Friday, 03 September 2010

Other sports round-up

Pendragon stages rally in Penrith still popular

The rally highlight in the Penrith area over the Bank Holiday was the Stobart Rail Pendragon Stages Rally which like all motorsport events gives a considerable boost to the local tourist economy.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Brooks lands Crofton summer league title for second year in row

Sunday saw the final leg of the Carlisle and District Coarse Angling Club Crofton Summer League and everything was to play for with only five points separating first and second places.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Carlisle teenager to quit school in bid to become pro golfer

Teenage Carlisle golfer Chris Thursby has set his sights on becoming a professional after enjoying the biggest week of his amateur golf career.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Cumbria stages Commonwealth Games warm-up

The Commonwealth Games squad, which includes Cumbria’s Stuart Airey, will be playing a regional test match against the North of England at Wigton this weekend and there should be some interesting play.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Cumbrian golf ace fighting to retain European Tour card

Gary Lockerbie won’t have to look far for inspiration when he renews his fight to hang on to his European Tour card at the Omega European Masters in Switzerland today.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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West Cumbria golf teen helps county to third in championships finals

Seb Crookall-Nixon was Cumbria’s star in the England County Boys Championships finals.

Last updated 1 September 2010
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Cumbria finish pointless in Northern Counties Championship

Cumbria ended the Daily Telegraph Northern Counties Championship without a single win.

Last updated 1 September 2010
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Border Harrier Peter Harrison first local home in Carlisle10k

Close to 300 hundred runners took to the streets and parks of Carlisle yesterday for the city’s second annual 10K.

Last updated 31 August 2010
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Classic Weekend was top class show by Wigton Motor Club

Wigton Motor Club's Classic Weekend was swathed in hot sun and was an outstanding success, both for the Saturday Rose and Thistle run which attracted over 70 cars for the tour of the Borders, and the Dalemain House Classic Car Show on Sunday.

Last updated 27 August 2010
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Boy angler, 11, lands 13lb carp at Whins pond

Five minutes into Tuesday evening’s match at Whins pond 11-year-old Josh Wardman hooked a into a double figure common carp on his boilie and PVA bag rig.

Last updated 27 August 2010
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Gold medals for Cumbrian teenagers at AAA championships

Cumbrian athletes Tasha Wilson and Abbie Hetherington struck gold at last weekend’s AAA of England Track and Field Championships in Bedford.

Last updated 27 August 2010
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Teenage golfer to make Cumbria county debut

Cumbria captain Martin Hand will blood Carlisle teenager Chris Thursby in tomorrow’s final county match against Northumberland at Furness.

Last updated 27 August 2010
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Cumbria pair close to glory at National Championships

Beach House Park Worthing is the present centre of attraction for bowls as the National Championships continue in Worthing.

Last updated 26 August 2010
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Cumbrian driver misses out on touring car podium place

Carlisle driver Alex MacDowall just missed out on a podium place after an impressive performance in the British Touring Car Championship.

Last updated 25 August 2010
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Carlisle javelin star selected for Games

Carlisle javelin star Lee Doran admits his selection for the Commonwealth Games is the fulfilment of a 10-year dream.

Last updated 21 August 2010
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Superbike legend to visit Penrith during his tour

SUPERBIKE legend Carl Fogarty is revving up support for a Cumbrian charity.

Last updated 21 August 2010
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Nathan zipping along like Jenson and Lewis

TEENAGE Cumbrian karter Nathan Aston is on the tail-lights of Formula One stars Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.

Last updated 21 August 2010
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Jaguars star in classic event

IN the Cumbrian sun last Saturday a collection of Jaguars and other classics gathered at the Stoneybeck Inn, Penrith, thanks to the pub owners who hosted the event and provided a delicious buffet for the Solway Jaguar Club members who meet there every first Tuesday of the month.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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Lockerbie’s woe

Penrith’s Gary Lockerbie – struggling for form to retain his European Tour card – shot a six over par 78 in the first round of the Czech Open in Celadna yesterday.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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Dalston angler lands a 21lb whopper

The Dalston Angling Club had a great days fishing out of Amble aboard Upholder catching lots of ling between 10 to 12 lb and cod to 8lb.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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