Old Colony Club II, Warwick Workman's Club, Police and Sandys Sports Club II each won their opening matches during the Gosling Cup Knock-out.
Police strolled to an easy 3-0 win over Spanish Point, while Steve Dunleavy emerged as the chief weapon for Warwick in their 3-1 shock result against current league leaders Old Colony Club I.
Stephen Pantry upset Stephen Roberts and Mike Wood won the decisive fifth frame as Old Colony Club II beat Queens I 3-2 The remaining matchup saw Gary Skinner run the coloured balls in to fend off the challenge of Tony Dawson, while Anthony DeSilva won the clincher as Sandys Sports Club II edged Old Colony Club III 3-2.
The quarter-finals will see Queens Club II taking on Old Colony Club II, St.
George's tackling Old Colony Club IV, Police entertaining Warwick and Sandys Sports Club II versus Sandys Sports Club I.
Players are reminded that the deadline for entry in the Island Construction Doubles tournament slated for December 9 is December 6. Entry forms are available at Old Colony Club.
ATHLETICS ATH Deadline for entries for the qualifying races for the Bank of Butterfield Mile is today.
Trials for the event will take place on December 9-10 at the National Stadium, with all local runners required to compete if they are to be eligible for the main event scheduled for January 12 as part of International Race Weekend.
CRICKET CRI After completing four working sessions, the Bermuda Cricket Board of Control's Restructuring Committee has extended the deadline for receipt of submissions to December 9. Clubs and players are encouraged to mail or deliver written comments to the BCBC office.