Does anyone know what prize clogging is? I think it is some type of contest or something where people used to place bets at bars where prize clogging used to be held.
This, probably.
Could also refer to getting a prize FOR clogging (the dance done in really noisy shoes0
Could also refer to getting a prize FOR clogging (the dance done in really noisy shoes0
It could, but there is a mention of the two 'opponents' being 'naked'. Did people dance naked?
This seems consistent with other references.Up and Down Fighting
Clog fighting, locally called 'purring' was a means of settling disputes. Both the fighting and the betting among spectators was illegal.
"It is all up and down fighting here. They fought quite naked, excepting their clogs. When one has the other down on the ground he first endeavours to choke him by squeezing his throat, then he kicks him on the head with his clogs. Sometimes they are very severely injured."
Ref: http://chrisbrady.itgo.com/clogmaker/clogmaker2.htm