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Athletics with Reg Hook: A memorable year for the Sussex stars
At the start of a new millennium, who were the Argus headline hitters of the year 2000? The Olympics dominated the sport but only one Sussex athlete made the trip to Sydney, Sean Baldock from Hastings, and his season did not really get underway until
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Park Life: Another year of highs and lows
This year has again been a busy one in parks football. Here we look back at the top stories in Sussex during 2000. JANUARY: We called for hotheads to be kicked out of the game after two referees in the same week in January had to abandon matches because
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Park Life: Vicky dreams of leading her country to victory
Vicky Vickery loves talking. In fact Arundel Devils U-11s coach John Lawson's ear is burning after all the Sussex Girls' League matches. But Vicky is in a team of bubbly players who plays hard for each other and are getting the results their performances
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The Albion week that was
MONDAY: The players spend Christmas Day morning training and the evening in a Worthing hotel in preparation for the Boxing Day battle at Barnet. Matthew Wicks fails to recover from a hamstring strain and Bobby Zamora is suspended, so Micky Adams decides
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Terrace Talk with Anna Swallow
I'm pretty certain that we're now second. I don't say this lightly. My view is based on assiduous research. The latest table was flashed on the TV screen on Boxing Day and both my Wednesday newspapers supported the evidence, as did the Evening Argus.
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Seagull Scene: No way back into the frontline for Carr
Darren Carr has played his last first team match for Albion. Carr was on the bench again for Rotherham against Notts County on Boxing Day. He is expected to return to the Seagulls when his month on loan to the Second Division promotion chasers expires
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Seagull Scene: Jones has point to prove
Albion are kicking-off the New Year in new shirts to mark the launch of their centenary. But Monday's match at Withdean against Southend is extra-special for one Seagull for another reason. Nathan Jones joined Albion from Southend in the summer on a Bosman
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Firemen rescue woman in dead baby probe
A woman bailed in connection with the death of a two-year-old boy was forced onto the roof or her home to escape an angry mob. The 21-year-old woman had to be rescued from the roof of her Church Road flat in St Leonards, East Sussex, in the early hours
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Angling: Profitable on the River Arun
With all the flood water that had been pushing down the River Arun, Littlehampton officials did not expect many fish to show. This in their annual flounder open match which could be fished anywhere between the harbour entrance and the A27 bridge at Arundel
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Bowls: Sullivan strides on
John Sullivan gave himself an early seasonal present when he became the first player into the area quarter-finals of the national singles. The Denton Island member won 21-14 at home to King Alfred's Stef Michael. Den Lincoln and Steve Bain, of Eastbourne
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Watersports: A great victory is wrapped up
Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club were in action either side of Christmas Day as an eight-year-old served up a seasonal treat. There was an enthusiastic turnout for the Christmas Eve Wine Race and the all-important final race in their Year 2000 Winter
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Athletics with Reg Hook: A memorable year for the Sussex stars
At the start of a new millennium, who were the Argus headline hitters of the year 2000? The Olympics dominated the sport but only one Sussex athlete made the trip to Sydney, Sean Baldock from Hastings, and his season did not really get underway until
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Park Life: Vicky dreams of leading her country to victory
Vicky Vickery loves talking. In fact Arundel Devils U-11s coach John Lawson's ear is burning after all the Sussex Girls' League matches. But Vicky is in a team of bubbly players who plays hard for each other and are getting the results their performances
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Terrace Talk with Anna Swallow
I'm pretty certain that we're now second. I don't say this lightly. My view is based on assiduous research. The latest table was flashed on the TV screen on Boxing Day and both my Wednesday newspapers supported the evidence, as did the Evening Argus.
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Seagull Scene: Jones has point to prove
Albion are kicking-off the New Year in new shirts to mark the launch of their centenary. But Monday's match at Withdean against Southend is extra-special for one Seagull for another reason. Nathan Jones joined Albion from Southend in the summer on a Bosman
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Firemen rescue woman in dead baby probe
A woman bailed in connection with the death of a two-year-old boy was forced onto the roof or her home to escape an angry mob. The 21-year-old woman had to be rescued from the roof of her Church Road flat in St Leonards, East Sussex, in the early hours
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Pubs and Clubs: Ton is Strange way to spend Christmas
Tony Strange of the 147 Club A team gave himself a great Christmas present when he became the first man this season to hit a century break. This marvellous effort came in a Brighton League singles competition against Anthony Flynn, of NARC. On the previous
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Angling: Back to summer ways in the rain
The recent heavy rain put many rivers out of bounds for fishing, but it brought mild weather to give anglers a chance to fish methods they would generally only consider in summer. An example of this is the number of carp being taken from the surface.
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Angling: Sargent earns stripes in Pevensey Bay clash
Gerald Sargent won the Pevensey Bay Aqua match with 12lb 6 1/2oz during a three-hour session on an evening when catches were mainly whiting and pout. The other leading weights out of the 30 who took part were Keith Erridge 11lb 3oz, Barry McWilton 9lb
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Bowls: Sullivan strides on
John Sullivan gave himself an early seasonal present when he became the first player into the area quarter-finals of the national singles. The Denton Island member won 21-14 at home to King Alfred's Stef Michael. Den Lincoln and Steve Bain, of Eastbourne
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Football: Don't shoot the ref with Lee Ronaldi
In the late Eighties I can remember Jimmy Hill complaining on Match of the Day that referees were inconsistent. He also felt that players were not sure from one match to another how the laws of the game would be applied. We had a situation with some referees
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Vintage Vinners with John Vinicombe: Goodwin - a breath of fresh air
Storm cones had been hoisted at the Goldstone, hatches battened down against the rough weather. Pat Saward, captain of the good ship Albion, was almost on the point of jumping overboard when a lifeline was thrown in the shape of Ian Goodwin. It was late
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Pubs and Clubs: Ton is Strange way to spend Christmas
Tony Strange of the 147 Club A team gave himself a great Christmas present when he became the first man this season to hit a century break. This marvellous effort came in a Brighton League singles competition against Anthony Flynn, of NARC. On the previous
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Angling: John boats heaviest catch of Newhaven year
The heaviest catch of the year among the Newhaven Deep Sea Anglers members was of 132lb 13oz, consisting mainly of conger and pollack and was boated by John Boys Jnr. Seven fish have been recorded with the N.F.S.A. for specimen awards: two conger eels
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Angling: Back to summer ways in the rain
The recent heavy rain put many rivers out of bounds for fishing, but it brought mild weather to give anglers a chance to fish methods they would generally only consider in summer. An example of this is the number of carp being taken from the surface.
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Angling: Sargent earns stripes in Pevensey Bay clash
Gerald Sargent won the Pevensey Bay Aqua match with 12lb 6 1/2oz during a three-hour session on an evening when catches were mainly whiting and pout. The other leading weights out of the 30 who took part were Keith Erridge 11lb 3oz, Barry McWilton 9lb
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Bowls: Sport is suffering a worrying decline
Bowls at county and national level is experiencing a worrying reduction in numbers. Retiring secretary Rod Taylor said this to delegates at the 91st annual meeting of the Sussex County Bowling Association. During the year the county lost two clubs, Brighton
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Football: Don't shoot the ref with Lee Ronaldi
In the late Eighties I can remember Jimmy Hill complaining on Match of the Day that referees were inconsistent. He also felt that players were not sure from one match to another how the laws of the game would be applied. We had a situation with some referees
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Park Life: Another year of highs and lows
This year has again been a busy one in parks football. Here we look back at the top stories in Sussex during 2000. JANUARY: We called for hotheads to be kicked out of the game after two referees in the same week in January had to abandon matches because
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Vintage Vinners with John Vinicombe: Goodwin - a breath of fresh air
Storm cones had been hoisted at the Goldstone, hatches battened down against the rough weather. Pat Saward, captain of the good ship Albion, was almost on the point of jumping overboard when a lifeline was thrown in the shape of Ian Goodwin. It was late
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The Albion week that was
MONDAY: The players spend Christmas Day morning training and the evening in a Worthing hotel in preparation for the Boxing Day battle at Barnet. Matthew Wicks fails to recover from a hamstring strain and Bobby Zamora is suspended, so Micky Adams decides
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Seagull Scene: No way back into the frontline for Carr
Darren Carr has played his last first team match for Albion. Carr was on the bench again for Rotherham against Notts County on Boxing Day. He is expected to return to the Seagulls when his month on loan to the Second Division promotion chasers expires
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Angling: John boats heaviest catch of Newhaven year
The heaviest catch of the year among the Newhaven Deep Sea Anglers members was of 132lb 13oz, consisting mainly of conger and pollack and was boated by John Boys Jnr. Seven fish have been recorded with the N.F.S.A. for specimen awards: two conger eels
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Angling: Profitable on the River Arun
With all the flood water that had been pushing down the River Arun, Littlehampton officials did not expect many fish to show. This in their annual flounder open match which could be fished anywhere between the harbour entrance and the A27 bridge at Arundel
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Bowls: Sport is suffering a worrying decline
Bowls at county and national level is experiencing a worrying reduction in numbers. Retiring secretary Rod Taylor said this to delegates at the 91st annual meeting of the Sussex County Bowling Association. During the year the county lost two clubs, Brighton
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Watersports: A great victory is wrapped up
Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club were in action either side of Christmas Day as an eight-year-old served up a seasonal treat. There was an enthusiastic turnout for the Christmas Eve Wine Race and the all-important final race in their Year 2000 Winter