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NON LEAGUE Torquay vs Chelmsford washed off

Details: Created on Saturday, 09 February 2019 07:27; Last Updated on Saturday, 09 February 2019 07:38; Published on Saturday, 09 February 2019 07:27; Written by PATRICK TINKLER at Plainmoor

National League South leaders Torquay United's match against Chelmsford City - fixtured for today - was postponed yesterday.

The match referee inspected Plainmoor at 1245 and decided the game should be postponed due to a waterlogged pitch following torrential downpours and despite best efforts of United's ground staff.

ARGYLE bid to sign Plymouth-born striker Mason

Details: Created on Thursday, 07 February 2019 10:51; Last Updated on Thursday, 07 February 2019 11:45; Published on Thursday, 07 February 2019 10:51; Written by ROSS REID at Home Park

Plymouth Argyle manager Derek Adams confirms he has made a bid to sign Plymouth-born striker Joe Mason.
Former Cardiff City ace Mason, 27, is a free agent having just been relased by Premiership Wolverhampton Wanderers.

WESTERN PREM Wins for Willand and Parkway

Details: Created on Wednesday, 06 February 2019 21:57; Last Updated on Thursday, 07 February 2019 14:06; Published on Wednesday, 06 February 2019 21:58; Written by ROSS REID drenched at Bolitho Park

FA Vase quarter finalists Willand Rovers opened up a six-point lead at the Western League Premier summit following a rainswept 2-0 home win over free scoring Shepton Mallet.

Dean Stamp's double sealed Rovers success, scoring on 15 and 84 minutes.

Newport to host Man City, Cheltenham beat Yeovil

Details: Created on Wednesday, 06 February 2019 09:00; Last Updated on Thursday, 07 February 2019 11:59; Published on Wednesday, 06 February 2019 09:00; Written by ROSS REID

League Two Newport County AFC will host Premier League champions Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday February 16 (1730).

County won through to the last 16 following a 2-0 home replay win over Championship Middlesbrough thanks to second half goals from Robbie Willmott (47 mins) and Padraig Amond (67).

• In League Two Cheltenham Town completed back to back home wins when they beat regional rivals Yeovil Town 1-0 thanks to Luke Varney’s 59^th minute winner.

BASEBALL Bristol continue expansion with third team

Details: Created on Wednesday, 06 February 2019 08:36; Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 February 2019 08:38; Published on Wednesday, 06 February 2019 08:36; Written by RICHARD EVANS at Bristol Baseball

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Bristol Baseball Club has set up a third team ahead of the new season following a successful winter recruitment campaign.

The Bristol Buccaneers will play in the South West Baseball League (SWBL) from April lining-up against sister team Bristol Bats, as well as teams from Cardiff, Exeter, Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Truro, Yeovil and Weston-super-Mare.