KING and Queen A increased their lead at the top of Section A of the Warrington and North Cheshire Bowls Association Red Line Recruitment Monday League after defeating second-placed St. Oswalds A 9-6.

Their top winners were Lionel Roughly, 21-11 and Ray Goodhand, 21-12. Ken Armitage replied with a 21-10 card.

Farmers A had a narrow 8-6 success over Alford Hall A. Ken Taylor, 21-6 and Craig Taylor 21-7, were the best winners.

Bottom of the table Tetley A gave themselves a lifeline with a 9-6 victory at Grapes. Mark Tinning, 21-4 and Brian Blackwell, 21-10, took the honours.

Tony Gatley's 21-9 win helped Grange A to an 11-4 success at Brooklands A.

Section E leaders Alford Hall B beat Brooklands B 10-4. The win was set up by wins from J. Green, 21-5, and A. Noon, 21-6.

Vulcan won 9-6 at St. Albans B. S. Hughes, 21-7 and B. Smith, 21-9, were their top performers.

H. Litton's 21-8 card helped Kings Club B to a 10-5 success at Smithys.

Orford WM C lead the way in Section F following an 11-3 victory over St. Oswalds C. D. James' 21-5 card was backed up by D. Griffiths, 21-7 and G. Wren, 21-8.

Second-placed Rylands C had a narrow 8-7 success over Pierpoints B. J. Kikham, 21-9 and K. Bate, 21-11, were the best winners.

Wins from R. McCracken, 21-7 and W. Ralston, 21-9, helped third-placed Eagle B to a 10-5 victory at Bulls Head B.

Monk Sports C defeated St. Josephs 11-3. K. Deaking, 21-4 and T. Chapman, 21-9, were their top winners.

Section G leaders Kings Club A fell to a 9-6 defeat to Irish Club B. The win was sealed by Eric Cooper, 21-0 and W. Vincent, 21-10.

Second-placed Irish Club A defeated Orford WM B 11-3. Best winners were N. Gosling and K. Smith, 21-11.

Wins from A. McLay 21-9 and P. Forshaw, 21-11, helped Grange C to a 9-5 victory over Burtonwood B.

Plough's 12-2 success against Woolston C included wins from A. Bailey, 21-2, R. Hazell, 21-10 and G. Jones, 21-11.

The top game in Section H saw leaders Red Lion C visit second-placed Risley PO. Top wins from Terry Screawn, 21-4 and J. Smith, 21-6, helped Risley to a 9-5 success.

Third-placed Orford WM A defeated Alford Hall C 10-4. D. Musson's 21-7 card was backed up by 21-8 wins for W. Percival and T. Sutcliffe.

Wins from D. Pinkney, 21-5 and 21-12 cards from M. Potter and D. Hanley helped Culcheth Sports B to a 10-4 success against Stag Inn B.

Bank Quay C won 10-5 at King and Queen C. Best winner was E. Cobb, 21-5.