Victoria Grounds: This ground, which has lately been transferred to Mr. J. Mason, who is well known among the local frequenters of sports, was the scene of a 200 years’ dog handicap, organised by Mr. Vincent (sic). The preliminary portion of the handicap was run a week since, leaving the second round and final for last Saturday. These were well contested. The weather was fine but there was only moderage attendance: Heat 1 … Heat 3; Argyle’s Nell, 8 1⁄2, 77½, 1; Pincent’s Turpin, 18 ½, 23, 2; Green’s Punch, 21 ½, 21, 3; Won by four yards, a yard and a half divided second and third … (continues) … Mr. D. Muddimore was referee, Mr. G. Pincent pistol firer and Mr. T. Pincent, marksman.
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Referenced
GRO0341 Tiverton: George Pinsent: 1861 – 1932
GRO0501 Tiverton: John Pinsent: 1836 – 1899
GRO0849 Tiverton: Thomas Johnson Pinsent: 1856 – 1925 (?)