Corner House A came close to a whitewash win over Masons Arms in Group A of the Oxford & District Summer League, writes PETE EWINS.

Wins from Mick Jones (15,970 & 8,560), Bob Allsworth (8,930 & 7,420) and Ian Moss (6,640) put the hosts 5-0 up.

But victory for Mick Murphy (5,410) in the final game of the night saw Masons avoid the whitewash.

In Group B, Nelson B fought out a 3-3 draw at Dolphin B.

Nicki Stratford won both of her games and Sean Stratford secured a share of the spoils.

Joe Storch, twice, and Mel Standbridge won for the home side.

In Group C, Marlborough Club picked up their first win - a 5-1 success at Headington Con Club A.

Chris Lagoe was their top-scorer, with Ian Gordon the only Headington winner.

  • OXFORD A romped to a 5-0 win over Eynsham B in the first leg of their Inter-Area Cup clash.

Simon Ellam (12,100, 9,560), Dave Tooke (7,020, break 6,000), Steven Sheard (6,700), Keven Godfrey (8,380, break 8,100) and Alan Oliver (9,500) were in fine form.