WEST Devon A slipped seamlessly into second spot in the Tavistock Snooker League table with a comfortable win over Conservative B and reducing Conservative A's lead at the top to five points.

Andy Hurford started WD's winning ways despite being made to fight all the way by a fast improving Mark Evans. Heathman got back to winning ways with a victory over a tenacious Roffey who took him all the way to the black ball. Kellaway reduced the arrears for Con B with a steady win over 'stand in' Chris Hurford. Any thoughts of a Con B come-back were soon dampened with emphatic wins for Emptage over Croucher and Hawke over Dolan. A good four points for WD despite missing Kevin Rich.

Royal British Legion continued their surge up the table with a 4-1 win over Con D. RBL's skipper Stewart had to dig deep to overcome a fine challenge from Wilkinson needing the black to complete the job. Heartfield, overcome Wickett, again on the black ball to make it all square. Con D's Palmer was no match for RBL's Wood while Ryall clicked into gear and made short work of Hoare and treating the crowd to a 27 break in the process.

The 'icing on the cake' was provided by RBL's Grylls as he made it four for his team as he overcame a spirited challenge from Con's Holmes.