The excellent form exhibited by the Plymouth team on Saturday proves that there is ample scope for a second team at the large football loving centre … (description of game) … Pinsent was somewhat shaky at the start, probably in consequence of lack of practice. Lambert should not have scored the try in the first half. Pinsent partly stopped him but could not prevent the try. Afterwards Pinsent exhibited his best form, tackling surely, fielding cleanly and kicking strongly. That collar in the second half when Lambert tried to jump was splendid …
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949