Belgrave Road Grounds: 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, … The winners in the first round were: Overton, 35 yards start; W. Ladkin, 35; H. Allen, 33; W. Allen, 34 1⁄2, w.o.; Melvin, 34; E. Lord, 34 1/2., A. Phillips, 33 1⁄2; Hopkins, 35½; Marlow, 35 ¼; G. Pincent, 41 1⁄2; G. Atkins, 34 1⁄2; and E. Palmer (Blaby), 32 (these two ran a dead heat, and both contested the second round); W. Wales, 32¾; W. Marshall, 35¾, J. Smith, Nottingham, 28½; J. Ford, 42½. Second Round: Heat 1, Phillips, first; Atkins, second, H. Allen, third, Melvin 0: won by a foot; half a yard between second and third. Heat 2: overton first; W. Allen, second; Pinsent, third; Smith 0. Won on the tape; half a yard between second and third …
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GRO0341 Tiverton: George Pinsent: 1861 – 1932