Reigning champions Banbury Central A recorded the biggest win in the history of the Oxford & District Lea- gue, sponsored by Yarnton Nurseries Garden Centre, with a 136-43 thrashing of Banbury Chestnuts.

Facing a Chestnuts team missing four key players, the result of the Division 1 clash was never in question but the size of the win was spectacular.

Mick Andrew's four led the charge with a phenomenal 49-7 success, scoring more shots on his rink than the whole of the Chestnuts team.

With Les Campion's rink picking up a 38-7 victory, Central romped home 6-0 to stretch their lead at the top.

Headington lifted themselves away from the relegation zone with a 5-1 win over Oxford City & County B.

Paul Mabbutt's four starred with a 22-10 success.

Carterton pipped South Oxford 4-2. Andy Wise's quartet won 21-19, while Sammy Timms's side triumphed 19-15.

In Division 2, leaders Thame proved too strong for promotion rivals Rover, taking all six points on home soil.

Blackbird Leys and Shiplake continued their dominance of Division 3 by posting 4-2 away wins.

In Division 4, Florence Park turned in another super performance to beat leaders Chadlington 5-1.

Tony Thomas skipped the highest winning rink for Florence Park, with a 22-14 victory.

Bloxham stay second following a 4-2 win against Banbury Central B.

Dave Morse's rink helped secure victory with a 30-17 success.