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Passionate about sport? So are we! That is why sports journalist Ross Reid started South West Sports News in Spring 2008.
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CRICKET: CORNWALL TOP AND TAYLOR
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- Created on Wednesday, 25 July 2012 11:57
- Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 July 2012 11:50
- Published on Tuesday, 24 July 2012 11:57
- Written by Michael Weeks
Cornwall top the Minor Counties Championship Western Division by eight points, with two rounds remaining following a 105-run win over Cheshire at Truro CC.
Cornwall declared in the morning on 346-8 with St Austell wicket keeper-batsman Taylor Williams making 125 not out. It left Cheshire 363 to win in a minimum of 95 overs.
FOOTBALL SHORTS: LING SWOOPS FOR DOWNES
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- Created on Tuesday, 24 July 2012 12:33
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 July 2012 12:47
- Published on Monday, 23 July 2012 11:33
Torquay United have signed Australian defender Aaron Downes on a one-year deal following his release from Chesterfield.
The Gulls have swooped for Downes, 27, as a replacement for Devon-born defender Mark Ellis, who joined League One Crewe Alexandra from Torquay earlier this summer.
MINOR COUNTIES CRICKET: HOCKIN IN SEVENTH HEAVEN
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- Created on Tuesday, 24 July 2012 11:42
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 July 2012 15:26
- Published on Monday, 23 July 2012 11:42
- Written by Michael Williams and Ross Reid
Cornwall's cricketers are well placed going into the final day of their Minor Counties Championship game against Cheshire at Truro CC today (Boscawen Park 1100).
The Duchy - buoyed by Sam Hockin's career best 7 for 82 - bowled out the visitors for 168 yesterday morning to lead by 16 following the first innings.
2012 PGA WEST REGION PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP
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- Created on Tuesday, 17 July 2012 13:17
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 July 2012 13:17
- Published on Monday, 16 July 2012 13:17
- Written by Ross Reid
The 2012 PGA West Region Players’ Championship has teed off at Cumberwell Park.
The 36 holes Race to Woodbury Park order of merit event – won by Wiltshire amateur ace Ali James last summer – takes place at the Bradford-on-Avon golf complex over the next two days.
2012 McGREGOR TROPHY TEES OFF AT TREVOSE
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- Created on Tuesday, 17 July 2012 12:53
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 July 2012 12:55
- Published on Monday, 16 July 2012 12:53
- Written by Ross Reid
The 2012 English Boys Under 16 Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship for the McGregor Trophy has teed off at Trevose Golf & Country Club.
Northumberland’s Jack Hermeston, the young City of Newcastle ace won the 72 holes championship by four shots a year ago, finishing seven under on 281 at South Moor, in Durham.
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