Thrilling Competitions on Sand and Sea: Two Days’ Regatta at Babbacombe: Fine Yachting and Athletic Sports: … description of events … The final of the 220 years open handicap proved to be a fast race, and G. S. Pinsent of Paignton A.C., with a handicap of 21 yards, was an easy victor. H. J. Scoble, also of Paignton, A.C. after a close and exciting race with A. V. Austin of Westbury Harriers who had the bigger handicap of the two, took second place. … …
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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993