Newton v. Torquay Town: Although the weather was somewhat unsettled on Saturday there was a goodly number of spectators on the Teign Marshes to witness the first meeting of these teams for a season. Owing to the nearness of the Christmas holidays some difficulty was caused in raising the teams, which turned out as follows: Newton: Jackson, back; Elwell, Mapleton, Pinsent, and J. Scagell, there-quarters, white and Bowden, half-backs; Elliott, B. Jackson, Kay, Dunn, Challacombe, Francis, Baker, and Cowley Forwards: Torquay Town: … … (a discussion of the game) … A free kick to Newton proved to be an advantage. In the course of some loose play, Brooks picked up and kicked to Pinsent, who replied with a stronger kick … … Challacombe charged down the kick, to the relief of the spectators, which enabled Newton to rush down the field. Pinsent made his mark, but Jackson failed to bring off the goal, the ball falling short … … Also … … Newton V. Clifton: One of the largest gates for the season on the Teign Marshes assembled on Bank-Holiday to see this game … Newton: W. J. Jackson, back; C. S. Elwell, W. H. Pinsent, R. Dunn and G. Dore, three-quarters, J. Scagell and W. H. White, half-backs; G. Cowley, W. Elliott, J Baker, C. B. Kay, W. Francis, A. Challacombe, H. Scagell and B. H. Jackson, forwards: … … (Description of game includes) … Further attempts at passing by the visitors were frustrated by Pinsent intercepting … and … A fine left-foot kick to touch by Pinsent was appreciated by the spectators …
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949