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Exeter Flying Post, Ashburton wrestling: Cann vs Thorn (1825)
- Date: 18250728
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
A grand wrestling match took place at Ashburton on the 18th and 19th. A man named THORN of Widecombe-in-the Moor, possessed immense strength and who had distinguished himself in the Life Guards at Waterloo, had been put into training by some gentlemen at Ashburton, for the purpose of pitting him against the champion, Abraham CANN. […]
Exeter Flying Post, Cornwall challenges Devon: Polkinghorne correspondence (1825)
- Date: 18250922
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
WRESTLING.—We have before had occasion to advert to the false stories, which have found their way into the London prints, relative to a challenge given from Cornwall, to back Polkinhorn and Parkin, against the champion A. Cann, and Jordan, to wrestle for 100 guineas. (COPY.) TRULL, 11th August, 1825. SIR,—A challenge having been given by […]
Exeter Flying Post, Morchard wrestling: Cann thrown by Dartmouth (1825)
- Date: 18251222
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
WRESTLING.—At Morchard Grand Wrestling Match, yesterday and to day, for 12 Sovereigns, the Champion A Cann was thrown by the younger Dartmouth, by an unlucky fall, after 35 minutes severe play. Mr. Wreford carried off the first prize, and James Cann won the second; during the play A Cann’s shoe was thrown out by the […]
Exeter Flying Post, Cann–Polkinghorne articles of play (1826)
- Date: 18260105
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
WRESTLING—We this week present our readers with verbatim copies of the answer of Polkinhorne to Abm. Cann’s letter. To Mr. ABRAHAM CANN, St. Thomas, Exeter. SIR,—I acquainted you that my answer letter of Sept. 26, now near three months past, was laid before the stewards of the Champion Belt, at Bristol, and published in the […]
Exeter Flying Post, Dartmouth wrestling notice (1826)
- Date: 18260511
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
The Wrestling and other sports at Dartmouth on Tuesday and Wednesday next, are expected to be well attended.
Exeter Flying Post, Topsham Grand Wrestling advertisement (1825)
- Date: 18250526
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
GRAND WRESTLING FOR TWENTY-FIVE SOVEREIGNS. TO be WRESTLED FOR, in the BOWLING-GREEN of the SALUTATION INN, TOPSHAM, (Fair Back Falls,) on Monday the 20th of June, the Capital Prize of Fifteen Sovereigns, Seven of which will be given to the Best Man, And on the Following Day, A Purse of Ten Sovereigns, Five of which […]
Exeter Flying Post, Brighton wrestling: Carney vs Cannon (1825)
- Date: 18250331
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
Two matches, one at billiards, the other at wrestling, took place at Brighton, Thursday. These matches were made in London, about three weeks back, at a celebrated sporting house, between Mr. Hayne, of Tavistock-street, and Mr. Carney, a gentleman from the Sister Kingdom, well known among the members of the turf and the ring. Mr. […]
Exeter Flying Post, Okehampton Grand Wrestling: Cann champion (1824)
- Date: 18240812
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
WRESTLING.—The grand Wrestling Match, which took place at Okehampton on Thursday and Friday last, has, as was anticipated, afforded one of the richest treats ever witnessed by the admirers of this manly exercise, the excellent science and John Bull like courage here displayed, excited the admiration and applause of every one present. By 1 o’clock, […]
Exeter Flying Post, Newton Abbot and North Tawton wrestling results (1824)
- Date: 18240805
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
WRESTLING.—Okehampton grand Wrestling Match takes place to-morrow and Friday. Twenty Guineas, being the sum to be wrestled for, the lovers of that gymnastic sport in the neighbourhood anticipate a treat, as it will no doubt induce many of the best players in the county to contend for the various prizes.—On Wednesday and Thursday last there […]
Exeter Flying Post, Okehampton Grand Wrestling advertisement (1824)
- Date: 18240729
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
OKEHAMPTON ANNUAL GRAND WRESTLING MATCH, For TWENTY SOVEREIGNS! ON THURSDAY and FRIDAY, the 5th and 6th of AUGUST next, another grand opportunity presents itself for Devonias justly celebrated sons to display their courage and science, in the noble and manly exercise of WRESTLING, Where, last year, so many fine fellows gained those never-fading laurels, which […]
Exeter Flying Post, Kingsbridge wrestling: Cann victorious (1824)
- Date: 18240708
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
Wrestling.—At Kingsbridge the famous Cann was again victorious. Some of the play was very good: many of the Devonshire veterans played, among them the venerable Flower.
Exeter Flying Post, Wrestling on Plymouth Hoe (1824)
- Date: 18240422
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
The wrestling and other sports on the Hoe, are going on with much spirit, and is not expected to be finished until the latter end of the week.
Exeter Flying Post, Annals of Sporting advertisement (1823)
- Date: 18231106
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
ANNALS OF SPORTING. Published on the first of every Month, price 2s. 6d. each Number. THE ANNALS of SPORTING and FANCY GAZETTE; a Magazine entirely appropriated to Sporting Subjects and Fancy Pursuits; containing every Thing worthy of Remark on Hunting, Fishing, Single Stick, Rowing, Shooting, Cocking, Pedestrianism, Sailing, Coursing, Pugilism, Cricket, &c. &c. Racing, Billiards, […]
Exeter Flying Post, Annals of Sporting advertisement (1822)
- Date: 18220103
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
To the Admirers of the CHASE, the TURF, the STUD, the RING, &c. On the 1st of January, 1822, was published, (to be continued Monthly,) price 2s. 6d., No. I. of the ANNALS of SPORTING and FANCY GAZETTE; a MAGAZINE entirely appropriated to SPORTING SUBJECTS and FANCY PURSUITS; containing every thing worthy of remark on […]
Exeter Flying Post, Topsham wrestling: Cann brothers victorious (1822)
- Date: 18220530
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
The Topsham Annual Wrestling Match commenced in the Bowling-Green, at the Salutation Inn, on Monday forenoon, and was not concluded until near three o’clock this morning. There were 14 double-players, and many of the matches were strongly contested. The 1st and 2d prizes were won by Abraham and James Cann, of Cheriton-Bishop, and the 3d […]
Exeter Flying Post, Cann’s letter accepting Polkinghorne’s challenge (1825)
- Date: 18251208
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
WRESTLING.—The Rival Champions.—The Amateurs of this ancient and truly noble sport, may expect soon to have one of the greatest treats ever experienced in this or any other part of England, in a contest between the renowned Devonshire Champion Abraham Cann, y’clept the Nonpareil, and the no less celebrated Polkinghorn, of Cornwall. St. Thomas, near […]
Exeter Flying Post, Topsham Annual Wrestling Match: Cann brothers victorious (1822)
- Date: May 30, 1822
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
The Topsham Annual Wrestling Match commenced in the Bowling-Green, at the Salutation Inn, on Monday forenoon, and was not concluded until near three o’clock this morning. There were 14 double-players, and many of the matches were strongly contested. The 1st and 2d prizes were won by Abraham and James Cann, of Cheriton-Bishop, and the 3d […]
Exeter Flying Post, ‘Challenge letters’ (5 Jan 1826)
- Date: January 5, 1826
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
WRESTLING—We this week present our readers with verbatim copies of the answer of Polkinhorne to Abm. Cann‘s letter, inserted in our paper of the 25th instant, together with the rejoinder of the latter:—comment from us is almost wholly unnecessary, the letters will bear pride for themselves; but we cannot avoid the strong impression we have, […]
Exeter Flying Post, ‘The Rival Champions’ (8 Dec 1825)
- Date: December 8, 1825
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
WRESTLING.—The Rival Champions.—The Amateurs of this ancient and truly noble sport, may expect soon to have one of the greatest treats ever experienced in this or any other part of England, in a contest between the renowned Devonshire Champion Abraham Cann, y’clept the Nonpareil, and the no less celebrated Polkinghorn, of Cornwall.—The time and place […]
Exeter Flying Post, ‘Lion hearted Cann’ (22 Sept 1825)
- Date: September 22, 1825
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
WRESTLING.—We have before had occasion to advert to the idle stories, which have found their way into the London prints, relative to a challenge given from Cornwall, to back Polkinhorn and Parkin, against the champion A. Cann, and Jordan, to wrestle for 100 guineas,—but we now find the same system of deception is practising nearer […]
Exeter Flying Post (12 Aug 1824)
- Date: August 12, 1824
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
- Tags: Abraham Cann Okehampton
WRESTLING.—The grand Wrestling Match, which took place at Okehampton on Thursday and Friday last, has, as was anticipated, afforded one of the richest treats ever witnessed by the admirers of this manly exercise, the excellent science and John Bull like courage here displayed, excited the admiration and applause of every one present. By 1 o’clock, […]
Abraham Cann’s memorial stone in St. Andrew’s churchyard, Colebrooke, bears the inscription: ‘SACRED to the memory of Abraham Cann who departed this life April 7th 1864 aged 69 years. Champion of Devon Wrestlers.’ (Trewman’s Exeter Flying Post, April 20, 1864, p. 8)
Wrestling at Devonport: THE RIVAL CHAMPIONS, CANN and POLKINHORN. (1826)
- Date: October 26, 1826
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
- Tags: Cann-vs-Polkinghorne
Anxious at all times to give the fullest satisfaction to the multitude of all public events, our Reporter was sent specially to Devonport for the purpose of witnessing and reporting the Wrestling between the Rival Champions at that place,—the following is a correct account of the whole proceedings:— This long-talked-of match took place on Monday […]