Round Three of the Lithgow's Table Tennis Association Autumn competition played at the Old Trades Hall saw the last unbeaten side fall and a subsequent change at the top of the ladder.
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Chevy took on a Smashes team that were intent on keeping their undefeated status intact and the teams shared the opening two rubbers for a 2-2 scoreline.
Chevy surged ahead 6-2 and maintained the four-game gap at 8-4 and 11-7 before Smashes won the last singles to trail only 11-9 going into the doubles.
Chevy would not be denied though, and ripped through both doubles 2-0 to hand Smashes their first loss, 15-9.
Mick Wagner again showed the way for Chevy with a 6-1 result, while Shane Eagle contributed 3-4 and Mark McAulay 2-4 as they leap-frogged Smashes into first place.
Matthew Kappos and Riza Wiradi produced 4-2 and 4-3 respectively for Smashes, and Pauline Wellfare was unlucky in going 1-6.
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The winless Grippers took on Spinners and needed a victory to keep in contact with the front-runners. Grippers held an early 2-0 edge but soon found themselves trailing 6-5 nearing the halfway point.
The two teams traded 4-0 bursts before Grippers grabbed the last singles 2-0 to hold a shaky 10-9 lead with only the doubles to come.
Grippers claimed both doubles 2-1 in tight contests to taste success for the first time, 14-11.
The Grippers contingent shared the spoils of victory, with Lou Kappos recording 4-2, Linda Kappos 4-3 and Sean Jenkins 2-4.
Kevin Wright continued his fine form for Spinners with a superb 6-0, while Leon Rust went 3-4 and Sharnie Roberts 0-6.
Pointscore: Chevy 9, Smashes 8, Spinners 5, Grippers 4.
This Week's Matches: Round 4; Chevy v Spinners. Grippers v Smashes.
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