NORMAN Eccles, Eric White and Martin Wilton’s Pugilists and Keith Peraux, Erica Sarson and Hugh Rees’s Divers continue to slug it out at the top of the Bridport Evening League after 14-6 and 13-8 wins over the Equestrians and Rowers respectively.

Maureen Hicks, Geoff Hansen and Mike Fletcher’s Hurdlers jump to third after a 14-13 success over the Decathletes but are five points behind the leaders with just three games left.

Tracey Marley, Chas Clarke and Kevin Moys’ Archers beat the Gymnasts 19-8, while Lyn and Peter Sandall and Andy Marsh’s Cyclists picked up a one count on the final end to beat Wrestlers 16-15.

Penny and Robin Pither and Darren Simpson’s Swimmers ended the Fencers’ hopes of honours, winning 13-9.

Brian Baker, Nova Varney and Martin Wilton’s Gunners kept their two-point lead in the Morning League thanks to a 19-8 victory over the Magpies.

Sylvia and Mike Fletcher and Mel Hargett’s Canaries stay ready to pounce after a 9-8 win over the Spurs, effectively ending Spurs’ challenge for a top-two spot.

Pat Waters, Peter Hunt and Reg Dodd’s Red Devils could still catch the top two after 1-4 finish gave them a 14-8 triumph over the Toffees.

Mike Parsons and Rose and Chris Everest’s Glovers are now fourth after thumping the Pensioners 17-5.

Gordon Lee, Len Guppy and Bob Hill’s Hammers beat Potters 11-8, while Margaret Fifield, Roger Cowmeadow and John Davies’ Cherries finished 1-2 to draw with Cliff Pitcher, Penny Pither and Phil Benton’s Foxes 11-11.