Greene King Oxford & District Aunt Sally League report from the Oxford Mail, June 18, 2003

DAVE Sawyer was out of luck as he fell just one doll short of the magical maximum 18 in The George Littlemore's 3-0 win over Premier Division rivals The Plough.

After successfully clanging off the first 12, Sawyer missed with his 13th, then proceeded with his next five to finish with a fine 17-doll haul. The George proved too strong for The Plough in the 32-18, 29-17, 31-21 scoreline.

Veteran Brian Claridge (4-5-5) rolled back the years, as he helped Cowley Workers to their first win in the top flight with a 2-1 victory over The Fox.

Seacourt Bridge's Mick Rockett bagged a sixer in his 12-doll haul, but it was all in vain as they crashed 2-1 to The Woodman.

There was a tense battle in the Section 4 clash between Gladiators and North Oxford Con Club, with only one doll separating the sides.

The Con Club took the first two legs on three sticks with equal legs of 21 and 19, before The Glads took the final leg 20-19.

Pete Dempsey top-scored with a baker's dozen for North Oxford.

In Section 9, the Red Lion's Dave Buckle had mixed fortunes in his teams 3-0 win over The Ampleforth. He started off well with a sixer, but followed up with a blob and a three.

Kings Arms Wheatley stay top of Section 10 with a 3-0 victory over The Cricketers.

Anchorman Colin Bryant was in brilliant form with a fine haul of 14 dolls in his 4-5-5.

Veteran Mick Beane still showed that he has lost none of his class, with a 13-doll haul for Hinksey Heights. However, Heights still lost out 2-1 to Northway Centre in Section 11.

In Section 13, league newcomers The Nelson moved two points clear at the top, after a 3-0 victory over the Eagle Tavern.

**WITH great sadness, we have to report that Mark Trinder, who played for The Red Lion Marston and previously Marston British Legion, passed away recently. He will be sorely missed.