Metal replica conker found in pocket of David Jakins AKA King Conker, first-time winner after competing since 1977
The World Conker Championships is investigating cheating allegations after the men’s winner was found to have a steel chestnut in his pocket., on Sunday for the first time after competing since 1977.
Alastair Johnson-Ferguson, who lost in the men’s final against Jakins, said he suspected “foul play”, the Telegraph reported. Kelci Banschbach, 34, from Indianapolis, defeated the men’s champion in the grand final to become the first American to win the competition. More than 200 people took part. “Yes, I did help prepare the conkers before the tournament. But this isn’t cheating or a fix, and I didn’t mark the strings.”
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