Rivals battle it out

Division One

Mosterton Marauders 14 Mosterton Merlins 28

THIS was a fine win for the Merlins, but the Marauders did manage a healthy points total.

Phil Stringer was the only winner for the Marauders. He and Ian Rodger scored five points each and enjoyed a 3-2 win in the doubles.

For the Merlins, Simon Joslin and Gil Roberts both scored nine points, backed up by Bob Pearson with eight.

Scores - singles: Marauders - Phil Stringer, 1-3, 1-3, 3-2; Ian Rodger, 1-3, 2-3, 2-3; Miranda Edwards, 0-3, 1-3, 0-3; Merlins - Simon Joslin, 3-0, 3-1, 3-1; Gil Roberts, 3-2, 3-1, 3-0; Bob Pearson, 3-2, 2-3, 3-1. Doubles: Stringer and Rodger 3-2 Roberts and Pearson.

*LAST week's report incorrectly stated that Marauders' Ian Rodger had cried off at the last moment before the match against Westland Whites. In fact he had notified captain Eddy Buck well in advance.

Division Four Mosterton Mosquitoes 5 Ilminster 28

THE strong Ilminster team proved too much for the Mosquitoes.

Dan Frampton was the only winner - with a fine 3-1 victory. Margaret Pearson and Colin Varndell had a tough night, unable to win a game, but Pearson teamed up with Frampton to take two points in the doubles.

Scores - singles: Dan Frampton, 0-3, 3-1, 0-3; Margaret Pearson, 0-3, 0-3, 0-3; Colin Varndell, 0-3, 0-3, 0-3. Doubles: Pearson and Frampton, 2-3.