FLEMING PARK moved four points clear at the top of Championship 1 in the Southampton and District BA League with a 6-2 (81-65) victory over Sports Centre.
Sports Centre started the season as title favourites but have done little to justify that tag, Roy Alford (18-14 against Russell Kemp) and Colin Thresher (20-19 against Denny Graydon) giving them their two rink success in this latest setback.
Fleming Park's heroes were Dave Moore, Luke Young, Simon Doig and skip Steve Spreadbury, who roasted Ken Prior, Gary Smith, Iain Bunday and Richard Shelley 28-10, and they were backed by the 20-17 victory of Alan Forrest over Peter Ward.
Previous leaders Old Green buckled 88-67 (7-1) to Atherley who took charge through Peter Line (31-16 against Terry Whitear), Nicky Smith (20-13 against Ken Dow) and Mike Jeffery (19-18 against Steve Dowdell). Mike Rich (20-18 against Dave Edmonds) scored the Old Green consolation.
Woolston are pinned to the foot of the table with just 3.5 points after being whitewashed 86-54 by Eastleigh Rail. Jim Wood (25-10 against Frank Hooper), Roger Cattle (20-9 against Brian Adams), Derek Walker (21-17 against Mick Milne) and Ron Stamford (20-18 against Fred Rolfe) were in winning form for the Railwaymen.
Aerostructures broke through the century barrier when thumping Lockswood by 53 shots to remain unbeaten at the head of Championship 2. Their performance included a 34-6 triumph for Chris Simmonds over Tommy Turner.
There were no Combination matches because of the Bank Holiday.
Results: Championship 1: Fleming Park 81 (6) Sports Centre 65 (2), Old Green 67 (1) Atherley 88 (7), Winchester City and Conservative 72 (2.5) Banister Park 86 (5.5), Woolston 54 (0) Eastleigh Rail 86 (8).
Championship 2: Aerostructures 103 (7) Lockswood 50 (1), Brockenhurst 92 (6.5), Pirelli General 74 (1.5), Pirrie Park 93 (6) County 90 (2), Waterside 72 (2) Mayfield Park 78 (6).
Championship 3: Friary 88 (6) Littleton 74 (2), Hyde Abbey 80 (7.5) BTC 68 (0.5), Meon Valley 78 (2) Romsey 85 (6).
SOUTHAMPTON AND DISTRICT WOMEN'S LEAGUE
A League: Southampton Women 36 (2) Atherley 36 (2), Lockswood 41 (3) Banister Park I 33 (1), Fleming Park 41 (4) Romsey 33 (0), Banister Park III v Hedge End pp.
B League: Littleton 56 (4) BTC 29 (0), Hyde Abbey 44 (3) Eastleigh Rail 33 (1), Aerostructures 26 (0) Esso 42 (4), Mayfield Park I 35 (0) Winchester C&C 41 (4).
C League: Pirrie Park 41 (4) Bitterne 34 (0), Atherley II 23 (0) County 57 (4), Meon Valley I 48 Atherley II 22 (0), Banister Park II v Friary pp.
D League: Lockswood 69 (4) Mayfield Park II 21 (0), Friary 37 (0) Romsey 59 (4), Southampton Women 44 (4) Hedge End 37 (0), Meon Valley II 43 (3) Totton & Eling I 34 (1), Totton & Eling II 46 (4) Fleming Park 33 (0).
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