Football: Newton v. Crediton: Charming weather prevailed on Saturday when these teams met on Teign Marshes before a fair gate. Crediton have not got into their stride yet and had some difficulty in raising a team. Spreadbury was only able to get thirteen men, Labbett and Johns falling at the last moment. Furze of Newton Assisted them, the teams turning out as under: Newton: W. H Pinsent back; C. L. S. Elwell, V. S. Pictor, I. Pearce and J. Harwood, three-quarters; W. H. White and W. H. Couch, half-backs; C. B. Kay, W. G. Elliott, T. Burns, W. Francis, F. J. Sellicks (captain), R. Dunn, W. Baker and G. Cowley, Forwards: … … (description of the game includes) … … From a free kick to Newton the oval went over the Crediton goal line, Hutchings running it out and kicking into touch about fifteen years outside. Pinsent made a splendid attempt to drop a goal and ran through the Crediton three-quarters by feigning to pass. When he reached the back, Couch passed to Elwell, who scored. … … From the first scrum Sellicks scored the fifth try. Pinsent was called up to try the kick but was no more successful than the others. Half time then arrived …
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949