VIKINGS and Headington Con Club reached the semi-finals of the Threes competition in the Johnsons Buildbase Oxford & District League.

Alan Oliver won twice in a 4-2 win against West Oxford Democrats A at Masons.

Allan Lacey and Ian Moss also came out on top, with Billy Hill and Richard Garrett replying.

Democrats’ B-string also lost 4-2, to Headington at Marlborough Club.

Keith Hollis doubled up, while Dave Gordon and Tim Jeffreys saw them through.

John Patey and Eddie Tebby won for Democrats.

OTHER RESULTS

Never Won Cup: C Bowler bt A Ingram.

Captain’s Cup: C Bateman bt A Lowe.

Off The Spot Singles: C Mace bt I Gordon.

TONIGHT'S CUP MATCHES

Group A 1st leg: Democrats v Oracle.

Group B 1st leg: Masons B v Headington Con Club.

Men’s Individual: R Allsworth v A Oliver, J Boal v A Lacey, P McFarland v C Bateman (at Gladiators Club); P Lawson v C Mace, D Tooke v D Atkins (at Marlborough Club).