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Appeal for manager from football club which could fold after 109 years

By Herald Express at 07:00 on 17/05/13

ONE of the first members of the South Devon Football League are being threatened with closure after more than 100 years of existence. Moretonhampstead were formed 109 years ago, but falling player numbers have meant they have struggled to fulfil fixtures this season. The team have been on the receiving end of some soul-destroying scorelines, with 12 points already deducted for failing to raise a team on four separate occasions. Had...
PICTURES: Thompson brothers guide Torquay to convincing win

By Herald Express at 07:00 on 16/05/13

TORQUAY skipper Ben Passenger is eager to get stuck into Exmouth at the Recreation Ground this Saturday following a five-wicket win over old rivals Exeter on the County Ground. Blake Reed hit a top score of 76 and there were half centuries for Andy Curtis and Matt Hicks in Exeter's total of 242 for seven. Curtis – dad Tim used to play for England – and Reed notched 130 for the first wicket and after they went the runs...
Benton in line for late Devon call?

By Herald Express at 07:00 on 16/05/13

DEVON look like having some late fine-tuning to do before settling on a side to face Cornwall at Redruth in the Minor Counties Cup. Missing from the team which lost to Hertfordshire at Instow last time out are opening batsman Rob Woodman and all-rounder Neil Hancock. The return of all-rounder Liam Lewis and opening bat Rob Holman to the original 12 named to go to Redruth, which also included Instow 12th man Matt Kidd, appeared to put...
Second ton for Britcliffe

By Herald Express at 07:00 on 16/05/13

A SECOND successive ton from Dan Britcliffe wasn't enough to give Stokeinteignhead victory over Ipplepen in the South Devon League. Ipplepen posted a total of 225 for seven in spite of the blustery conditions, with powerful batting performances by Dave Harris (54); Andy Tuckett (37) and A Maynard (28). A strong bowling attack by the home side, with both Mark Russell and J Burton taking two wickets apiece, was not enough to prevent...
Devon boss wants cup moved to end clash for players

By Herald Express at 07:00 on 16/05/13

DEVON team manager Gareth Jones would like to see the county cup final moved to a midweek date next season in the hope of getting a better side out in the Bill Beaumont County Championship. Devon went down 30-11 to Somerset at Tiverton last Saturday, ending any slender hopes of promotion into the top tier next season. North Midlands had already defeated Devon in the opening group game seven days earlier and will be promoted if they...
Barlow takes four in a row to sink Exmouth

By Exeter Express and Echo at 06:45 on 16/05/13

SIDMOUTH'S Scott Barlow chalked up a cricketing oddity during his side's 32-run win over Exmouth when he went one better than a hat-trick Barlow took four wickets in four balls on his way to a career-best Premier Division haul of five for 19 on a dramatic afternoon at the Fortfield. Exmouth, who were chasing 149 to win, were 20 for five after Barlow had finished with them and just about damaged beyond repair. Sandy Allen stuck...
Harriers make flying start to new season with fine win

By Exeter Express and Echo at 06:45 on 16/05/13

exeter harriers EXETER Harriers recorded a convincing win at the first South West League match of the season, which saw three Division Two records broken. Peter Howard won the senior men's discus with 48.78m, a new personal best and the first record of the day to fall. Sam Talbot had an outstanding day, winning the under-15 boys' 80m hurdles with 11.61secs, smashing his best by almost half a second and also setting a new league...
Exe looking out for new members

By Exeter Express and Echo at 06:45 on 16/05/13

WITH hockey as fashionable as ever as a result of the Olympics and a certain Royal having a talent for it, now is the perfect time to join the nation and have a go. Whether you are someone who is picking up a hockey stick for the first time or a player who is returning from a long gap, Exe Hockey Club offers a high level of hockey to suit all abilities. Exe Hockey Club was formed in May 2007 as the result of a merger between two...
Feniton secure league title after big victories

By Exeter Express and Echo at 06:45 on 16/05/13

FENITON have been crowned Premier Division champions for the first time after trouncing Exmouth Amateurs. The East Devon outfit, who were promoted to the top division just a year ago, won the match 8-0 on Monday to end a staggering week in which they smashed home 25 goals in three away matches. Top scorer Charlie Selley notched another hat-trick at Warren View to take his league tally to 40, with Paul Dowling (2), Ben Allen, Marc...
Centre Swash joins the Cockles

By Exeter Express and Echo at 06:45 on 16/05/13

EXMOUTH have made a third addition to their squad as they prepare for life in National Two South next term. Exeter College centre Chris Swash has agreed to move to the Imperial Ground from Okehampton. He joins fellow youngsters Trae Gosling and Rob Avery-Wright in switching to the Cockles since they won promotion at the end of last season. The Devon under-18 player has accepted a place on an exercise and sports science course at the...

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