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ALL hell broke loose at a football match, with players brawling and a bat being wielded on the pitch. And some players had to subdue a teammate who was brandishing a corner flag pole, Reading magistrates heard. In the dock at Wednesday, March 27, was James Bozarth. The 28-year-old, who was living at West End Road, Mortimer Common, had been playing for Reading YMCA in a match against Reading City under 23s at the Padworth pitch. Louisa Rose, prosecuting, said: “A tackle took place between Mr Bozarth and a player from the other team which resulted in punches being thrown – not only by the defend…

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