Supporters of football at Newton were perfectly satisfied with the fare provided for them Saturday the Teign Marshes. Taunton, which is the leading team in Somerset with the one exception of Wellington, brought a representative team, and gave Newton a capital game. Kay was unable to take his place in the Newton team as a consequence of an injury received by a fall from a bicycle. With this exception the home team was the same as advertised. Newton had an easy win by one goal and four tries to a try, the team playing well together throughout. Pinsent exhibited his best form at back for Newton, and undoubtedly higher honours are in store for him. One of the features of the game was the fine half-back play on both sides. C. Wells justified all the good things said about him, playing a brilliant offensive game from the start until the finish, and never lagging the least. … … (continues) … …
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949