Legion getting closer to N.Wales Coast crown.

Byline: MIKE McEVOY

COLWYN Bay RBL closed in on the Section A title with an 11-3 victory over Rhos Park B in their top-v-bottom clash, pushing Rhos into deeper relegation waters.

Second-placed Deganwy Ventilation are not allowing the Legion a free run, trailing the leaders by five points after a 10-4 triumph over Beaumaris A, who are third.

Caernarfon are back in the relegation mire after losing 12-2 at Blaenau Ffestiniog, where R E Jones (21-5) was Blaenau''s top performer, Dafydd Williams (21-9) replying.

Struggling Bangor City fell 10-4 at Rhos Park A, (Ivor Jones 21-0) as Gwerydd Buckland (21-8) again shone for relegation-troubled City, while Scott Parry (21-3) secured St Asaph A a 9-5 verdict over Llanrwst A (Anthony Bailey 21-6).

Peter Beech (21-8) helped Dyserth emerge 10-4 winners in their derby date at Rhuddlan, Les Capper (21-8) the top home player.

Pacemakers Mochdre were floored 10-4 at home by promotion rivals Abergele, allowing new leaders Holyhead to claim pole position.

The Harbourmen sank Llysfaen 10-4 as brothers Dave (21-7), Jason and Daniel Rossington (both 21-9) delivered the prized win, Betty Hope (21-5) replying.

Geoff Snellgrove and Alf Bowen (both 21-9) helped Kinmel Bay to a 9-5 win over Old Colwyn, John Lunt (21-9) the visitor''s pick.

Rhyl stay bottom after falling 8-6 to second-bottom Penmaenmawr B.