Plymouth Reserves v. Totnes: … (a detailed description of the game) … At Totnes on Saturday afternoon. Both teams played as advertised. … From a long throw out in their ’25 by Rodgers, Kinsman handled and passed to Windeatt who went over with the first try for the home team amid applause. Pinsent goaled. … Totnes continued to press, and Pinsent conceded another minor, … Stoyle went over with the second try, and Pinsent again added the extra points … Rodgers picked up the ball during loose play and went over the rut with the third try but Pinsent failed at goal. … Nott started for the homesters after lemon time, and Kressinger repolied. Plymouth forwards dribbled to Pinsent, but he stopped the rush. … From a five yards’ scrum the same player relieved. Pinsent was collared with the ball and the visitors attacked hotly. … Time was then called leaving Totnes winners by 2 goals 1 try to 1 try. …
(elsewhere) … (second description of game) … The other try was scored by Rodgers. Pinsent was entrusted with each of the kicks and was successful in goaling two. … Pinsent at back was very sure, and when the visitors challenged his line with the slope in their favour, he stopped several rushes in a daring manner.
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Referenced
GRO0750 Devonport: Robert Maye Pinsent: 1881 – 1944