By Sticks: On Wednesday afternoon the East Kent trial match was played on the Folkestone Hockey Club’s ground. The opposing teams were designated “Whites” and “Colours”, … (continues) … The second half was more evenly contested than the first, and the Colours were seen to have a greater advantage. Soon after the re-start, Pinsent (R.E. Chatham) notched the White’s fifth point. The Colours then pressed and at length Friend (Canterbury) beat Courtenay. Pinsent again scored for the Whites, whose lead was increased by Porter. Prior to the finish, Bowley (Tunbridge Wells) and Thompson scored for the Colours who retired beaten by seven goals to five.
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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957