Newton Utd football club was formed in 1973 but in those days they were known as Reeves FC. Graham Reeves were a local builders merchants who most of the players worked for or had connections with. There was no division 7 in those days and the team entered South Devon league division 6.

The man that formed the team was John Wales and in those days he was secretary , treasurer, manager, player and anything else that needed doing. The home pitch was at Bakers Park but was not where it is now as it ran down hill towards the entrance to the woods, it was nicknamed Death Hill.
Even in those days the team was renowed for liking a laugh and a few drinks and as the Wolborough Inn was the nearest pub to the pitch it became the teams drinking den.

It soon became apparent that the team was not good enough and outside players would have to be brought in if the club was to progress. By the end of the second season the only employees left of Reeves' in the team were John Wales, Barry Johnson and Martin Willcocks. The team were much improved and finished half way up the league. (TBC)