DAWN Exton gamed in 21 darts but Cygnet C' were still taken to the wire in their York John Smith's Ladies League division one clash at Ox.

Michelle Britton combined with Lynn Thompson to secure victory for the visitors.

Tracey Farmeary (19) starred as leaders Cueball B' overcame stiff opposition from Burnholme.

Slip B's Sophie Simpson closed on a two-dart 92 but a 90 finish from Tramway A's Carole Layne and a winning 24-dart pairs leg from Roz Kerr-Dot Sykes swayed the result the club side's way.

Pat Nelson won a lone hand pairs as Clifton A' beat Flag.

Division two leaders Cygnet A' suffered defeat as Slipper's Aline Turpin-Sue Tate won the decider. Cygnet's Claire Grimley was a double-ton scorer.

Severus did their chances of honours no harm with a resounding win against Yearsley Sun were eclipsed by Shepherd A's final pairing of Joyce Swainsbury-Anne Allinson, while final pair Joan Cockerill-Rosie Hattee gave Cygnet B' victory at Clifton B'.

Captain Janice Storey starred as Tang Hall WMC overcame strong opposition from Jubilee A' to stay top of division three.

Heather Green shot out on 78 as Shepherd B' recovered from a 4-3 deficit to Acomb, Sue Lacy and Sue Fay securing the result.

Sybil Chiltern-Liz Jackson won a tight match for Woolpack against Britannia A'.

Leeman B's Wendy Thomp-son-Shelagh Kenny won the decider against Britannia B' after Brit's Alison Buckley-Margaret Forth had levelled.

Tiger maintained their 100 per cent record in division four by beating close rivals Shoulder 6-3.

Volunteer B' fell 6-3 to Nelson, for whom Sally Piercy was a double ton scorer. Leeman A' built a 3-0 advantage but Nanette Rawstron kick-started Tap's fightback as they took the match 4-3.

Pauline Hardy closed 69 as Volunteer A' proved too strong in the individuals for Jubilee B'. Jane Barnes won the opener for Mitre, but hosts Tramways reeled off the next five for an unassailable lead.

* Drawn pairs entries should be with the secretary by February 6.