SCOTT Dowsett hit a splendid 17-darter in York Unique-Phoenix League division one.

But this was Rose & Crown's only point, as Sun Inn romped to a 6-1 win with Dave Gibbons (20) and Tony Cooper (21) shining, while Chris Thompson included a maximum.

Pete Leake secured a Cygnet 'A' win against Bishopthorpe with Kev O'Hara closing 76 for a fine 18. Arthur Conyers closed on 19, while Bishopthorpe's Tony Raymond hit an 87 finish for 20 and added a splendid 16-darter.

An 86 finish on bull from Paul Cooper (21) took Cygnet 'B' to victory at Clifton, whose Martyn Turner included a 21-darter. Ian Hartley (21) and Ali Wray supported well.

Owen Legg's 21 darts and a 122 finish on bull stood out for Shepherd SC at Slipper until Mick Willsden backed with a splendid 17-darter. Chas Ramsden wrapped up the last game win.

Darren Bailey's 180 for a superb 16 was all in vain for Mitre 'A' as Acomb ran out 5-2 winners.

Alice Hawthorn top division two after an emphatic 6-1 win at Old Ebor. Jon O'Mara (a maximum and 20) and Chris Hall (21) were Alice's stars. Terry Gibb-Kirk provided Old Ebor's only success.

Mark Hartley's superb 13 and 19-darters failed to inspire Phoenix 'A' as Blacksmith's moved into second spot with a 5-2 win. Col Rowntree notched a 180.

Wendy Smith steered Mitre 'B' to victory at Holgate, while a John Spence 86 bull finish for 20 saw Lord Nelson win against Phoenix 'B'. Gavin Turnbull was Boot & Shoe's match-winner against Sun Inn.

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Nick Willsden shot a terrific 180 for 13 darts in York John Smith's Men's League division one.

Kev Walton (20) added a 120 pairs finish and Mark Jones (21) saw Shepherd crush Blacksmith's.

Sun 'A' saw Mick Regan (180 and 144 finish for 15), Chris Thompson (15), and Tony Gregory (106 finish) shine in an emphatic win over Holgate, whose only reply was from Mick Brookes.

Mark Hartley starred as Cygnet 'A' led 4-1 at Bay Horse, Marygate. But Paul Keers started the fightback and partnered Kelvyn Frankel to secure the points.

Cue Ball had wins from Stewart Scott and Gary Scott to beat Dringhouses. Only a big win from Barry Noble saved the aggregate.

Paul Bartlett (bull finish for 21) inspired Rose & Crown to a 4-0 lead, but Poacher's Lee Brundrett (20) and Mark Gale (180) started the comeback allowing Gary Kynman-Ray McInally to win the match.

Wins from Paul Wilson, Rich Beddows and Ian Powell-Dave Fotheringham gave Green Tree 'B' the spoils at Saddle.

In division two, Green Tree 'B' with Kev Pallister hitting a 180 trounced Groves, while Cygnet 'B' beat second-placed Osbaldwick. A fine win from Pete Fowler grabbed the extra point for Osbaldwick.

Paul Calpin won for Flag against leaders Swan, who took the next five to finish 6-3 winners. Old Ebor defeated Sun 'B' by the same score.

Mark Gamble, Paul Whitehead and Keith Dodd did well as Slip 'B' beat Institute 'A', whose Rich Hardy and Steve Forth were their best performers.

Updated: 09:04 Friday, July 04, 2003