Tag: GRO0897

Redruth vs. Newton: Played at the Recreation Ground, Redruth, on Saturday, in dirty weather and before a small number of spectators. Newton Kicked off up the hill …  (continues) … Play was at the centre, when Pearse came away with a fine dribble which was daringly stopped by Pinsent, the visitors back … continues …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Rugby Football: Redruth v. Newton: This match is to take place at Redruth today, and is exciting and of immense interest. The first match resulted in a win for Newton by one goal only, and having defeated all the leading clubs of the West, a grand game is expected. Redruth will be represented by — Back, Easthorne; three-quarters, Phillips, Thomas, Viant, and Paull; halves, Hoden and Barnett; forwards. Woolf (captain), Pearse, Wasley, Pearse, Nancarrow, Michell, Winn and Pollard. Kick off 3.30. Newton sent the following team to Redruth today to meet the Cornish champions: — Pinsent, back: Greenfield, J. D. Donaldson, Pearse and Brooks; three quarters; Hobbs and C. L. Donaldson, halfbacks; Sellicks, Cosley, Baker, Bradbury, Curtis, Elliott, Hussey, and Burns, forwards. 

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

What promises to be one of the best matches for the season is fixed to take place on the Teign Marshes on Good Friday, when Newport A. will meet Newton. All who had the pleasure of witnessing Newport’s play last season are anticipating an interesting game and I have no doubt their hopes will be fulfilled … The season which is now fast drawing to a conclusion has been most successful from Newton’s point of view. The final match will be against Bovey on April 27^th: Newton will go to Redruth this afternoon to play the return match against the Cornish champions with the following team: W. H Pinsent, back; W. M. Greenfield, I. Pearse, J. G. Donaldson and R. H. Brooks, three-quarters, C. L. Donaldson and W. Hobbs, half-backs; F. J. Sellicks (captain), W. G. Elliott, G. Cowley, W. Curtis, J. Bradbury, T. Burns, W. Baker and W. Hussey, forwards. ….

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Newton v. Plymouth: The return match between these teams on the Teign Marshes on Saturday was witnessed by a large number of spectators. The weather was somewhat boisterous, the strong westerly wind blowing clouds of dust across the ground. The teams, which were fairly represented were:  Newton: W. H. Pinsent, back; W. M. Greenfield, V. S. Pictor, I. Pearse, and R. H. Brooks, three-quarters; C. L. Donaldson and W. Hobbs, half-backs; F. J. Sellicks (capt.), R. L. Hobson, W. Curtis, G. Cowley, W. G. Elliott, t. Burns, J. Bradbury, and H. Scargell, forwards … … (description of game) … … Some fast play ensued, Lambert and Carvolth for Plymouth and Donaldson, Greenfield, Pictor, Pearse and Pinsent for Newton showing up well … … A dangerous dribble by Johns was stopped by Pictor and Pinsent. Lambert also displayed much energy in attacking, running to Pinsent several times. … …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

The excellent form exhibited by the Plymouth team on Saturday proves that there is ample scope for a second team at the large football loving centre … (description of game) … Pinsent was somewhat shaky at the start, probably in consequence of lack of practice. Lambert should not have scored the try in the first half. Pinsent partly stopped him but could not prevent the try. Afterwards Pinsent exhibited his best form, tackling surely, fielding cleanly and kicking strongly. That collar in the second half when Lambert tried to jump was splendid …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Plymouth v. Newton: Played at Newton on Saturday. Although having the wind against them in the first half, the visitors showed excellent attacking powers … (description of match) … On the Newton side, Pinsent at back, was much superior to the Plymouth custodian and in the second half, when he was kept continually at work, did exceedingly well. Donaldson and Greenfield were the best of the quarters, but as a matter of fact, the third rank had few opportunities afforded them, in consequence of the complete defeat of their halves. …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Plymouth V. Newton: The return match between these teams takes place at Newton this afternoon. The following team representing Plymouth will leave Millbay by the 2.22 train: Richards, back; Carvelth, Mills, Venning, and Marsh, three quarters: Lambert and Smails, halfbacks; Lake, Pryce-Brown, Masters, Johns, Watts, Bickle, Southey, and Avery, forwards. Newton — Pinsent, back; Pearce, Pictor, and Donaldson, three-quarters; Hobbs and Brooks, half-backs: Sellicks, Hopson, Cowley, Curtis, Burns, Bradbury, Elliott, Baker, forwards:

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Billiards: Newton Conservative Club v. Ashburton Conservative Club: The return match between these clubs was played at Newton Abbot, on Wednesday evening, Newton winning by 177 points: Scores: … Newton: (8 individuals, total 1478) … includes … W. H. Pinsent, 191 … Ashburton (8 individuals, total 1301)

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Concert at Newton: The “grand evening concert and variety entertainment” given at the Public Rooms on Thursday evening was well attended, few seats being empty. … (description of event) … Mr. J. L. Elms played a selection from “The Bohemian Girl” as a mandolin solo, and was associated with Mr. W. H. Pinsent in a couple of mandolin and banjo duets, for one of which they had a recall …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Newton plays the return match with Exeter at Exeter today with the following team: – Pinsent, Pearse, Pictor, Greenfield, J. Scagell, Hobbs, Brooke, Sellicks, Cowley, Hobson, Curtis, Burns, Baker, Hussey, H. Scagell. … 

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949