MASONS Arms maintained their Division 1 title push with a third straight victory when beating Vikings B 5-1 at home, writes PETE EWINS.

Martyn Wood, Mick Murphy, top-scorer Dave Rose (4,740) and Alan Lowe won their singles in the Oxford & District League clash.

Second-placed Berinsfield Club also won 5-1 at home to West Oxford Democrats Club, thanks to victories from John Boal, Phil McFarland, and Larry Richens.

In the Premier Division, Donnington Club regained top spot when beating Headington Conservative Club 5-1.

After losing the opening leg, Dennis Atkins (9,430), Dave Tooke (6,690) and Mellissa Standbridge helped them take control, before also winning the pairs.

Oracle are second after drawing 3-3 away at Vikings A.

Mike Jones (8,640 break) and Alan Oliver (6,350 break) put the hosts 2-0 up, before Mark Trafford and Pauline Withey pegged them back.

The pairs were then shared.

Gladiators A beat their B side 5-1.