Bangor claim a massive lifeline; BOWLS.

Byline: MIKE McEVOY

BANGOR City grabbed a lifeline by inflicting an 11-3 defeat on Llanrwst to enhance their survival prospects in Section A of the North Wales Coast League.

John Short 21-6 and Gwerydd Buckland 21-9 were the pick for second-from-bottom City but leaders Colwyn Bay RBL lost ground after falling to a 10-4 blow at title rivals Beaumaris A. Second-from-top Deganwy Ventilation took advantage of the chance to close the gap on the leaders by flooring promoted Caernarfon 10-4 on their own green to move within four points of the Legion and set up a tight race to the finishing post.

Rhos Park B's chances of escaping the drop were lengthened after their 10-4 crash at Penmaenmawr A but runaway pacemakers Llanfairpwll boosted their prospects of replacing Rhos in the top tier next year by grabbing a 6-4 win at Conwy to remain well clear in Section B. Denbigh A go second thanks to their 12-2 rout of Craigydon while Llandudno a needed a 21-12 win from Mel Hughes to help them snatch a 7-7 draw at Dyserth, Andy Jones 21-7 replying.

Nigel Breese 21-5 secured a 10-4 verdict for Minydon Park over Bethesda while Copperfields remain well placed for promotion in Section C after toppling Beaumaris B 11-3. Danny Prosser 21-5 couldn't prevent Llysfaen from going down 10-4 to Abergele, Dylan Prichard 21-1 and Mark Jones 21-7 both performing well for Abergele.