Reserves: the game between Totnes Reserves and Newton Church Institute was forward throughout and was very fast. The home men appeared like they were carrying all before them and up to half time there was no doubt that they were far better than the visitors, changing over with a good lead. The second half brought about the triumph of training, for the visitors without much trouble held the Reserves well in check … … The forwards were fairly well matched – as already indicated they alternately held the balance. The brunt of the defence fell upon the full backs, Croote for the visitors and Pinsent for the homesters. Both did well and the latter, who had a particularly tough job, emerged with credit from the ordeal. …
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GRO0750 Devonport: Robert Maye Pinsent: 1881 – 1944