Thorburn makes surprise visit to Accrington (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Thorburn makes surprise visit to Accrington
12:05pm Tuesday 16th September 2008 in
CANADIAN Cliff Thorburn paid a surprise visit to the Paul Hunter Foundation/Y-not weekly road show at Cue Masters Snooker Club in Accrington.
Thorburn, who was the 1980 World Snooker champion and made the first ever 147 break at the famous Crucible Theatre, took part in various snooker games, one of which was won by George McQuade of Baxenden who was presented with a trophy by Cliff.
All who attended were then treated to a ball by ball commentary by Cliff of his famous 147 break before Jake Loftus was the lucky draw winner who played Cliff at pool.
12 year old Jake from Darwen amazingly beat the former world champion and was presented with a Paul Hunter snooker cue.
Chris Lovell, Paul Hunter Foundation representative said, “Everybody had a fantastic evening and Cliff showed why he is the true sportsman that he is.”
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RIGHT ON CUE: Cliff Thorburn at Cue Masters Snooker Club in Accrington
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