Into the second half of Division One league fixtures and full of festive spirit, teams that lost the first encounter back in September were looking for revenge. But in Division One it was not to be as first to suffer were the Londoners who lost 6-0 for a second time to the strong Callington eight where 17 pins was the difference in team totals.

The Barley Oats desperate for points were unlucky as those Bulldogs claimed all six points once again this time at the Barley Sheaf. The Edwardians trailed by three pins at the half way mark but the Jets were the improved team in the final four legs at the LBC and grabbed all six points again.

The improved Cast-offs team who had previously got the better of the Hotshots looked set for all six points but at the Liskeard British Legion the latter did manage to rescue two points as they won the second half by one pin.

Results - Londoners 532 pins (279 + 253) 0 pts - John Armstrong, 77 pins. Callington 545 pins (286 + 259) 6 pts - Archie Moores, 78 pins.

Barley Oats 507 pins (268 + 239) 0 pts - Dot and Mary, 73 pins. Bulldogs 527 pins (273 + 254) 6 pts - David Champion, 83 pins.

Edwardians 502 pins (240 + 262) 0 pts - John Le Broq, 74 pins. Jets 518 pins (243 + 272) 6 pts - Morley Stevens, 72 pins.

Hotshots 505 pins (247 + 258) 2 pts - Graham Ball, 76 pins. Cast-offs 544 pins (287 + 257) 4 pts - Martin Gilbert, 85 pins.

Just two results to hand in Division Two and they reveal two more teams securing double. Crickets took all six points in the reverse fixture at Callington Cricket Club versus the Legionaires. At Pensilva the Oddballs after winning the first encounter in September 4-2 made sure of all six points this time at Seccombes.

Results - Crickets 481 pins (261 + 220) 6 pts - Steve Woolley, 76 pins. Legionaires 437 pins (222 + 215) 0 pts - Rob Pacey, 72 pins.

Seccombes 461 pins (234 + 227) 0 pts - Mark @ Colin, 63 pins. Oddballs 477 pins (239 + 238) 6 pts - Brian and Keith, 67 pins.

Suffering from the defeat in September, the Hilltops travelled to Bodmin SWEB Club in Division Three to face Nomads and must be pleased with their performances as they easily landed all six points.

Unable to reach 500 pins and smarting from the earlier reverse by Four x 4's Madhatters really got the better of exchanges and inflicted a rare 6-0 win over those leaders, closing the gap at the top of the table.

The Rally did the double over the Demons, winning both halves quite easily at Liskeard Liberal club, resulting in a 22 pin majority.

Struggling at the bottom of this division the Clementines travelled to Treburley Club, but were unable to match the homeside, Growlers, who secured another double, taking all six points with a 26 pin majority.

Results - Nomads 456 pins (228 + 228) 0 pts - Maurice Brown, 63 pins. Hilltops 525 pins (269 + 256) 6 pts - Nick Pearson, 79 pins.

Madhatters 483 pins (246 + 237) 6 pts - George Ford, 69 pins. Four x 4's 453 pins (220 + 233) 0 pts - David Brookham, 67 pins.

Demons 483 pins (235 + 248) 0 pts - Jo Elliott, 76 pins.

Rally 505 pins (246 + 259) 6 pts - Colin Standerwick, 71 pins.

Growlers 482 pins (237 + 245) 6 pts - Martin Barnes, 67 pins.

Clementines 456 pins (218 + 238) 0 pts - Bob Bull, 75 pins.

At Roche Victory Hall the Victorians entertained the Circles, but found the victors on top form to show a 6-0 success and a second place in the table.

The Millers who inflicted an earlier defeat over Socialites by four points to two looked set to do a repeat performance, as at half-time, led by 23 pins, However, the visitors to Pensilva showed a marked improvement in the second half and stormed back with a revenge four points to two victory, only four pins was the difference in total.

Results - Victorians 476 pins (228 + 248) 0 pts - Carol King, 65 pins. Circles 505 pins (251 + 254) 6 pts - Vernon Putt, 79 pins.

Millers 482 pins (251 + 231) 2 pts - Noel Kenny, 76 pins. Socialites 486 pins (228 + 258) 4 pts - Stan Cooper, 76 pins.

Best so far in league games

Mens highest score - Gerry Edwards (Edwardians), 96 pins.

Ladies highest score - Pam Sullivan (Demons), 91 pins.

Mens highest spare - Bert James (Misfits), 23 pins.

Ladies highest spare - Tricia Kirby (Ramblers), Doreen Hamlyn (Hobos), Mary Bennett (Tri-Ards), Louise Rice (Marquees), Gloria Wilton (Cast-Offs), Sue Williams (Burley Booties), Jo Elliott (Demons), 18 pins.