Democrats stormed back from last week's whitewash with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Masons B in Section 1 of the Johnsons Buildbase Oxford & District League.

John Patey (6,640), Terry Green (6,420), Richard Garrett (2,840) and Bob Parsons (3,160) all proved too strong for their opponents, before Billy Hill (10,550, break 10,100) completed the rout.

Masons A defeated Berinsfield Club 3-2.

Eddie Tebby gave Berinsfield the lead with a 3,510-1,060 victory over Martyn Wood.

Dave Rose (3,150) and Wood (5,580), who featured again in the four-player rule, then put Masons 2-1 up.

Geoff Mace (5,190) squared the match, but Alan Lowe (7,610) won the decider for Masons.

Kennington Club continued their good form with a 4-1 win at Cowley Workers Club.

In the Premier Section, Vikings Club beat Didcot Conservative Club 3-2.

Mike Jones (6,050) put Vik-ings in front, but Didcot hit back with wins from Dave Tooke (3,480) and Dennis Atkins (5,030).

Alan Lacey (6,080) levelled and Bob Allsworth (4,390) won the last game to secure a hard-fought victory.

Section 3 leaders Gladiators B recorded back-to-back wins by beating Dolphin 4-1, with Phil Clark (7,330) leading the way.

RESULTS

Premier/Section 1: Democrats 5, Masons B 0; Vikings 3, Didcot Con Club 2; Cowley Workers 1, Kennington 4; Masons A 3, Berinsfield 2.

Sections 2/3: Marlborough 4, Headington Con Club 1; Gladiators B 4, Dolphin 1.