Acomb clinched a third successive championship in the Hunters York Senior Indoor Cricket League in fine style when they created a new record for the highest total without losing a wicket.
They made 172-0 against Dringhouses, who succumbed by 96 runs.
With Sheriff Hutton Bridge having lost earlier in the day when Rowntrees 'A' completed the double over them, the clash between the top two clubs on the final day has lost its relevance since Acomb's run-rate is so vastly superior that they would still have the edge even if they lost to Bridge.
Despite following their fine win with a poor display in their match against Clifton Alliance, Rowntrees 'A' are assured of third place, whereas Malton and Old Malton have slipped to the foot of the division after losing to the previous bottom club, Dringhouses, and the pair are certain to occupy the two relegation shots.
With pressure lifted by SHB's earlier defeat, the Acomb 'A' batsmen scored freely in both their games to retain their title. Against Malton and Old Malton, openers Richard Sykes (31no) and Scott Nicholls (28no) both earned a break as Acomb raced to 70-0 in five overs.
The momentum was maintained by Andy Tute (25no) and Andy Ingle (26no) as two run-outs saw Acomb make 147-2
Darren Wyrill (23) and Neil Johnson (20) then gave Malton a reasonable start, but Richard Sykes (2-21) helped to amputate the middle order.
Club chairman Dennis Johnson was pressed into service to fill the number six berth and showed his younger colleagues the way by striking two sixes as he top scored with 24, which still left his side 57 runs adrift of their opponents.
After this impressive victory, Acomb only needed one more victory to take the title for the third year on the trot and this they achieved in a record-breaking batting display.
Sykes top-scored when his return to the crease enabled him to lift his retired 25 to 31 not out. Other retirements were achieved by Scott Nicholls (25no), Andy Tute (26no), Dave Sykes (25no) and Andy Ingle (26no) with Steve Buckton adding 17no.
Facing an impossible task, bottom-placed Dringhouses replied with 76-6 with Richard Cole (23) limiting his side's defeat to a still massive 96 runs.
Updated: 10:51 Tuesday, March 02, 2004
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