But succeeded in winning the second day s prize

But succeeded in winning the second day s prize

But succeeded in winning the second day s prize

At Carlisle in 1810Tom Nicholson's second year of winningRichardson got capsized by a person of no note whatever; but succeeded in winning the second day's prize, Joseph Slack of Blencow being second. At Carlisle, in 1812, the head prize was won by James Scott, Oarnlee, Canonbie, throwing in the final fall William Richardson. On the following day, the loser in the wrestle up proved victorious, throwing finally John Forster of Walton Rigg; William Mackereth of Cockermouth being third. The winner received four guineas, and the second two guineas. At Penrith, in October of the same year, ten guineasa large sum to wrestle for in those dayswas given to contend for, where Richardson was thrown by John Parker of Sparkgate, the winner.