counties, commenced on Monday, Camden Town, near London, and did not terminate till Wednesday. In consequence of the unfavourable weather, the men could not play out the double and treble play, and they agreed to divide the money according to the respective merits of their play, which was as follows:
HEAVY WEIGHTS:
1. John Maunder, Devon.
2. John Goodman, Cornwall.
3. William Snell, Devon.
4. J. Dyer, Cornwall.
LIGHT WEIGHTS:
1. John Cornwall.
2. W. Bowden, Cornwall.
3. Hayman, Devon.