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On this day: York-born pool player Donna Smith wins national contest
On this day in 2024, the York Press reported that a York-born pool player had made it back-to-back victories on the national stage.
Donna Smith, representing Scotland internationally through her mother's nationality, defended her Scottish Open title with a 6-5 win over Karen Mowat, following 2023's final victory over Jacqueline Louth.
Ms Smith said: "I'm super happy to defend the open title - I've got a spot next year to go play in the women's tournament at a Scottish event.
"It's my second major title.
"It's taken hours and hours of practice whilst playing in local leagues; spare time on the weekends too going and practicing."
"I wasn't expecting it at all, but it just goes to show all of the hard work that I have put in and that everything I've done over the last 18 months has been worth it.
"To win the title and secure that spot, at the Scotland National Ladies for next year - it's everything and more really."
