BARRY Noble finished in an impressive 15 darts for Dringhouses in York John Smith's Men's League division one.

However, Poacher were undeterred and went on to win 8-1 with 21 darts from Darren Hawcroft and good performances from Gary Hannigan (180) and Gary Kynman.

Saddle took their first points of the season when Noel Cooper-Simon Collins clinched the winner against Sun 'A', although good wins from Ian Cryle (21) and Chris Thompson (19), who then partnered Rod Thompson, ensured the aggregate.

Rich Plummer (18), Kelvyn Frankel (20), Ron Simpson and a convincing win from Colin Rowntree-Ken Wallace, helped drive Bay Horse to a 6-3 score at Blacksmith's, whose Glenn Water-worth checked a superb 147 finish.

Shepherd cruised to an 8-1 victory over Holgate, Chas Ramsden, Kev Walton and Mark Jones doing well. Gary Stewart was Holgate's winner.

Cue Ball captain Gary Scott (21) was outstanding in a 6-3 victory at Green Tree 'B', who had high scoring from Steve Snowden.

Cygnet 'A', with good games from Dave Gibbons and Mark Hartley, beat Rose and Crown 7-2.

Division two leaders Swan had a solid performance from Ged McMahon (180) and swept to a 6-3 win over Institute 'A' to maintain a 100 per cent record.

Osbaldwick had Steve Machen playing well in a 5-4 win against Flag and Whistle. However, a wide margin win from Keith Allen-Dave Dobson saved the extra point.

Mark Archer shot a fine 18-darter as Green Tree 'A' beat Sun 'B' 5-4 in a tight match, Kev Pallister-Neil Richardson taking the decider.

Keith Dodd chose to finish on bull and helped Slip 'B' to a 6-3 result over Groves. Cygnet 'B's last pair, Derek and Ian Hartley, salvaged the aggregate point against Slip 'A', who took the match 6-3.

Mitre's 7-2 win over Clifton 'A', which included fine displays by Sam Pearson and Neil Long, sees them as early leaders in York Phoenix Open League division one.

Bay Horse 'A' had 21 darts from Allan Galley and beat Slipper within the singles.

A 96 check by Alex Render, a 97 finish from Jim Kelly and a 180 score by Tony Raymond primed Alan Johnson-Ian Gibson to seal Woodman's encounter with Pack.

Darren Bailey (21) and John Smith (20) shone in the singles, then Smith-Jim Wallis made it 5-4 for Phoenix against Volunteer.

Mount were beaten 6-3 by How-den Arms but there was a 180 from Chris Manners and a fine 111 out-shot for 21 darts by Mike Kearney.

Mick Powell gamed in 19 darts and Paul McEwan checked 90 on bullseye but Crescent 'A' failed to subdue Three Cranes, who had a masterly 19-dart winner in Barry Dick.

Ebor won 5-4 with Graham Hudson-Lynn Platt against Huntington 'B', who held the aggregate thanks to consistent scoring by Mark White and Keith Elliott.

Leeman's last gasp winners were Roger Pirrie-Les Scaife, but Wool-pack protected Brian Atkinson's earlier aggregate and advantage.

Huntington 'A' had Dave Ware winning well to earn the extra point against Hospital Social Club, who won 5-4 with Ken Thompson-Keith Watkinson.

Crescent 'B' beat Indoor Bowls 5-4, Arthur Scott shooting a maximum. Geoff Holmes clinched Mount 'B' team's victory at game six.

Fulford Arms have withdrawn from the league.

Escrick Social Club are holding a Doubles Board Open Compe-tition on Easter Monday. Prizes include £100 for the winner and £50 to the runner-up. Entry is from 1.30pm at £2.50. Matches start 2pm.

Updated: 11:12 Friday, April 18, 2003