The Oxford & District club have reached the semi-finals of the Egham Trophy - the nationwide mixed inter-club champ- ionship.

They put North Walsham, from Norfolk, to the sword 81-68 in their quarter-final clash which was staged at the neutral venure of Bedford BC.

Once again, the father and son combination of Chris and Glenn Allen - who last week fought out the area singles final of the EIBA Indoor Championship - who headed the challenge.

Glenn led the charge with a stunning 25-10 demolition of Norfolk and England star David Ward, a notable scalp for the 28-year-old.

Chris kept the family flag flying with a 21-19 win against Stephen Ellis.

Oxford's only defeat across the green came when Howard Watts went down narrowly 21-17 to Brian Taylor.

Watts's teammate, Ian Snowdon, fought out an 18-18 draw with Martin Christmas.

Oxford now face Lincoln, 95-57 quarter-final winners over York, in the semi-final, while Whiteknights of Reading meet Exonia (Exeter).

The semis will be played on neutral greens on dates to be arranged.