MARLBOROUGH C claimed the runners-up spot in Division 1 of the Didcot & District League after being handed a walkover by Abingdon A, writes Owen Brazell.

Todd Stanmore showed more evidence of his outstanding promise with a treble for Moreton A in their 5-5 draw away to Marlborough A.

John Talbot, of Upton, took the award for the most wins in Division 2, while Marcin Jedrzejowski, of Wallingford B, took the Division 3 award.

Grove B clinched second place in Division 4 by beating Hanney 6-4 and Moreton E 9-1.

Chris Blencowe’s maximum in Drayton G’s match with Moreton E gave him the singles title.

Results

Div 1: Moreton B 0, Marlborough A 10 (N Taylor 3, G Donovan 3, A Noke 3); Moreton A 8 (C Lane 3, T Stanmore 3), Marlborough A 2; Marlborough C 10, Abingdon A 0; Marlborough A 5, Moreton A 5 (T Stanmore 3).

Div 2: Marlborough D 4, RAL C 6 (B Wyborn 3); Sutton C 3, Moreton C 7 (S Pavithran 3; Sutton B 8 (L Danaila 3, C Silaghi 3), Moreton C 2.

Div 3: Wallingford A 10 (C Hasker 3, J Turner 3, A Chilvers 3), Marlborough E 0; Letcombe B 9 (D Vale 3, S Haddrell 3), Drayton F 1.

Div 4: Grove B 6 (P Ludlam 3), Hanney 4; Hanney 9 (D Stepney 3, P Browning 3), Abingdon D 1. Moreton E 2, Drayton G 8 (C Blencowe 3, D Wise 3); Moreton E 1, Grove B 9 (T Hamilton 3, P Ludlam 3).