Phil Clark defeated the Johnson Buildbase Oxford & District League’s top player Mark Trafford, but could not stop Gladiators Club A crashing 5-1 to Oracle.

Indeed Clark’s 7,290-2,780 victory over Trafford served only to prevent a Premier whitewash as Pauline Withey (7,440), Brian Rose (7,120), Ian Gordon won for Oracle.

Premier leaders Vikings Club won 5-1 away to Gladiators thanks led by by Alan Oliver (9,530), Pete Ewins (7,380) and Ian Moss (13,430).

Section 2 leaders Marlborough Club beat Masons A 6-0, Chris Bateman (5,900) Callum Bowler (4,920) Chris Iagoe (5,020) and Pete Rose winning their singles.

Other result: Masons B 2, Didcot Con Club 4.