Was for a purse of thirty-five guineas

Was for a purse of thirty-five guineas

The fight which did take place, was for a purse of thirty-five guineas, between two local menTom Ridley, seaman, a native of Carlisle, commonly known as the "glutton," and Tom Nicholson of Threlkeld, wrestler. The battle was fought in a roped ring on the Swifts, used for wrestling. The severe blows dealt by the "glutton," told much in his favour, while Nicholson baffled and punished his opponent materially, by bringing him frequently to mother earth, with a heavy "soss." After the contest had lasted for half-an-hourthe Threlkeld man being much punished about the head, and Ridley about the bodythe constables interfered and put an end to the combat.

Source: Wrestlings and Wrestlers