Pedestrianism at Clewes’s Grounds: The trial heats for Mr. Smith’s 115 yards Leicestershire Handicap of £10 took place on these grounds on Saturday afternoon last. The attendance of spectators was not large. … Heat 12: Pinsent, 16 ½; T. F. Peake, 15; C. Mason, 16; Pinsent won easily … The sport was rather above average, the starting was very good, and some excellent races were witnessed. The deciding heats will be run tomorrow (Saturday)
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GRO0501 Tiverton: John Pinsent: 1836 – 1899