Newton v. Clifton: Another Victory: Newton added another to their long list of victories on Boxing Day, at the Teign Marshes. Clifton was not very strong, and Newton were without Sellicks, Taylor, Wells and Burns. There was an exceptionally large gate. Following are the teams: W. H. Pinsent, back; V. S. Pictor, L. Pearse, A. Morrison and W. S. Boyle, three-quarters; C. L. Donaldson, and W. H. White, half-backs.; R. A. O’Neill, R. Dunn, G. Cowley, H. B. Mapleton, W. Elliott, W. Curtis, R. W. Formby and W. Baker, forwards … … (detailed description of game) … … Newton v. Albion: Victory of Newton: Never during recent years has a football match at Newton excited more interest in the neighbourhood than this encounter, which came off on Saturday last on the Teign Marshes. … … (description of game) … … After some passing, Hocken obtained possession and punted over Newton’s goal line, Pinsent saving. Taylor’s kick off sent the ball out of play … … Albion had a free kick, which was returned by Donaldson, Bildings replying to Pinsent, whose kick went too high, the ball coming down at the same spot, a short distance from his own goal. Here Newton had an anxious minute or two … …Newton: Newton: W. H. Pinsent, back; H. B. J. Taylor, I. Pearse, V. S. Pictor, C. Wells, three-quarters; W. H. White and C. L. Donaldson, half-backs, F. J. Sellicks (capt.), W. G. Elliott, R. Dunn, G. Cowley, W. Baker, R. A. O’Neill, G. Curtis and T. Burns, forwards … … The victory of Newton over Albion may be looked upon as the crowning achievement in the most successful season Newton has experienced. It was seven years since Newton had the satisfaction of beating the Devonport team … … (description of game) … … Pinsent seemed a trifle nervous but made no mistakes. He had not nearly as much to do as Edwards, the Albion back. …
Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive.
Referenced
GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949