TABLE TENNIS: The main focus in the Chester and District league fell upon a few important matches in the lower divisions that could affect the end-of-season titles.

Division Two leaders Castrol B, previously undefeated, were well beaten 8-2 at County Officers B. Andy Huddart and Dave Fisher led the Officers' charge.

In Division Three, leaders Barrow D also suffered a heavy defeat, going down 7-3 to Castrol E for whom Arthur Pierce and Dave Jump hit maximums. Castrol, however, could not repeat the trick against undefeated Electric Sports, who won 6-4.

Premier Division: Flexsys 8 Barrow 2. Division One: Pulford A 7 Pt Barrow 3, C Officers A 2 Whitby A 8, Beechwood 2 Pulford A 8, Gt Barrow 8 C Officers A 2, County Officers 9 Whitby C 1. Division Two: Barrow A 6 Saughall 4, Castrol C 8 C Officers C 2, Tarporley 2 Castrol B 8. Division Three: Castrol E 7 Barrow D 3.