Western Times, Devon and Cornwall Wrestling at Copenhagen House: Easter results (1851)

Wrestling.—Devon and Cornwall—The friends of this manly sport were gratified by the sight of some first-rate play at Copenhagen House, on Easter Monday and Tuesday. The play was under the judicious management of Mr. F. Oliver. Upwards of fifty of the prime champions of both counties were present.

Lockyer threw Pierce, and won the first prize. Pierce taking the second, Gloyne third, Dyer fourth, and Bartle the fifth. Lockyer’s weight is 13st., and Pierce’s 9st. 12lb.