Hawkins
Americannoun
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Sir Anthony Hope Anthony Hope, 1863–1933, English novelist and playwright.
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Coleman, 1904–69, U.S. jazz saxophonist.
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Also Sir John, 1532–95, English slave trader and rear admiral.
noun
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Coleman. 1904–69, US pioneer of the tenor saxophone for jazz
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Sir John. 1532–95, English naval commander and slave trader, treasurer of the navy (1577–89); commander of a squadron in the fleet that defeated the Spanish Armada (1588)
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Hawkins won seven of the first eight frames at Venue Cymru in Llandudno to open up a seemingly unassailable lead.
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Despite an impressive 59 break from Wu, Hawkins edged a thrilling ninth frame to regain the lead, and the 46-year-old completed the job efficiently to book his place in Sunday's final.
From BBC
Barry Hawkins reached his first semi-final of the season after seeing off a former world champion for the second day in a row.
From BBC
Even when Joe Hawkins was binned after five minutes Wales grew stronger.
From BBC
Hawkins' card remained yellow as it was deemed a passive tackle but it was still an 11th sin-binning in Tandy's seven games in charge.
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