Steven Sheard and Phil Clark cruised into the next round of the Oxford & District League's Men’s Individual Championship with 2-0 wins, writes PETE EWINS.

Sheard beat Richard Garrett with scores of 8,980 and 6,460, while Clark (8,980 and 4,620) saw off Geoff Mace.

In the ladies event, Pauline Withey knocked out Melissa Standbridge and Jenny Florey defeated Kirsty Jarvis.

In the pairs competition, Democrats’ Bob Parsons and Billy Hill came from behind to beat Craig Mace and Adam Thorn.

After losing the first frame 5,800-2,160, Parsons and Hill hit back to take the next two 8,650-720 and 7,520-860.

Despite conceding 10,090 points in the final leg, they recorded an aggregate win.

In an all-Masons clash, Andy and Chris Webb knocked out Alan Lowe and Dave Rose.

The game was settled when Chris Webb played out the table with a brilliant 25,000.

OTHER RESULTS

Kernahan Cup: S Ponting bt L Storch 2-0.

Tonight’s Matches Pat Webber Cup: R Pincombe v A Thorn, C Webb v T Green.

Men’s Individual competition: K Godfrey v I Moss, R Allsworth v J Patey, S Ellam v S Stratford.

Premier Section Individuals: M Trafford v D Rose, A Lacey v M Murphy.