DONNINGTON Club closed in on the Division 1 crown in the Johnsons Buildbase Oxford & District League with a 4-2 home win against Premier side Oracle, writes PETE EWINS.

Jenny Florey, Mel Standbridge and Dennis Atkins (7,000) won the hosts’ singles to move their side five points clear, while Mark Trafford (9,360, break 8,770) notched for the visitors.

Second-placed Masons A won 5-1 at home to Gladiators Club A.

Chris Bateman (6,150) Alan Lowe (6550) and Mick Murphy (4,940) put them in charge and while Keith Gardner (4,540) pulled one back, the hosts won both pairs matches.

Premier leaders Vikings A crashed 4-2 at Berinsfield, for whom Adam Ingram (6,280), Phil McFarland (6,370) and John Boal won.