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Sir John Douglas Cockcroft
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Noun1.Sir John Douglas Cockcroft - British physicist who (with Ernest Walton in 1931) first split an atom (1897-1967)


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clockwise, from top) Harborne's Ian Butler hits a flamboyant one-handed six against Aston Manor; he narrowly avoids being run out; and Harborne's captain John Cockcroft hits out.
DETAILS: 134 Craig Fort (Nelson) 66,68' 139 Chris Hayes (Ashton and Lea) 69,70' 141 Garry Boardman (Castle Hawk) 72,69, John Cockcroft (Nelson) 70,71, Gareth Clark (Manchester) 69,72' 142 Danny Nutter (Nelson) 69,73' 144 Peter Finch (Hindley Hall) 73,71, Nicky Harris (Whitefield) 71,73' T Kirkham (Rossend-ale) 70,74, I Chenery (Knott End) 68,76' 145 Steve Duerden (Nelson) 71,74'146 M Wade (Clitheroe) 70,76.
Heart expert Professor John Cockcroft, of the Wales Heart Research Institute, said: 'We know osteoporosis is caused by a loss of calcium from the bones, but where that calcium ends up is much less clear.
 
 
 
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