Newton v. Jesus College (Cambridge) Wanderers: Played at Newton yesterday on a hard and slippery ground. Newton were very weak, only four of the usual 1st XV taking part …
Fine passing between Wells, Robinson and Gerald Middleton followed but Pinsent relieved and kicked into touch at halfway …
Kay, Francis, Pinsent, Johnson and R. Formby were prominent for Newton whilst C. Wells, Carpmael, and B. F. Robinson were the pick of the visitors. Newton Team: W. H. Pinsent, back; C. L. Elwell, J. Dolbear, C. Wills and Burke, three quarters; Brooks ad Symons, halves, C. B. Kay, W. Francis, M. L. Formby, R. W. Formby, L. H. Bewes, Johnson, Thompson and H. Taylor, forwards Referee, Mr. H. B. Mapleton.
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949