Stamford’s senior bowlers leapt an impressive four places into third position in the Lincs Over 60s League (South) with a 98-53 demolition of title contenders Boston A, taking all of the 14 points at stake.

It followed a recent defeat at league leaders Grantham as Kevin Vinter’s team mobilised the forces at his disposal to dominate the fixture.

The previously untried rink of Mick Humphreys, Dave Oakey, John Holroyd and Paul Bailey took time to settle, but after trailing at eight ends, compiled 18 shots without reply to take the individual honours 30-15.

Lincs Over 60s League (South): Stamford 98 (14pts) Boston A 53 (0). Stamford names only: B Warters, C Parker, P Burt, K Vinter won 27-13; T Barwell, J Wallace, T Scarr, T Collins won 19-11; G Patrickson, D Bruce, J Pryor, M Hewitt won 22-14; M Humphreys, D Oakey, J Holroyd, P Bailey won 30-15.

For the second time this season, Stamford’s women bowlers shared the points but retain their place at the top of the Lincs (Trudy Bates) League southern section.

After their draw at Grantham, they tied 58 shots apiece with visitors Boston, also sharing the 14 points at stake.

The rink of Di Jibb, Janet Lonslow, Shirley Suffling and Lyn Tuck claimed the individual honours stretching their early lead from 11-10 to 22-13.

Lincs League (South) Stamford Ladies 58 (7 points), Boston 58 (7).Stamford names only: E Upton, A Northen, R March, S Moir won 15-10; J Parker, S Gentry, E Wallace, C Ford lost 9-19; D Jibb, J Lonslow, S Suffling, L Tuck won 22-13; L Dunn, D Mackie, S Henshaw, G Oakey lost 12-16

Against a rampant Grantham side, hopes of gaining points away from home eluded Stamford’s county mixed league team, losing on all rinks 90-49.

Phil Knapp’s quartet, which had led 8-1 and 14-6 at various stages, finally succumbed on the last end, leaving the visitors returning empty-handed.

Lincs Mixed League (South): Grantham 90 (14 pts) Stamford 49 (0): Stamford names only. J Allen, G Allen, R March, A March lost 9-35; DI Jibb, C Warters, R Blake, B Warters lost 10-18; N Wilkie, J Lonslow, L Hulme, P Knapp lost 18-19; L Cave, Dave Jibb, S Moir, D Cave lost 12-18.

Stamford B are at home to Sleaford on Saturday (2.10pm) in the Lincs Men’s League (South): K Rawlins, G Hulme, C Parker, J Pryor; P Linnell, P Shaw, D Henshaw, P Knapp; R Blake, J Suffling, B Orme, S Downs; D Bruce, G Clarke, M Dye, J V Pearson.

In the first round of the national Top Club mixed competition, featuring singles, pairs, triples and fours, Stamford entertain former winners Spalding Lightning on Sunday (10am).

Team: John Holroyd, Paul Bailey, Wayne Morris, Tony Barwell, Wayne Aspinall, Kevin Vinter, Lynn Dunn, Sue Seed, Shirley Suffling, Christine Ford, Gill Oakey.