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Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 19th June 1931

Harberton Sports: Winners of the Principal Events: On Saturday the annual sports at Harberton were held in a field at Peak Cross, lent by Mr. C. J. Hill, Chief Results: Foot Events: 100 yards, handicap, final: 1. L. J. Lane, Buckfastleigh (2 yards); 2, G. S. Pinsent, Paignton (2 ½ yards); 3, R. C. Jones, Devonport, Y. M., time 10 1/5 sec. … 220 yards, handicap, final; 1. L. J. Lane (2 ½ yards); 2, G. S. Pinsent (4 yards); 3, A. P. Pyne, Dartmouth (4 yards): Time 25 1/5 sec. … … 

[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Tuesday 16th June 1931 and Western Times: Friday 19th 1931]

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Tuesday 26th August 1930

Brixham Regatta: Gale Interfers with Sailing: Owing to gale conditions prevailing at the second day of Brixham Regatta, the fishing smacks competed: … Athletic sports were held in connection with the regatta and were watched by over 6,000 spectators. … Results: Open, 100 yards: 1, G. S. Pinsent (Paignton A.C.); 2, H J. Scoble, (Paignton A.C), 3, M. Potter (Paignton A.C.); 220 yards: 1, L. T. Penwill (Paignton A.C.), 2, G. D. L. White (St. Marychurch); 3, G. S. Pinsent (Paignton A.C) … 440 yards … …

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Monday 18th August 1930

Athletic Sports: Two Cups Won Outright at Exeter Meeting: St. James’s Park Event: Two cups were won outright at the annual sports of the Exeter City Athletic Club at St. James’s Park, Exeter, on Saturday, namely the Newman Cup, presented by Sir Robert Newman, Bart., M.P. for 100 yards, flat, amateur footballers, and the Smale Cup, presented by Mr. G. Smale for the amateur footballers’ relay race. H. C. Ridd  (Exeter Harriers) won the former … … … 100 yards flat handicap (open) for Mackie Cup, presented by Mr. Ernest Mackie: Heat 1 -1, W. E. Battrick (Devonport Y.M.C.A), 8 yards; 2, A. E. McCarthy (Bristol A.C., 9 ½ yards: time 10 sec. Heat 2 – 1, G. S. Pincent (Paignton A.C.), 10 3/4 yards; 2, A. A. Searle (Exmouth Y.M.C.A.), 8 yards, time 10 sec. Heat 3 …

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Wednesday 6th August 1930

Athletic Sports: Torquay Friendly Societies: A large crowd witnessed the annual sports, under the auspices of the combined Friendly Societies of Torquay at Plainmoor Sports Ground, Torquay: Results: 100 yds, flat, handicap: 1. H. J. Scoble, Paignton A.C. (9 ¾ yds); 2, E. J. Ryden, Salford A.C. (9 ½); 3, G. S. Pinsent, Paignton A.C. (11); 4, L. T. Penwill, Paignton (10 ½): Time 10 secs.

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 4th July 1930

Gymkhana: Harberton Fixture: The Prize-winners: There was good attendance at Harberton Gymkhana at Park Cross: Results: … Foot Events: 100 yards, open handicap: L. J. Lane, Buckfastleigh (scr.); 2, L. H. Martin, Royal Air Force (scr.); 3, G. S. Pinsent, Paignton (2 ½ yds), Time 10 3-5 sec. … … 220 yards, open handicap: 1, L. J. Lane (2 yds.), 2, G. S. Pinsent (3 yds.), 3, L. H. Martin (scr.) Time 25 secs.

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

Western Morning News: Monday 30th June 1930

Varied Programme: Prizewinners at Harberton Gymkhana: There was an interesting programme of pony races, athletic sports and motorcycle racing at Harberton Gymkhana, held on Saturday afternoon at Peak Cross before a good attendance … … Results: 100 yards, open, handicap: 1, L. J. Lane, Buckfastleigh (scr); 2, L. H. Martin, Royal Air Force (scr.); 3, G. S. Pinsent, Paignton (2 ½ yds), Time 10 3/5 secs: … … … 220 yards, open, handicap: 1, L. J. Lane (2 yards); 2, G. S. Pinsent (3 yards), 3, L. H. Martin (scr) Time, 25 sec. …

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

Western Times: Friday 11th January 1929

Dart Vale Harriers: Largely Attended Hunt Ball at Totnes: The Hunt Ball of the Dart Vale Harriers at Totnes on Wednesday evening drew a record attendance, and a most enjoyable time was spent, excellent arrangements being made by Mr. J. Kellock, who was secretary and M.C. for the occasion. Those present included … G. S. Pinsent … (and) … Mrs. G. Pinsent …

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GRO1080 Devonport: Dorothy James: 1908 – 1986
GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

North Devon Herald: 30th July 1925

Wallingbrook School: Sports and Prize Distribution at Chulmleigh: the pupils of Wallingbrook School, Chulmleigh had their annual sports in splendid weather “Wallingbrook” (formerly Rock Hill School) has been established over a century and it has much to commend it as an excellent place for the training of boys. … … Old Boys’s Race (440 yrds), 1, Pinsent; 2, Sampson; 3, Brock … 100 yards old boys’ race: 1, Pinsent, 2, Sampson, 3, Brock …

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993