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David Webster: Weightlifter who pioneered World’s Strongest Man on TV
David Webster, who has died aged 95, was a major figure in strength athletics and Highland Games and successfully promoted the sports worldwide.
OBITUARY Jack Dun: rugby player who played leading role in the Scottish game
Jack Dun, who has died aged 97, was a Melrose rugby man through and through, one who made an outstanding contribution not only to his beloved club but also to the game in Scotland.
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Charlie Allan: Farmer, Herald writer, caber tosser and champion of Doric
Charlie Allan, who has died aged 84, contributed the popular Farmer’s Diary column to The Herald for 20 years.
All-action boxer known as Scotland’s K.O. King
Andy Wyper, who has died aged 83, was a stand-out boxer whose all-action style and powerhouse punching is fondly remembered by boxing fans of a certain vintage.
‘Wee Scot’ Bobby Cruickshank’s near miss at the 1923 US Open
The eyes of the golfing world will be focused on the 123rd US Open Championship starting on Thursday, as they were 100 years ago at the 27th edition of the event at Inwood, New York.