In what was described as a "titanic battle'', first placed Buy & Sell got the better of number two Pembroke Juniors 161 -101 to hold onto the league lead.

While it took a good team effort on the part of the winners, one member stood out as Steve Paul notched the third high individual game and series -- 233 and 583 - in helping his team to a high series of 2,667 and second high game of 926.

Juniors, too, performed admirably, rolling their way to the high team game of 951 and second high series of 2,637, as Antoine Jones paced their attack with a 630 series and 233 game.

Third placed Sparks improved their position by seizing a 22-5 triumph over Youngblood.

Meanwhile, Mini Forwarders saw the tables turned from a week earlier when they had been the spoilers of higher ranked competition. This time Social Club edged Forwarders 151 -111 , despite Chris Leverock turning in a fine performance that had him top the list in both the individual game and series categories -- 244 and 640.

The remaining match saw Warwick Whites blast sister side Warwick Reds 23-4.

No matches are scheduled for this week. Play will resume on February 25 at Warwick Lanes.

CYCLING CYC Bermuda Bicycling Association continue their build-up to the start of the new season with two fun events taking place this Sunday.

Both mountain bike and road sections of the association are set to stage fund-raising rides.

The road racers will raise funds to assist local riders' participation at overseas events, while money raised by the mountain bikers will go towards the St. John Ambulance Brigade.

The adult road racers -- novices, seniors and veterans -- will embark on a 100 mile trek, while juniors will take in distances of 10, 25 or 50 miles.

depending on their ability.

Riders will start from the Flagpole on Front Street at 8 a.m., where refreshments will be offered.

Meanwhile, the off-road competitors have their event starting at The Southampton Princess Hotel, before heading along the railway trails and then to The Hamilton Princess before turning around and finishing back at The Southampton Princess.

Riders of all abilities are welcome to take part.

Road racers should call Mel Bennett at 292-7636 while mountain bikers can contact Donald Cave at 295-8623 during the day or 238-0125 evenings.

BOXING BOX Teachers Rugby Football Club will hold their annual fight night on Friday, February 24 at the BAA gym.

Ten bouts have been lined up as follows: Billy McNiven v Larry Burgess, Rob Kline v Tim O'Leary, Dennis Cherry v Peter Vosvenieks, Ron Hook v Tom Dionne, `Shaka' v Eddie Lynn, Kevin Witt v Mike Homerich, Andy Soucie v Sean Weaver, Patrick Cooper v Jonah Jones, Bob Buckle v Vernon Hoston, Eddie King v Paul Gilmore.

Doors will open at 7.00 with the first fight scheduled for 7.30.

SOFTBALL SOF Winter Commercial Division softball play on Wednesday evening saw Ernst and Young beat Robin Hood 13-3 behind the pitching of David King. Peter Smith took the loss.

Top hitters for Ernst and Young were Ken Engler, Erik Olson and David King who each went three-for-four while Peter Smith went two-for-four.

BF&M hammered Bobcats 24-9 with Allan Winston going four-for-four and Danny Soares going three-for-four with a homer. Dan Moyes and Kevin Curtin went three-for-three for the losers.

BNTB edged Team Fashions 18-17 with Scott Pitcher and Joe Terceira each getting four hits. Chris Montgomery and Martin DeSilva had three apiece for the losers.

DARTS DRT BAA Whites are the new Helen Flood Memorial champions after soundly defeating Mariners 3-0 in the final.

Such was the domination of the new cup holders that they lost just one leg out of three matches as they swept through the field.

After receiving a bye in the preliminary round, Whites downed BPSA 3-1 and followed this with consecutive 3-0 whitewashes over BAA Greens and Mariners in the semi-finals and final.

Mariners, meanwhile, got past EEMYC (3-1), Moonglow (3-1) and Hamilton Parish (3-2) to reach the final.

SOCCER SOC The Tony's Pizza Trophy match between Butterfield & Vallis and Elliott Street Deli will be held at Devonshire Recreation Club next Thursday (8 p.m.).

Butterfield & Vallis are the defending champions.

CRICKET CRI St. David's Cricket Club will hold a training session for all players and those interested in playing for the club in the upcoming cricket season at 9.30 a.m. on Sunday.

Hamilton Parish WC will hold a cricket meeting next Tuesday, starting at 7.30 p.m. All those interested in representing the club in the coming season are asked to attend.

National Sports Club will hold a cricket meeting on Monday evening (7.00) for all those wishing to represent the club.