It is a curious fact that Newton always plays a good game when represented by what might be called a pick-up team, containing perhaps half of the usual players. This has happened on several occasions and occurred once more on Tuesday against Jesus and Clare Wanderers. About one third of the team was Torquay men, three or for second men were included and the remained belonged to the usual team. Pinsent, Elwell, Francis, and Kay were the only regular men present, and in addition Newton played one short until half time …
(also) … Newton v. Jesus and Clare Wanderers … These teams met on the Teign Marshes in lovely football weather. The frost had made the ground somewhat hard and the surface slippery. … (description of game) … From a line out one of the visitors got away and was only collared by Pinsent on the line. A five yards scum was ordered and Newton Worked out …
Team… Newton: Pinsent, back, Elwell, Dolbear, Burke and Wills, three-quarters; Symons and Brooks, half-backs; Thompson, Kay, R. W. Formby, M. L. Formby, Francis, Taylor, Johnson and Bewer, forwards. …
(also) … Newton v. Exeter: The city team are always sure of a good reception when they visit Newton and the welcome extend to them on Saturday last was no exception to the rule. … The sides were composed as follows: Newton – W. J. Jackson, back; C. S. Elwell, E. L. Owen-Jones, C. V. Windsor and J. Scagell, three-quarters; W. H. Pinsent and W. H. White half-backs; W. Elliott, J. Baker, G. Cowley, R. Dunn, C. B. Kay, W. Francis, A. Challacombe, and H. Scagell … Exeter: … (description of game) … Exeter restarted, Jackson returned, and from a kick by Clark, Newton immediately saved. Pinsent changed places with Scagell.
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Referenced
GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949