JOHN Boal beat Bob Allsworth (Vikings) to reach the next round of the Oxford & District League’s men’s individual competition, writes PETE EWINS.

The in-from Berinsfield player triumphed 8,890-5,620 on aggregate in the match played at the Donnington Club.

Also through are Chris Bateman (Masons), who beat Ian Moss (Vikings) 8,780-7,660, and Mick Jones who overcame Vikings clubmate Alan Oliver 7,920-5,230.

At Gladiators Club, Ian Gordon (Oracle) knocked out Sean Stratford (Vikings) 2-0 (8,690-5,650),.

World champion Mark Trafford (Oracle) took care of Alan Lowe (Masons), winning both legs with scores of 21,660 and 15,380.

OTHER RESULTS

Div 1 Singles Cup:D Rose (Masons) bt M Murphy (Masons); R Garrett (Democrats) bt M Wood (Masons).

Captains Cup: B Pincombe (Glads) bt D Gordon (Headington CC); P McFarland (Berinsfield) bt P Withey (Oracle) 8,200-7,220.

Pairs (Masons): I Moquet & D Tooke (Donnington) bt K Hollis & R Tomlin (HCC) 3-0.