Higgins

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George V., 1939–99, U.S. novelist.

Higgins

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HigginsAlex19492010MNorthern IrishSPORT AND GAMES: snooker player Alex, known as Hurricane Higgins . 1949–2010, Northern Irish snooker player: world champion (1972, 1982)
HigginsJack1929MBritishWRITING: novelist Jack, real name Harry Patterson . born 1929, British novelist; his thrillers include The Eagle Has Landed (1975), Confessional (1985), and Midnight Runner (2002)

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The Welshman, 49, won 13-12 in a Crucible classic black ball decider against John Higgins.

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Three-time winner Mark Williams held off a spirited John Higgins fightback to win a Crucible classic 13-12 on the black as he reached the semi-finals of the World Championship.

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Resuming at 8-8 on Wednesday, Higgins was initially left to rue costly misses in each of the first four frames as winner Williams reeled off all four with three half-centuries along the way.

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Williams, 50, who had trailed 5-1, took the 20th frame but was then largely confined to his chair as four-time champion Higgins delivered a stirring response from 12-8 down.

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Williams' victory over Higgins means he will face Luca Brecel or world number one Judd Trump in the semi-finals.

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Higashiyama Higginson

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