Tag: Chard and Ilminster News

Chard and Ilminster News: Saturday 2nd December 1893

Chard Rovers v. Axminster: The Rovers scored a decisive victory at Axminster on Saturday by 2 goals and 1 “drop” goal (14 points) to nil. Throughout, the Devonians were exceedingly weak having to touch down eight times in self-defence. H. Pinsent did his utmost to avert the inevitable, and his play was much admired. For Chard: Passmore and J. Long obtained tries, and Lee “dropped” a goal. Teams: Axminster: H. Pinsent (sic), back; Brutton, Lock, J. D. Pinsent, C. Gerrish three-quarters; Tapscott, Badcock halves; Restorick, Bucknole, Berry, Phillips, Taylor, Loud, Mitchell, Thorn, forwards: Chard … … …

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GRO0520 Devonport: John Douglas Pinsent: 1872 – 1936
GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Chard and Ilminster News: Saturday 15th July 1893

Axminster: Football Club: On Monday evening a meeting was held in the Old School Room, to consider the advisability of starting a football club in the town. The Rev. A. Newman presided, and there were also present, Messrs. W. Forward, W. J. Jefferd, F. J. Sparks, Pinsent, C. Gerrish, Kendle, England, J. Hayman, Taylor, G. Harris, F. Paull, C. Loud, F. Bucknle, F. Restorick, Stainton, Goddard, Enticott, George Warren, Beviss, Moass, Witts, etc. After discussion it was proposed and seconded that a football club be formed in the town, and called “The Axminster Football Club,” and that Rugby games should be played. The Rev. A. Newman consented to act as secretary, and it was decided to ask Captain Cann to be president of the club. … … The following were appointed on the committee: Messrs. W. J. Jefferd, F. J. Sparks, Geo. Harris, Geo. Warren, J. Hayman, F. Bucknole, Pinsent, A. Taylor, Kendle, C. Gerrish, C. Loud, Watkins, etc. Several gave in their names as members. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the meeting. 

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GRO0520 Devonport: John Douglas Pinsent: 1872 – 1936

Chard and Ilminster News: Saturday 17th June 1893

Cricket: … …Oak House School (Axminster) v. Mr. Hayman’s XI: A return match between these elevens was played at Axminster on June 14th and resulted in a win for the school by 43 runs. Scores: Mr. Hayman’s Eleven: 37 all out (W. H. Pinsent, b. Vincent, 12): Oak House School: 90 all out (Pinsent, two wickets).

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Chard and Ilminster News: Saturday August 25th 1877

Flower Show … Among the visitors were … … Mr. and Mrs. Pynsent …

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