Forum A increased their lead at the top with an emphatic 8-1 win over Southend Police in the Premier Division of the Southend Table Tennis League.

Tony Halling and Kevin Lally scored hat-tricks for the top dogs.

Rawreth B beat bottom club Lentern A 7-2 with Peter Larn and Babul McCleod both achieving maximums.

In Division One, Hullbridge C have opened a gap at the top after defeating Canvey B 7-2 - Bill Smith and Nigel Lamb achieving a trio of victories each.

Published Friday, January 24, 2003

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