Cricket: The two-days match between the Blue Mantles and the Signal Training Centre played on the Nevill Ground on June 30th and 1st July resulted in a fine victory for the home Club by nine wickets. an unexpected result, as the Training Centre led on the first innings. … … When the game was resumed on Friday morning the pair continued to bat well, subscribing over 60 for the eighth wicket. The innings closed for 289, Philip coming out with the fine analysis of seven for 66. In their second venture the visitors fared badly, only Major Pensent and Corpl. Downer reached double figures … …
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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957