Pedestrianism: Mr. Clewes’ Victoria Grounds, Knighton Road, Leicester: The trial heats for Mr. Smith’s 115 yards Leicestershire Handicap of £10 took place on these grounds on Saturday last. The attendance of spectators was not as large as we have seen, nor were the entries, but this may be accounted for to some extent owing to the militia being up for training, and others being engaged at cricket. … (continues) … Heat 12: Pinsent 16 ½; T. F. Peake, 15; C. Mason, 16; Pinsent won easily … …
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GRO0501 Tiverton: John Pinsent: 1836 – 1899