Comrades Club are seven points clear at the top of Group A in the Oxford Summer League after coming from behind to earn a 3-3 away draw at Marlborough Club.
Arthur McIntyre (3,450), Chris Bateman (3,040) and a fortunate win for Chris Iagoe – after his opponent Simon Ellam lost a 8,000 break – put Marlborough 3-0 up.
Chris Alexander, Simon Ellam and Adam Thorn (6,010) kept the leaders unbeaten run intact.
Bletchington Club recorded their first win of the season, beating Didcot Con Club 4-2 at home. Geoff Powell (8,660 & 6,430) and Pete Soanes (5,870 & 4,710) were in good form.
Group B leaders Democrats saw off Gladiators B 5-1 away thanks to Terry Green (11,210 & 5190), Billy Hill (6,490 & 5,370) and John Patey (11,120).
Gladiators A won 6-0 at Royal Standard.
- Oxford B failed to reach the semi-final of the Inter Area Cup after losing 3-2 at home to Reading B, going out 6-4 on aggregate.
Semi final draw: Oxford A v Northampton A, Reading B v Wallingford A.
- Oxford Winter League entry forms have been circulated and should be returned by this weekend.
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