Tag: East and South Devon Advertiser

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 13th January 1894

On Boxing-Day, Newton and Clifton provided a splendid game for lovers of football on the Teign Marshes. Today the return match will be played at Clifton … (team includes) … W. J. Jackson, back; W. M. Greenfield, C. L. Elwell, C. F. Donkin and W. H. Pinsent three-quarters, W. Elliott, C. B. Kay, G. Cowley, T. Burns, R. Dunn, W. Francis. H. Scragell and J. Baker, forwards …

(Also) … Hockey at Stover Lake: One of the players sent us the following: One of the rare treats of the present winter had been the exciting hockey matches that have taken place at Stover during the recent spell of hard weather. No one but a player can thoroughly realize what a fascinating game hockey is …

… several Newton gentlemen who are prominent members of the Football Club, showed themselves equally clever at hockey …

Nevertheless, everybody seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves, and genuinely sorry when the thaw intervened and spoilt their sport. Amongst those who were particularly noticeable in the dames were Messrs F. U. Webb (Torquay), J. Taverner, C. B. Kay, W. Truman, H. Pinsent, G. Cracknell, S. Kirby, R. Formby, Carlisle, Richards (Torquay), Tozer (Teignmouth).  …

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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 6th January 1894

It is a curious fact that Newton always plays a good game when represented by what might be called a pick-up team, containing perhaps half of the usual players. This has happened on several occasions and occurred once more on Tuesday against Jesus and Clare Wanderers. About one third of the team was Torquay men, three or for second men were included and the remained belonged to the usual team. Pinsent, Elwell, Francis, and Kay were the only regular men present, and in addition Newton played one short until half time …

(also) … Newton v. Jesus and Clare Wanderers … These teams met on the Teign Marshes in lovely football weather. The frost had made the ground somewhat hard and the surface slippery. … (description of game) … From a line out one of the visitors got away and was only collared by Pinsent on the line. A five yards scum was ordered and Newton Worked out …

Team… Newton: Pinsent, back, Elwell, Dolbear, Burke and Wills, three-quarters; Symons and Brooks, half-backs; Thompson, Kay, R. W. Formby, M. L. Formby, Francis, Taylor, Johnson and Bewer, forwards. …

(also) … Newton v. Exeter: The city team are always sure of a good reception when they visit Newton and the welcome extend to them on Saturday last was no exception to the rule. … The sides were composed as follows: Newton – W.  J. Jackson, back; C. S. Elwell, E. L. Owen-Jones, C. V. Windsor and J. Scagell, three-quarters; W. H. Pinsent and W. H. White half-backs; W. Elliott, J. Baker, G. Cowley, R. Dunn, C. B. Kay, W. Francis, A. Challacombe, and H. Scagell … Exeter: … (description of game) … Exeter restarted, Jackson returned, and from a kick by Clark, Newton immediately saved. Pinsent changed places with Scagell. 

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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 30th December 1893

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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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 16th December 1893

Newton College Past v. Present: this annual encounter was played on the College ground yesterday … a review of the game … The Present passed beautifully and from a run and short kick Taylor nearly got in, Pinsent bringing him down well. … From Formby’s restart the ball went behind and Pinsent saved … Nothing more was scored the Past willing by two goals and a try (13 points) to a penalty goal (3 points).

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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 16th December 1893

Newton Football Club Benefit Concert: Football clubs, like churches, have a habit of falling into debt, and Newton Football Club being like most other clubs, sometimes finds that its balance on the right side is not so large as could be desired. In order to relieve the treasurer of some of his anxiety, a concert was given in the Alexandra Hall on Thursday by the Newton Variety Company, assisted by a few friends … programme …. A good reception was accorded Mr. W. H. Pinsent for his rendering of Winifred Johnson’s “The Cat Came Back.”, and he was encored for his singing of “I’m father of a little black coon,” responding with “The Whistling Yallar Gal.” … Also … review of Newton v. Keyham Students match …

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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 9th December 1893

Newton will be presented against Newport A. at Newton today by the following team: Pinsent, back; W. N. Greenfield (captain), L. S. Elwell, Taylor, and Kitto, three-quarter backs; J. Scagell and W. H. White, half-backs; W. Elliott, J. Baker, C. B. Kay, T. Burns, Curtis, W. Francis, A. Challacombe and G. Cowley, forwards:  

[see related: East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 16th December 1893]

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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 2nd December 1893

An attractive concert under the management of Mr. C. B. Kay, will be given in the Alexandra Hall on Thursday and Friday, December 14th and 15th, the proceeds of which will be given to the Newton Fooball Club. Among those who will assist are Messrs. C. B. Kay, W. H. Pinsent, P. Foster, A. W. Dixon, J. Baker, A. J. Chapple, J. Elms, G. Wood, J. Brock, the champion trick cyclist and skater of the West of England, R. P. Hannaford, J. H. Wills, and Mrs. Foster. … Also … The question of forming an association football club for Newton was considered at a meeting held at the Bradley Hotel on Tuesday evening. The meeting decided that a club was desirable, and the officers were appointed as follows: Captain, Mr. P Foster; sub-captain, Mr. W. H. Pinsent, secretary, Mr. C. B. Kay, treasurer, Mr. J. Taverner; committee, Messrs. C. Bearne, A. H. Williams, A. Wotton, A. Kirby, and F. W. Shearman. Another meeting will take place at 8.30 p.m. on Tuesday next at the same hotel to discuss further details.

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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 18th November 1893

Mr. Nix at Bovey Tracey: On Wednesday evening, at the Assembly Rooms of the Dolphin Hotel, Bovey Tracey, was held a highly successful “At Home” under the auspices of the Bovey Conservative Association, Primrose League, and Constitutional Club: … … The large attendance included … (list includes) … Mr. and Miss Pinsent … A capital musical programme was provided, including duets by Miss Pinsent and Mr. Joll and songs by Miss Pinsent and Mr. S. Gale, Mr. Rickard, and Mr. Joll. Speeches were delivered during intervals in the programme … … political speeches …

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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 4th November 1893

Town Hall: Chudleigh: A Grand Entertainment will be held at the above Hall on Friday, November 10th, 1893: When the following talented artistes will appear: Mr. A. W. Dixon, Mr. C. B. Kay, Mr. & Mrs. Percy Foster, Mr. W. H. Pinsent, Miss Lilla Hosking, Mr. J. W. Hawksworth, Mr. J. H. Wills: New Songs: New Duets: Everything up to Date: Doors open 7. 15: Commence 7.45: Popular Prices: 2s, 1s, and 6d (limited): Mr. C. B. Kay, Manager:

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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 21st October 1893

“Ladies” Night at the Constitutional Club: The first social evening of the season at the Newton Constitutional Club, on Thursday, was made the occasion of a ladies’ night. There was a large number of ladies present and a capital programme was arranged, the excellence of which the best testified by the fact that more than half of the items were encored … … Mr. W. H. Pinsent was recalled for his whistling song “The Whistling Yaller Girl” … …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949