The Old Un's showed there's no substitute for experience as they beat the Young Un's 4-3 in their Oxford & District League challenge match at the Democrats Club.

Masons' Chris Webb beat Pauline Withey 6,330-4,030 to give the Young Un's the lead.

But then Alan Oliver, Keith Gardner and John Patey took the next three games to make it 3-1 to the Old Un's.

Berinsfield's Craig Mace and Nelson's Steven Sheard, who scored 9,480, hit back to make it 3-3.

And in a close decider, Masons' Martyn Wood pipped Mel Stanbridge 3,790-2,920 to give the Old Un's victory.

The night also featured the summer league present- ations, while the winter league starts next Thursday.

ROLL OF HONOUR

Group A – winners: Nelson; runners-up: Corner House A.

Group B – winners: Democrats; runners-up: Corner House B.

Group C – winners: Bletchington Sports Club; runners-up: Gladiators Club.

TONIGHTS MATCHES

Pairs preliminary round: A Lacey & R Allsworth v B Howard & E Tebby (at Gladators); P Withey & S Sheard v I Moquet & G Johnson (Headington Con Club); P Lawson & R McDonnell v M Standbridge & A Thorn (Masons); C Storch & L Storch v J Abbott & S Florey (Nelson); I Moss & A Oliver v S Stratford & D Bartlett (Marlborough Club); D Tooke & D Atkins v L Stratford & I Gordon (Shelley).

1st round: S Ellam & D Barnes v R Garrett & T Green (Berinsfield).

ENTRY forms for the Eynsham Winter League should be returned by Tuesday to secretary Dave Barnes, 4 Harris Road, Upper Heyford, nr Bicester, Oxon, OX25 5TR.

Teams requiring forms should call 01869 233271.