Western Times, Torquay wrestling for £50: Milton connected (1869)

WRESTLING AT TORQUAY. A £50 match was commenced on Monday. The contest took place at Glue’s Torbay Inn, a ground well suited for the purpose, enclosed on all sides and quite removed from public view. There was a large attendance, especially on the grand stand. The arrangements were well planned by the committee of tradesmen, assisted by Mr. Milton, who was lately connected with the wrestling at Exeter, St. Thomas, and Topsham. The triers were Capt. Hodge (Plymouth), Mr. Ford (Paignton), and Mr. Shuttanmoor (Churston).

Results of matches: Tozer (Babbicombe) threw Arle (Marldon) and Lewis (St. Mary Church); Branscombe (Dartmouth) threw Jury (Brixham) and Bolt (North Tawton). Hill (Marldon) threw Gillard (St. Mary Church) and Lane (Torre).