Newton v. Newton College: At the Teign Marshes this afternoon. College kicked off; and immediately play was transferred to the Newton end. Here Lyle got away but was brought down by Pinsent. A scrum was here formed, from which Bearne secured, and attempted to run over, but was pushed into touch. On the kick-out Boyle secured, and passed to Blacke, who was brought down by Pinsent. Newton rushed down the field, and Elliot scored near touch. Pinsent failed to convert, and half-time arrived with Newton leading by a try. In the second half Bradbury scored a try, which was not converted. and Bearne followed this up by scoring a further unconverted try. When time was nearly up Boyle rushed over and scored a further try for the College. Time was then called. Newton College, three tries. Newton, one try.
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949