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Exeter Flying Post, Cann–Polkinghorne aftermath: Devonshire committee letter (1826)
- Date: 18261109
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
WRESTLING.—Cann and Polkinhorn.—The disappointment so generally felt at the withdrawing of Mr. Polkinhorn from the wrestling at Devonport, thereby leaving the match, so long talked of and so long looked for, undecided, might naturally have been expected to give rise to some discussion. “To the Gentlemen who composed Mr. Polkinhorn’s Committee at the late Wrestling […]
Bell’s Life, Tavistock Grand Wrestling: Devon defeats Cornwall (1827)
- Date: 18270520
- Source: Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle
- Type: Newspaper
WRESTLING. The Annual Grand Wrestling Match took place at Tavistock on Wednesday the 8th instant, and lasted till Friday night. It was allowed to be the greatest match ever witnessed, either in Devon or Cornwall, the former county being allowed on both sides to have the superiority. A. Cann 1st prize. The Cornishmen generally made […]
Exeter Flying Post, Okehampton and Honiton wrestling reports (1826)
- Date: 18260824
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
WRESTLING.—The Okehampton Grand Match commenced on the 16th inst. Twenty four men got share, and the double play brought with it some of the richest turns that have ever been witnessed; the men all fresh from their native hills displayed a strength and vigor almost superhuman, as they were stripped they seemed very Atlases. Woolaway […]
Exeter Flying Post, Exeter Grand Wrestling: Cann vs Wreford (1826)
- Date: 18260831
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
WRESTLING.—The Exeter, the grand Metropolitan Match, commenced on Monday morning, at eleven o’clock, in the spacious ring in St. Thomas. The Champion entered the ring at six o’clock; he entered with the band playing “See the conquering Hero comes.” No time was lost, and stout, young, and prime as was his opponent, in two minutes […]
Morning Chronicle, Eagle Tavern wrestling: Warren, Pyle and Clarke (1826)
- Date: 18260829
- Source: Morning Chronicle
- Type: Newspaper
WRESTLING. Yesterday afternoon, the grounds of the Eagle Tavern were filled with spectators (paying each) to witness the exertions of some of the best wrestlers that could be collected from Devonshire and Cornwall, two of the most noted Counties in England for this species of gymnastic exercise. The sport commenced about two o’clock, by two […]
Exeter Flying Post, St Sidwell’s Grand Wrestling: Drascombo first prize (1826)
- Date: 18260831
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
The St. Sidwell’s Grand Wrestling Match also commenced on Monday morning; and as a proof of the interest now taken in promoting this manly sport, the city has this week presented the singular spectacle of two Grand Wrestling Matches, both got-up, excellently arranged, and each attended by the primest men in the world, going on […]
Exeter Flying Post, Wrestling prize results: Wreford vs Frost (1826)
- Date: 18260907
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
WRESTLING.—The prize of ten Sovereigns for the thrown men at the Exeter Wrestling last week, was won,—the first prize of four Sovereigns by Mr. Wreford; the second of two Sovereigns by J. Bolt; and the third of one Sovereign by Horwill.—James Frost of Aveton Gifford, appeared in the ring, at the close of the play […]
London Packet, Eagle Tavern wrestling: Cann wins over Warren (1826)
- Date: 18260922
- Source: London Packet and New Lloyd's Evening Post
- Type: Newspaper
WRESTLING.—Yesterday, about two thousand persons were assembled in the bowling-green of the Eagle Tavern, in the City-road, to witness the conclusion of the Cornish wrestling. The sport was finished by Warren, a Cornishman, and Abraham Cann, the Devonshire Champion, who contended for the first prize, ten sovereigns, which was won by Cann. He is a […]
Exeter Flying Post, Paignton and Topsham wrestling advertisements (1826)
- Date: 18260601
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
WRESTLING. TO be WRESTLED FOR, at PAIGNTON, on Thursday & Friday the 22d & 23d of June, a PURSE of 20 SOVEREIGNS; Of which, the Best Man will receive, Six Pounds,—Second Ditto, Four,—Third, Three,—Fourth, One. Sixteen Standards will be made, all of whom will have a Dinner. Fair Play, which commences at Ten o’Clock precisely, […]
Exeter Flying Post, Broadclyst and Paignton wrestling advertisements (1826)
- Date: 18260608
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
WRESTLING. THE ANNUAL GRAND WRESTLING MATCH FOR 20 SOVEREIGNS, Will take place at BROADCLYST, on Tuesday and Wednesday the 11th and 12th days of July next.—Particulars of which will be expressed in a future advertisement. Dated Broadclist, 8th June, 1826. WRESTLING. TO be WRESTLED FOR, at PAIGNTON, on Thursday & Friday the 22d & 23d […]
Exeter Flying Post, Ashburton and Crediton wrestling advertisements (1826)
- Date: 18260622
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
ASHBURTON ANNUAL WRESTLING will be on Monday and Tuesday, the 17th and 18th of July, for a Prize of TWENTY FIVE SOVEREIGNS, when every encouragement will be given to deserving Players. June 20th, 1826. CREDITON WRESTLING. THE Sum of TWENTY-FIVE GUINEAS, will be Wrestled for at Crediton, on Wednesday and Thursday the 5th and 6th […]
Exeter Flying Post, Paignton wrestling match report: Jordan first prize (1826)
- Date: 18260629
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
WRESTLING.—The Paignton match commenced on Thursday last. The single play on the first day passed off rather laggingly, serving, however, to shew the strength of the muster, and enlightening the spectators by the promise it gave of capital work for the next day. At 2 o’clock, on Friday, the double play commenced, it was South […]
Exeter Flying Post, Exeter, Okehampton and Honiton wrestling advertisements (1826)
- Date: 18260810
- Source: Exeter Flying Post
- Type: Newspaper
EXETER GRAND WRESTLING MATCH WILL take place on MONDAY & TUESDAY, the 28th and 29th of AUGUST instant, in a commodious Field adjoining the Black-Boy Turnpike Gate, at the Head of ST. SIDWELL’S, when 30 SOVEREIGNS Will be divided as follows: The Best Man, 10 Sovereigns; Second Best, 7 ditto; Third Best, 5 ditto; Fourth […]
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 accepts 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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: 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, 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, 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 […]
Western Times, Devon and Cornwall Wrestling at Copenhagen House: Easter results (1851)
- Date: 18510503
- Source: Western Times
- Type: Newspaper
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 […]
Western Times, Old Devon sport: wrestling and boxing matches at Crediton (1909)
- Date: 19090222
- Source: Western Times
- Type: Newspaper
OLD DEVON SPORT Wrestling and Boxing Matches at Crediton. Great interest was manifested Saturday night at the Town in a wrestling match for £5 a side between Walter Roach and Bob Yeoman. The rules were Devonshire style. The strength and weight of Yeoman soon told on Roach, and the latter making a slip, Yeoman took […]
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 […]