Chard Rovers v. Axminster: The Rovers scored a decisive victory at Axminster on Saturday by 2 goals and 1 “drop” goal (14 points) to nil. Throughout, the Devonians were exceedingly weak having to touch down eight times in self-defence. H. Pinsent did his utmost to avert the inevitable, and his play was much admired. For Chard: Passmore and J. Long obtained tries, and Lee “dropped” a goal. Teams: Axminster: H. Pinsent (sic), back; Brutton, Lock, J. D. Pinsent, C. Gerrish three-quarters; Tapscott, Badcock halves; Restorick, Bucknole, Berry, Phillips, Taylor, Loud, Mitchell, Thorn, forwards: Chard … … …
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Referenced
GRO0520 Devonport: John Douglas Pinsent: 1872 – 1936
GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949