Crewkerne v. Axminster: this match was played at Crewkerne on Saturday last before a good attendance of spectators. Neither side was thoroughly represented, the chief absentees on the Crewkerne side being Beiseigel, Kitson, Harding and Lawrence. Crewkerne won the toss, and elected to play down the slope. Axminster kicked off … (continues detained description) … For Crewkerne, W. Parker, Newbery, Harp, and Pinney were chiefly noticeable behind, while among the forwards R. M. P. Parsons, Patton, Watts and Roads rendered good service. For Axminster, Pinsent and Templar defended well, the forwards being outclassed.
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GRO0520 Devonport: John Douglas Pinsent: 1872 – 1936