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Scottish Snooker star John Higgins celebrates his first World Championship title with his parents Josephine and John at the Swallow Hotel in Sheffiled today (Tuesday). Higgins overcame reigning champion Ken Doherty 18-12
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John Higgins on course for £55k bonus after hitting historic 147 break in Snooker World Championship win over Maflin
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John Higgins exits World Snooker Championship despite 147 break | World Snooker Championship | The Guardian
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