Newton v. Albion, at Bladderly today. Albion’s first match with a Devonshire club took place at Bladderly this afternoon in magnificent weather. The opponents of the Devonport team were Newton, who were, to some extent, dark horses, and in face of the several defeats sustained by the Chiefs during the past few weeks, there was some interest in the game, as was manifested by the attendance. … (a description of the game) … On resuming. Albion attacked right up to the line, but Lias dribbled out. A knock-on by Bildings immediately after saved Newton, and Downs then missed a pass. but before Newton knew the ball was in play, W. Downs scored off a pass from B. Down, amidst applause, but Foster failed with the kick. The kick out was charged down, and Foster was well tackled by Pinsent. W. George then got away, and on nearing the line passed, but Lowman intercepted and kicked out. The ball was no sooner in the scrum than George worked it away to Matters, but the student failed to gather, and Newton cleared. After a rush by Albion, Newton got offside. Foster made a fine attempt to place a penalty. The kick out was replied to by Bildings. and Pictor failing to pick up Allington was upon him. Pinsent cleared with a lovely effort. but Matters, although surrounded, got in a lovely punt that caused Newton to again defend. Foster then got possession and ran brilliantly, and after a fine lot of handling, W. Downs scored the second try, which Foster failed to negotiate, although the ball went over the upright. … (continues in like vein) … …
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949