Carole Layne produced some stunning darts (3 x 100) to game in 19 as Clifton A' won a close-fought contest against York John Smith's Ladies Darts League division one opponents Cygnet C'.

Clifton's victory was sealed by captain Sue Lowery in the pairs with Judy Hall. Dawn Exton, with 140, 2 x 100, top-scored for Cygnet.

Leaders Cueball B's victory came via a 96 check from captain Tracey Farmeary in the pairs with Lindsay Sawyers at Burnholme who pulled out all the stops, Toni Smallwood top-scoring.

Slip A' gained a last-gasp win thanks to the Pat Cairns, Brenda Robinson combination at Severus.

Division two front-runners Slipper kept up their good form with a 6-3 win against visitors Woolpack.

Tang Hall WMC's Ann Barket hit the big scores but could not prevent second placed Ox stampeding to a 7-2 victory.

Sun were stung by Beeswing, whose Nikki Judson hit four tons and Leigh Ann Marwood shot out on 72.

Flag A's Jo West and Sharon Neads were both double ton scorers as their match against visitors Britannia A' went to the wire. Brit' landlady Chris Moore (123) teamed up with Janine Cartwright to sink Flag.

Division three leaders Tiger remain unbeaten after beating an under-strength Cygnet B' despite Cindy Benton's valiant effort.

Shepherd B' had Jenny Barron and Emily Foottit in inspirational form as they polished off visitors Leeman B' despite captain Barbara Russell's attempt to rally her team.

Britannia B' put up a great fight as, despite being two players down, they took Shepherd A' to the wire. Anne Allison and Eileen Haw secured victory for the club.

Beagle held a 4-3 advantage over visitors Tramways whose Tina Lane, Chris Robinson levelled before club colleagues Karen Alton and Sam Barr secured victory.

Mitre are well clear at the forefront of division four as they beat close rivals Cueball A', Kerry Lakey and Jan Woodcock sealing a tight win.

Volunteer B' captain Joan Knowles won a lone-handed pairs but Jubilee's Heather Bulmer and Vicki Lancaster had already secured victory.

Gillygate are also in with a shout, Lesley George and Lita Rollinson confirming victory at Leeman A'.