VIKINGS A saw their lead cut to one point after only beating Democrats 4-2 in the Premier Division of the Johnsons Buildbase Oxford & District League, writes PETE EWINS.

Alan Oliver (11,440) and Ian Moss (4,230) won their singles for Vikings, while Richard Garrett and Billy Hill replied for Demos, who lost both pairs.

Oracle, with a game in hand, are now just a point behind after winning 5-1 at home to Headington Conservative Club.

Mark Trafford (10,160, break 7,510) and Pauline Withey (5,470) put the host 2-0 in front before Dave Gordon replied.

Ian Gordon (6,970 break 6810) then made it 3-1 to Oracle, who took both pairs.

Berinsfield won 5-1 at home to Vikings B thanks to single wins by Adam Ingram, John Boal, Phil McFarland and Geoff Mace (11,370).

In Division 1, Masons A kept in touch with a 3-3 draw at leaders Donnington, thanks to singles wins from Mick Murphy and Dave Rose.

Division 2 leaders Gladiators Club A drew 3-3 at Masons B.