Chard Rovers v. Axminster: The Rovers journeyed to Axminster on Saturday to play the town team, who put their strongest team in the field, whilst Chard was but indifferently represented. Dening kicked off for Chard, and their forwards following up carried the leather close to the home line, where Pinsent picked up and kicked it halfway, upon which the Rovers’ forwards dribbled back again to the home twenty-five, and some fine play was witnessed. Smith made a good drop at goal but did not succeed. Chard played a fine game, but owing to the bad state of the ground and the greasy nature of the ball they were unable to cross the line. At half time the score stood: Chard, two minors, Axminster, nil. On starting again, the Rovers with a dash carried the ball close to their opponents’ goal line and had hard lines in not scoring. The Chard forwards played together well and outplayed their opponents. The game being one of the best open games ever seen on the Axminster ground, some grand passing being seen on the part of the Chard backs. A free kick was awarded to the home team, but nothing resulted. Dawson secured from the scrum and flung to Passmore, who ran and punted, and following up, through Pinsent missing the ball, raced over the line and scored the only try, the kick at goal failed. Chard was left victorious by one try to nil: …
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GRO0520 Devonport: John Douglas Pinsent: 1872 – 1936