Mariners always found themselves defending against the onslaught of red shirts.

Teachers' domination in the scrums and second-phase play ensured a steady stream of balls for scrum-half Tony Roache to attack.

Tommy Sinclair at fly-half, in his first game for Teachers this season, was the top scorer with 18 points from two tries and four conversions.

Other tries came from Cliff Savery, Terry Walsh, Eddie King, Mike Harding and Roache.

The handling skills were surprisingly good given the torrid conditions, a contributing factor being the use of new wet-weather balls.

Mariners must thank the defensive efforts of Peter Vass, Steve Phillips and John Lalone, which cleared the pressure from the try line on number of occasions.

In an effort to prevent further damage to the pitch the Renegades v Police game was postponed until next month.

This coming Saturday sees a battle for the top of the league between leaders Teachers and second-placed Renegades. The last game between these two arch-rivals saw Renegades emerge winners by 23-10, which was Teacher's first defeat of the season.

Police's Robin Sherwood was sent off dissent following a fight on Sunday and not for fighting itself, the BRFU said yesterday.

SOFTBALL SOF Three close matches occurred on Monday night at Bernard Park in the `D' Division of the Commercial Softball League.

The opening contest saw Alexander Insurance Managers scrape past bottom team Docksiders 11-10.

Mike McGuinness led the way for the winners going three-for-three with three RBI and assisted by John Hateley's four-for-four night. The winning pitcher was Geoff Blee and the loser Melody Snead.

Meanwhile, PTB outlasted Gray and Kempe 12-10 behind Gerald Bean and Dexter Basden's three RBI apiece.

On the night's final encounter Butterfield and Steinhoff emerged triumphant by a 13-7 margin over Advertising Associates.

AICO defeated Sousa's Lawncare and Design 9-6 in league play on the weekend.

Winning pitcher Sanford Seepersad also had a fine night at the plate going three-for-four while team-mate Montoya Lawrence went three-for-three. Stanley Greenslade and Albert Corday each went two-for-three for the losers. Alan Desilva was the losing pitcher.

PALMS defeated Tropical Breezers 20-6 with Dean Williams and Clarkie Trott getting two hits. Norvell Furbert also had two for the losers. Williams was the winning pitcher while Valerie Symons suffered the loss.

Team Fashions were beaten 20-12 by Bobcats with Joe Logan going four-for-four and Mike Mongtomery three-for-four. Glenn Frazier went four-for-five for the losers while Terry West went three-for-four.

The following is a list of make up matches to take place on Sunday, February 21.

1.30: Anfossi & Butterfield v Kempe & Whittle; 3.00: International Risk Management v Anfossi & Butterfield; 4.30: Butterfield & Steinhoff v Alexander Insurance Managers; 6.00: Advertising Associates v Business Systems; 7.30: PTB v Centre Re.; 9.00: Showbizz v Prison Officers.

DARTS DRT RAA made a successful defence of the Helen Flood Memorial tournament recently when they defeated BAA 3-0 in the final.

Leading the way in that match was Dawn Bealing, who downed Jean Clark, while Lynn Somner did likewise against Brenda Hutton. In the triples, Terry Cartwright, Rita Smith and Valeria Steede.

The east-end club earned their way through to the final with wins over St.

George's Dinghy and Sports Club (3-0) and Police (3-1). Meanwhile, BAA defeated East End Mini Yacht Club 3-1 and St. George's Dinghy and Sports Club by a close 3-2 margin.

Onions retained the Percy Ashton Trophy with a 4-3 win over the Limeys in a riveting encounter at National Sports Club on Monday.

There was plenty of scoring in this match, which pleased a loyal crowd of supporters on hand.

Michael Simons, Norman Dawson, George Connor and John Holder were all victorious for Onions while Greg McQueen, Kevin Brown and Tony Correia recorded wins for Limeys.

CRICKET CRI A practice game for the Bermuda senior national squad will be played on Saturday at the Royal Naval Field.

Players are asked to be at the ground at 9 a.m.

Teams President's XI: Charlie Marshall (capt.), Ricky Hill, Arnold Manders, Jeff Richardson, Clevie Wade, Cordell Gilbert, Diallo Sharrieff, Herbie Bascome, Dale Fox, Mark Trott, Dwight Basden, Eugene Foggo, Dexter Smith.

Vice-President's XI: Albert Steede (Capt.), Andre Manders, Noel Gibbons, Olin Jones, Steven Lightbourne, Allan Douglas, Kenny Phillips, Terry Burgess, Gary Williams, Del Hollis, Ferdinand Thorne, Jermaine Outerbridge.

St. George's Cricket Club will hold a registration session for senior and junior players tonight in the lounge at 6.30 p.m.

Willow Cuts will hold a tour meeting at the president's house tonight at 8 p.m.

SOCCER SOC There will be a meeting and training session for the Under-14 national squad at Saltus on Saturday (2 p.m.). The following players are asked to report to Josef Gooden in white kit: Jerrell Martin, Damian Butterfield, Ryan Simmons, Winston Paynter, Joey Rego, John Barry Nusum, Damon Ming, Wolde Place, Sri Wilson, Clevon Hill, Kemo Smith, Vincent Minors, Patrick Daniels, Danvers Seymour, Shawn Yorke, Tyrone Smith, Omari Esdaille, Travis Smith, Khano Smith, Mel Gibbons, Darren Hewey, Lashun Dill.

ATHLETICS ATH Heavy rain last week forced the first of four CARIFTA trials scheduled for National Stadium to be postponed. However there is another scheduled for Saturday starting at 2 p.m.

The meet will be hosted by Mid Atlantic Athletic Club and following is the schedule of events: 1.00: Registration 2.00: High Jump, Under-20 ; Long Jump, Under-14 2.05: Shot Put, Under-20 ; 1,500 metres Under-20/Under 17 2.10: 1,500 metres Under-14 2.15: Javelin, Under-20 2.25: 100 metres, Under-20 2.30: 100 metres, Under-14 2.45: Long Jump, Under-20 2.50: 800 metres, Under-20 3.00: 800 metres, Under-14 3.10: Discus, Under-20 and Under-17 3.15: Triple Jump, Under-20, Under-17 and Open 3.20: 200 metres, Under-20 and Under-17 and Open 3.25: 200 metres, Under 14 3.30: 3,000 metres Open 3.50: 400 metres Under-20, Under-17 4.00: 400 metres Under-14 GOLF GLF Winners of the Bermuda Telephone Company Customer Service Department Valentines tournament at St. George's on Saturday by retrogression with a score of 60 was the team of Darren Dowling, Neville Tyrell, John Dill and Rydell Simons.

Second was the team of Charles Butterfield, Glenn Fubert, John Fryer and DeRoy Butterfield.

Katyna Rabain was the female player closest to the pin while taking the male honours was David Patterson.

Gilda Furbert was the female with the longest drive while the male winner was Rupert Leverock.

TENNIS TEN The team of Brian Way and Alan Simmons defeated Nicholas Kempe and Gary Holland 6-4 to win the Jimmy Loutit men's doubles round robin final at Coral Beach on Sunday.

The consolation winners were Kevin and Tim Petty.