GLADIATORS A reached the last eight of the Gracie J’s League Cup after recording a 3-2 home win over Marlborough Club.

Frank Cox won the opening leg with victory over Arthur McIntyre, but Chris Bateman levelled after seeing off Dave Jarman.

Bert Lovegrove (7,120) and Bob Pincombe (4,660) took the next two games to seal victory for Gladiators, with Adam Ingram’s win no more than a consolation.

Masons are also through after beating Berinsfield by the same margin.

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Mick Murphy, Alan Lowe and Maxi McDonnell were victorious for the hosts.

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