Star.
London, England, 1824-09-10 00:00:00

ROWING MATCH FOR FIFTY GUINEAS.

Yesterday, Mr. Rhodes undertook for the above sum to row in
a wherry against Mr. Colthorpe in a skiff, from Vauxhall Bridge
through the centre arch of Putney and back to Vauxhall. The
competitors for the prize contended strenuously, but the palm of
victory was awarded to the former Gentleman.

BOXING.
The admirers and promoters of minor contests had, yesterday
morning, oplenty of fun for their money," in the old spot at
Hackney. No less than four fighta, three of which may be called
casual turns up, took place. The principle rencounter, however,
was between Cummings, the whitesmith, and Hawkesley. better
known as Jerry Blossom. The battle was of short duration ; eight
rounds only were fought, but these were merry ones, and the claret
flew from each of the combatants. In fact, crack for crack was
the order of the day, and each seemed jealous of the other's fame.
The men fought but for ten sovereigns, but had thousands been
dependent on the issue, they could not have fought more bravely :
Jerry won.—Of the twee other fights that took place it is only
necessary to say, that the combatants were " youkels" of the mud-
diest water, and though they afforded lots of fun, the contests were
merely ruffianing bouts.

On the 10th of August; 1743, the following rules were esta-
blished, and acted up to in the Broughton School. They are also
considered as the rules that should be the guide for all pugilistic
contests of the present day.
I. That a square of a yard be chalked in the middle of the stage ;.
and every fresh set-to after a fall, or being parted from the rails,
each second is to bring his man to the side of the squite, and place
him opposite to the other, and, till they are fairly set• to at the lines,
it shall not be lawful for the one to strike the other:

2. That, in order to prevent any disputes, the time a man lies
after a fall, If the second does not bring his man to the side of the
square within the space of half a minute, be shall be deemed a
beaten man.

3. That in every main battle no pert,on whatever shall be upon
the stage, ettept the principals and their seconds; the same rule to
be observed in by-battles, except that in the latter Mr. Broughton

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h allowed to be dpoo the stage to keep de:orarn, and to assist
Gentlemen in getting io their places; provided always be does not
interfere in the battle; and whoever presumes to infringe these
roles, Mite turned tismedlately out of the houst;. Everybody is
to quit the stage as soon as the champions are stripped, before
they set.to.
.1. That no champion be deemed beaten unless he fails coming
up to the line in the limited time ; or that his Own second declares
him beaten. No second is to to allowed to ask his man's adversary
any questions, or advise him to give out.
5. That, in by-battles, the whining man to have two-thirds of the
money given, which shall be publicly d!vided upon the stage, not-
withstanding any private agreements to the emittaty.
6. That t,o prevent disputes, in every main battle the principals
shall, on the coming on the stage, choose from among the Geink-
men present two umpires, who shall absolutely decide all divuses
that may arise abbut the battle ; and if the two umpires cannot agree,
the said umpires to choose a third, who is to determine it.
7. The no person is to hit his adversary when he is down, or
seize him by the ham, the breeches,or any part below the waist. :1
man on his k6ees to be reckoned down.