This match, the purse for which was £200 a side for the best of three back falls, took place at Tamar Green, Morice Town, near Devonport, on 23 October 1826, in the presence of upwards of 12,000 spectators.
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Polkinghorne's greatest match was on 23 October 1826 against Abraham Cann of Colebrooke who was the champion of Devon.
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James Polkinghorne (1788 – 15 September 1854) was a champion Cornish wrestler of the 19th century.
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The match took place at Devonport, and ten thousand people are said to have attended.
"Parkyn, a friend of the Cornish hero James Polkinghorne died at Parkyn Shop where he and his ancestors resided during 170 years on 28 May 1853, aged 81 years."
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