BOWLING: Dire Straits performed well but are still looking for their first Gilt Edge Short Mat League points after a 43-3 defeat at the hands of Tornadoes.

They have some extremely enthusiastic players and must surely get some points soon.

Stourport were beaten 15-9 by Wribbenhall but then destroyed Chester Road 20-9, winning 15 of the 18 ends.

Squirrel moved back into the top five after a close 20-18 success against Brintons B.

Ron Layton returned to help Brintons A to a 21-9 victory over Untouchables. The Chestnuts struggled again and lost 21-12 to Blakedown.