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10 Dec 2024: Borders Individual;   Selkirk news

In the Borders Individual Premier section, Dave Bogle has defeated Gerry Johnstone. Other results will follow as they come in. BICC crosstables are on the BICC page...

Latest results (10th Nov) from the Selkirk Championship are as follows: Chris Nathan beat Kevin Poulton, and Tam Wylie beat Harry Cornwell. The up to date crosstable is on the Club News page...

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