GLADIATORS B recorded their second victory of the season in the Oxford & District League with a 3-2 home win over Democrats B.

Phil Clark (11,740, break 8,000), Reg Johnson (4,300) and Alan Hart (8,080, break 5,000) took the first three games for Gladiators.

Democrats took the last two through Steve Huntley, who beat Neil Cunliffe 5,290-4,960, and Dave Bartlett (8,660).

The top four teams in the Premier Section all won, and are now separated by only five points.

Premier Section leaders Didcot Conservative Club triumphed 4-1 at Masons A.

Sue Atkins (4,300), Dennis Atkins (7,700), Jenny Abbott (6,530) and Mark Trafford (3,420) did the damage, with Dave Rose (8,470) replying.

Dolphin A raced to a 5-0 win at home to Gladiators A.

Martin Atkins (9,550), Paul Caistor (10,950), Mick Shephard (13,230), Jimmy Robson (10,300) and Dave Barnes (7,340) dominated.

Corner House won 4-1 at home to Masons B.

Mick Jones (13,630) and Alan Oliver, who beat Ernie Smith 5,670-4,200, were the top scorers. Andy Webb inflicted Bob Allsworth's first defeat of the season to pick up Masons' point.

Premier side Nelson A won 3-2 won at Section 1 leaders Democrats A.

Ray Sturgess (9,740), Keith Sheard (16,410, break 10,900) and Kevin Godfrey (12,030, break 10,060) were in cracking form for the Nelson. Richard Garrett (5,060) and Billy Hill (4,970) replied for the visitors.

RESULTS

Premier Section/Section 1: Gladiators B 3, Democrats B 2; Masons A 1, Didcot Con Club 4; Dolphin A 5, Gladiators A 0; Corner House 4, Masons B 1; Democrats A 2, Nelson A 3.