Champion cleared of cheating with a metal chestnut at the World Conker Championships
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Champion cleared of cheating with a metal chestnut at the World Conker Championships
A British chestnut-whacking champion has been cleared of cheating after an investigation into alleged malfeasance at the World Conker Championships9 hours ago -
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‘King Conker’ cleared of cheating at World Conker Championships
David Jakins is cleared of any wrongdoing after he was found with a steel nut in his pocket. The winner of the World Conker Championships has been cleared of any wrongdoing after he was found with ...Yesterday -
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Chestnut Championship in England Is Roiled by Accusation of Cheating
Known as conkers in Britain, chestnuts are played in an annual championship there. This year, there are accusations of cheating. And it’s all very serious.5 days ago -
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'King Conker' accused of cheating, found with steel chestnut in pocket
A spokesperson for the World Conker Championships, in which competitors try to break their opponents' horse chestnut with their own, said it was investigating the allegations.5 days ago -
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‘Nut pimping, stampsies … anything goes’: Peckham hosts rival to world conker contest
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A Very English Sporting Scandal: Did a Steel Conker Taint a Title?
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World conkers tournament investigates claims of cheating with steel chestnut
The World Conker Championships says it's investigating allegations of cheating after this year’s men’s winner was found to have a steel chestnut in his pocket6 days ago -
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Conker-fuffle after cheat claim by 'sore loser'
David Jakins admits to owning a steel conker, but denies foul play during the tournament.6 days ago -
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Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut
Metal replica conker found in pocket of David Jakins AKA King Conker, first-time winner after competing since 1977. The World Conker Championships is investigating cheating allegations after the ...6 days ago -
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