The past weekend saw them continue their fine form with a 20-10 triumph over New Mix Ups, with Dean Lightbourne leading them to victory with the night's third high series, while team-mate Ty Williams had the second high game of 232.

Vance Gilbert notched a 224 game for New Mix Ups, but his efforts were in vain as Equipment posted the top team game and second high series, 1,002 and 2,765.

In a closer affair Franklin Travel defeated Thompson's Towing 181 -111 , with the first two games decided by just six pins.

Franklin, though, prevailed in the third, thus taking total pins for the win.

Colbert Pearman was tops for the victors, while Victor Thompson led the losers.

In other matches Dr. Pepper downed short-handed Team Spirit 25-5, Stevedoring Services smashed Spoilers 27-3, while Marlboro got past Lite Ice 21-9.

Tonight's match-ups: Stevedoring Services v Tools and Equipment; Dr. Pepper v New Mix Ups; Team Spirit v Franklin; Marlboro v Spoilers; Thompson v Lite Ice.

POOL POO Swinging Doors I remain the only undefeated team after a dramatic win over second placed Vasco I.

However, it didn't always appear as if Doors would come through as they trailed by 36 points midway through the match before surging back for a 190-175 victory.

The win improved Doors' record to 8-0, while Vasco suffered their first loss and dropped into a tie with Hamilton Parish I at 7-1.

Meanwhile, in other matches Sandys Boat Club defeated Mariners 210-189, Swinging Doors II downed Vasco II 219-158, Hamilton Parish II squeezed by Robin Hood II 192-188, Vasco III beat Docksiders 204-182, and Robin Hood I got past War Vets 195-180.

Only two players managed perfect scores of 50, with Ashley Joel and Kenneth Wilson -- both of Swinging Doors II -- achieving the feat.

CHESS CHS The 1995 season gets underway on Tuesday, with four rounds of the Hennessy Quick Play tournament sponsored by Gosling Brothers due to be played at the Chamber of Commerce.

A time handicap system will be used, which is aimed at improving the chances of the lower-rated competitors.

Newcomers are welcome to come and join in for an entry fee of $10 upon arrival at the Chamber (registration starts at 7.45).

The final three rounds will take place a week later.

Meanwhile, the Grandmaster and Invitational Rating tournaments are due to take place January 23 to February 1, followed by the International Open on February 3 to 5.

SOFTBALL SOF The following is the schedule of make-up matches for the Bermuda Commercial League for Sunday, January 8: J&H Heat v BSL (3 p.m.); Fashions v BNTB Flyers (4.30 p.m.); BF&M v Bobcats (6 p.m.); Robin Hood v Ernst & Young (7.30 p.m.); Rubbernecks v Wildcats (9 p.m.). Games are at Bernard Park.