Tonge move clear at top

TONGE are a massive 25.5 points clear at the top of the Manchester Premier League after a convincing 13.5-3 (196-136) victory at Tottington.

Andrew Cairns led the way with a 21-7 success, while Tonge’s other winners were Darren Griffiths (21-8), Jimmy Derby (21-10), Lawrence Hallett (21-11), Matt Gillies (21-12), Stuart Mort (21-13) and Gary Ellis (21-12).

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