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OEs hit by first defeat of season
OLD Elizabethans suffered their first Birmingham League Division Two defeat of the season when they went down by 11 runs to Penn. After OEs won the toss and asked Penn to bat, the visitors lost key bowler James Brinkley to injury in the first over.
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Worcester open their win account
WORCESTER claimed their first Crusader Worcestershire League Division One win of the season at home to Eastnor. The city side triumphed by five wickets on a good Norton wicket after making fine progress early on. Liam Weston and Mike Potter took early
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Victory in Bowl for duo
DUNCAN MacPherson and James Moverley are the new holders of the prestigious Hogg Bowl at Worcester Golf and Country Club. The pair defeated Brian Gardiner and current club captain Grenville Rose 3&2 to lift the trophy for the first time. MacPherson
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Our Rubbish - Wrong Priorities?
This is the first opportunity I have had to update my blog for a few weeks having just returned from holiday. During the last few days there has been a great deal of media coverage on the issue of rubbish and how the government is aiming to encourage
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Wassell keeps his options open
FORMER Worcestershire amateur champion Richard Wassell has opened a new chapter in his golfing career after graduating from the De Vere Belfry Golf Club's coaching academy. The 23-year-old, who turned professional four years ago, will now juggle playing
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Sanderson returns to training
WARRIORS captain Pat Sanderson has been cleared to resume training with England today after he suffered a neck injury during England's record 58-10 first Test defeat against South Africa. The back-row forward was on the receiving end of a crunching
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Rhodes backs ragged County
WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes admits his side were totally out-played by Sussex in the innings and 109-run defeat. The County were put to the sword by the defending champions, who wrapped up a massive victory - the hosts' third innings
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County league results round-up
CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE FIRST XI DIVISION ONE Astwood Bank v Droitwich Astwood Bank won by nine wickets. Droitwich (4) 205-8 (A.Van Vurren 65), Astwood Bank (20) 206-1 (A.Robinson 107no, S.Jagelski 69no). Bewdley v Chaddesley Corbett
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Birmingham Cricket League results
Birmingham and District Cricket League First XI Premier Division Himley (7) 163-9 (C.Fox 52) v Walmley (9). Match abandoned. Kenilworth Wardens (4) 168 (J.Ord 78, P.Wicker 4-31) lost to Walsall (24) 223-6 (G.Archer 94, N.Round 56) by 55 runs. Kidderminster
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Success for Sylvia
SYLVIA Williams was the division one winner in Sapey Golf Club's stableford & super vets quaich. Results: Division one winner: Sylvia Williams 29 points. Division 2 Winner: Maria Johnson 33 points; Runner up: Ann Parry 31 points. Super Vets Quaich
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Keep the faith says Smith as County stutter
BEN Smith has called on his team-mates to keep faith in their ability in order for Worcestershire to climb the league tables. The former New Road captain is one of several County players who have struggled for form this season but believes the team's
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Cars in head-on collision near Droitwich
AN ambulance, a paramedic car, a helicopter and a doctor were sent to a head-on collison between two cars this afternoon. The collision occured on the A4133 Droitwich to Ombersley road just outside Drotwich at around 3.15pm. Early reports have suggested
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Rain washes out Bank Holiday events
RAIN stopped play at an outdoor concert today after the event had to be cancelled because of the bad Bank Holiday weather. The Summer Youth Band were due to play at Cripplegate Park, St John's, Worcester, but when musicians arrived they discovered the
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Where does International Rugby go from here..??
A member of my household has suggested that the answer to the “too many games“ conundrum is to totally re-organise the International game along the lines of how International tournaments are set up in Football. So instead of the 6 Nations and Tri- Nations
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Park and Ride scheme in £2.5million boost
A PLAN to build a second park-and-ride facility at Sixways has been given a boost after Regional Development Agency, Advantage West Midlands (AWM) agreed to provide a vital £2.5 million grant. The transport scheme is part of an ambitious expansion of