Oxford & District Summer League

GLADIATORS A moved clear at the top of Group B after a 4-2 win against clubmates Gladiators B, writes PETE EWINS.

Reg Johnson put the B team ahead with a 3,770-1,370 win against Neil Cunliffe.

The A team hit back as Bob Pincombe beat Pete Smith 4,840-3,300 and Dave Jarman saw off Phil Clark 6,850-3,520, including a break of 6,300.

Johnson (3,250) levelled at 2-2, but Pincombe (3,930) and Jarman (5,050) took the last two legs for victory.

Masons A beat Democrats Club 4-2.

Mick Murphy (4,940), Alan Lowe (4,670) and two wins from Martyn Wood gave Mason the victory, with Terry Green (5,750) and John Patey (5,150) replying.

In Group A, Didcot Conservative Club A beat Marlborough 4-2.

Two wins from Jenny Florey, plus successes for Sue Atkins and Dennis Atkins secured victory, with Arthur McIntyre and Chris Bateman on the mark for Marlborough.

OXFORD A take a 3-2 lead into the second leg of the Inter Area Cup quarter-final with Wallingford B at Kennington on Monday.