St. George's, of the Second Division, gave their highly rated foes an early jolt in running to a 2-0 lead.

The first frame saw Colony's Terry Southern well ahead of Irvin Hayward and seemingly on his way to victory, only to have Hayward suddenly come alive and rip past him to grab a 53-32 win.

Likewise, Dave McLean looked in prime position during the opening stages of the second frame against the east enders' Timmy Hayward, but he too was unable to put away his opponent, who took the key colours to finish the match a 42-28 victor.

Down 2-0, prospects appeared bleak for Colony, but they were able to dig deep enough to right the ship, with Tyler Moniz ousting Edwin Hayward 56-36 in the third frame, while Robert Gaglio beat Billy Peniston 50-38 on the black ball.

It was then left to Colony's Paul Charleton and Randy Patterson of St.

George's to settle matters, with Charleton proving too much for Patterson, winning 57-25.

Two weeks of league play remain with Old Colony Club II in an all but unassailable position atop the standings, leading by five points over club mates, Old Colony I.

Meanwhile, three weeks of action remain in the Second Division, where a tie exists between Queens Club II and Watford Sports Club II.

The Bermuda Open championships will be played next month, with singles matches taking place on March 4 and doubles on March 6.

Players are reminded to give results to Bobby Miller (296-1409) or leave them at the Old Colony Club.

JUNIOR GOLF GLF Fraser Hunt fired 78 to take top spot in Bermuda Junior Golf Association group five action at Belmont last Saturday.

Chaka DeSilva finished two shots back on 80 with Andrew Trott in third place on 84.

In group four, Oliver Pitcher carded 81 to beat out Seamus Durkin by three shots for first place. Nick Dunstan also fired 84 but took third on retrogression.

At the Southampton Princess, Ryan Marshall led group three with 66, edging out David Boyce on retrogression. Brother Andrew Boyce was third on 70.

In group two, Ted Terceira shot 49 over 13 holes, two ahead of Sean Outerbridge. Jarryd Dillas was one back on 52.

Group one saw Timothy Burland take the honours with 48 over nine holes, one ahead of Sean Dunkley and two better than Trevor Mills. In the novice programme at Riddell's Bay, Derek Anderson carded 29 over nine holes to win by a single shot over Ryan Swan who in turn edged Jason Edmonds on retrogression.

SWIMMING SW The second race of the Pepperidge Farm Winter Swim Series takes place on Sunday (1 p.m.) at Horseshoe Beach.

The four-race series for hardy year-round ocean swimmers began last month, when 50 showed up at the South Shore Dolphin Quest facility.

And race director Patrick Hackenberg expects even more -- providing the weather is co-operative -- for the half-mile second race, which consists of two quarter-mile loops.

Next race is a three quarter of a mile swim at Evans Bay Wharf on March 12 followed by a one-mile swim at the public dock on Harrington Sound.

TENNIS TEN Coral Beach and Tennis Club are getting ready to host two big doubles tournaments.

The first -- the member-guest Jimmy Loutit Men's Tournament -- takes place on Sunday at 10 a.m.

And from March 6-9, the USTA-sanctioned Father/Son and Mother/Daughter will be held.

More information is available from Coral Beach pro Derek Singleton (236-6495).

SOCCER SOC A pair of benefit soccer matches have been lined up for tonight at Devonshire Rec., featuring many of Bermuda's former stars.

The games are designed as fundraisers in aid of past internationals Gavin Stevens and Harold Madeiros.

Stevens enjoyed a stellar career with Social Club and Devonshire Cougars, while goalkeeper, Madeiros, was prominent between the `sticks' for the Bluebirds, Cougars, Vasco and BAA.

Starting things off at 6.30 p.m. will be an East versus West All-Star affair comprising players from the era stretching from 1960 to the `80s.

And at 8.00 p.m. Social Club Old Boys will tackle adversaries Devonshire Cougars in the nightcap.

All players are asked to be present by 6.00 p.m. Donations can be made at the field.

BOWLING BOW A and J Sportscards maintained their lead in the Mixed Classic League, routing Us Until 12-8 in latest action.

Richard Zuill led the charge with a 624 series that included a 223 game.

Second placed Perfect Combination squared off against third placed Pro Staff, producing a close match, eventually won by Combination 11-9.

Eddie Bardgett paced the winners with a 225 game and 585 series, while sister Donna Amaral made it a family affair, recording the women's second high series of 560. Darnell Raynor topped the board for the losers with a 212 game and 577 series.

Moving into the fourth spot were Four Star Pizza after a resounding 14-6 shellacking of New Beginnings.

Vernon Daniels contributed most to the triumph, posting a 609 series, while Jim Godwin added a 225 game. Rosheen Ottley managed women's high game (232) in a losing cause.

The other match saw Flagler Street Gang down Peaches and Cream 13-7.