Oxford's promising young star Steven Sheard lost out to England No 1 Kevin Tunstall in the final of the Berkshire Open at th e Post Office Club in Reading.

Former Wallingford player, Tunstall, also beat Steven's dad Keith 14,000-13,000 in a previous round. Sheard senior got the highest break award with 18,780.

*Premier side Dolphin A made the second round of the Scotland Ash Cup with a 5-0 thrashing of Section 1 Gladiators B.

Mike Shephard (17,230), Paul Caistor (16,610) and Dominic Kuligowitz (11,810) in cracking form.

Didcot Con Club saw off Section 2 side Berinsfield Social Club 3-2 at home.

Mark Trafford top-scored on his Didcot debut with 9,950.

Democrats A beat fellow Section 1 side Masons A 3-2. Democrats' Billy Hill starred with 9,820 (break 8,010).

Vikings, from Section 2, defeated Section 3 side A1 Pool Club 3-2 at home, Larry Richens winning the decisive game.

Other results: Scotland Ash 1st round: Democrats B 4, Nelson B 1; Headington Cons Club 1, Corner House 4; Cavalier 0, Nelson A 5.