Whatever happens during the remainder of the season we shall have the satisfaction of knowing that Newton opened with a blaze of glory. By the victory over Wellington, the champions of Somerset, on Saturday, the Newton team have set the whole world of Western football talking about them, and henceforth their doings will be followed by more than ordinary interest. … … (continues) … … In a game where the result is so eminently satisfactory one is tempted to adopt an adulatory tone, but if I felt unduly critical – which I don’t – I would find little or no ground for complaint against the Newton team on this occasion. Pinsent was the sure back of old, fielding the ball particularly well, whilst in kicking and tacking he was never at fault. Merwagen the flyer looked all over a scorer on one occasion, but Pinsent effectively stopped his career. ….
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949