DEMOCRATS proved too strong for Berinsfield in Section 1 of the Johnsons Buildbase Oxford League, running out 4-1 victors, writes PETE EWINS.

Sandra Tebby beat Andy Ingram 2,310-1,820 to put Democrats in front, before Geoff Mace replied with 8,900, including a break of 7,340, to make it 1-1.

John Patey (7,460), Eddie Tebby (5,960) and Billy Hill, who hit double figures with 10,260, wrapped up victory.

In Section 2, Gladiators B won for the first time this season with a 3-2 home success over Marlborough Club.

Chris Iagoe (3,220) and Chris Bateman (4,570) won for Marlborough, but Grant Johnson won twice, including the deciding final leg.

RESULTS

Gladiators B 3, Marlborough 2; Democrats 4, Berinsfield 1.

TONIGHT'S MATCHES

Didcot CC v Vikings, Masons B v Demo-crats, Berinsfield v Comrades, Gladiators A v Gladiators B, Dolphin v Marlborough.