Rugby: Newton College v. Westward Ho: (R) The match between these school teams was looked forward to with the greatest amount of interest, and a large number of spectators assembled on the College ground to witness the game. The interest was enhanced by the fact that both teams had previously played Blundell’s School, Westward Ho being beaten by one point and Newton College drawing. An even game was then expected, and it was a great surprise to all concerned when Newton College won by five goals, one penalty goal, and two tries to nil. The combined play of the Newton halves, and the passing of the three-quarters, was far superior to that of their opponents. The Westward Ho forwards played a good, hard game, but had not the science and dribbling of the College. This is the second year that the College has not been beaten by any school in Devonshire. — Newton College Pinsent (back), Windsor, Wellen, Stock (three-quarter backs). Hammond, Light (half backs), O’Neill, Currie, V. Stuart, Avon-Jones, M. Everett, Lovett., Rutland, Champemaine, B. Everett (forwards). Westward Ho: Hughes (back), Bellamy, Goodwin, Inglis (three-quarter backs), Hambly, Safford (half backs), Pike, McKenzie, Beamish, Evans, Betty, Bray, Welchman ma, and Welchman mi (forwards).
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949