Conker champion cleared of cheating after probe
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Conker champion cleared of cheating after probe
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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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'King Conker' accused of cheating, found with steel chestnut in pocket
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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'
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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 ...October 14 -
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