Match played February to March 1858 at the St. George's CC.

Era, February 7th, p.14:

A match has been arranged between Mr. Boden and the Rev. J. Owen; the winner of the first seven games to be the victor. The first game was won by Mr. Boden, after a hard struggle. We shall report future progress.

ILN of February 20th, reports Boden leading +4 -0 =0.

The Era of February 28th has Boden ahead +5 -2 =1, and by March 7th, +6 -2 =1. On the 21st, Boden's victory is given as +7 =2 -1.

Boden himself in the Field of May 15th has +7 -3 =2.