Newton v. Kingsbridge: Albion Chiefs being unable to get a team against Newton owing to the county match, Kingsbridge came to Newton, filled the gap, and suffered a crushing defeat. Newton were without Windsor, Donkin, and Elwell, but were otherwise fully represented. The home team started against the wind, and soon showed their superiority, Greenfield scoring and converting. Pinsent shortly afterwards followed suit, scoring twice, and J. Scagell added another try. These reverses seemed to demoralise Kingsbridge, and Pinsent scored his third try, and after more fast play Kay scored. Half-time: Newton, 4 goals 2 tries; Kingsbridge, nil. After the restart Newton still kept on piling up points, tries followed in quick succession by J. Scagell, Burns (2), Greenfield (2), and White. A Kingsbridge man was winded, and play was delayed for a time. Kingsbridge was never dangerous, and a one-sided game resulted in a win for Newton. Score: Newton 8 goals, 4 tries (52 points) Kingsbridge … Nil.
[see similar: Totnes Weekly Times: Saturday 10th February 1894]
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Referenced
GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949