Johnson's Buildbase Oxford & District League

There was double delight for Masons in Section 1 - their B side becoming champions and their A side taking the runners-up spot, writes PETE EWINS.

In an evening of twists and turns, contenders Portcullis suffered a 5-0 defeat at Dolphin and had to settle for third place.

Masons B visited Premier Division side Corner House and did enough to win the title, despite going down 3-2.

Masons A secured second spot after beating Gladiators 3-2, with Mick Murphy, Martyn Wood and Dave Rose victorious.

Premier champions Nelson suffered only their second defeat, losing 4-1 at second-placed Horse & Harrow.

Nelson found themselves 4-0 down after excellent wins by Maxi McDonnell (7,780), Gary Johnson (11,180), Paul Lawson (5,100) and Pete Lee (12,710, break 8,000).

Keith Sheard avoided the whitewash with a 9,920-2,910 win over Pete Welch.

Berinsfield are champions of Section 2 after winning 4-1 at home to Temple Bar.

Sandra Tebby, Eddie Tebby, Dave Lyne and Geoff Mace all triumphed.

Shelley Arms pipped Dolphin by a point to take the runners-up spot after a hard-fought 3-2 win against Cavalier.

The hosts were 2-0 down, but recovered well with wins by John Irvine, Phil Chaundy and Keith Sherrell.

RESULTS

Premier/Section 1: Harrow 4, Nelson 1; Corner House 3, Masons B 2; Masons A 3, Gladiators 2; Democrats 1, Didcot CC 4; Dolphin 5, Portcullis 0.

Section 2/3: Gladiators B 3, Dolphin B 2: Berinsfield 4, Temple Bar 1; Shelley 3, Cavalier 2.