ILMINSTER men were too strong for Bridport in the second round of the Denny Cup, winning 110-52.

Ilminster now play Dorchester in the third round on November 29.

Scores: home – Tony Peterson, Martin Cornelius, Bev Brister and Jason Miles 24, B Rumble 9; Nigel Hopkins, Colin Spurway, Roland Garland and Peter Mattravers 33, C Tharme 14; away – Andy Williams, Lawrence Symes, Kevin Hamilton and Steve Turner 32, I Parker 16; Eric Keitch, Roger Lench, Will Anderson and Mark Denslow 21, B Taylor 13. On Sunday an Ilminster mixed double rink visited Taunton in the Somerset and Devon league. They lost on both rinks and by 47 shots to 25. Scores: Sarah Lightfoot, Norma Pugh, Dave Pugh and June Checketts 14, P Shaw 17; Isobel Rymell, Anthea Hall, Chris Rymell and Dave Hall 11, T Hembrow 30.

n Chard B have shown improved form in their latest two matches in the East Devon League.

At Combe St Nicholas they collected their first point with a 4-4 draw in a match then won 58-56 on shots.

At eight ends two of the games were tied which meant an extra end had to be played in each to decide the outcome.

At home to Seaton Cliff A they produced an excellent result, winning 7-1 in games and 95-27 on shots.

Only one game was played in the Milford and Dormor mixed triples.

Greyhounds trailed Harlequins 10-4 after ten ends before going into overdrive to win the next three.

At the start of the last end Greyhounds held a one shot lead but Harlequins were not to be denied. They raised their game to take the end by four shots and the match 14-11.