Melton Mowbray Mercury and Oakham and Uppingham News: Thursday 4th December 1913

Hockey: Y.M.C.A. 2nd v. South Nottingham: At Aylestone, on Saturday, the Y.M. had a most enjoyable game, their first in a fortnight. The Y.M. were strengthened forward by the addition of G. Praiser, who played his first game for them, and showed exceptionally good form. Moreover, he is to be congratulated upon scoring the first goal after about 15 minutes’ play. The Y.M. were the strongest team, and shortly before half-time Pinsent scored the second point. Upon resuming the play was more even, several corners being fought by both sides. South Nottingham, however, were a little over-anxious, several free’s being given against them for offside. Still, it was a very pleasant game brought to a close without further score:


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Referenced

GRO0072 Tiverton: Arthur Pinsent: 1888 – 1978 (?)