Newton C.C. Captain’s: v. Vice-Captain’s XI: Played on the Recreation Ground on Saturday the Captain’s side winning easily: Score: Captain’s XI: 91 for 6 wickets: Vice Captain’s XI: 44 all out (includes) W. H. Pinsent, run out 18: … also … The members of Newton Cricket Club had a practice match on Saturday, the captain and vice-captain choosing teams. Chiefly through the fine play of the captain, backed up by some good batting on the part of J. Underhill and G. Abbot, the captain’s side won by 47 runs. W. H. Pinsent played a vigorous inning of 18 runs for the losing team.
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949