Exeter and Plymouth Gazette, London Devon wrestling and Cornish matches (1827)

Devon and Cornwall.—The match at Tavistock, in a most decisive way, settled the question as to superiority in this manly exercise, in favor of the former county. Two gentlemen, as a last effort, have made a purse of 50 sovereigns, for which Cann and Stone are ready to play any two Cornishmen that may appear against them, on Monday next, at the Eagle Tavern, City-road, and remain in London purposely to accommodate their customers.

Cann and Stone, both fashionably dressed, made their appearances at Vauxhall on Monday night; considerable curiosity was excited to get a sight of these extraordinary Devonian Wrestlers.