Totnes had reason to be disappointed at the miserable attendance at such an important match as that with Plymouth last Saturday … (description of match) … Berry on several occasions was prominent and the whole line acquitted themselves admirably. Pinsent, at back, was somewhat slow at times but was sure and sent in long returns …
(elsewhere) … I don’t think I ever saw a wing three-quarter show more speed and dast than E. Stoyle. Searle was not a great way behind him. The centres, however, were unreliable, fortunately for Plymouth. The halves were also, but a moderate pair, Marley being perhaps the best, but Pinsent was a good serviceable full back. …
(another description elsewhere) … Totnes v. Plymouth: … a long pass from Stoyle to Tucker unable the visitors to clear. Pinsent, however, put Totnes on the attack again … … Marley intercepted, but Plymouth replied with a long kick, and Pinsent returning badly, Totnes defended. … … Totnes were penalized after the kickout, but play remained near the centre, until the home forwards took play to close quarters. Pinsent kicked over, and the visiting back missing, Knott touched down and claimed a try, but only a save was given. … … The mayor restarted, and Plymouth returned play to the centre. A good round of passing put Plymouth on the offensive. Pinsent kicked out finely, and Conday failing to return, E. Stoyle reached the visitors’ quarters … (continues) …
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Referenced
GRO0750 Devonport: Robert Maye Pinsent: 1881 – 1944