WITH Johnsons Buildbase Oxford League Premier leaders Kennington Club dropping two points at home to Gladiators Club A, Vikings Club took full advantage to go top.

Vikings are the new pacesetters after crushing West Oxford Democrats Club 5-0 on their own table.

Allan Lacey (3,880), Ian Moss (5,090), Bob Allsworth (4,430), Alan Oliver, who made 4,970 after losing a 5,000 break, and Pete Ewins (4,550) had to work hard for their victory.

Kennington found themselves 2-0 down against Gladiators, but recovered to win thanks to Mark Trafford (7,870), Brian Rose (5,070) and Steven Sheard (9,270).

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Gladiators Club B won 3-2 at home to Didcot Conservative Club.

Neil Cunliffe, Phil Clark (6,800) and Reg Johnson, who won the deciding leg by beating Paul Lawson 5,130-4,140, were their winners.

Dave Tooke (5,160) and Sue Atkins (3,990) replied for Didcot.

Tonight’s Fixtures

Gladiators A v Vikings, Didcot Con Club v Kennington, Masons v Berinsfield, Democrats v Headington Con Club, Marlborough v Gladiators B.

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