Plymouth v. Totnes: At Totnes, on Saturday … (detailed description of the game) … Dean was again of great assistance to his side, Pinsent sending the ball to touch before Plymouth could go far … … Totnes put Plymouth on the defence, Beasley clearing beautifully. Totnes had the worst of the next scrums, Plymouth keeping them defending. Plymouth was safe, however. … The Plymouth quarters tried passing and Mills dropped for goal right before the uprights, the ball going under the bar. Knott collared Bryant when he looked dangerous, and the ball went to Pinsent, whom several Plymouthians tried in vain to collar. The home tackling was very smart … Play came to the centre where Elias missed, for Pinsent to gather …
(elsewhere) … Pinsent came out at the last moment, as back for Totnes, and proved very safe. He is not fast, but his kicks generally find touch, and he is good at stopping rushes. … …
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Referenced
GRO0750 Devonport: Robert Maye Pinsent: 1881 – 1944 (?)