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Leicester Daily Mercury: Monday 2nd October 1882

Victoria Grounds, Knighton Road: Notwithstanding the bad weather and other drawbacks, there was a average attendance on these grounds last Saturday to witness the decision of a 200 yards’ dog handicap promoted by Mr. J. Mason, and which was put through all its stages: There was a good entry and the racing witnessed in the second round and final of a close and interesting character. The final resulted with a dead heat between Newbold’s Jim and Pincent’s Turpin, the first named winning the run-off by half a yard …

[see similar Leicester Daily Mercury Monday 16th October 1882, (note reference to Pincent’s Lue)

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GRO0501 Tiverton: John Pinsent: 1836 – 1899

Leicester Chronicle: Saturday 9th September 1882

Victoria Grounds, Knighton Road: There was a fair attendance on these grounds last Saturday, when a 200 yards’ dog handicap – promoted by Mr. Mason, was decided. There ware 52 entries for the event, which being put through all its stages produced plenty of racing, which was fully up to the average quality. The final, however, proved a good thing for Nicholl’s Bill, 22 lb, 22 ½ yards, who won somewhat easily by two yards. … First Round: Winners of heats: … (includes) Pincent’s Turpin, 18 ½, 23 ½. … Second Round: Heat 1: Atkin’s Spark, 1; Pincent’s Turpin, 2; Nicholl’s Poll, 3; Pike’s Rose, 0. …

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GRO0501 Tiverton: John Pinsent: 1836 – 1899

Leicester Daily Mercury: Monday 4th September 1882

Victoria Grounds, Knighton Road: There was a fair attendance on these grounds last Saturday, when a 200 yards’ dog handicap promoted by Mr. Mason, was decided, there were 52 entries for the event which being put through all its stages, produced plenty of racing which was fully up to the average quality. … First Round: Winners of the heats, … (include) … Pincent’s Turpin, 18½, 23 1/2 … Second Round: Atkin’s Spark, 1; Pincent’s Turpin 2 … (continues) …

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GRO0501 Tiverton: John Pinsent: 1836 – 1899

Leicester Chronicle: Saturday 13th May 1882

Victoria Grounds: This ground, which has lately been transferred to Mr. J. Mason, who is well known among the local frequenters of sports, was the scene of a 200 years’ dog handicap, organised by Mr. Vincent (sic). The preliminary portion of the handicap was run a week since, leaving the second round and final for last Saturday. These were well contested. The weather was fine but there was only moderage attendance: Heat 1 … Heat 3; Argyle’s Nell, 8 1⁄2, 77½, 1; Pincent’s Turpin, 18 ½, 23, 2; Green’s Punch, 21 ½, 21, 3; Won by four yards, a yard and a half divided second and third … (continues) … Mr. D. Muddimore was referee, Mr. G. Pincent pistol firer and Mr. T. Pincent, marksman.

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GRO0341 Tiverton: George Pinsent: 1861 – 1932
GRO0501 Tiverton: John Pinsent: 1836 – 1899
GRO0849 Tiverton: Thomas Johnson Pinsent: 1856 – 1925 (?)

Leicester Chronicle: Saturday 6th May 1882

Victoria Grounds: A 200 yards’ dog handicap, organised by Mr. J. Pincent, for which £6 in prizes is offered, was commenced at the Victoria Ground, Knighton-road, on Saturday afternoon. Despite the heavy downpour there was a good attendance of dog fanciers, and the racing, although only the preliminary portion of the handicap was run, was very closely contested. The card contained 69 entries, and out of these a fair number competed in each heat. Details:  … Heat 6: Hallam’s Hamlet, 20, 24, 1; Room’s Lill, 17, 35, and Phipps’ Joe, 17 1/4, 38 1/2, dead heat for second place; won by a yard and half: Heat 7: Pincent’s Turpin, 18 1/2, 23, 1; Sykes’ Pose, 15, 30, 2; Hill’s Jack, 22, 45, 0; won on the tape … The second round and final will be run at the end of this week. Mr. D. Muddimore was the referee. Mr. G. Pincent fired the pistol, and Mr. Capewell attended at the mark.

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GRO0341 Tiverton: George Pinsent: 1861 – 1932
GRO0501 Tiverton: John Pinsent: 1836 – 1899

Sporting Life: Wednesday 3rd May 1882

Dog Racing: Victoria Grounds: Knighton Road, Leicester: The first round of heats of the 200 Yards Dog Handicap promoted by Mr. J. Pinsent, were run off on these grounds last Saturday afternoon; but owing to the miserable weather there was not a large attendance. There were sixty-nine entries arranged into fourteen heats … (description) … The second round and final heat will be run off on Saturday next. Mr. D. Muddins (?) was referee, Mr. George Pinsent pistol firer, and Mr. Capett (?) the marksman.

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GRO0341 Tiverton: George Pinsent: 1861 – 1932
GRO0501 Tiverton: John Pinsent: 1836 – 1899

Leicester Daily Mercury: Friday 21st April 1882

To Let, an old established bakehouse, adjoining the “Sir Robert Peel” 69 Bedford Street, Apply John Pinsent at the above address.

[see also: Leicester Daily Mercury: Wednesday 26th April 1882]

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GRO0501 Tiverton: John Pinsent: 1836 – 1899

Leicester Daily Mercury: Saturday 4th February 1882

Transfer: On the application of Mr. T. Watchorn, the license of the “Sir Robert Peel” beerhouse, Bedford Street, was transferred from Jos. Noble to John Pinsent.

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GRO0501 Tiverton: John Pinsent: 1836 – 1899

Leicester Chronicle: Saturday 28th May 1881

200 Yards Dog Handicap at Victoria Grounds, Knighton Road: On Saturday at 200 yards dog handicap, promoted by Mr. W. Austin, was begun and finished on these grounds, when there was a large attendance. There were 50 entries, and more than half put in an appearance … Fifth Heat: Seaman’s Slow, 15 lb, 33 ½ yards, 1; Wand’s Violet, 27 lb, 26 ½, 2; Pincent’s Turpin, 17 ½, 29, 3; Barricliffe’s Tip, 17 ¾, 611/2, 0. Won by half a yard …

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GRO0501 Tiverton: John Pinsent: 1836 – 1899

Leicester Chronicle: Saturday 23rd April 1881

200 Yards Dog Handicap at Victoria Grounds: On Saturday afternoon a 200 yards dog handicap promoted by Mr. W. Austin, Belgrave Gate, was begun and finished at Victoria Grounds, Knighton Road. There were 55 entries, and of these the owners of 35 dogs were content with the handicapping and accepted. There was a capital attendance … … Eighth Heat: Pincent’s Turpin, 17 ½ lb, 31, 1; Mason’s Dot, 9 ½ lb, 79 ½, 2; won easily … Second Round: First Heat: Rose, 1; Jack, 2; Bill, 3; Punch, 0: Won easily, a yard between second and third. Second Heat: Turpin, 1, Sue, 2; Quick, 3, Spot, 0: Won on the mark; two yards between second and third. Third Heat: Whip, 1; Slow, 2; Liz. 3: Won by a quarter of a yard, half a yard between second and third. Final: Lacey’s Whip, 1; Pincent’s Turpin, 2; Mason’s Rose, 3. Won by half a yard, a yard between second and third. 

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GRO0501 Tiverton: John Pinsent: 1836 – 1899