Steventon Social Club surrendered their un- beaten Winter League record away to Section 2 rivals Rowing Machine.

They looked home and dry after taking a 3-0 lead, but a splendid fightback by Jamie Burke, Jason Coates and Pete Eagle levelled the match.

And Rowing Machine completed the perfect recovery when a 3-0 pairs victory sealed the match.

Littlemore British Legion pipped visitors Nuffield Arms A 5-4 thanks to a 2-1 pairs success.

Section 3 side Red Lion A made it four wins on the trot when they triumphed 7-2 at Nuffield Arms C.

George Bar A entertained Section 4 rivals Bullnose Morris and recovered from dropping the opening game as they stormed back to lead 4-1.

Bullnose pulled one back, but a 2-1 pairs win saw the George complete a 6-3 success.

Section 5's Railway Social Club B were celebrating after beating Vikings Social Club 6-3 to record their first win of the season.

Black Boy visited Somerset House in Section 6 and got off to a good start when Lee Lawrence, Terry Shayler and Steve Bell put them a 3-0 ahead.

However, the home side levelled by taking the next three singles, plus the pairs 2-1, to pinch the verdict 5-4.

Fairview share top spot with New Club in Section 8 after a 6-3 home win over Queens Head.

In the ladies league, Shears thrashed Quarry Gate 8-1, world champion Trina Gulliver (pictured) recording a maximum.