Rugby: Opening of the Football Season: Newton v. Dartmouth: … (review of likely team includes) … The forwards are mostly old and tried hands. Ball the captain again leads the van. Then there are the veterans J. Challcombe, Inch, and F. Williams, whilst Sellicks, Alsop, O’Neill, and Hussey make up a capital lot of forwards. There is a possibility this season of running the same team throughout. Next week the fifteen will be definitely shaped out. Pinsent will probably take back, Ingles takes a place at three-quarters, instead of Windsor. If however, Windsor is able to play, Hewitson will go forward. O’Neill and Hussey will give place to two of the following: Rowell, Baker, Stitson, and Robinson. The arrangements for the season are well nigh completed. The ground is in capital condition … (review of game v. Dartmouth – Pinsent did not play). …
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GRO0520 Devonport: John Douglas Pinsent: 1872 – 1936