CHANDLER’S Ford’s John Mullane increased the Southampton Billiards League season high break to a magical 144 during his team’s 4-2 victory over visitors Hamble Social.

He also made a 69 against Shaun Murphy in the last pairing of the evening, to pinch the overall team aggregate point 90-893, and take his team back to the top of the table, by only half a point.

The match started with Chandler’s captain Terry Azor making breaks of 62, 34 and 64 to beat Paul Knights 200-168. Back came Hamble with Will Mildenhall beating Dave White by 200-164.

Chandler’s Daniel Zagaroli made runs of 30, 35, 41, 44 and 86 in beating Rob Shattock 200-165 for a 2-1 lead.

Mark Spridgeon beat Trevor Thorn 200-144 to square the match at 2-2, before Mullane took centre stage.

Curdridge are right behind Chandlers after their 4-2 victory against visitors Sarisbury Social.

Winners for Curdridge were Clive Gamblin, Brian Bull and Nick Alford against Norman Bradfield, Kas Remzi and Geoff Knapp respectively. Sarisbury’s saviours were John Oldfield, 31 break, against Rob Smith and Jeff James, who made a fine 39 unfinished against Derek Fry.

Shirley Cons won 4-2 at Totton Rec. Shirley’s Adrian Bridger beat Mike Kunzi by 200-57 but Brian Cannons beat Chris Holland.

Shirley’s Mike Thatcher overcame Lee Fitzpatrick and Totton’s Dan Stone squared at 2-2 by beating Keith Castles. Shirley’s Malcolm Willis sealed the win against Tony Aldridge.

Churchills won 4-2 at previous leaders Park Gate RBL. Winners were Peter Green v Paul Lawrence, Simon Green v Steve Boterhoek and Sid Reid v Chris Christodoulou. Park replied with wins for Ian Finch v Paul Adams (49 and 44) and Paul Tavender v Mike Henstredge.