WOODHOUSE Grange bowler Ashley King was left cursing his batsmen after watching his sensational ten-wicket return go to waste against Wheldrake in division five of the Howarth Pulleyn Hesleton York Vale League.

The Wheldrake innings simply found King in unplayable form as he racked up club-best figures of 10-37 in 17 overs in their score of 102.

However, Grange failed to build on King's bowling exploits as Callum Dent replied with 4-9 to skittle them for 65.

Leaders Tadcaster Magnets remain unbeaten in the division after they picked up a three-wicket win over Selby

Selby never got going with the bat as they were held to 66-8, however the Brewers found matters equally as taxing as they stuttered to 67-7, with Barr taking 4-25.

Stockton and Hopgrove had no answer to Malton and Old Malton's onslaught with Simon Brookshaw top scoring with 63no from a tally of 217-3.

Only Duckett stood firm for Stockton as his side slipped to 108 all out, with Smith weighing in with 5-35.

The Thorpe Willoughby revival gathered momentum at Copmanthorpe's expense.

Thorpe's Neil Copsey put up most resistance with 27 in their 129-9 and as Cop took the score on to 46-0 it seemed victory was in sight. However, it was all downhill from there as Cop lost all their wickets for a further 40 runs.

Burton Salmon remain a single point clear of Wistow in division three, after they racked up a seven-wicket win against York University Staff.

Staff set a reasonable total of 145-9, with Donnelly the backbone of the innings with 62. However, Steve Warner then thrashed his way to 98no to see the hosts home.

Wistow held their nerve at Clifton Alliance after Bill Roddham (6-6) restricted them to 81 all out. Clifton were cruising along at 70-4 until Ian Jennings took up the task and bowled Wistow to victory as the last six wickets fell for five runs.

Stillingfleet got the better of Woodhouse Grange, despite Paul Townsley returning 7-77 in 'Fleet's 163-8. Dave Rowsby again scoring 50.

Chris Walker then took four miserly wickets as Woodhouse grounded out to 128-6.

Drax have slipped to second spot in division four after coming undone at York, by four wickets. Drax's Steve Goulden scored 46 in a total of 135-9, but Mitra's 66 guided York home.

Acomb are the leaders now as they overwhelmed Burn by ten wickets.

Bishopthorpe suffered a five-wicket defeat against Selby. Jim Kellerby (51) top scored for Bish in his side's 134-7, but Gareth Pearce's 48no earned Selby the points.

Pocklington's John Murray (6-18) led Pocklington to a four-wicket win against Ovington.

Tollerton Outlaws are hosting a social evening in the Black-smith's Arms at Newton on Ouse tonight, starting at 8pm, to mark the club's achievement in remaining unbeaten in the first half of the season.

Updated: 09:22 Thursday, July 10, 2003