Tag: Sporting Life

Sporting Life: Wednesday 17th July 1889

Oakley Harriers: This club successfully decided a 100 Yards Handicap on Saturday last, resulting in a popular win for A. H. Winter, from the 10 years mark: Details: Heat 1: J. B. Pinsent, 6 yards start, and C. F. Smithson, 8, dead heat … Final Heat, A. H. Winter, first; C. F. Smithson, second; F. G. Smithson, third, J. R. Pinsent; 0; A. Martin 0. A well contested race resulted in a half-yard victory for Winter, C. F. Smithson defeating F. G. on the post for second honours.

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GRO0541 Tiverton: Joseph Benjamin Pinsent: 1865 – 1897

Sporting Life: Wednesday 27th February 1889

Oakley Harriers: This club’s Eight Miles Yacht Handicap was successfully brought off on Saturday last at Barnes. It will be remembered that on the 2nd instant, the contest resulted in no race in consequence of an insufficient trail being laid … … J. J. M. Bassett, scratch (handicap time, 43 min. 12 sec.; net tie 43 min 12 sec.,) first; t. Saunders 1 min 40 sec., start, (handicap time 44 min 10 sec.: net time 45 min. 50 sec) … (list) …  Also ran: … (includes) … J. Pensent, 2 min. 30.sec (handicap time): … … The team to represent this club in the Junior Championship will be chosen from the following: … (includes) … J. B. Pincent … …

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GRO0541 Tiverton: Joseph Benjamin Pinsent: 1865 – 1897

Sporting Life: Saturday 12th January 1889

Oakley Harriers: Half dozen members had an enjoyable run of about six miles on Tuesday last. The following formed the pack. H. J. Smithson (pace), G. F. Keys, J. B. Pinsent, E. Larner, and T.  H. Lapworth. The next race for the one-mile challenge cup takes place on the 19th inst., and entries for the same close today. Members desirous of competing in the junior championship are requested to attend as many runs as possible. The fixture for today is a paper chase, starting half-past three sharp: Visitors welcome. J. I. Alger, hon. sec., 6, Burton-street, Burton-crescent, W.O.

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GRO0541 Tiverton: Joseph Benjamin Pinsent: 1865 – 1897

Sporting Life: Saturday 24th November 1888

Oakley Harriers: One Mile Challenge Cup Handicap: This competition will take place today (Saturday) from headquarters, the Boileau Hotel, Barnes. Competitors to be in readiness at four o’clock sharp: After the race an ordinary run will take place, to which all visitors will be made welcome. The following is the handicap of the event under notice as arranged club handicapper, Mr. R. E. Keys:  H. W. Neltom scratch. G. Gabriel 40 yards start, J. Bassett 60. H. J. Smithson 65, H. King 70, W. Stevens 80, T. H. Lapworth 80, A. Scudamore 80, G. F. Keys 105, J. Pinsent 115, J. W. Lapworth 135, C. F. Smithson 140. F. G. Smithson 145, E. Larner 145, H. Gilbey 185, and J. F. Gunton 195.

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GRO0541 Tiverton: Joseph Benjamin Pinsent: 1865 – 1897

Sporting Life: Wednesday 31st October 1888

Oakley Harriers: Eight members turned out on Saturday from Boileau Arms, Barnes, and had an enjoyable spin of about five miles. The pack was made up of H. J. Smithson (pace). H. P. Gilbey, J. M. Bassett, H. Veltom. W. Stevens, T. Sanders, J. Pinsent, and J. I. Alger. The next race takes place on Saturday, November 10th, and members are reminded that entries close on the 3rd. The distance is two miles and three-quarters, and there will be runs over the course on Saturday, the 3rd, and Tuesday November 6. The inter-club run with the Westbourne Athletics Club has been fixed for November 17, at Barnes. Hon. sec., J. I. Alger, 5, Burton Street, Burton-crescent, W.C.

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GRO0541 Tiverton: Joseph Benjamin Pinsent: 1865 – 1897

Sporting Life: Saturday 20th October 1888

Oakley Harriers: The opening race of the season will take place at headquarters, the Boileau Arms, Barnes, today, 20th, the event under notice being the one-mile challenge cup handicap. The race will take place over the usual course at four o’clock sharp. The following handicap is arranged by the club handicapper, Mr. R. E. Keys: H. W. K. Veltom 25 yards start, C. Gabriel 50, H. J. Smithson 65, W. Stevens 80, J. Bassett 85, T. H. Lapworth 90, A. Martin 100, G. F. Keys 105, H. Keeble 115, J. R. Pinsent 115, J. Algar 120, C. Evans 120, A. W. Scudamore 230, W. Blade 140, J. W. Lapworth 140, C. A. Smithson 150, E. Larner 160, J. P. Gunton 180, H.Gilbey 200. There will be an ordinary run after the race, to which all visitors will be welcome. High tea and smoker to follow.

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GRO0541 Tiverton: Joseph Benjamin Pinsent: 1865 – 1897

Sporting Life: Wednesday 18th April 1888

Oakley Harriers’ Five Miles Members Handicap: The last cross-country race of the season was decided Saturday from headquarters, Boileau Arms. Barnes. Details G. A. Fowles, 1 min. 55 sec. start (nett time, 30 min. 17 sec.), first; C. Harrod, 3 min. 13 sec. (nett time, 31 min. 40 sec.), second; C. J. Gabriel, 2 min. 15 sec. (nett time, 30 min. 46 sec.), third. Also ran: —A. Fowles. J. E. George. T. H. Lapworth, C. J. Winter, J. Pinsent, H. J. Smithson, J. J. M. Bassett, G. F. Keys (who secured the novice prize). W. Stevens, F. G. Smithson, and W. H. Cherry. After the usual “tub,” an excellent repast was provided by host Blade, to which ample justice was done. The cloth being cleared, chairman T. W. Bennett gave the order for harmony, and then one of the best smoking concerts ever held under the banner of the Oakley kennel was celebrated.

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GRO0541 Tiverton: Joseph Benjamin Pinsent: 1865 – 1897 (?)

Sporting Life: Tuesday 11th May 1909

Royal Military Academy II v. Army Service Corps: This match, played on Woolwich Common on Saturday provided an exciting finish, the Academy only wanting three runs to win when time was called: Scores: Army Service Corps: Total 192 all out (includes Capt. Young, b. Pensent 50): R.M.A. 190 for 8 wickets, (includes Pensent, b. Alldew 60) …

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Sporting Life: Saturday 26th December 1891

Oakley Harriers: The fixture for today is a Four Miles Club Walking Handicap, starting twelve noon, from head quarter, the Boleau Arms, Barnes. The following starts have been allotted by Mr. F. G. Smithson – G. H. Elliot scratch; W, Hancock 30 sec. start; C. Gye 2 min. 30 sec. A. Saunders and P. Fitzgerald 3 min.30 sec. A. Hannuell and T. J. H. Gale 4 min. J.  B. Pinsent 4 min. 30 see.; F. J. Ling, J. N, Harrison, and F. W. Jarvis 5 min.; J. G. Leith and W. L. James 5 min. 30sec., W. H. King, R. W. King, and W. B. Sims 6 min., B. S. Sims, and A. H. Winter 6 min 30. sec. R. Howard and H. Patching 7 min. H. J., C. F. and F. G. Smithson to handicapped. Members please note on Saturday next is the return Inter-club run with Thames Valley Harriers at Twickenham. Full particulars respecting trains etc. will appear in the Sporting Life of January 3.

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GRO0541 Tiverton: Joseph Benjamin Pinsent: 1865 – 1897

Sporting Life: Saturday 26th April 1890

Regent’s Park, Senior Cricket Association Grand Cycling and Athletic Meeting: Today: Saturday: at Paddington Recreation Grounds … (continues) … One Mile Open Handicap: C. Hockins, F. A. Cohen, scratch; A. R. Lunney, 10 years start … continues … J. W. Prichard, W. J. Wainwright, A. R. Mackay, 70; J. F. Horne, J. B. Pinsant, E. Archell, R. Taylor, 75; …  (continues to list large field) …

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GRO0541 Tiverton: Joseph Benjamin Pinsent: 1865 – 1897 (?)