1847-03-14
Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle — Sunday 14 March 1847https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000355/18470314/037/0006
MATCHES AT WANDSWORTH COMMON
. . . MATCHES AT WANDSWORTH COMMON. Monday last many hundred persons assembled to �* b � ; Ihe day, and were delighted with the satisfactory manner in which they were WM.KIVO MATC- H MILBS, FOR A SIDE. — C. Lawrence (Oliver's Novice) and J. Lyne of Hoxton -_ four . . .
Thompson and Oliver — Thomas Thompson of Turnham Green and Frederick Oliver of Pimlico ran their 100 yards match, for £5, on Monday last, on Wandsworth Common. The betting was in favour of Thompson at 2 to 1, but very little money was speculated, only a few of Oliver's friends being present. At four o'clock they came to the scratch, and after several false starts bounded away, Oliver, who obtained the start, leading a very good pace, which he maintained for fifty yards. By this time his opponent had got the steam up to its highest pitch, and brewted atndej be gained the lead, rattled sway in first-rate style, and ran id gallant winner by three yards, much to the joy of his friends. Thompson, who is upwards thirty years aze, ran exceedingly strong aud a good pace, and will now run Exeter 120 v�rd�, for *5 side. The money is always ready.
T. (P. Chandler's little Novice), and J. Smith of Colchester walk their six mile* match to-morrow (Mondav) between two and four o'clock, on Wandsworth Common, Beynon to have one minute start. John and John Perry run a quarter of mile on the same ground, Wiglell giving 20 yards start
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1847-04-25
MATCHES Off WANDSWORTH COMMON
. . . MATCHES Off . pa.dv Jonrs's Rack W. Parry (a novice) and William Jones (the Marylebone Pet) ran 440 yards, fWANDSWORTH COMMONor *5 aide, Jones giving 30 yard * Monday last, on Wandsworth Common, in the presence of a . � spectators. and although the race . . .
Published: Sunday 25 April 1847
Newspaper: Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle
County: London, England
Pedestrianism and running races on Wandsworth Common
[Notice that "many hundred persons" have gathered on the Common — clearly it is a London-wide venue etc. Also the prominence of gambling (though apparently not generally practised by "the rough and ready sort"), and the gamesmanship — particularly in the third contest.]
MATCHES AT WANDSWORTH COMMON.
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MATCHES AT WANDSWORTH COMMON.
Monday last many hundred persons assembled to witness of the races of the day, and were delighted with the satisfactory manner in which they were brought to a conclusion.
LAWRENCE AND LYNE'S WALKING MATCH OF SIX MILES FOR £5 A SIDE
C. Lawrence (Oliver's Novice) and J. Lyne of Hoxton put in appearance first at four o'clock. It was soon seen that Lawrence was much too good for his opponents, for he at once took the lead and walked right away from Lyne who did all that could to get up with his man, but he was rather troubled with the "slows," [meaning ?], mu! finding his chances UP, he resigned at the third mile, which allowed Lawrence to take his time to finish the match.
THE 200 YARDS RACE FOR A SILVER WATCH
was announced to be run for by novices, but not enough entering, it was left open for all comers, and the follewm* came to lie rost to contend foe the pnze; E. Brown ol I.llnpoD, Spencer of Woolwich, Reid (biother Rei.l of Holbern . M.yne M'J. E%d, Reid novice) and Caldeib.nk, a Larcsshire man. This was % ,aBt * honest run race but a very bad start was effected, the two Reids having lost seven vard. when the other, bennded away. Calderbank had the lead, which he maintained for fif y vanie, when Mayne srreat exertion breasted him, and when half the distance had been covered, Mayne showed >n front Spencer now made his rush, and got within hall yard of Mayne's quarters. Brown now made his last effort, and breasted the second man, and many persons shouted Brown wi- s,% but in spite of bis great exertion could not get clear with Mayne. who struggled maoful'y, and was pronounced a winner by one yard, afier one rf the best contested races seen for some time. Keut, the brother to Reid H obern, gained ground every stride be took, but %'over could make his lost ground. Brown was second and Spencer third, and the other?, bar the vice, well up. The prize was banded to Mayne, tne winner, on the ground., who seemed quite satisfied with it. There was but .tile betting on the event, although Brown%s an *. Spencer's friends wanted to speculate on him.
MULLIN AND WIGZELL
The 400 yards race, for £5 a side [meaning?], between J. Wigzell and C. Mallin (both of Somers Town), the latter receiving five yards start, came off on Tuesday last on Wandsworth Common. No betting took place to our knowledge, the spectators being of the 'rough and ready' sort. The start was delayed until past five o'clock, and at the second attempt they set off but before they had run one hundred yards Wigzell led the way, and looked a certain winner.
When near the finish, however, he turned round to his opponent, and bade him follow, which did, and to the surprise of every one Mallin was proclaimed a winner by half a yard. A row took place, we left them at it, many declaring that Wigzell had a conference with Mr. Barney [meaning?].
We have received several letters concerning this race, from which it appears that the affair was a "barney" altogether. The conduct of John Bryant of Maiden-Lane [who he?] is spoke of in very strong terms; and it seems this is not the first affair has concerned in. It was got up to deceive one Mr G. Price [who he?]. If really true, B.'s society should always be shunned by honest men
"A Lover of Fair-Play" also writes, and accuses two pedestrians of being the getters-up of the "barney". We have seen them, and they deny the accusation ins strong terms, and challenge the writer to meet them at any place he may choose to name. They say it can only done in spite by some back-biting fellows.
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