Section 2's top-of-the-table clash saw Cricketers Arms C hit visitors Hollybush Inn for six.

The home side got off to a brilliant start with wins from Dave Hopkins, Lyndon Richards and Pape before Hollybush pulled back to 3-2 through Steve Jackson and Manning, neither player dropping a leg.

Their revival was cut short by Pete Dobson, and a 2-1 pairs victory gave Cricketers the verdict 6-3 overall.

Third-placed Masons Arms C proved too strong for Railway Social Club B, running out 6-3 winners thanks to singles wins from Tony Hampstead, Mick Kennett, Dave Mathews and Trevor Ballard. Masons also took the pairs 2-1.

Runaway Section 3 leaders Three Horseshoes got back to winning ways, gaining revenge for last week's defeat by beating George Saloon 7-2.

Fairview Inn stay ahead of the pack in Section 4 after a 5-4 victory at Bullnose Morris B. Fairview's singles wins came from Glyn Millard, Bonney and Eaton, Bullnose replying via Spackman, Shayler and Shorter. A 2-1 pairs success sealed it for Fairview.

*Entry forms for the 75th Morrells ODDA Winter League have been sent out. Any teams requiring forms should contact Jim Baxendale on 01865 375760.

RESULTS

Men's Premier & Section 1: Railway A 4, Cowley C 5; Jack Russell 4, Plough 5; Cowley B 3, Shears 6.

Section 2: East Oxford A 5, Shelley A 4; Volunteers A 3, Crispin 6; Cricketers C 6, Hollybush 3; Railway B 3, Masons C 6; Masons C 5, Railway B 4.

Section 3: Nelson 3, Kings Arms 6; Three Horseshoes 7, George Bar 2.

Section 4: Bullnose Morris B 4, Fairview 5; Morris Motors 6, Cowley A 3; Masons Arms A 3, Marston RBL 6; Marsh Harrier 5, Blackbird Bar 4.

Section 5: Angel & Greyhound 2, Punch Bowl 7; Ampleforth B 3, Red Lion 6; Plasterers 3, Headington RBL 6.

Section 6: Red Lion 7, Ampleforth A 2; Head of the River 7, Kennington 2; Masons B 6, Catherine Wheel 3; Shelley Bar C 2, Cricketers B 7.

Section 7: Grove Hse 3, Rose Hill 6; White Hart 6, Quarry Gate C 3; Somerset Hse 6, Nuffield Bar 3.

Section 8: Butchers 5, White Horse 4.

Section 9: Shelley B 6, Railway C 3; Crown Hse 3, Friar B 6; Kite 7, Original Swan 2.

Ladies' Premier & Section 1: Shelley A 1, Shears 8; Red Lion 6, General Elliott 3; Cherwell Club 4, East Oxford 5.

Section 2: Nuffield Bar 4, Vikings 5; New Club 3, Florence Park B 6; Black Swan 6, Cricketers A 3.

Section 3: Sth Oxford SC A 3, Three Horseshoes 6.

Section 4: Crown Hse A 6, Tandem 3; Cricketers C 4, Woodstock Arms B 5.

Section 5: Green Rd 5, Fairview 4; Gladiators 7, L'more RBL A 2; Masons Arms A 5, George Bar 4; Polish Club 5, Cowley Workers B 4.

Section 6: Grove Hse A 7, Catherine Wheel B 2; Cowley C 4, Crown Hse C 5; Railway B 7, Jolly Postboys 2.

Section 7: Catherine Wheel C 8, Cavalier Inn 1; Queens Head 4, Original Swan 5.

Section 8: Somerset Hse 3, Yarnton Rd 6; Village Inn 5, Catherine Wheel A 4; Red Lion 3, Black Boy 6; Black Bull 4, Florence Park A 5.

Section 10: Plasterers 3, Cowley B 6; Woodstock Arms A 5, Quarry Gate A 4; Cricketers B 4, Masons B 5.

Section 11: Cumnor CC 5, Friar 4; Corner Hse 3, Headington RBL 6; L'more Rugby 5, Golden Ball 4; Plough Inn 6, Fox Inn 0.

THIS WEEK'S 180s

T Sapey (2) (Railway A), O Varney (Railway A), J Jukes (Cowley C), G Jones (Cowley C), P Bustin (2) (Jack Russell), S Coombes (Plough), D Witherwick (Cowley B), A Bowden (East Oxford A), S Giles (East Oxford A), M Moss (Shelley A), K Johnston (East Oxford A), P Quarterman (Volunteers), D Lucas (Crispin), P Denton (Crispin), L Radford (Crispin), D Forsters (Crispin), C Joy (Cricketers C), M Burnham (2) (Kings Arms), D Wallbridge (Three Horseshoes), C Trinder (Three Horseshoes), P Harwood (Morris Motors), P Smith (Somerset Hse), R Simmons (White Horse), J Hill (Railway B), S Stratford (Railway B).