BAMBOO Bar appears bent on imposing its domination of the Wednesday pool league firing off the 5th season of the League of Gentlemen by beating Riks Bar, 5-1, recently in Bangrak. Already winner of the League’s first four seasons, Bamboo showed its determination to capture its fifth consecutive title by outscoring the visiting team to tow three other teams in the winners bracket during the opening week matches last July 14.

Although Bamboo lost its first singles match when Harold accidentally sank the 8 ball in the third and deciding game of the best of three singles match against Tschuffi, the next three singles were all won by the defending champions.

Yak led the assault winning over Peter, Nick downed Alec and Richard beat Rik , all by a 2-1 score and Bamboo closed out the match by taking the next two doubles, both 3-0, for a 5-1 score and a 13-5 frame difference.

Lord’s Bar, Premier Bar and Cork and Cask, blanked their respective opponents, 6-0, to join Bamboo in the lead after the first week of competitions.

Premier, playing home, prevailed over Bungy Jump, Lord’s Bar was victorious over Arada Bar while Cork N Cask stopped Elephant Castle to notch opening week victories.

On July 21, Riks Bar battles Lord’s Bar, Cork N Cask hosts Arada Bar, Bungy Jump faces Bamboo Bar and Premier Bar meets Elephant Castle.