Vikings B are running riot in Division 1 of the Oxford and District League.

They moved into second place after beating Vikings A 10-0, and then followed up with a 9-1 victory over Morris Motors B.

Oxford University student Dave Smith was again to the fore for Vikings B. He is having a fine season, having dropped only two games to date, and once again received good support from teammates Peter Epps and Glen Freeman.

Struggling Kidlington Forum B could field only two players Fraser Harris and Michael Wulff, who was playing up from Division 2 against Haddenham A.

The Forum pair put up a spirited display, only going down 6-4. They both beat Mike Wilkins, and Harris also recorded a fine win over Andy Misseldine.

In Division 2, Morris Motors C drew 5-5 against Gladiators and then beat Vikings C 6-4 to move clear of the relegation zone.

The reliable Eamonn Deeley was again the star for the Motors, recording maximums in both matches.

In Division 3, Bicester B and Vikings D, who are fighting it out for second position, recorded convincing wins.

Bicester B beat Nielsens 9-1, with Gerry Connon and Julie Smillie both scoring maximums.

Meanwhile, rivals Vikings D won 9-1 against Vikings F and 7-3 against St James B, with husband and wife partnership Paul and Anne Borrowdale again doing the damage.

In Division 4, Morris Motors E were very unlucky not to secure a draw against top team Kidlington Forum E.

Barry Osborne won two of his games for Motors and only lost 21-19 in the third and final set against the division's leading player, Glen Stiffle.

OXFORD & DISTRICT LEAGUE

Division 1: St James A 5, Rutherford 5; Morris Motors B 1, Vikings B 9 (D Smith 3, G Freeman 3).

Division 2: Vikings C 4, Morris Motors C 6 (E Deeley 3); Gladiators 9 (K Giles 3, P Knight 3), Vikings C 1.

Division 3: Vikings D 7 (P Borrowdale), St James B 3.

Division 4: St James C 6 (S Hamilton), Morris Motors E 4.

*Anyone interested in playing table tennis can attend the Marston Ferry sessions.

Run by the Oxford and District Association, these take place every Friday (7-9pm) and cater for both beginners and top players.

Contact Terry Ruane (Tel: 01865 453254) for further details.