Roger Goodall continued his cracking form in the Blackbird Leys League with a 16-doll haul including his fourth six of the season as leaders Exiles were held to a 3-3 draw by Prince of Wales.

John Simms also hit a six as The Bird drew 3-3 with Blackbird Leys A in a high-scoring game, 21-21, 11-18, 21-14.

While other sides faltered, Exiles stormed clear at the top of the Tavern Gladiators League with a 6-0 thrashing of the hosts, Gladiators.

John Bailey (4-5-6) and Monty Morgan (6-4-5) led the way superbly for Exiles with 15 dolls apiece.

Den Baxter and Phil Adams also bagged a six each as Headington Beds moved up to second with a 5-1 win over pre-season favourites Clare Car Hire.

Colin Pollard (3-5-6) starred for Unknowns as they whitewashed Kidlington Boys SC B 6-0 in the Morlands Speckled Hen League at Kidlington Sports Club.

RESULTS

Blackbird Leys League: Blackbird Leys B 2, Bullnose 4; Exiles 3, Prince of Wales 3; Blackbird Leys A 3, Bird 3; Victory Trains 2, Garsington Sports 4. Top scorer: R Goodall (Exiles) 16. Sixers: R Goodall, J Simms (The Bird).

Tavern Gladiators League: Exiles 6, Gladiators 0; Cricketers 2, Shelley 4; Headington Beds 5, Clare Car Hire 1; Garsington Sports 3, Pips 3. Top scorers: J Bailey (Exiles) 15, M Morgan (Exiles) 15. Sixers: J Bailey, M Morgan (both Exiles), PJ Adams, D Baxter (Headington Beds).

Morlands Speckled Hen League: Kidlington Boys SC B 0, Unknowns 6; Staines Massive 4, Green Rd 2; Red Lion Exiles 6, Kings Arms Tackley 0; Tilling Tours 2, Kidlington SC A 4. Top scorer: C Pollard (Unknowns) 14. Sixer: C Pollard.