Newton v. Plymouth: The return match between these teams on the Teign Marshes on Saturday was witnessed by a large number of spectators. The weather was somewhat boisterous, the strong westerly wind blowing clouds of dust across the ground. The teams, which were fairly represented were: Newton: W. H. Pinsent, back; W. M. Greenfield, V. S. Pictor, I. Pearse, and R. H. Brooks, three-quarters; C. L. Donaldson and W. Hobbs, half-backs; F. J. Sellicks (capt.), R. L. Hobson, W. Curtis, G. Cowley, W. G. Elliott, t. Burns, J. Bradbury, and H. Scargell, forwards … … (description of game) … … Some fast play ensued, Lambert and Carvolth for Plymouth and Donaldson, Greenfield, Pictor, Pearse and Pinsent for Newton showing up well … … A dangerous dribble by Johns was stopped by Pictor and Pinsent. Lambert also displayed much energy in attacking, running to Pinsent several times. … …
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949