NORWICH Union's home defeat by York Post Office has opened up the chase for the first division championship of the Horwath Pulleyn Heselton York Vale Cricket League.

Ovington, who won when Stamford Bridge conceded their fixture, are second, while York are third despite seeing their home game against Bishopthorpe abandoned.

British Sugar have increased their lead at the top of division two over Westow and North Duffield, whose game ended in a

Updated: 12:02 Monday, August 26, 2002