KING and Queen A stayed top of Warrington and North Cheshire Bowls Association Friday League's Section A despite their 8-7 defeat against Rylands A.

Paul Clegg took the sweep 21-7.

St. Oswalds A closed the gap to one point with a 10-4 home victory over Grange A.

Brian Charnley, 21-1 and Frank Lawless, 21-,7 were GESM A's top winners in their storming 13-1 win against Hollins Park B.

Tetley A defeated Alford Hall A 8-6. Their most impressive performer was Martin Maxfield, 21-6. Brian Taylor replied with a 21-6 card.

Brooklands A enjoyed a 10-4 success against Farmers A. Skipper Mike Culleton took their sweep 21-11.

l Team captains are reminded that nominations for the league's player of the year award should be handed in at the delegates meeting on September 4 or telephoned to Ron Jones on 755035.