Belgrave Road Ground, Leicester: (By Telegraph) Leicester, Dec. 25th: These grounds were occupied on Christmas Day with the decision of a 135 Yards All-England Pedestrian Handicap, promoted by Messrs. Flint and Tollerton, who gave the sum of £10 10s in prize money, subject to the following division: Winner, £8, second, 30s, third 15s, fourth 5s. … … (description of event) … The winners in the first round were: … (includes) G. Pincent, 41½; … … Second Round … Heat 3: Overton, first; W. Allen second, Pincent third; Smith, ); Won on the tape, half a yard between second and third. … … Final Heat: Lord, first; Ladkin, second; Overton, third; Phillips, 0 … …
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GRO0341 Tiverton: George Pinsent: 1861 – 1932