Newton v. Torquay Athletic: Much interest was centred in the first meeting of these teams for the season on the Teign Marshes on Saturday, the visitors coming with a reputation which entitled them to their claim of being considered in the forefront of Devon Clubs … … Newton: W. H. Pinsent, Back; W. M. Greenfield, V. S. Pictor, C. Wells and C. L. S. Elwell, three-quarters; W. H. White and C. L. Donaldson, half-backs, F. J. Sellicks (capt.), W. G. Ellliott, R. Dunn, G. Cowley, R. L. Hobson, A. H. M. Cox, W. Curtis and T. Burns, forwards … description of game includes … Olver got away, dodged a couple of men and kicked to Pinsent, who returned promptly though hotly pursued by Kitto … … But for the close tackling of Pinsent Olver must have scored from a fine effort of Chipman’s … … Torquay were now a beaten team, and although they occasionally broke away, their efforts were of a spasmodic character, and nothing more being scored the game ended: Newton, one goal, three tries (11 points): Torquay Athletic, Nothing: … … Also … … Another great surprise to the Torquay folks was the strong back play of Pinsent, His sure tackling, fielding, and powerful kicking made a most favourable impression, and served to confirm the opinion I have expressed in this column for several weeks past that Pinsent should be in the county team. Pinsent’s last kick in the game sent the ball from his own twenty-five over the Torquay line, Torquay saving. … …
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949