While the latter were being held to a 2-2 draw by fourth-placed Cow Pollies, Marlins were soaring over lowly Dolphins, winning by a 3-1 margin.

Well-known cricketer Barry DeCouto continued to produce outside the playing pitch as he led the way for the victors, bowling a 539 series, third high among the men. Marjorie Correia rubbed more salt in the wound with the women's second high series and top game of 512 and 207.

Slipping slightly off the pace were Wahoo, surprisingly held 2-2 by second from bottom team Mackerel. Wahoo's Doug Hines and Cathee Tumbridge put out superlative efforts but these proved insufficient to dissuade their opponents, who held on doggedly.

Sporting new outfits and in need of a good meal, Piranhas feasted on Angel Fish, devouring them hurriedly 4-0, not leaving so much as a single morsel. In a match pitting teams swimming in mid-table, Barracudas downed Snappers 3-1 with John Maycock registering a 513 series and 212 game.

Other encounters had Tuna whitewashing Porgies 4-0 and Hinds similarly disposing of Sharks 4-0.

Players are reminded that there is no bowling this Friday, but action will resume on October 2.

CHESS CHS In place of an originally scheduled four-team tournament last week, Nick Faulkes and George Raletich were chosen to captain two makeshift sides containing nine members each in a substitute tournament.

Several close-fought battles ensued resulting with the Faulkes-led squad winning 101 -71 .

Tony Simpson, Nigel Chudleigh, David Arorash and Larry Ebbin all captured wins for the victors, while Donald Dillas, Warren Sproule and George Ben did likewise, albeit in a losing effort. Weighing in with draws were Faulkes and Raletich in the night's headline match as well as Bob Bagley, who was held by Mike Craggs.

Results (Raletich team listed first) George Raletich drew with Nick Faulkes 1-1; Brian Stephenson lost to Tony Simpson 0-2; Eric Keen lost to Nigel Chudleigh 1 -11 ; George Ben d Peter Johnson 2-0; Bob Bagley drew with Mike Craggs 1-1; Warren Sproule d David Shanks 11 -1 ; Carlton Williams lost to David Arorash 0-2; Kennedy Simmons lost to Larry Ebbin 0-2; Donald Dillas d David Elleson 11 -1 Tonight's event will be six rounds of active chess, each round lasting a maximum of 30 minutes -- 15 minutes per player. Winners will be matched against winners so that at the end of six rounds there should be an outright winner.

CRICKET CRI Saturday Open League: Devonshire v Police (B.Minors, M.Shabazz) Shell All-Star match: R.O'Hara, J.Thompson Annual Press Match: Royal Gazette v Bermuda Press at Sea Breeze Oval (M.Smith, L.Tyrrell).

Sunday Open League: Somerset v Warwick (R.O'Hara, G.Francis); Police v Social Club (D.Raynor, L.Wilkin); Somerset Bridge v Devonshire (W.Woolridge, A.Virgil); St. George's v Cleveland (W.Pitcher, M.Shabazz); Bailey's Bay v Hamilton Parish (M.Swan, M.Smith); Flatts v Nationals (R.Richardson, L.Harnett); Western Stars v St. David's (J.Thompson, L.Tyrrell); Southampton v Willow Cuts (B.Minors, G.Trott).