The League Competition: Barnstaple v. Newton: Barnstaples eighteenth and concluding match in the League Competition was played on Saturday, when the home team at Newton was encountered. The North Devon men have finished the season badly. The victories achieved by Barnstaple in the first eight or nine matches led the club supporter to predict the coveted cup would this year be brought to the metropolis of North Devon … (description of match) … Newton was placed in a good position through smart work by Elwell, but H. Toller at once came away with a fine dribble which Johns extended, then Stoyle punted. Pinsent by a long kick split the Barumites’ attack. … Lias ran nicely but his pass to Bearne was too late, and Toller aided the Barumites by a remarkably fine dribble. Pinsent prevented a score by stopping the ball after Saxon had sent up to him, but was unable to kick, and matter looked serious for his side for some time. … By turning the leather to touch, Pinsent saved the position. … (Newton won by a try to nothing).
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949