Tag: GRO0897

Yes, another win has actually to be recorded. A sanguine friend tells me that Newton has “turned the corner” and that if the club does not win every match the sprinkling of wins in the future will be larger that it has been up to now … Newton placed a team of average strength on the field. Pinsent went back again; Whitmore stood out, Hobbs taking his place. A new three-quarter was tried in Frost. Pictor, though not in “good fettle” played during the first ten minutes, at the end of which he retired and W. G. Elliott, the old forward, filled his post. … … The College back, Gibbs. Was somewhat shaky, nevertheless did one of two good things, once bringing down Elliott capitally. Boyle ran clean through the Newton men, Pinsent barely getting him by the leg, a similar piece of play coming shortly after. Working back to the College line, Gibbs was collared before he could rely to a punt by Pictor, and after several scrums close to the College line, E. Elliott rolled over and scored the first try. The ball was taken out beyond the quarter flag, and Pinsent kicked short …  … The prettiest piece of play for the afternoon was seen after the kick out, Donaldson with other College forwards dribbling nearly fifty yards, O’Neill came away from a scrum and nearly scored for the College, Pinsent bringing him down within a yard of the line. A fairly easy chance for a penalty goal for the College came to nought. A rush three parts the length of the field by the Newton forwards ended in the College saving. From some excellently judged short passing Boyle was enabled to clear the Newton three-quarters and getting on the left side of Pinsent he scored a try directly behind the posts, the simple kick however failing … … Pinsent was safe at back for Newton, tackling Boyle splendidly time after time. There is, I think, no doubt that Pinsent shapes better at back than at three-quarter, though it should be borne in mind that more experience is required for the latter position than is to be obtained from playing there once or twice. ….

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Newton v. Newton College: At the Teign Marshes on Saturday: College kicked off and immediately play was transferred to the Newton end. Here Lyle got away but was brought down by Pinsent. A scrum formed, from which Bearne secured, and rushed over, but was pushed into touch. On the kick out Boyle secured, and passed to Blacke, who was brought down by Pinsent. Newton rushed down the field, and Elliott scored near touch. Pinsent failed to convert, and half time arrived with Newton leading by a try. In the second half Bradbury scored a try, which was not converted, and Bearne followed this by scoring a further unconverted try. When time was nearly up Boyle rushed over and scored a further try for the College. Time was then called. Result: Newton College, three tries; Newton, one try.

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Newton v. Newton College: At the Teign Marshes on Saturday. College kicked off and immediately play was transferred to the Newton end. Here Lyle got away but was brought down by Pinsent. A scrum was formed, from which Bearne secured, and attempted to run over, but was pushed into touch. On the kick-out Boyle secured, and passed to Blacke, who was brought down by Pinsent. Newton rushed down the field, and Elliot scored near touch. Pinsent failed to convert, and half time arrived with Newton leading by a try. In the second half, Bradbury scored a try, which was not converted, and Bearne followed this up by scoring a further unconverted try. When time was nearly up, Boyle rushed over and scored a further try for the college. Time was then called. Result: Newton College, three tries; Newton one try.

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Newton v. Newton College: At the Teign Marshes this afternoon. College kicked off; and immediately play was transferred to the Newton end. Here Lyle got away but was brought down by Pinsent. A scrum was here formed, from which Bearne secured, and attempted to run over, but was pushed into touch. On the kick-out Boyle secured, and passed to Blacke, who was brought down by Pinsent. Newton rushed down the field, and Elliot scored near touch. Pinsent failed to convert, and half-time arrived with Newton leading by a try. In the second half Bradbury scored a try, which was not converted. and Bearne followed this up by scoring a further unconverted try. When time was nearly up Boyle rushed over and scored a further try for the College. Time was then called. Newton College, three tries. Newton, one try.

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Newton v. Albion: A crushing defeat: the first match of the season between these teams at Bladderly on Saturday was witnessed by a concourse of around 3,000 people … Albion: … …  Newton: Pinsent, back, Pictor, Cocks, Lowman and Brooks, three-quarters, Lias and Whitmore, halves, Morrison, Cowley, Curtis, Elliott, Dunn, Hobson, Francis, and Johnson forwards … (description of game) … Result: Albion, four goals, five tries; Newton, nil. … (also) … Pinsent has his hands full of work right through and although he tackled well, he was unable to cope with the passing of the Albion men. Pinsent has expressed a desire to be given a trial at three-quarters, where no doubt he will be better employed. If the change is mad Brooks will be tried a back … (continued discussion) …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Newton v. Albion: Albion’s first match with a Devonshire club took place at Bladderly on Saturday, in magnificent weather: Teams: Albion … … Newton: Pinsent, back; Pictor, Cox, Lowman, and Brooks, three-quarters; Lias and Whitmore, halves; Morrison, Cowley, Curtis, Elliott, Dunn, Hobson, Francis and Johnson, forwards: … (description of match includes) … The kick out was charged down, and Foster was well tackled by Pinsent. W. George then got away, and on nearing the line passed, but Lowman intercepted and kicked out. The ball was no sooner in the scrum than George worked it away to Matters, but the student failed to gather, and Newton cleared. Pinsent cleared with a lovely effort, but Matters, although surrounded, got in a lovely punt that caused Newton to again defend. … … A fine exposition of outside play was again shown by Albion, Bildings doing a fine amount of work, but although he cleared the way for Matters, Pinsent defended brilliantly. The ensuing play was in favour of Albion … …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Newton v. Albion, at Bladderly today. Albion’s first match with a Devonshire club took place at Bladderly this afternoon in magnificent weather. The opponents of the Devonport team were Newton, who were, to some extent, dark horses, and in face of the several defeats sustained by the Chiefs during the past few weeks, there was some interest in the game, as was manifested by the attendance. … (a description of the game) … On resuming. Albion attacked right up to the line, but Lias dribbled out. A knock-on by Bildings immediately after saved Newton, and Downs then missed a pass. but before Newton knew the ball was in play, W. Downs scored off a pass from B. Down, amidst applause, but Foster failed with the kick. The kick out was charged down, and Foster was well tackled by Pinsent. W. George then got away, and on nearing the line passed, but Lowman intercepted and kicked out. The ball was no sooner in the scrum than George worked it away to Matters, but the student failed to gather, and Newton cleared. After a rush by Albion, Newton got offside. Foster made a fine attempt to place a penalty. The kick out was replied to by Bildings. and Pictor failing to pick up Allington was upon him. Pinsent cleared with a lovely effort. but Matters, although surrounded, got in a lovely punt that caused Newton to again defend. Foster then got possession and ran brilliantly, and after a fine lot of handling, W. Downs scored the second try, which Foster failed to negotiate, although the ball went over the upright. … (continues in like vein) … …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Football:  Albion Chiefs: v. Newton: At Bladderly: Newton: Pinsent, back; Pictor, Norman, Cocks, and Brooks; three-quarters, Brooks and Lias; halfbacks, Morrison, Johnson, Curtis, Dunn, Elliott, Francis, Cowley and Hobson, forwards. Albion …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

The brilliant victory over Wellington with which the season opened inspired Newtonians with a confidence in the abilities of the team. So far, the early promise has not been borne out … … Newton made one change. Whitmore, a master at Wolborough Hill School, stated to hail from Carlisle, was tried at half, Brooks going three-quarters and Pinsent back in his old place at back. Cocks, the old Keyham Student, who is, I believe, on the Indus with Morrison and Crabtree, was also tried for the first time. … … (discussion of poor game) … … Pinsent had a lot of trying work. He generally got the ball with several opponents surrounding him, so that it was rarely that he could get in his kick. Still, his kicking was not as good as usual and when it came to exchanging kicks, his opponent generally had the best of the argument. … …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Newton plays their first home match for the season to-day when Bridgwater will be the visitors. Last Saturday with the assistance of the redoubtable S. M. J. Woods, Bridgwater defeated Exeter by a goal (placed by Woods) and a try to a try. It is hoped that Woods will make the journey today, but whether he does or not a good game is sure to be witnessed and Newton should triumph with this team: Furze, back; Pictor, Pearse, Pinsent and Cocks, three-quarters; Brooks and Lias, half-backs, Morrison, Hobson, Curtis, Cowley, Dunn, Francis, Johnson and Elliott, forwards: Kick-off 3.30, Referee, Mr. W. White, Torquay.

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949