WHARTON Cons A reclaimed the Mid-Cheshire Bowling Association’s Premier Division title on Friday despite losing their final match at Shavington.

A seven-chalk success was not enough to save the Crewe outfit from relegation, while defending champions Castle Private A went down by a single point at Frodsham Red Lion A.

The distance between the top two teams was 37 marks after both won 17 times.

Owley Wood A recorded only a fourth victory of the campaign at home to Middlewich CC, leaving them bottom of the table.

Comberbach A claim third place after scoring 245 at home to Hop Pole.

Crewe PO and Crosstown A secured a return to the top flight from Section One, the Knutsford side winning their head-to-head.

Sandbach Park drop down a level, while Winsford Cons B scored the round’s biggest win after beating Frodsham Red Lion B by 95 chalks.

Newcomers Alsager were victors at Spinner & Bergamot A in Section Two, ending their hosts’ hopes of pinching the second promotion place.

Rudheath B, conquerors of Wharton Cons C at Middlewich Road, take it instead.

Coppenhall WMC and Frodsham Red Lion D will move up from Section Three, though Rudheath C missed out by only 27 chalks after losing at relegated Crowton.

Limes amassed 244 as they thrashed Wharton Rec.

Barnton CC B scored a full house against Meadowbank B in Section Four, but Davenham B claim first place by an 80-chalk margin from runners-up Comberbach C.

The table-toppers dropped only three chalks in a success against Winsford Cons C.

Beech Tree B lost at Rudheath D in Section Five, but still go up as champions.

Village neighbours Barnton CC C also tasted defeat on their travels, away to Lostock, though they finish as runners-up.