The two victories moved Kempe & Whittle to within five games of division leaders Show Bizz and they moved up a notch in the standings, leap-frogging past Flying Chef Flyers in the hotly-contested division.

Kempe & Whittle's first win against second-placed Prison Officers was easily the most memorable. With the score tied 8-8 in the bottom of the seventh and one out, Tim Coope singled home the winning run as Al Decleir raced from third base.

It was Coope's third hit of the game, helping Alexander to the pitching victory. Mike Malott was perfect at the plate, going four-for-four and smacking two doubles.

Eual Douglas launched two doubles for Prison Officers, but that was not enough for pitcher David Frost, who suffered the heartbreaking loss.

Kempe & Whittle breathed a lot easier with a commanding 21-10 victory over Skandia Sabres in the second game of their twinbill. Mallot added another four hits (he was eight-for-nine on the night) and winning pitcher Alexander helped his own cause with two hits. Dave Earls was the other hitting star for Kempe & Whittle with a double among his three hits and four RBI.

Aodh O'Murchu and Gregon Minors had three hits apiece for Skandia. Rob Eastham was the losing pitcher.

In the other game, International Risk Management topped Anfossi & Butterfield 8-5 on the strength of two hits apiece by Steve Western, Mike Daly and Ken MacDonald.

MacDonald was winning pitcher and Paul Grimsey, who also had two hits, was the loser.

BOWLING BOW In the Miller High Life league, Goslings rolled to a 20-10 victory over Team Spirit. Hank Rawlins led Goslings with a steady series while Clarence Andrews was high man for Spirit.

Tools & Equipment cruised to an easy 26-4 win over Spoilers. The win gives T&E a comfortable 34-point cushion atop the standings. Leading the way were Conrad Lister and Dean Lightbourn, with the top two series of 664 and 667 while Conrad and Steven Riley loaded up to roll the top two games with scores of 244 and 242. Those numbers were behind T&E's top team game and series scores of 1,049 and 2,936.

Stevedoring Services scratched to a 151 -141 victory over Tomps Towing and the winners had the third-highest team game of 944 to pace them over the top.

Roger Raynor was brilliant for the winners while Noel Pearman of Tomps rolled the third-highest individual series of 635 but had little support from teammates.

New Mix-Ups rolled to an easy 25-5 victory over Signature Card behind Bill Furbert's 602 series.

Marlboro gathered steam after dropping their first match to take a 20-10 victory over Franklin Travel. Richard Zuill paced the winners and Chris Bardgett rolled third-highest game of 234. Marlboro posted the second-highest team game and series with impressive 991 and 2,723 numbers.

Tonight's Games: Tomps v Signature Card; Franklin v New Mix-Ups; Spoilers v Goslings; Team Spirit v Marlboro; T&E v Stevedoring.

CRICKET CRI A practice game between a Bermuda national squad and the Under-25s, in preparation of the upcoming tour of Derbyshire, will be held on Saturday at the Royal Naval field starting at 10 a.m. The following players should report to the ground by 8.45 a.m: Bermuda squad: Albert Steede (captain), Dennis Archer, Ricky Hill, Noel Gibbons, Jeff Richardson, Clevie Wade, Allan Douglas, Terry Burgess, Anthony Edwards, Kenny Phillips, Arnold Manders, Andre Manders, Kwame Tucker.

Under 25s: Glen Smith (captain), Jason Lewis, Jermaine Warner, Jermaine Outerbridge, Gladwin Edness, Cordell Gilbert, Clarke Trott, Del Hollis, Diallo Sharrieff, Gary Williams, Leon Place, Mark Ray, Dwight Basden.

All members of the Under-19 squad are asked to attend a training session on Saturday at Devonshire Rec. starting at 9.30 a.m.

ROAD RUNNING RUN Entries are now being accepted for the eighth annual Maple Leaf 10-K on Sunday, March 28, which will be the final race held in Bermuda by the Canadian Forces.

A highlight on the racing calendar, the Maple Leaf event will conclude this year because the Canadian Forces station will be closing for good. Included in the day's events will be the fitness walk, which will start at 9 a.m. while the 10-K will begin at 9.30 a.m.

Completed forms can be dropped off at The Sportseller in the Washington Mall or the Pro Shop on Reid Street. The deadline is set for 4 p.m. on March 26.

BASKETBALL BAS Registration for a six-weekend basketball camp to be held at The Centre will take place on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The camp, which will start this weekend immediately following registration, is open to boys and girls between the ages of seven and 12 years and will have events beginning at 1.30 p.m. and running until 3.30 p.m. each Saturday.