Boulton's century sees him take centre stage
Talmondt hit two century breaks as he grabbed the headlines.
However, their final win over Leigh Park saw a relaxed Boulton upstage everyone with a clearance of 116.
Pedro Ferguson rattled in a 79 and Rob Kirby a 37.
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Hide AdThe Workies slipped down to division two as Stu Calver and Tony Hansford took the scoreline to 11-1. Danny Lumsden stopped the whitewash.
Sam Tindall, Emma Bonney and Nigel Ward pulled second-placed Waterlooville A through to a 7-5 win against Copnor A at Aston Road.
Lee Eden and Jon Sunderland kept it close.
Emsworth lost 7-5 to Cowplain Z. Frank Baxter Andy Hall and Steve Hughes provided the shocks despite the efforts of Gavin Mengham and Nick Fegan.
Jason Tame was happy with a draw against Bellair. A late double Justin Andrews boosted them. Paul Jagger and Tony May were on target for the Havant gang.
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Hide AdIn division two Copnor Xcels and Emsworth should drop down.
Cowplain Gas dispatched the Originals with an 8-4 win as Neil Kirby, Paul Lees (33) and Ray Pitman delivered despite the efforts of John Morrison.
Rob Derry and Garry Green gave Waterlooville C a 7-5 win over Xcels who had a winner in Tony Horten.
Dave Glover bagged his normal brace for Copnor D but Colin Norton, Pascal Richard and Mark Lloyd showed they a way above this level.
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Hide AdCopnor E fell away after a good start. Steve Orchard and Paul Chivers helped Pompey Royals to a 7-5 win against the more experienced outfit.
North End Bowls dropped down a league to balance the fixture list but were promoted from division three.
Al’s Club suffered an 8-4 home defeat to Alexandra Bowls. Matt Power, Ian Coton and Paul Taylor killed their dreams.
Broadoak and Waterlooville B both chalked up 8-4 victories over Craneswater and Cowplain B. Simon Cornwall and Ben Hounsome shone.
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Hide AdCraneswater’s Ioan Moon made use of his 20 start to beat Copnor’s Dave Glover to win the Terry Cole over 50 event 3-2. Peter Rook received a lifetime achievement award from vice chairman John Wyatt.
by Graham Simper