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Manorcunningham reign with straight firsts at 2026 Ulster Championships

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November 30, 2009
Masterson, Lowrie win US Junior Piping, Drumming
Anthony Masterson of Houston and Petey Lowrie of Brunswick, Ohio, were the overall winners of the 2009 Balmoral Classic...
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Capt. John MacLellan plays to packed house, Moss Park Armoury, Toronto.
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