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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 7th September 1895

Newton Football Club have a capital list of fixtures arranged for the ensuing season, and as local players will be given every encouragement to shine, it is hoped that may successes will have to be recorded from time to time … list of fixtures … This is a tempting bill of fare, and with Mr. V. S. Pictor – a sterling three-quarter – as captain, Mr. W. H. Pinsent, as vice-captain, Mr. Herman Rodgers once more wielding the secretarial pen, and Mr. Taverner giving out the cash, nothing seems wanting to complete the happiness of its members …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 31st August 1895

Newton Football Club: Annual Meeting: The annual meeting of the Newton Football Club was held at the Bradley Hotel, on Tuesday evening. Mr. H. Knight was voted to the chair. … … (discussion, and resignation of F.J. Sellicks as captain) … … Election of Sub-captain: Mr. C. Hopkins proposed Mr. W. H. Pinsent as sub-captain, and Mr. Taverner seconded. Mr. W. Curtis proposed and Mr. G. Cowley Seconded Mr. T. Burns. Mr. Kemp proposed and Mr. French seconded Mr. R. Dunn. A ballot was taken, Mr. Pinsent receiving 18, Mr. Burns 8, and Mr. Dunn, 3 votes: Mr. Pinsent was therefore elected.

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Wednesday 29th August 1895

The annual meeting of the Newton Football Club was held on Tuesday evening the Bradley Hotel. Mr. H. Knight took the chair. There was a fair attendance. The accounts showed an adverse balance of £13 11s 3d, which was due to the expense of enclosing the ground. Mr. H. Knight was elected President. All the Vice-Presidents were re-elected, and the Rev. C. H. Wreford the Rev. C. W. C. Bowkler, Dr. Ley, Dr. Hunt, Mr. H. E. Robyns, Mr. Lock, and Mr. H. G. C Bishop were added to the list. Mr. V. S. Pictor was elected captain, and Mr. W. H. Pinsent sub-captain. The Hon. Treasurer (Mr. J. Taverner) the Hon. Secretary (Mr. H. Rodders), and Auditors (Messrs. T. Martin and H. T. Parker) were re-elected.

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 6th July 1895

Newton C.C. Captain’s: v. Vice-Captain’s XI: Played on the Recreation Ground on Saturday the Captain’s side winning easily: Score: Captain’s XI: 91 for 6 wickets: Vice Captain’s XI: 44 all out (includes) W. H. Pinsent, run out 18: … also … The members of Newton Cricket Club had a practice match on Saturday, the captain and vice-captain choosing teams. Chiefly through the fine play of the captain, backed up by some good batting on the part of J. Underhill and G. Abbot, the captain’s side won by 47 runs. W. H. Pinsent played a vigorous inning of 18 runs for the losing team. 

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 20th April 1895

A hockey match between Mr. C. B. Kay’s eleven and Mr. J. L. Elms’ eleven will be played on the College grounds on Thursday next commencing at 6.0 p.m.: Mr. Elms’ team: Goal: W. J. Colwill; backs, W. H. Pinsent, M. Roberts; half-backs, F. Williams, L. C. Merson; forwards, C. Leemon, I. Pearce, J. L. Elms (Capt.), E. Smith, W. S. Cracknell.

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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 20th April 1895

Bristol v. Newton: On Monday Newton journeyed to Bristol and met the representatives of the city, a well fought game resulting in the visitors being defeated by two tries to nil. … … (a description of the game includes) … … But Mapleton cleverly intercepted a pass, and ran to the centre, where, in some loose play, Denning secured and raced for the Newton goal. Pinsent was, however, too much for him, and he was bowled over right under the visitors’ posts. … The match ended as follows: Bristol 2, tries; Newton nil.  … … (also) … … There are those who consider Albion A. equal to Albion Chiefs; on Saturday’s display there would appear to be very little difference … … Although losing both matches, Newton have reason to be proud of the way in which they showed up against such formidable teams as Newport A. and Bristol. In the Good Friday match Newton put out a strong fifteen … … … (discussion of game) … … The play of the Newport men elicited general admiration, Newton men played for all they were worth and a fast, open, and interesting game was witnessed. The universal opinion was that it was the finest game for the season. Pinsent did a lot of tackling at back. Pearse was as usual prominent on the defence; Pictor made several runs; Wells up to the time of his injury near the end of the first half was invaluable … … continues …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Totnes Weekly Times: Saturday 20th April 1895

Bristol v. Newton: Newton journeyed to Bristol on Monday and were defeated by two tries to nil … On crossing ends, Bristol had the wind in their favour, and by dint of loose dribbling the locals got up to their rival’s quarter line and looked like scoring; but Mapleton intercepted and ran to the centre, where Denning secured and raced for the Newton goal. Pinsent, however, was too much for him, and he was bowled over right under the posts. … …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Western Daily Press: Monday 15th April 1895

Bristol Football Club: Today and tomorrow, at Buffalo Bill’s Field, Horfield, the Bristol club play two very attractive matches. Newton Abbott are the opposing 15 today, and they have succeeded in bringing a very powerful team to do duty for them. Bristol will probably be represented by: … Newton Abbot will be represented by: Pinsent, back; Morrison Mapleton, Boyle and Pearce, three quarters; Wells and Hobbs, halves; Sellicks, Curtice, Hobson, Burnes, Cowlie, Frances, Eliot and Bradbury forwards. Play takes place, wet or fine, each day at 3.30 p.m.

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Western Daily Mercury: Saturday 13th April 1895

Newton v. Newport: Newton football ground presented an animated scene yesterday afternoon, over 2,000 spectators congregated to see Newton’s fixture with the famous Welsh team. The weather was beautifully fine, but the sun was hot. At ten minutes past four the teams lined in the following order: … … Newton: Pinsent, back; V. Pictor, J. Pearse, H. Escott and r. H. Brooks, three quarters. … (continues)

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Western Times: Wednesday 13h April 1895

Newton v. Newport A.: Played on the Teign Marshes yesterday before the largest gate of the season. The teams: Newport … Newton: Pinsent, Pictor, H. Escott, Pearse and Brooks, C. Wells and Hobbs, Bradbury, Elliott, Curtis, Cowley, Dunn, O’Neill, Francis, and Sellicks (captain); Referee Mr. Truman … (description of match) …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949