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 carried it halfway, upon which the Rovers forwards dribbled back again … … 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 … …
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GRO0520 Devonport: John Douglas Pinsent: 1872 – 1936