CONSERVATIVE A rode into the 'lion's den' and came away with an emphatic victory over West Devon A on Thursday in the Tavistock Social Club Snooker League..

Both teams 'main men' Carruthers and Kevin Rich were drawn together - both boasting unbeaten records. West Devon's Rich proved again what a match player he is by taking more of the chances available than Carruthers to claim the frame on the pink. Con A bounced back with a class performance from Babb who with a 24 break, which took out a lack-lustre Heathman, followed by another robust performance from Evans, who was just too strong for Hurford.

The match-winning frame came with a solid display from Con A's Cook who calmly took the numerous chances left to him by an 'out of sorts' Hawke to run out comfortable winner.

The 'icing on the cake' came when Con A's Lacey beat West Devon danger-man Emptage after a tight frame by holding his nerve and doubling an exquisite full table length black ball to make it an emphatic 4-1.

At the Conservative Club, Con C were continuing their run of good form with a solid win over Con D to go to top of the league table. Con D took the first marathon frame with Hoare overcoming Craze, courtesy of a 'black ball game' foul from Craze. Palmer, in his league debut, had an encouraging performance before losing out in a war of attrition, black ball game, with Jago.

From here on in it was all Con C with emphatic wins for Bassett over Wilkinson and Lillicrap over Holmes. Only Heartfield for Con D put up any meaningful resistance - also succumbing to another black ball loss to Andrews. This was a solid performance from Con C and their pre season transfer acquisitions are now starting to gel as a unit and with it the side are fast becoming a 'force to reckon with' in the league.