CHAMPION Bruce Tulley tumbled out of the Knutsford and District Amateur League’s Jay Trophy at the first-round stage on Wednesday.

The 10-time winner bowed out following a 2-0 defeat against Mobberley teammate Mark Newall, his opponent in last season’s showpiece for the scratch singles competition.

Morley A continued their pursuit of leaders Mobberley A in Division One with a whitewash of back-markers Brook Street B, though the distance to top spot remains eight points.

The champions were similarly ruthless in their head-to-head with Mere B, amassing a collective total of 465 points on the night.

Elsewhere, Mobberley B edged Tatton, while Jonathan Smith’s run of 50 was a highlight of third-placed Wilmslow Cons A’s success at Brook Street A’s expense.

Captain Bob Spilbury’s break of 36 was not enough to help Mobberley C to defeat Division Two leaders Morley B.

Their lead at the table’s summit is 11 points over second-placed Shaw Heath, who maintained their promotion challenge by beating Mere A.

Mobberley D made it back-to-back wins with a 5-2 success against Wilmslow Cons B, while Mere C only secured victory against Mobberley E from the last ball of the final frame at 11pm.

Results

Week 11, Division One: Brook St B 0 Morley A 7; Mere B 0 Mobberley A 7; Mobberley B 4 Tatton 3; Wilmslow Cons A 5 Brook St A 2

Division Two: Mere C 4 Mobberley E 3; Mobberley D 5 Wilmslow Cons B 2; Morley B 5 Mobberley C 2; Shaw Heath 5 Mere A 2