Cricket: A late start was made in the game between Highweek Church Institute and Bovey 2nd XI, at Bovey, rain beginning to fall just as the players were ready to commence and continuing without interruption until 4.30. At this time a start was made. Bovey, having won the toss, batted first. W. Pinsent and Rev. Patch opened the innings, the former showing some lack of enterprise, allowing a lot of loose balls to go unpunished. Upon Coniam joining the rev. However, the scoring went at a rare pace, Coniam playing forceful cricket, while the Rev. Patch played very stylish cricket, although not scoring as fast as his partner …
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GRO0869 Bristol: Wallace Pinsent: 1877 – 1955