PETE Leake gamed in 17 darts for Cueball in the York John Smith's Mixed League.

Leake then partnered Michelle Britton in a 23-dart pairs leg to inspire his side to a convincing 8-3 result over Leeman 'A'.

Slipper had Paul Partridge out in 19 as they recorded an 8-3 victory at Cygnet 'D', while the Cygnet 'B' team had finishes of 90 from Angela Smith and 70 from Ali Wray in their 8-3 defeat at Huntington SC, who had a maximum from Kev O'Hara in a 25-dart pairs leg with Tracey Farmeary.

A maximum from Pete Hayward and a 24-darter from Jill Clapham wasn't enough to give Collingwood the win against Leeman 'B', who had Keith Wright-Toni Smallwood as their match-winners.

Cygnet 'A' took all the pairs to run out 9-2 winners against Beeswing.

Yearsley 'B' had Alan Stevens close in a superb 16 darts and Dave Ellis with a bull finish to inspire their team to a fine division three 8-2 win at Indoor Bowls Club.

Volunteer 'A' had their lead at the top of the York Knavesmire Racing League division one cut to one point despite a fine 7-2 win against Huntington WMC.

Heath Scaife (19) partnering Daz Gray sealed the win, while best for Huntington was Mark Blundell with 19. Paul Botterill (17 and 20) and Paul Dixon (15) also did well.

Mitre took all the singles in an 8-1 result against Hunting-ton SC 'B' with Rich Corner outstanding with a 150 finish and a brace of 18-darters.

Falcon swooped to take their match against Pack within the singles, while Clifton had a clean sweep at Crescent 'B'. Martyn Turner (17 and 20) was best for the visitors.

Ebor took all the pairs against Volunteer 'B' which saw maximums from Mark Hartley (Ebor) and Steve Smurthwaite (Volunteer).

Yearsley 'A' have opened up a nine-point lead in division two after Reindeer were sleighed, and Leeman kept in touch with a 7-3 win at Cygnet 'A'.

Huntington SC 'A' had a fine 126 bull finish from Mark Bowes as they recorded an 8-2 win at Bootham Tavern 'A', while a maximum from Woolpack's Mags Handy saved the aggregate point.

Palace took all the points as Jackdaw failed to show, while Groves had a good win against Edinburgh Arms.

In division three, Clifton's win gives them a comfortable lead at the top, while an 82 bull finish from Cygnet 'B's Mark Chamberlain inspired them to an 8-2 result.

Saddle saved the aggregate point at Winning Post, and Lord Nelson recorded a fine 9-1 victory against Bootham Tavern 'B'.

Updated: 10:31 Friday, June 24, 2005