OXFORD A moved into the third round of the Inter-Area Cup after knocking out a strong Wallingford A side 7-3 on aggregate.
The result was never really in doubt with Oxford holding a 4-1 advantage from the first leg.
Although losing the first game, wins from Steven Sheard (14,140) and Mark Trafford (13,590) sealed overall victory.
Dennis Atkins made it 2-2, before captain Kevin Godfrey ensured an emphatic success with 12,080 in the final match to seal a fine win.
Oxford C hold a 3-2 lead over Portsmouth in another second-round clash.
Martyn Wood, Keith Hollis and Sid Ponting put Oxford 3-0 ahead, but Portsmouth hit back to win the final two matches and give themselves hope in the return leg on Thursday, May 11.
In the C Team Shield, Oxford Ladies lost 4-1 at Wycombe C.
Pauline Withey was the sole Oxford victor, claiming the opening game with 7,870 (break 7,350).
- VIKINGS beat West Oxford Democrats Club 4-1 in the Group A Team Knockout.
Allan Lacey, Bob Allsworth, Alan Oliver and Pete Ewins won to set up a clash with Kennington, who defeated Masons A 3-2.
Kevin Godfrey was Vikings’ hero, coming from behind to beat Maxi McDonnell in the deciding match.
- IN the league, Section 2 champions Gladiators A beat their B side 4-1, while Marlborough Club beat Dolphin by the same scoreline in their final match of the season.
TONIGHT'S FIXTURES
Section 2: Gladiators A v Dolphin, Headington Conservative Club v Gladiators B.
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