Dover Hill hosts 401st Shin-Kicking Championships

Ancient tournament splinters shins for the fourth consecutive century

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After determinedly swinging straw-padded legs at each other's straw-padded legs, the competitors in the 401st Shin-Kicking Championships probably came out fairly contused.

Of course, it's the result to be expected of a tournament consisting of smashing bone, muscle, and straw together.

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