SHOOTERS moved up to fourth in Wellington Ex-Services Skittles League’s Gerald Thorne Championship after beating Oaks by 12 pins in a back match.

In another delayed game in the same competition, Rebels were 47-pin winners against Club Rockers who are bottom.

Scores: Rebels 363, Club Rockers 316: Rebels picked up a comfortable win over struggling Club Rockers at the Cottage, with skipper John Sellick leading the scoring with an excellent 58, helping his side build a commanding total on a night where they looked in control throughout. Eddie Hooultum hit 44 for Rockers who were unable to keep pace with their rivals.

Oaks 371, Shooters 383: Shooters gained a fine away victory at the Blue Ball with Keith Harcombe steering them to victory with a superb 62 which helped the away side get over the line to secure the three points. Oaks skipper Ashley Bright scored a fine 56 - but it was not enough on the night.

The semi-finals of the Payne Challenge Cup are being staged on Thursday, December 10, with Scuppas meeting Ex-Servicemen while Here 4 the Beer take on WRFC.

Fixtures - Gerald Thorne Championship, Friday, December 4: OBA v Club Rockers (at Victoria Arms, upstairs), Hot Shots v Queens Legs (Conservative Club, downstairs), Reservists v Holywell Lake (R G Institute), Oaks v Bell Green (Blue Ball), Report Centre A v Relyon (White Horse Inn, Bradford), Fireguard A v Rebels (Wellington Football Club).

Payne Challenge Cup semi-finals, Wednesday, December 10: Scuppas v Ex-Servicemen, Here 4 the Beer v WRFC.

Chris Bullock Championship, Thursday, December 11: All Stars v Nynehead Club (Victoria Arms, downstairs), Scuppas v United Services (Cottage Inn), WRFC v Mowers (Conservative Club, downstairs), Foresters v Ex-Servicemen (White Horse Inn, Bradford), Home Guard IV v Odds & Ends (Conservative Club, upstairs), King Pins v Outsiders (Wellington Football Club).