WAGGON A struck a critical blow to Waggon B's chances of closing the gap on league leaders Bliss Gate in the Banks's Bewdley Darts League.

Waggon B were struggling from the start with Duncan Taylor and Craig Hopkins losing the opening two legs.

The title-chasers called on their top darter Des Tipper to get back in the match.

But a 13-dart leg from A captain Jeremy Smith in his singles leg and superb darts in the doubles inflicted a 5-2 victory on the B team.

Bliss Gate had no trouble beating Cock & Magpie on a night when Gate's Tim Green reach the last four of the Captain cup by sinking Magpie counterpart Neil Harrison.

Black Boy B got back on track beating Wribbe-nhall Social with Archie Fernall overcoming Ian Pugh to wrap up the match.

Red Lion B had a close match against Bewdley A as Darren and Dave Edwards and Darren Wilks won their legs in a 4-3 win.

Graham Perry hit a 153 clock out to help Waggon & Horses beat Great Western.

Rising Sun's Andrew Perry hit a 60 winning game clock out in his doubles match with Arthur Grainger to beat Black Boy A.

Rising Sun A v Bewdley B was postponed.

Friday night's results: Rising Sun B 4 Black Boy A 3, Waggon & Horses 4 Great Western 3, Cock & Magpie 1 Bliss Gate 6, Waggon B 2 Waggon A 5, Black Boy B 5 Wribbenhall Social 2, Red Lion B 4 Bewdley A 3.

League fixtures take a break on Friday when the quarter finals of the Banks's Bewdley Singles Knock Out take place at 8.45pm.

Last eight: Des Tipper (defending champion), Tim Green, Rob Jones, Richard Winters, Graham Perry, Kevin Biggs, John Mason, and Mat Sheehan.

TEAMS wishing to play in the Sunday Darts League should enter on Sunday at The Sportsman, between 12.15pm and 1.15pm. The entry fee must be paid at that time.