THE Johnsons Buildbase Oxford League Section 1 title will be decided in tonight’s final round of fixtures after both contenders won last week, writes PETE EWINS.

One point separates the top two after leaders West Oxford Democrats Club beat Section 2 leaders Gladiators A 4-1 at home, and Masons A triumphed 5-0 at the Dolphin.

Richard Garrett (9,960) put the Democrats in front, before Frank Cox (6,450) made it 1-1.

Eddie Tebby (3,140), Terry Green (3,890) and Billy Hill (10,030) wrapped it up.

Democrats visit Headington Conservative Club tonight, while Masons A host Marlborough Club.

Masons B let slip a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 at home to Headington Conservative Club.

Ernie Smith and Chris Webb (17,670, break 11,850) gave Masons the early advantage, but Headington hit back through Keith Hollis (5,530), Sid Ponting (4,700) and Dave Gordon (3,310).

Results: Gladiators B 2, Berinsfield 3; Masons B 2, Headington Con Club 3; West Oxford Democrats 4, Gladiators A 1; Dolphin 0, Masons A 5.

Tonight’s league fixtures: Masons A v Marlborough, Headington Con Club v West Oxford Democrats, Dolphin v Masons B, Berinsfield v Gladiators A.

Scotland Ash Cup: Kennington v Vikings (at Gladiators), Didcot CC v Gladiators B (at Democrats).

  • ALAN Wilmer, who played in the Oxford League for many years, has died in Ireland, aged 74.

He was landlord of the Watermans Arms and Jolly Postboys in Oxford and East Oxford Liberal Club, and won the Landlords Cup three times in 1980, 1987 and 1991.

A memorial service is to be held at Oxford Crematorium on Monday (1.45pm).