STRANGE results keep popping up especially in the Whitchurch Bowls League, writes NORMAN FIGG.

Littleton Leopards maintain top spot in Division One, despite losing to 49-38 to Hyde Abbey A, as Oakley A could not take full advantage of the leaders’ slip-up, drawing 53-53 with Andover B.

Basingstoke Town Spades lie in third after beating Howard Park A 69-42.

Marnell Blues lost 57-36 to Whitchurch Yellows and St Mary Bourne Hawks beat Kingsclere Quails 67-35.

Whitchurch Blacks lead Division Two after beating Hook Hares 51-42, but Andover A are not far behind after beating Oakley B 69-29.

Old Basing Cavaliers are third after a 60-33 win against St Mary Bourne Eagles, while Town’s Diamonds are fourth after a 66-55 win over Alton Social.

In Division Three, leaders Littleton Lemurs beat Hyde Abbey B 61-33.

Hook Foxes beat Kingsclere Partridges 49-47 and Howard Park C’s 50-48 victory over Town’s Jokers was also close. Oakley C beat Friary 74-42.

Division Four is led by Old Basing Roundheads after a 67-35 win over Howard Park B.

Whitchurch Blues drew 46-46 with Old Basing Royalists and Marnell Greens beat Kingsclere Pheasants 43-41.

In Basingstoke and District League Division One, Howard Park recorded a 67-51 win over leaders Basingstoke Town.

Oakley are top after beating Kingsclere 72-42.

Alton Social beat Old Basing 61-49, while St Mary Bourne won 75-48 against Alton.

In Division Two, Whitchurch beat Basingstoke Town B 52-50.

Andover won 73-45 against Thornycroft and Oakley B beat Kingsclere B 58-56.