The most important point about the Newton and Devon Wanderers match on the Teign Marshes on Saturday was that Newton won by nine points. The weather, the greasy ball and the backward-in-coming-forward style of play of the Wanderers prevented the game reaching the height of perfection attained the previous week in the Bristol Match. Pinsent again played well at back and, on his present form, deserves a trial in the county matches. Both Pearse and Pictor worked hard, and Elwell was prominent all through. Cowley and Dunn did well in the pack. … … also … … Newton generally has a good match with Crediton, and this afternoon the teams meet on the Teign Marshes, kick-off at 3.30. The Newton team will be W. H. Pinsent, back; I. Pearse, C. L. S. Elwell, V. Pictor and J. Harwood, three-quarters; W. H. White and W. Couch, half-backs; F. J. Sellicks (captain), C. B. Kay, W. G. Elliott, W. Cowley, T. Burns, R. Dunn, W. Francis and W. Baker forwards.
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949