Champions Vikings A were pegged back by Rutherford in Division 1 of the Oxford & District League.
A strong start saw last year’s winners 4-1 ahead and in control, but Rutherford hit back to claim a share of the spoils in a 5-5 draw, and retain top spot.
Begbroke took over as Division 2 leaders by beating Forum E 7-3, thanks to maximums for Janet Brown and Paul Humphrey.
It couldn't be closer at the top of Division 3, where Witney A and Bicester E have identical results after three weeks.
Forum K top Division 4 after an 8-2 win over Bicester F.
RESULTS Division 1: British Rail 9 (N Taylor 3, R Powell 3), Vikings B 1; Bicester A 9 (J Rigby 3, T Gorman 3), Bicester B 1; Vikings A 5, RAL 5; Forum A 3, Holton A 7 (E Costa 3).
Division 2: Forum E 3, Begbroke 7 (J Brown 3, P Humphrey 3); Gladiators A 4, Vikings D 6 (E Deeley 3, P Borrowdale 3).
Division 3: Gladiators B 6 (C Westbury 3), Forum G 4; Vikings F 3, Vikings E 7 (M Jackson 3); Bicester D 4, Witney A 6; Forum H 4, Bicester E 6.
Division 4: Holton C 1, Forum J 9 (T Yau 3, T Tamming 3); Forum K 8 (F Audifferen 3), Bicester F 2; Forum M 1, Forum I 9 (M Simmonds 3, J East 3); Forum L 5, Holton B 5 (B Dobson 3).
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