Stars batted first in the 30-overs match, scoring 75 in 24 overs before restricting St.Joseph's to 70 in 29.4 overs.

Stars found the St.Joseph's attack lively, managing only two partnerships of any note, the first being the opening stand between Gavin Manders (6) and Jekon Edness (12) which produced 17.

Others contributing with the bat were Jacolby Robinson, who had a top score of 13, and Taurean Manders with 11. They shared in a stand of 18 for the seventh wicket. Dion Stovell also scored 11.

The match appeared to be getting away from Stars until the introduction of off-spinner Phillip Thomas who claimed four wickets for three runs to slow up the home team's push for victory. Fuqre Crockwell took two for 13, also off his allotted six overs.

St. Joseph's needed to score a mere 12 runs in the last four overs with two wickets in hand. But Robinson (2-10) and Jevonie Fubler (1-4) wrapped up the tail to hand Stars their fourth consecutive win.

Devonshire Recreation Club will be holding a meeting today for those interested in joining the Barbados Tour party. The meeting takes place at the club, starting at 7.30 p.m.

POOL POO Bermuda International Pool League will begin their new season on Thursday, September 12 and team captains are reminded that they are required to attend a meeting at War Vets Club on Thursday, August 29, starting at 7.00 p.m., to register their players.

The new season has six tournaments scheduled and players are reminded that only members of the league can enter these events. Players need not be part of a team to become members.

Further information can be obtained from Mike Zimmerman (235-2538) or Brian Walker (295-7000, ext. 342).

VOLLEYBALL VOL Hot Stuff, comprising Lisa Dragon, Denise Somerville, David Gazzard and Mike Gazzard, have clinched the Bermuda Volleyball Association Division A title with a record of 22 wins and two losses.

Second place went to Sets on the Beach, made up of Juanita Blee, Karen Alcock, Adam Wong and Cameron McInnis, with a 17-7 record.

Results, standings, see Scoreboard