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Foreign News August 17, 1786

Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

In Crondall near Farnham, Surrey, two men fought after an argument, with one losing. Their wives then boxed for 43 minutes in undergarments, the victor's husband having lost the men's fight; both women were badly bruised.

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A few days ago the following very uncommon and extraordinary affray happened at Crondall, near Farnham Surry:--Two men and their wives being in company, some words arose between the men, and at length they went to blows; the battle was decided in about 10 minutes, the issue of which not sitting easy on the mind of the wife of the person beat, the women after a few words, set to, and after three or four rounds, agreed, like true boxers, to fight in buff, and instantly tripped off every thing except their under-petticoats, stockings and shoes; the battle was then renewed, with the utmost resolution, and continued, without ceasing, exactly 43 minutes; when victory was declared in favour of the wife whose husband had been beaten. The women were so much bruised as to be obliged to be carried home; and, what renders this affair the more extraordinary is, that they are people of credit.

What sub-type of article is it?

Domestic Affray Unusual Fight

What keywords are associated?

Women Boxing Men Fight Surrey Affray Extraordinary Battle

Where did it happen?

Crondall, Near Farnham, Surrey

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Crondall, Near Farnham, Surrey

Event Date

A Few Days Ago

Outcome

women badly bruised and carried home; victory to wife of beaten husband

Event Details

Two men argued and fought for 10 minutes, one losing. Their wives then fought in under-petticoats, stockings, and shoes for 43 minutes, with the wife of the beaten man winning.

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