Porters A strengthened their table top lead in Section A with a 4-1 win over Dobsons A gained by Brian Phillips, Peter Ivey who sank an eight ball clearance, Martin Nicholls and Simon Taylor. Nigel Bunney saved the brush.

Caradon put pay to Ship A's title aspirations beating them 3-2 thanks to Pete Crowle, Steve Rendle and most wins contender Matt Hogan, Martin Boraston and Richard Ivey replied for Ship.

Barley A moved out of the relegation zone with a good 5-0 whitewash over the Victoria Vikings. The match winners were Dan Marchant, Sean Frayline, Phil Punter, Shane Pollard and Richard Freeman, but will struggle to survive with Caradon and Ship their remaining matches.

The Fountain Ringers played host to the Bullers Arms SWMC and enjoyed a 5-0 whitewash with wins from Andy Harris, Mark Fielder, J Harris, Mark Pengelly and Dave Stevens.

Porters B closed their table top Section B deficit to just three points with a 4-1 victory over Highwayman B gained by Jordan Whaley, James Smale, Rob Bilsborough and Gavin Peacock. Chuggy Rollings replied for Highwayman.

Leaders the White Horse Warriors visited the Railroaders and gained a closely fought 3-2 win with Richard Pearce winning the decider after the score was tied through Chris Williams, Roy Barker, Andy Morrish and Russ Hemmings.

Barley B's hopes of the runners up spot took a serious blow as they were defeated 4-1 by the White Horse Snakes whose winners were Stuart Player, Mark Wilton, Kevin James and Pete Trembeth.

Stag A regained third place with a good 4-1 in over Highwayman A. The match winners were Bernie Hardy, Pete Jordan, Carl Duffy, Dave Jackson and Danny Welch.

The Stag Knights increased their tabletop advantage to two points with a 3-2 Section C triumph over Dobsons C with wins from Dale Price, Paul Pethick and captain Jamie Ryan, Joe Chatting and Martin Dunn replied.

The Sports Club moved within three points of the leaders with a 4-1 win over the Victoria Vixens gained by David White, Nick Knapman, Martin Ayres and Richard Hall. Lisa Palmer saved the brush.

Dobsons B caused a minor setback for title hopefuls the Stag Hunters beating them 3-2 through Mike Hutchings, Wayne Hutchings and Barry Jefferies. Malcolm and Mike Scott replied for two points.

Competitions

Rob Frizzel Knockout Draw for Feb 20th - Highwayman A v Caradon; Butchers Arms v Porters A; Porters B v Ship A; Victoria Vixens v Victoria Vikings.

Rob Frizzel Consolation Cup Draw for Feb 20th - White Horse Warriors v Stag Hunters; Barley A v Highwayman B.

Mixed Doubles play by Feb 27th - R Ivey and C Ivey v W Doidge and A Ivey.

Raymond Piper Singles Semi Finals (Neutral table five frames) - C Langmaid (01208 872800) v W Doidge (01503 240335); B Phillips (321177) v J Harris (346437).

Charity Singles - R Pearce (343645) v C Langmaid (01208 872800); K Crowle (384721) v R Hooper (07977 589234); R Hemming (346375) v J Harris (346437); R Ivey (321028) v W Doidge (01503 240335).

League Doubles (Semi Finals five frames Neutral Table) - W Doidge and B Phillips (01503 240335) v G Rhodes and B Reeves; M Hogan and J Rendle (362730) v D Thomas and N Gilbert (342656).

League Singles Quarter Final - C Langmaid (01208 872800) v S Bolitho (342039); J Crinks (343710) v R Ivey (321028).

Arthur Hawke Trebles (Semi finals) - Best of five frames on neutral table - Walton, Dyer and Bartlett (01503 264703) v Ivey, Langmaid and Stephens (01208 872800); Harris, Fielder and Pengelly (344277) v Doidge, Phillips and Gilbert (01503 240335).