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lead, overcoming Derek in three straight, before both doubles were also taken by the visitors, with the first double pairing of Bernhard and Tom just about getting the better of Mike and Allister in another epic tussle which went to five games, 7- 11,11- 9,11- 8,10- 12,11- 13, Southport could not lose it at 2-5.

Allister then recovered well after losing the first 5-11 against Jim, to take the next three 11-5, 12-10, 11-8 to reduce the deficit to 3-5 Southport.

Mike then faced his opposite number Bernhard, and after both players had won a game a piece, it was left to Bernard to clinch a valuable win for his side, taking the next two 5-11, 6-11.

A fabulous match was then completed by a home success, Monica winning in three over Alan to make the scoreline a little more respectable at 4-6 Southport.

That was Southport’s first win of the season, which put them on 14pts and in 9th position, whereas Argyle C are left waiting for their first success at the bottom on 8pts.

It was a great week for the Waddington Club in the second division, Waddington D (28pts) hung on to top spot, after winning a close match at Southport B. Thomas Ray who certainly got his eye in before making his first division debut, won two contests, but his side losing both double encounters at the start of the match, proved decisive for the leaders.

Waddington C are in second place with 26pts, this after a great win at Argyle D.

Holy Trinity C jump up to third place on 25pts after a maximum win at Crosby F, who remain bottom on 5pts.

Crosby E are beginning to show some impressive form, a maximum win for them at Holy Trinity D, moved them into fifth place on 21pts. Waddington E completed that great week by winning well over an understrength Argyle E.

Leaders Argyle H (26pts) suffered their first loss, after coming up against Waterloo A, but still held on to first place ahead of Waterloo B (25pts), who themselves already look to be up for the fight for promotion, confirmed by a good home win over Argyle F.

Para’s (21pts) are third, after a win over North Meols. Southport C are in fourth place after coming out on top against their D team, whilst Waterloo A look very well placed in fifth position on 20pts with a match in hand.