LEEMAN'S Jean Smallwood (80 finish) and daughter Toni (two-dart 76 finish) battled in vain as Phoenix rose to secure all the pairs in a 6-3 result in York John Smith's Ladies' League division one.

Slipper had their gilt rubbed off as Cygnet 'A', with good scoring from skipper Dawn Exton, took home a clean sheet, while Cygnet 'C' were prevented from a full house by Cueball 'C's Sue Turpin.

Sue Smith (140, 125 for 23) gave Cueball 'B' a 4-2 lead, but Independent bounced back with Tracey Bruce-Wendy Shortle setting up a decider in which Jayne Janes (14)-Tracey Farmery saw the snooker club home.

Flag took the opener through Sarah Jackson (125, 121 for 23), who then partnered Sharon Neads to seal the victory in the deciding leg against Clifton 'A', whose Jo Hodges did well.

Dringhouses lead division two after a 6-3 win at Clifton 'B', whose captain Linda Embleton closed on 94, while a 92 check from Pat Cairns and good scores from Gill Warriner saw second-placed Slip defeat Severus.

Betty Smith's win gave Sun a 5-1 victory margin at Shepherd, while Cygnet 'B' had Jackie Coverdale starring as they recorded a 6-3 win against Blacksmith's, whose only singles winner was Betty Jameson.

Division three leaders Vaults took all the pairs in a 6-3 win after Anne Keswick had levelled at Britannia.

Sarah Thompson-Linda Ewen secured the win for Mount at second-placed Tang Hall, while Leeman 'A' were too strong for Puss, whose Carol Stone was their lone singles success.

Burton raced to a 4-0 lead before Sylvia Keenan got Jubilee on the scoreboard to signal a mini-revival, while Heather Green starred for Shepherd as she partnered Elaine Metcalfe to set up a decider at Mitre, whose matchwinners were Dorothy Barker-Freda Harman.

Claire Richardson top-scored for Acomb before division four leaders Ebor had Marie Simpson-Julie Brownlee securing a 5-4 result.

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New Earswick Bowling Club's Janet Curry starred with a superb 19-darter, but Acomb SC went on to take the win in York White Rose Ladies' League. Anna Cooper was Acomb's match-winner to keep them at the top of division three.

In division one Jill Chapman steered Coach and Horses to the win at Slipper, while Karen Reasbeck took the all-important last game to ensure Fulfordgate remain top.

Crescent took the first five at New York 'A', whose Pam Husband hit a 121. Kim Karadavut stood out for Collingwood with two ton-plus scores as they demolished Tramways, while Bells came back from 2-1 down to steal the match against Palace.

Jo Piercy's two tons for Nelson 'A' were in vain as Tap turned it on for a 5-2 result. Bay Horse (Tad) are in second spot after match-winner Pam Walker wrapping up a 4-3 win at Fox.

Martin Waddington (180 for 20 darts) was matched by colleague Martyn Turner for Leeman 'A' in their John Smith's Mixed League match against Cygnet 'B'.

Team-mate Kelly Lofthouse gamed on 88, while Cygnet's Mark Hartley checked 91 before Dave Smith-Di Moreland took the decider.

A 21-darter from Angie Hields stood out in Huntington's emphatic win at Beeswing, whose only point came from Sue Smith-Jim Hawksby.

Cueball's Pete Leake closed on 21, then partnered Michelle Britton to take match points, while Joan Woods-Richard Bingham took Slipper 'A' to the win against Cygnet 'D'.

Vaults' only point at Cygnet 'A' came from Doreen Knights-Roy Cockerill.

Updated: 09:00 Tuesday, July 15, 2003