WEST Oxford Democrats reached the semi-finals of the Oxford & District League’s Team Knockout Cup when beating Masons Arms 7-5 on aggregate, writes PETE EWINS.

With a 4-2 lead from the first leg, visitors Democrats lost the opening game as Chris Bateman (6,370) took victory.

Terry Green replied, but Dave Rose made it 2-1 to Masons.

John Patey squared the match with a narrow 3,680-3,330 win over Alan Lowe, before the pairs were shared as Democrats booked their place in the last four.

OTHER RESULTS

Men’s individual competition: L Stratford bt M Jones 2-0 (10,710-7,280); A Lacey bt S Stratford 1-0 + 2nd leg drawn (7,030-3,500); A Ingram bt I Gordon 2-0 (9,030-2,710).

Captains Cup: A Oliver bt D Gordon 2-0 (7,460-3,730).

Off The Spot: P Withey bt D Naylor 2-0 (5,410-2,220).

THE Oxford & District League is sponsored by Richard Garrett-Everest Home Improvements.