Ideford Parish Sports: The annual parish sports, which have been looked forward to for some weeks, took place on Monday afternoon last in the Rectory Field, by the kind permission of Mr. George Dymond. … (discussion) … The following is a complete programme of events with prize-winners: … 120 yards hurdle race: Open: 1, W. Petherbridge, Buckfastleigh; 2, F. Christopher, Ideford; 3, H. Yardley, Chagford. W. Robins, Stokeinteignhead also started, but fell at the first hurdle. Won easily by several yards, the first prize of 7s 6d with a special prize of 10s 6d was given by Mr. W. S. Pinsent of Newton Abbot. The second and third prizes were 5s and 2s 6d. …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920