• Cruise, Rice and Yeoman accept extended contracts at Plainmoor

  By Western Morning News at 06:30 on 25/05/13

  

  Torquay United yesterday tied up three out-of-contract players with new deals – and two key men from the 2012-13 season are the next targets for manager Alan Knill. Defender Tom Cruise, goalkeeper Martin Rice and striker Ashley Yeoman have all agreed to remain with the Gulls for the next campaign, while the central defensive pair of Aaron Downes and Brian Saah are still in talks with the npower League Two club. For Knill,...

• Trotter Taylor warms up nicely around clay mines

  By Herald Express at 07:00 on 23/05/13

  

  TEIGNBRIDGE Trotter Allen Taylor used the Imery's Clay Country Marathon as preparation for the looming Dartmoor Discovery Ultra – and warmed up nicely. It was a very unforgiving course on multi terrain with many ascents and descents to run on and some stunning views. The half-marathon event attracted 178 runners and Taylor completed in a strong time of 1.38.38, placing him 21st and picking up second 35-39 year old age prize. ...

• Golf

  By Exeter Express and Echo at 06:45 on 23/05/13

  

  Exeter G&CC EXETER Golf & Country Club's Ryan Pope won the Devon Amateur Championships at Yelverton this weekend, beating clubmate Harrison Greenberry in a play-off decider. Greenberry set the ball rolling with a fine three-under-par round of 68 on Saturday morning, to lead the field by three shots. However, the afternoon round saw Pope post a one-over 72 and Greenberry a three-over par 74. This meant Greenberry's lead at...

• Hall and Parr put on 146-run total in brilliant win

  By Exeter Express and Echo at 06:45 on 23/05/13

  

  TIVERTON & Bickleigh captain Tim Reed will be hoping his side can push towards the top two places in the division on Saturday when they face Cullompon at home. Tiverton had been struggling at the wrong end of the table having lost their opening game of the season. However, they were awarded the Chadstock match last week after it transpired that their opponents had fielded three unregistered players in their 20-run win over the...

• Largest medal haul for Tivvy at Cardiff meet

  By Exeter Express and Echo at 06:45 on 23/05/13

  

  TIVERTON Swimming Club are celebrating after collecting their biggest medal haul at a gala in Cardiff. The club took 11 swimmers to the event and finished sixth out of the 27 teams taking part. The swimmers returned with five new regional qualification times, 43 personal bests and 34 medals, of which 15 were gold. Twelve-year-old Gemma Owen won gold in the 200m freestyle and butterfly, silver in the 100m freestyle and gained three...

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