Late District News: Axminster: Football – Axminster v. Sidbury: This match was played at Axminster on Saturday before a large number of spectators. Axminster won the toss and decided to play with the wind in their favour. …. Eventually Pinsent, the captain of the Axminster team, from a pass by Gerrish, put in a splendid kick, sending the ball into touch in neutral ground … … Pinsent was a tower of strength at the back and his long kicks told with effect on the visitors. …
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GRO0520 Devonport: John Douglas Pinsent: 1872 – 1936