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August 31, 2008
Updated: Cap Caval sews up another Breton Championship; Watt wins Lorient
Bagad Cap Caval took the 2008 Breton Bagad Championships, securing the victory at the second leg . . .
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John D. Burgess born, Aberdeen.
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